Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near University

Stephanie • November 8, 2014The beef martini with horseradish is delicious! If you're there in November or December, try the peppermint chocolate cake.

Krystal R. • September 26, 2014Everything... Very fresh and flavorful! They have tasty and unique sauces. Try coconut sriratcha

Kendrick C. • January 8, 2013Get the trio of liquid center cakes. It's plenty enough for two people. It's crazy good. Have a port wine or one of the house specialty coffees to round it out.

John W. • January 21, 2017Friendly staff, clean dining area and inspirational music playing. Great place for lunch or anytime!

Aubrey G. • January 22, 2013Expect a wait for lunch. Make a reservation if you're in a hurry, or browse the shops and have a coffee. It's worth the wait :)

Taylor B. • September 6, 2015Literally the best roasted coffee I've ever had, no exaggeration. The scones are phenomenal.

Juliana A. • December 28, 2019The food is very very good! Nice place and friendly service. Beer selection is amazing!

Adrianna B. • July 28, 2015The shrimp gnocchi and the eggplant parm is delectable. And the the bread is delicious!

Lisa M. • February 14, 2014Awesome experience 02-12-14.....dinner, dessert and service was outstanding! This was our first visit but definitely want to come back!

Talia M. • March 12, 2013Been here a few times and have yet to order anything that wasnt amazing! Pizza tostones appetizer is delicious

spring123 • March 27, 2016Just 5mins driving from USF, many USF students choose here for their group learning. There are tatamis and outside tables. You can order taro milk tea and sandwiches or panini, delicious! 

Jeff B. • February 25, 2019Great bakery place w/ authentic cuban & baked goods. Recommend ordering online as the place gets crowded. They routinely export their good cuban breads. Tried the Bacon Avocado Sandwich (7.5/10).

Hugo T. • July 15, 2013Great food wine and service portions big try to share GREAT !!!!!!!!

Leda M. • March 22, 2013Veggie Pizza super good I'll def be back for more!

Steve B. • August 8, 2015Loved the Alligator Hush Puppies starter

Ginger D. • September 30, 2011The roast pork and the garbanzo bean soup are my favorites!!! Fast service, too

Erin W. • July 7, 2015Candy cane roll was so good! Crab Rangoon also a must. Service over the top amazing. Got there at 5 place was packed by 6:30

Kevin L. • June 12, 2016So far all I've had is the whiskey, the Arancini balls, the Beet Salad and the Lamb Meatballs... They were all delicious and I'll be back to try more items on the menu :)

Gregory W. • December 30, 2016I feel Pane Rustica is among the best restaurants in the Tampa Bay area. Much of the menu changes daily, is always creative, and never fails to satisfy.

Fabrice L. • February 28, 2016I order sushi and i got this and i loved it. The sauces were outstandingly delicious - definitely recommend. Service was good as well for US standards. Always good service

Nicole I. • July 2, 2015Great place for take out. First regular night open. BYOB. it is warm inside, mostly due to the fact that it's a small space and the cook tops are right there. Miso love love sauce is delicious.

Stefanie M. • March 24, 2022Cup and char round is good! Chimichurry for the bread is also very good! Gelato 👍

Christian M. • May 16, 2015The quality of service was great. It was my first time to eat Peru dishes...and all of them were yummy, delicious

Brad M. • May 16, 2011The oatmeal cookie froyo is by far the best flavored froyo I've ever had!

Paul C. • December 20, 2010Try the Palarea wines if you want a crazy good value! Also, if you're in the mood for bubbles, Gran Pasion Cava is Awesome!

Kimberly K. • July 26, 2017Honey Cuban sandwich absolutely delicious! Good food, great value.

Steve F. • December 20, 2012Consistently good, excellent cook and wait staff. Food is always great!

linda m. • June 14, 2017We had the bacon egg and gouda and sausage egg and cheese sandwich and they were fantastic! My latte was incredible. Furthermore, the staff could not have been more pleasant! Wonderful place!!!!!!

Felix I. • October 21, 2014Great food. The barbacoa meat is excellent.

Susan J. • July 29, 2016Outstanding! If you don't know what to get, order the soon dooboo jigae ($12.95) and spicy salmon handrolls ($8.95). Comes with salad, rice and 6 banchan. Amazing and authentic.