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Rocca
Italian
Mozzarella pulled tableside from a cart is the opener, but at this Italian restaurant in Tampa it's the flavor that earns the attention, not the theater. The pastas are made in house, and the chef, a James Beard nominee, holds a Michelin star for work that feels both classically grounded and genuinely inventive. The room draws the kind of crowd that books early and orders confidently, and the chocolate custard at the end will make you reconsider skipping dessert.
Three honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Michelin Guide 1 Star
- Wine Enthusiast Forward 50 Restaurants
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Best Chef: South · Bryce Bonsack
One number, weighted & current 92
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Spaghetti al limone Michelin Guide
- Mozzarella hand pulled to order Michelin Guide
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