Forbici Modern Italian

Great dinner or brunch option in the Hyde park area The food portions are reasonable and so are the price The pastas are made fresh and has a lot of flavor and the quality of the chickens are fresh and juicy We tried the Menstroni soup , mussels and two dishes of pasta We also had a side of truffle fries ! Definitely planning to be back there.

Wow, just wow. Amazing food, server and dining experience. Husband and I dined with another couple at one of the outdoor tables. They have an absolutely fabulous happy hour that we thoroughly enjoyed. We had the calamari app and meatball app. Husband and I split the wedge salad which was delicious and 3 of us had the charred cup pepperoni slice as our dinner (another happy hour special). Mercedes was our server and she was awesome. She kept checking on us, made sure we had our water and wine as needed and we never felt rushed. They have a very generous wine pour, even more so when they brought a carafe as our second and third glasses. We had gelato and cappuccinos for dessert which I highly recommend as well. We were there on a Tuesday night and there was a musician at the bar that was pretty good as well. Can’t wait to come again.

Forbici Modern Italian is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Tampa. The food is so delicious, reasonably priced, and delivered shortly after ordering (if it’s a small order and not a party order of course). My go to order is the Pesto Rigatoni with chicken and a Cesar Salad, both half orders as noted in the picture below. In terms of food, this place is 5+ stars out of 5. In terms of service, I did remove a star because last time I was there, I was siting alone at one of the long tall tables outside and the servers started prepping the table while I was still there because they had a large party arriving. I moved tables, but I didn’t receive a “sorry, do you mind moving as we have a large party coming?” or even asking whether I was with the large party before setting up the table. If it wasn’t for the delicious food, I would have left.

Absolutely loved this place. I wasn't expecting the pizzas to be so incredible! The atmosphere was fun and vibrant with sassy decor and live music. I was there with a group of 9 for a birthday, and our server was prompt, friendly, and accommodating. I look forward to back for the pizza, but everything we ordered was delicious.

The atmosphere here is fantastic, always bustling, yet the servers deliver top-notch service. We kicked off with the happy hour menu, and the star was the sparkling gin gimlet, a real refresher and a must-try in this weather. The shishito peppers with lemon and sea salt blew me away as appetizers – incredible flavor, plus a dipping sauce. Start with two, trust me, especially if you have vegetarians in your crew! Our server suggested the Mushroom Cavatelli for the main pasta, and it didn't disappoint. Perfectly al dente pasta, flavors harmonized beautifully. Highly recommend this spot, big thanks to the attentive and excellent staff!

If a modern Italian bustling cafe is your cup of tea, then this is the place for you. We don't go out for Italian food too often, but this place is worth the trip. Try the bolognese or the cup and char pizza. If you try the pizza, ask for a little extra sauce, and to have it be well done - that's the way we roll. We had a drink at the bar before dinner - which was a great spot to people watch. Definitely make reservations, as it does get busy.

I’ve discovered that I love their avocado toast during brunch, otherwise I’m not the biggest fan of most of the menu. That might just be me though as this place always seems to be packed. It’s always a little loud if you’re indoors as the floor is cement so there’s nothing to absorb the noise. But I now come here for brunch once in a while just to grab their avocado toast (add the bacon & eggs).