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Quality Foods Market, Lutz, FL

Quality Foods Market

5.0
5
263 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Quality Foods Market offers a unique culinary experience, featuring authentic Italian cuisine, in a relaxed, elevated casual, and intimate atmosphere. Enjoy a seasonally changing, from scratch menu, featuring both classic and modern pastas; hand cut steaks from USDA Certified Premium Hereford Heritage 1881 Beef; New Zealand Lamb Chops; USDA Certified Prime Veal; and the freshest seafood available, flown in from around the world throughout the week. In addition, Quality Foods Market offers a curated wine list with selections from all over the world, and an unrivaled craft and imported beer selection. Executive Chef Christopher Houp takes the time to interact with each and every guest throughout the dining experience, taking the Chef's Table concept to a whole new level. Tables are limited, with just 16 seats inside, and an additional 16 seats for al fresco dining. Our guests are treated to a true Italian dining experience, as we allow a minimum of three hours between reservations.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (813) 373-5466
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christopher Houp
  • Private party facilities
    Guests can book our entire dining room and/or patio for private parties.
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Cross street
    Bearss Avenue
  • Parking details
    Handicap parking available
  • Public transit
    Bearss Avenue at Florida Avenue and one mile north on the east side of Florida Avenue next to The Hound's Meow.
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 263 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Overall

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Food

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Service

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Ambiance

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Value

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Great for fine wines

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Italian

  • Tampa

    Best Overall

  • Tampa

    Best Food

  • Tampa

    Best Service

  • Tampa

    Best Ambiance

  • Tampa

    Best Value

  • Tampa

    Great for fine wines

  • Tampa

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Quality Foods Market offers a "unique experience" with exceptional Italian cuisine. Chef Chris's "passion is unmistakable," ensuring every dish is crafted with care. Guests rave about the "best pasta and steaks," a "mind-boggling wine selection," and a "homey, intimate setting." Reservations are essential for this "hidden gem," where dining feels like a "trip to Italy."

263 Reviews
  1. Christopher

    VIP

    Tampa

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I eat at Quality Foods Market regularly. For us, it doesn't get any better. The food and the service are consistently perfect and the interaction with Chef Chris makes each visit memorable.

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  2. Cate

    VIP

    Tampa

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great evening with Chef Chris. Exquisite wine recommendation (Collezione 53 Primitivo di Mandela) and over the top meal - from the baby artichoke appetizer, fresh house salad and pasta. And, of course, time spent with Chef Chris learning more about wine and the beef industry. We’re ordering the steak (Hereford heritage) next time we’re at Quality Foods.

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  3. Azuree

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing, high quality food. Great wine selection. And, the owner/chef really loves what he does and cares about providing an unforgettable experience!

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  4. Christopher

    VIP

    Tampa

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I enjoyed an amazing meal on New Year's eve. The oysters on the half shell were so good we ordered another half dozen raw. We also splurged for some amazing caviar. The grilled caesar salad with lobster, sea scallops, and filet were on another level, especially with the gorgonzola cream for the filet. My wife and I crowned this as one of the best meals we've ever had.

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  5. Amelia

    VIP

    Tampa

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful way to celebrate the new year. This has been a date night go to for me and my husband for a couple years now and the food and service never disappoint. Chef Chris' NYE menu was no exception! Caviar service, briny oysters on the halfshell with 50yr old sherry mignionette, and then the multiple course prix fixe with grilled Caesar and lobster, plump scallops, and the most amazing heritage filet with spicy butter. Again, our compliments to the chef and his team on another memorable meal at Quality Foods.

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  6. Carrie Lynn

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional as always. Easily one of our favorite restaurants anywhere. The chef curated NYE meal was masterful. Scallops were delicious. The grilled Caesar with lobster tail had the most amazing smoky quality that elevated the entire dish. The filet was cooked to the most perfect temp: mine was finished w a Gorgonzola sauce which took the steak to another level and my husband and daughter had it with the n’joui butter which was excellent. We chose to order broiled oysters with the n’joui butter prior to the meal and they were the best I’ve had outside of Boston. To finish, the crème brûlée was hands down the best I’ve ever had. Not too sweet but oh so velvety with a perfect classic torched top. Highly recommended!

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  7. Allen

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Chris nailed it once again. The prix fixe dinner on New Year's Eve was perfect. Oysters, caviar, lobster, and the best filet we've ever had in our lives. Thank you Chef and team for helping us ring in the new year with a wonderful dining experience.

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  8. Albert

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It might seem over the top to say something like this, but Quality Foods Market is one of the best restaurants and dining experiences in the world. Chef Chris goes above and beyond to create an experience that puts his heart and soul onto each plate and dish served. Every dish I've had has been nearly perfect, while also simple, a sign of someone who uses the highest quality ingredients, and has the skill to put them together. The dining area itself is small, yet when crowded, it still feels intimate and cozy. It has a romantic element about it, yet it is far from pretentious or elegant. It's even cluttered in areas, with wine bottles and cases just about everywhere. In other words, it's like most small rural restaurants I've eaten at across much of Europe, only with better food and service. Chef Chris has put together something special, in a strip mall, in Lutz, Florida, my hometown. It wouldn't surprise me if Michelin came calling at some point.

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  9. Jessica

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quality Foods is an experience and an education. If you saw it from the outside you would think it’s a pizzeria that you can just drop in for a quick bite. If you just walked in off the street you might be confused because half of the place is storage for wine and food. There are only about four tables available inside. But the reason we would go back is the experience. We were almost full before dinner. We had fantastic bread & olive oil/balsamic, caprese salad and tomato bisque. So by the time our pasta came, we could barely eat half of it. But it was amazing. I ate the tastiest scallop I’ve ever had in my life. My husband had the ragu pasta and was also in love. Again, it’s an experience that Chef Chris personally guides each guest through by talking to everyone multiple times. He’s a very proud chef and owner and we see why now.

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  10. Wendy

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We shared a beautiful evening with Chef Chris and his staff. Great rotating menu options and wine choices.

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FAQs

Quality Foods Market is rated 5 stars by 263 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Quality Foods Market

16307 N Florida Ave, Fl 33549, Lutz, FL 33549-6131

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bearss Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Handicap parking available
  • Public transit
    Bearss Avenue at Florida Avenue and one mile north on the east side of Florida Avenue next to The Hound's Meow.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Christopher Houp
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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