Quality Foods Market offers a unique culinary experience, featuring authentic Italian cuisine, in a relaxed, elevated casual, and intimate atmosphere. Enjoy a seasonally changing, from scratch menu, featuring both classic and modern pastas; hand cut steaks and chops; and the freshest seafood available. In addition, Quality Foods Market offers a curated wine list with selections from all over the world, and an unrivaled craft and imported beer selection. Executive Chef Christopher Houp takes the time to interact with each guest throughout their dining experience, taking the Chef’s Table concept to a whole new level. Tables are limited, seating just 16 inside, and an additional 16 seats for al fresco dining. Reservations are recommended.
Based on 207 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
16307 N Florida Ave, Lutz, FL 33549
Phone: (813) 373-5466
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Hours
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 3–8 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Charlie Smith
This is one of the best meals and a place to go if you want something special. It’s not just that the food and service are amazing. It is a complete experience . This is what it is like to be in Italy , enjoying a meal with company and never feeling rushed . Most everything here is made from ingredients shipped directly from . No preservatives and super fresh ! If this place was in downtown Tampa you would have to make reservations a year in advance , that’s how great it is. It’s very small but that’s also what makes it great.
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Joe Williams
My wife asked me what I wanted for my birthday, I replied I wanted to go to Chef Chris’s place and get dinner. It’s an eclectic place, bottle shop, deli, bakery and restaurant. I’ve been in to buy beer and he has the best selection of Tripping Animals stuff around, if you get a chance Chef grab some cans from Pontoon Brewing in Georgia. Grabbed his pizza to go one night on the ride home from the water park. Unbelievablely fresh and tasty ingredients, burned my mouth, shoving hot pizza in, but it was worth it. Finally made it back for dinner and in no way did it disappoint. Calamari app was spicy and superb. Everyone stopped by to wish me a Happy Birthday, which was a nice touch. On one of his stops by the table, I complimented the pastry stout he had on draft. We chatted about beer for a bit, he later came by with a Belgian Stout out of his own personal stash. A very interesting beer with a fruity wooded flavor and a very kind gesture. The entrees were fantastic but I have to comment on the house salad. By far the best house salad I’ve had at any restaurant, really wasn’t expecting that. We’ll definitely be back, even with the long drive. His wife, daughter and server were all top notch and made for a great evening. Thanks again!
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Rick Cherry
Do yourself a favor and have a meal at Quality Foods Market. I guarantee it will become your favorite restaurant due to the personal service from Chef Chris and the staff. If you are a meat lover have either of the steaks, you will be having the best steaks in the world. The pasta entrees are excellent and true Italian style. Chef Chris and his staff make everything fresh to order. On days, such as Mother’s Day, Quality Foods usually has several special entrees. The fish dishes are magnificent. The pizza’s are so good, you will never be able to have a Pizza anywhere else.
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Tony Vongkultrup
Had an amazing experience here . The food was some of the best I have had in Tampa . We ordered the lamb chops , blue mussels , and Cacio e Pepe. The star of the meal was the lamb chops with mashed cannellini bean and roasted artichoke hearts . The lamb was to die for and the beans blew my mind . I will definitely be coming back .
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Robert Sickler
If you are a genuine foodie you owe it to yourself to experience this cute little gem Chef Chris and his wife Emily have put together. It’s a classic European-style market with a handful of tables for dining. You will find very few restaurants in Tampa where the person preparing your food has the passion and knowledge this couple yields, with zero pretension. When they say “quality foods” they mean it. They are bringing in some of the finest meats, cheeses, pastas and desserts directly from Italy, and that’s not counting the bread etc. that is all made in-house. Superb olive oils, magical aged Balsamic vinegars, stunning wines and beers, etc.
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Jan Bergmann
Great meal and service. Chef Chris was very informative. We enjoyed hearing his story. Our server, Grace was very attentive.
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Alexandra Lange
If you haven’t tried Quality Foods, you don’t know what you are missing! It has become our go-to place for everything from a weeknight pizza to a weekend date night. Chef Chris makes incredible rustic Italian food, whether it’s his delicious pasta dishes, or the nightly special. For special occasions, consider the Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, a HUGE steak cut off the bone and drizzled with olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar.
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Brian Donahue
We have had the pleasure of dining here numerous times. Every time is an adventure into real Italian food. Many of the names are the same, but Chef Chris’ preparations are 100% authentic Italian. And WOW does it show! For roughly the same money as other “Italian restaurants” we had a meal that was worlds better! He uses only the best ingredients, many sourced only direct from Italy. It shows in the taste of the dishes! Every time we have dined, he has taken the time to personally visit our table and discuss the meal and offer recommendations for wine or better yet our next visit. After our second visit, we were greeted by name and welcomed back like family! This is truly a gem of a restaurant!
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Danielle Carr
I love Quality Food Market. The ambiance is like no other restaurant in the Tampa Bay area. You feel like you are in a slice of Italy, someone’s kitchen, and also a quaint market. The owners are always present, socializing, and working hard…for the customers. The food is delicious and you can find something in every price range. I have visited with 1 person, a medium sized group, and a large group. It always works out perfectly. I highly recommend.
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Rock’n A
The cutest hidden gem. Staff, food was amazing!! The salads looked very appealing, wish we had ordered one of those too. We will have to come back!
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