Taverna Costale: Warm, elevated Italian dining in downtown St. Pete, with house-made pasta and standout bar service.
Located in downtown St. Pete, Taverna Costale delivers warm, elevated Italian dining with a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about house-made pastas, standout meatballs, and fresh seafood, complemented by a thoughtful wine list. Attentive bar service, led by Sean, enhances visits—especially at the outdoor bar seating when the overhead doors are open.
200 Central Ave Ste 165, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
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Fresh, handcrafted pasta dishes including baked ziti and other Italian classics.
Fresh seafood like swordfish, prepared with authentic Italian techniques and flavors.
Expertly crafted cocktails, wine selections, and a lively bar atmosphere with outdoor seating.
Full-service meals in a warm, elevated setting, perfect for dates or family gatherings.
Indulgent desserts like pistachio cake and affogato, paired with a curated wine list.
Overall rating
Cristina Filipescu
Favorite Italian restaurant in St Pete’s and best meatballs in town! Outstanding service at the bar. The bartender, Sean, and the entire bar team is knowledgeable, personable, and makes excellent cocktails. He elevated the entire dining experience — highly recommend sitting at the bar when you visit.
Anna Grace Green
Good wine list, solid food! We had the NY strip, Caesar salad, baked ziti, pistachio cake & affogato. The Chianti riserva & super Tuscan were delicious! Jared was a great waiter. MUST order the pistachio cake.
Delaney Billings
Taverna Costale is an absolute gem in downtown St. Pete and never disappoints. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and effortlessly elevated. The food is consistently outstanding—always fresh with standout pasta and seafood dishes every time. The service is attentive without being overbearing, making the entire experience feel relaxed and special. I love this spot whether it is a date night or dinner with the parents! This spot has quickly become my boyfriend and I’s go-to for happy hour drinks, and Sean at the bar never disappoints. He is so kind and always makes my drinks perfectly. He’s always in a great mood and is 90% of the reason we’ve become HH regulars. Love the outdoor bar seating!
Matt
Went to Taverna Costale today for bunch, one of our favorite spots downtown. When the weather is nice, they open the overhead doors to the bar creating a really nice atmosphere. Sean always takes very good care of us at the bar. Food is great, today we got the Burrata & the Meatballs, with some wine from a nice selection. Their house made pasta selection is fantastic as well. Location is prime, right in the middle of everything fun.
Savannah Reyna
This restaurant is a MUST if I am ever in the area again. The food was incredible! My husband ordered the swordfish & I got the NY Strip along with a side of their brussel sprouts. Everything was cooked to perfection and the flavor was 🤌🤌🤌 (The swordfish and brussel sprouts are a TOP recommendation if you eat here) Our server was fantastic! I wish I was better with names, so I could've mentioned him in this review. Pricey, but did NOT disappoint.
