Best Authentic Restaurants in East Lake

I'd never heard of Casa Ludivechio until a friend told me about it last week. I've lived in the area for twenty-five years. It's the best Italian restaurant we've found in Tampa Bay. Our server, Tabetha, was delightful. We sat down, ordered the calamari appetizer, then dinner. I had the rigatoni with sausage in a red sauce; it was incredible. (I will order it every time I return it was so good) My wife enjoyed the cod, and the other couple with us ordered the ravioli and something else. We enjoyed everything, including wine and drinks by the glass. Exceptional experience, we will be back very soon.

Great place for a date night and it is extremely romantic. Either what appears to be the manager for the owner walks around and greets everybody in is extremely nice. The food is amazing and the staff was great. Don’t let the outside judge you being in a strip plaza when you’re inside you feel like you’re in a true nice high-end Italian restaurant.

Our favorite restaurant anywhere. Massimo greets diners. Food always superb. Wait staff best ever. We always start with an appetizer and finish with dessert because we want to get the whole experience.

Food was very good quality for the price. Wednesdays had a $3 discount per meal which was a nice surprise. The separate pastry shop, everything looked delicious but I found the frosting was too heavy and greasy.

Busy for a good reason! Yum! Table service can be slow with the busy takeout needs. Drinks and food are spot on! We will return!