Tampa, Florida -- Pelagia Trattoria is not your run of the mill hotel restaurant. Executive Chef Fabrizio Schenardi has created a modern, Italian influenced menu with lots of local flavor.

The restaurant has a wide open feel with plenty of beautiful murano glass. The kitchen is open so you can see Chef Schenardi at work, creating magnificent dishes for your eyes and pallete.

The restaurant is located in the Renaissance Hotel at International Plaza in Tampa and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Pelagia Trattoria

4200 Jim Walter Blvd. in the Lobby of the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza.

Phone: 813-313-3235

www.pelagiatrattoria.com

Here are a few local reviews on Pelagia Trattoria:

Pelagia Remains Rooted, Relevant

Unstoppable Fabrizio Schenardi enhances his traditional regional menu with broader Cal/Med updates. Laura Reiley, St. Petersburg Times, June 18, 2010

Executive Chef Fabrizio is in complete control of his simple, palatable menu as almost everything ... is made in-house with fresh (always) and local (whenever possible) ingredients. Metromix Tampa Bay, June 11, 2010

Among America's Best Restaurants, 2008, 2009 & 2010 Zagat's. 

2009 and 2010 Florida Trend Golden Spoon awards.

Best Place for Dinner, Most Romantic Dining Spot, South Tampa Community News Top Choices for 2010

The Top 50 Restaurants in Tampa Bay 2009, Creative Loafing.  "From homemade pasta to deconstructed grilled romaine Caesar salads, Fabrizio Schenardi's touch is light,
letting the ingredients speak for themselves."

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