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Featuring from left to right, Esposito's Pasta Zozzona, Saltimbocca ala Romana and Veal Chop Parmigiana.

Esposito’s: The Definition of “Essential Italian Dining” in Tampa

by Tampa Magazine
October 16, 2026
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They’ve won Best Italian 5 years in a row. Now, Esposito’s is dropping some new, enticingly unique menu items you won’t find anywhere else in Tampa.

Ma’s Flounder: Stuffed with crabmeat in a delicious Grand Marnier Orange beurre blanc.

Barolo Red Wine Risotto: Braised pork, fresh rosemary, and a touch of mascarpone. The Barolo turns the rice a robust purple color bursting with a deep, lingering finish!

Pasta Zozzona: A mashup of Cacio Pepe, Carbonara, and Amatriciana tossed with rigatoni and baby sausage meatballs. Rome’s ultimate underground secret turned trendy viral comeback is ONLY available at Esposito’s!

Featuring Esposito’s Pasta Zozzona (top left), Barolo Red Wine Risotto (bottom left), Veal Chop Parmigiana (center), Ma’s Flounder (top right), and Saltimbocca ala Romana (bottom right).

Veal Chop Parmigiana: Not an “entry level” tableside parmigiana but a Big League Veal Chop Parmigiana pounded so perfectly thin and round that it resembles a small pizza (with a bone sticking out, of course).

Saltimbocca ala Romana: Veal with prosciutto, sage, white wine and butter served with arugula and roasted potatoes. Owner Paul Varsalona has often remarked, “This is my Beat Bobby Flay dish.”

Whether Bobby wants to take on Tampa’s 5 Time defending Italian Champ has yet to be determined…

Esposito’s
14306 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa | (813) 769-9098
espositositaliantampa.com | @espositostampa

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