Italian-owned businesses are making a strong name for themselves in Tampa, and this week you can celebrate the delicious cuisine and the talented Italians who lead some of the best Italian restaurants in our area. Chef Massimo Gaffo from Osteria in Downtown Tampa visited GDL to not only teach us about the basics of the Mediterranean Diet, but to give details on how you can partake in the celebration. Monday night at Franklin Manor, eleven of the best Italian restaurants around town will be under one roof. Try all their Italian deliciousness at 7 p.m. at Franklin Manor in Tampa. To purchase your tickets, go to Eventbrite.com and search for ‘Week of Italian Cuisine in the World.’ You can also buy tickets at the door. The restaurants participating in tonight’s event are listed below:
Acqua Alta Ristorante
Chefs of Napoli
Doce Italia
La Casa della Pasta
Beccofino Italian Bistro
Da Pallani’s Ristorante
Donatello Ristorante Italiano
Osteria Bar & Kitchen
Bella’s Italian Café
Da Sesto Italiano
Genuino Italian Café
Massimo Eclectic Fine Dining