Reviews & Press
Pelagia Trattoria has been raved about since its grand unveiling in 2004. This Tampa, FL fine dining restaurant offers its guests a taste of the Mediterranean with delicious dishes that will shock and delight the palate.
Serving in the Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza, Pelagia Trattoria has earned itself praise amongst the Tampa, FL fine dining critics.
TAMPA TRIBUNE
11.23.11
“We asked a group of gourmet chefs in the Tampa Bay area to take Turkey Day leftovers and invent new ways to enjoy their flavors. Andrew Basch, the new executive chef at Pelagia Trattoria in the Renaissance Tampa Hotel at International Plaza, plans to serve this dish at the restaurant the day after Thanksgiving. With butternut squash and sage, it’s a belly-filling dish full of seasonal flavors.”
TASTE: Dining and Travel Magazine
05.01.11
“Traditional Italian food with a modern twist is their mantra here. Watching all the cooking and presentation preparations we couldn’t help wonder at how seamless, calm and quiet all the composing was, under Chef Daniel’s attentive eye for detail. Very impressive.”
CREATIVE LOAFING
02.24.11
“Start with one of my favorite dishes here, the caesar fondue. Long stalks of romaine are lightly grilled, leaving stripes of black across the leaves and a smoky burst in your mouth. A creamy dressing redolent of anchovy sits on the side for dipping — a hands-only dish — with a seasoned crouton for crunch. Still simple, still fantastic…”
METROMIX
06.10.10
“A beautiful dining area, diverse and approachable menu, and knowledgeable staff make Pelagia a lesser-known Tampa gem. Though connected to the Renaissance Tampa Hotel at International Plaza and enjoyed by overnight guests, locals and other area visitors should not overlook this spot. It claims and maintains it’s independent space and offers some delicious and affordable choices for every meal of the day.”
Bay Magazine Feature
QUEENS CHRONICLE
“Tampa’s most famous restaurant is the touristy and overpriced Bern’s Steakhouse, but a far better fine dining bet is Pelagia Trattoria, located in Tampa’s premier shopping center, the International Plaza Mall.” Feb. 4, 2010
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ST. PETERSBURG TIMES
BEST PLACE TO PUT THE FAB BACK INTO MEDITERRANEAN, STARTING WITH FRIED OLIVES
01.12.06
“The decor is eye-popping, the service is smooth and the cooking is a fabulous rendition of Greek, Italian and Provencal we’ve barely tasted. Those tastes can be big—say, mussels with lamb sausage or exquisite squid ink risotto. Small details stun, too: flash-fried carrot garnish on roast chicken or stuzzichini of minted calamari or risotto croquettes.”
– Chris Sherman
TAMPA TRIBUNE
“This new restaurant, at Renaissance Tampa Hotel in the International Plaza, pampers without pretense.”
