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Quality Foods Market, Lutz, FL

Quality Foods Market

5.0
5
229 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 229 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 Ambience

  • 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 Ambience

  • Tampa

    Best Value

  • Tampa

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Tampa

    Great for fine wines

  • Tampa

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Quality Foods Market delivers an exceptional Italian dining experience with dishes that transport you "like being in Italy for a few hours." Chef Chris impresses with his "labor of love" food, engaging personally with each guest. The ribeye and calamari are highlights, paired with a "mind boggling" wine selection.

229 Reviews
  1. Janie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined in their cozy dining area on insalata della casa, lobster bisque, and ragu alla bolegnese. Perfect for a chilly evening. Chef Chris was a wonderful host. We are looking forward to another evening to sample more of Chef Chris’s Italian dishes.

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  2. Christopher

    Tampa

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WOW! That was my first thought about having the pizza experience at Quality Foods Market. My wife and I have been doing the chef's table experience for months, and have been blown away by the food and service. Chef Chris provides a culinary show, with exceptional service, that is so much better than anywhere else in Tampa Bay. We've always wondered about the pizza since it is not served in the dining room. It is only served on the patio and we've never dined on the patio before. It's small and intimate, just like the dining room, and there's this huge privacy shade that blocks off the parking lot. It made for a nice, private setting. We ordered a traditional margherita and a sausage and broccoli rabe. I've had pizza in Naples Italy a couple of times. I swear this was better. The crust had a great chew with just the right amount of char from the fire, and the fresh cheeses were like butter. Both tasted amazingly fresh, and just like they serve them in Italy, they were served with a knife and fork because they aren't cut! It was really like we were back in Naples. We knew anything from Chef Chris would be great, but these were above and beyond. THE BEST PIZZA ANYWHERE. We've already made reservations to come back for pizza two more times in December.

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  3. Cathy

    Tampa

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent food and service by Stephanie. Chris always introduces us to a great wine to pair with our dinner and his food is outstanding.

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  4. Cate

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We look forward to our Friday nights with Chris Chef. Love that dinner is not rushed, we enjoy new wines we would not have otherwise discovered, and eat tasty meals made from scratch. The baby artichoke appetizer is one of our favorites, along with the fresh salads and ragu bolognese. Quality Foods is our go-to at least twice a month. If you haven’t been, you’re missing out.

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  5. Casey

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quality Foods Market is the best restaurant experience, anywhere. The food and service are exceptional, but the personal service offered by Chef Chris make this small, intimate restaurant a must seek out destination.

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  6. Jody

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great meal, with service to match. Quality Foods Market's consistency is impressive. Nobody does it better and we are very appreciative to have this hidden gem in our community!

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  7. Kathleen

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Chris never ceases to amaze, we had an incredible salad to start, this time paired with Spanish cheese and a different dressing he created. Absolutely superb! The pesto is not to be missed! It isn't oily like with so many other restaurants. If you want pasta, but don't want to get tomato sauce, you HAVE to try the pesto!! So good!

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  8. Jeanne

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has quickly become my favorite restaurant. You are always greeted warmly, and the chef is always happy to share his knowledge of food and wine pairing with you as well as answer any questions about their menu.

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  9. Michelle

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quality Foods Market and Chef Chris always provide the best food and service experience. It's not just a meal, it is an experience. I never knew pasta could taste so good and the service is impeccable. Kudos to Chef Chris for always going above and beyond!

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  10. Kristen

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Italian in Tampa with service to match. There was a special Halloween wine tasting that was super fun and informative. The highlight was the squid ink pasta with scallops. We couldn't believe how delicious it was, and so different than anything we've ever had before. We would definitely order it again. Chef Chris is the real deal.

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FAQs

Quality Foods Market is rated 5 stars by 229 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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