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Quality Foods Market, Lutz, FL

Quality Foods Market

5.0
5
251 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
21:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • 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.
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 251 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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

    Great for fine wines

  • Tampa

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Quality Foods Market offers an exceptional dining experience with a focus on authentic Italian cuisine. Chef Chris is celebrated for his passion and personal touch, visiting each table to share his culinary expertise. Reviewers rave about the "best ribeye" and "incredible homemade pasta," highlighting the restaurant's commitment to quality ingredients and impeccable service.

251 Reviews
  1. Jessica

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quality Foods is an experience and an education. If you saw it from the outside you would think it’s a pizzeria that you can just drop in for a quick bite. If you just walked in off the street you might be confused because half of the place is storage for wine and food. There are only about four tables available inside. But the reason we would go back is the experience. We were almost full before dinner. We had fantastic bread & olive oil/balsamic, caprese salad and tomato bisque. So by the time our pasta came, we could barely eat half of it. But it was amazing. I ate the tastiest scallop I’ve ever had in my life. My husband had the ragu pasta and was also in love. Again, it’s an experience that Chef Chris personally guides each guest through by talking to everyone multiple times. He’s a very proud chef and owner and we see why now.

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  2. Wendy

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We shared a beautiful evening with Chef Chris and his staff. Great rotating menu options and wine choices.

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  3. John

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. Quality Foods Market is head and shoulders above anywhere else in Tampa Bay, and one of the best restaurant experiences I've had anywhere in the world. It manages to be small and upscale, but with a casual quality and homey feeling with world class food and service to match. Located in an unassuming strip center, it is the quintessential "don't just a book by its cover" kind of place.

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  4. Kali

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here and OMG everything was perfect. My husband and I were part of a company Christmas party where most of the couple sat at their own table. It was a really unique setup that allowed for us to mingle with everyone and still have some alone time for ourselves. We took up the entire restaurant dining room and all of the outside patio. This restaurant is super cute and intimate. We both had the house salad which had the most amazing dressing we've ever had, and a pasta with meat sauce, which was also the best we've ever had. We never even knew pasta could taste so good. It is a little pricey for our regular going out to eat budget, but I already told my husband to make a reservation for Valentine's Day.

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  5. James

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience at our company holiday lunch for employees and their plus ones. The food and service were above a five star rating. As an executive of the company, I can honestly say this was better than any of our executive dinners we've had at top end restaurants around the world. The owners Chris and Emily went out of their way to provide an event that our employees have not stopped talking about.

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  6. Michelle

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian in Tampa Bay! Everything we've had has been perfect. Great service too.

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  7. Kathleen

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OMGosh! This Feast of the Seven Fishes was an incredible culinary experience!! Lobster Bisque Risotto, fresh mussels and OCTOPUS salami!! Each course was better than the last and they were all just fantastic! I was so busy marveling at the tastiness that I almost forgot to take pictures! What a wonderful meal and in an incredibly relaxing environment!

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  8. Christopher

    VIP

    Tampa

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Feast of the Seven Fishes was a real delight. Nothing like anything else we've ever even seen. Sword fish and tuna carpaccio! I've never heard of such delights, and the octopus salami was absolutely amazing. All the courses were fantastic. The sauce on the mussels I could drink like soup, and the lobster risotto was so creamy and delicious, topped with a perfectly seared pair of the largest sea scallops I've ever seen. This was the most unique and ambitious take on the Seven Fishes meal I've seen. We had a great recommended wine pairing as well, a white Bordeaux. My sincerest compliments to Chef Chris for putting on such a wonderful event.

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  9. AdrienneG

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The feast of 7 fishes was great, creative, and flavorful.

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  10. Jody

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic meal with friends at Quality Foods Market. The food and service are always great. It is nice to have a place we can rely on to be consistently excellent. We love the small intimate setting. The food and vibe makes us feel like we are in Europe.

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Quality Foods Market is rated 5 stars by 251 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 10 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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