An Ode to Italian Culinary Excellence
At New Caffe Italia, we don’t just serve food – we orchestrate a symphony of authentic Italian flavors that dance across your palate. Located in the vibrant Riverview neighborhood of Tampa, our restaurant is a sanctuary for discerning food lovers seeking the true essence of Italy’s gastronomic heritage.
The Artisans Behind the Experience
Riccardo & Carmela: Culinary Storytellers
Our founders bring more than just recipes – they bring a lifetime of culinary wisdom:
- Riccardo: Trained under Naples’ pizza masters, bringing 40 years of dough craftsmanship
- Carmela: Hailing from Bologna, the pasta capital of the world, with generations of secret recipes
- Together, they’ve created a menu that reads like a love letter to Italy’s 20 regions
Our Culinary Masterpieces
The Pasta Laboratory
Our pasta program is a daily celebration of tradition:
- Handmade daily using bronze dies for perfect sauce adhesion
- 12 varieties rotating seasonally
- Flour imported weekly from Italy’s best mills
Signature Creations:
- Agnolotti del Plin – Piedmontese pinched pasta with roast veal filling
- Orecchiette alle Cime di Rapa – Pugliese “little ears” with rapini
- Cannelloni alla Fiorentina – Tuscan-style rolled pasta with ricotta and spinach
Pizza Perfected
Our Acunto wood-fired oven from Naples:
- Reaches 950°F for 60-second perfection
- Uses Tipo “00” Caputo flour exclusively
- Features San Marzano DOP tomatoes and Fior di Latte mozzarella
Masterpieces from the Forno:
- Pizza Montanara – Fried then baked dough with smoked provola
- Pizza alla Pala – Roman-style long bread pizza
- Calzone Napoletano – Stuffed with ricotta and salami
The Butcher’s Table
Our dry-aged meat program features:
- 45-day aged Chianina beef from Tuscany
- Heritage-breed pork from Emilia-Romagna
- Free-range poultry from Veneto
Carnivore Highlights:
- Bistecca alla Fiorentina – 32oz T-bone, rare with rosemary
- Costoletta alla Milanese – Veal chop breaded with saffron crumbs
- Arrosto Misto – Mixed roast meats with salsa verde
The Complete Italian Experience
Antipasti That Tell a Story
- Crudo e Ostriche – Daily crudo and oyster selection
- Focaccia di Recco – Ligurian cheese-stuffed flatbread
- Bagna Càuda – Piedmontese warm anchovy dip
The Cheese & Salumi Program
Our affinage room features:
- 30+ Italian cheeses aged in-house
- Cured meats sliced to order on Berkel slicers
- Daily tasting flights with sommelier pairings
Dolci That Dream Are Made Of
- Sfogliatella Riccia – Neapolitan lobster-tail pastry
- Cassata Siciliana – Candied fruit and ricotta cake
- Bonet – Piedmontese chocolate-amaretti flan
Our Liquid Poetry
The Wine Cellar
- 300+ labels exclusively Italian
- 20 by-the-glass selections changing weekly
- Vertical collections of Barolo and Brunello
The Aperitivo Hour
- House-made vermouths and amari
- Classic cocktails with Italian twists
- Spritz bar with 12 variations
Why We’re Tampa’s Italian Benchmark
The Education Behind the Experience
- Monthly masterclasses with visiting Italian chefs
- Pasta-making workshops with Carmela
- Wine certification courses for staff
Sustainability Commitments
- Zero-waste butchery program
- Local farmer partnerships for seasonal produce
- Composting all organic waste
Visit Our Italian Sanctuary
Location: Riverview, Tampa
Reservations: [Phone]
Private Dining: Up to 50 guests
Hours: Dinner Tue-Sun, Lunch Fri-Sun
“Qui si mangia come in Italia”
(Here we eat like in Italy) 🇮🇹✨
