ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT – Italian
On North Dale Mabry Highway, Esposito's Italian Restaurant & Bar carries recipes that trace back to Mulberry Street in Manhattan's Little Italy, brought to Tampa by the Varsalona family after more than 20 restaurants across three states. Grandma Ricasola's lasagna is a third-generation recipe, and the kitchen still hand-rolls its own meatballs, a habit going back to 1970. Chicken and veal come parmigiana, francese, or rollatini in a marsala cream sauce, while rigatoni ala vodka and a linguine loaded with lump crabmeat round out the pasta list. Tampa Magazine has named it the city's best Italian restaurant four years running.
14306 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL, 33618 813-769-9098 https://espositositaliantampa.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Dairy-Free at ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT
ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT in Tampa has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant Caponata and Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT
ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT in Tampa has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Eggplant Caponata. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT
ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT in Tampa has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Calamari, Eggplant Caponata and Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT
ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT in Tampa has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Saltimbocca alla Romana. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT
ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT in Tampa has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Saltimbocca alla Romana. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT
ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT in Tampa has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Saltimbocca alla Romana. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT
ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT in Tampa has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant Caponata and Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT
ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT in Tampa has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant Caponata, Rigatoni ala Vodka and Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Bucatini Amatriciana | 26.6 g | 40.4 g |
| Eggplant Caponata | 68.9 g | 32.5 g |
| Saltimbocca alla Romana | 2.4 g | 22.7 g |
| Fried Calamari | 6 g | 15.5 g |
| Rigatoni ala Vodka | 52.3 g | 11.4 g |
| Chicken Parmigiana | 13.7 g | 11.3 g |
| Lasagna | 9.1 g | 4.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Dinner Menu
Authentic Roman and Sicilian dishes based on 50-year-old family recipes.
- Chicken Parmigiana - $22: New York style with marinara on the bottom and tomato on top Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bucatini Amatriciana - $19: Authentic Roman pasta dish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Caponata - $14: Sicilian classic eggplant dish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni ala Vodka - $18: Classic NY Style vodka sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Braciole - $26: Italian-American household favorite Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe - $17: Traditional pasta with bitter greens Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saltimbocca alla Romana - $28: Veal with prosciutto and sage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mima's Risotto - $21: Arborio rice, cannellini beans, sausage, and potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Goat Cheese Fritters - $13: Gooey goat cheese with honey drizzle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $15: Traditional crispy squid Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna - $19: Old school classic recipe Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT
- Is ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Eggplant Caponata and Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe.
- What can I eat at ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT on a dairy-free diet?
- Eggplant Caponata and Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Eggplant Caponata and Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe.
- Is ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at ESPOSITOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT?
- Bucatini Amatriciana, at roughly 40.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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