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Valentino Ristorante Italiano, Clearwater, FL

Valentino Ristorante Italiano

4.6
4.6
36 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Romantic
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Nestled in Clearwater, our Italian restaurant blends culinary artistry with impeccable service and refined elegance. Enjoy a gastronomic journey of tradition and innovation, with each dish a masterpiece of the finest ingredients.

Our chef honors his Italian heritage to tantalize your palate. Expect 5-star service from our attentive staff, ensuring an extraordinary dining experience. Our enchanting ambiance and sophisticated décor provide the perfect backdrop for any occasion. Live entertainment on Thursday - Saturday enhances your visit.

Discover Valentino Ristorante Italiano, where passion for food and commitment to excellence create unforgettable moments.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (727) 437-7007
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Pass, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ciro Mancini
  • Neighborhood
    Safety Harbor
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Italian

  • Clearwater

    Best Overall

  • Clearwater

    Best Food

  • Clearwater

    Best Service

  • Clearwater

    Best Ambiance

  • Clearwater

    Hot spot

  • Clearwater

    Great for fine wines

  • Clearwater

    Romantic

  • Clearwater

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Valentino Ristorante Italiano is a "fantastic venue" offering an "exceptional" dining experience with "amazing ambience." Patrons rave about the "phenomenal food" and "unparalleled service." The restaurant features "elegant decor" and a vibrant atmosphere, making it a "new Pinellas county hot spot." It's ideal for special occasions or romantic dates.

36 Reviews
  1. John

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience. Delicious food and outstanding service.

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  2. Annie

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Pretentious and over-priced. I will be surprised if this place lasts another year. For an almost $600 bill, there are numerous other places you can go to in the area that will offer you significantly better value. My family came excited and expecting elevated and quality Italian. Unfortunately, it felt like we walked onto the set of a bad James Bond Movie. The hostess was dressed like a Bond girl sitting at what looked like a hotel check in desk. A champagne “VIP” cart girl wearing a prom dress comes to you when you first sit down to upsell you on champagne. It’s bizarre. It’s obvious all the servers are NOT experienced in fine dining, probably college kids or recent grads. You can tell they feel so uncomfortable and are not confident. Convinced the bread they serve you is a stale loaf from Publix. I mean this place is averaging $50 plates. The octopus was chewy, the calamari was sub bar, and the cheese and meat plate was forgettable. The only bright spot in the evening was the pasta. It was hot, freshly made, and flavorful. Some of the best pasta I’ve had in years. Other than that, this place should be avoided at all costs, just an instagram worthy money pit.

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  3. Mike

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was average at best! Everyone at our table said food was just average or slightly below.
    Valentino Ristorante ItalianoResponded 3 days ago
    We're saddened to hear that you did not have an exceptional night with us. Please, give us a call at the restaurant so that we can find out more about your experience. It is very rare that our guests are disappointed in their meal and your feedback regarding your evening would be invaluable. We relish opportunities to delight and hope to be able to give you the five-star experience you had in mind.

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  4. Nancy

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to this restaurant and it definitely made an amazing impression. The ambiance was that of an upscale NY restaurant. The bar experience was everything it should be and more. The food was outstanding and the entertainment was the icing on the cake. Will definitely be going back.
    Valentino Ristorante ItalianoResponded 2 days ago
    We're grateful for your visit, Nancy. We're only moving up from here!

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  5. kathryn

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner and impeccable service start to finish
    Valentino Ristorante ItalianoResponded 2 days ago
    We're delighted to hear that, Kathryn! Join us again soon!

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  6. Mark

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous place… great ambience and delicious food!
    Valentino Ristorante ItalianoResponded 2 days ago
    Mark, thank you for the wonderful review! We will keep an eye out for your next visit!

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  7. Jim

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely GREAT evening! Food spectacular and very enjoyable atmosphere! CIRO ROCKS!!!
    Valentino Ristorante ItalianoResponded 2 days ago
    We're grateful for the uplifting words, Jim! We agree wholeheartedly!

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  8. Michelle

    Key West

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentino’s was the nicest dining experience we’ve had in a while. The attention to detail from the finely dressed doorman, to the beautifully dressed and friendly hostesses dared to outshine the immaculate interior design. Our waiter was attentive and this Italian accent and pride in the chef’s creations momentarily whisked us back to Tuscany. Without paying much attention to the prices, I expected the check to be at least double what it was. We will definitely be returning soon.
    Valentino Ristorante ItalianoResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for kind review, Michelle! Join us again when the mood to visit Italy strikes next!

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  9. Vern

    Tampa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Unfortunately, you only have one opportunity to make a good impression.

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  10. Nikki

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing. Staff was very helpful. I think they sat us and then forgot about our table so we waited about 20 minutes before being seen. Luckily one of the workers walking by noticed we haven’t been helped and got a server over immediately! I’ll tell you one thing, the food was incredible! I got the ravioli Valentino, it was small portioned but I was surprisingly full afterwards! The seafood& pasta was incredible! I’d definitely go back and give it another go based on the food and ambiance alone!
    Valentino Ristorante ItalianoResponded 2 days ago
    Nikki, thank you for taking the time to let us know about your evening. It is not our standard to leave you waiting at any point in the evening and we humbled that you were patient with us. We have taken your words into consideration and will deliver nothing but continual improvement as you visit us in the future.

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FAQs

Valentino Ristorante Italiano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 437-7007.

Valentino Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.6 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Valentino Ristorante Italiano

2930 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759-4222

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Safety Harbor
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Pass, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ciro Mancini
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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