Pane Rustica

4.8 (1446)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

3225 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, FL 33629

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Pane Rustica

4.8

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Tampa

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 8, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Good for special occasions

Pane Rustica is a Zagat-rated restaurant and artisan bakery featuring handcrafted baked goods, savory lunch items and enticing dinners. Lunch customers can choose from hearth-baked pizza, sandwiches and salads in a casual atmosphere. In the evening, the menu and service style elevate to fine dining, serving unique wood-fired entrees, appetizers and small plates. Our wine and drink menu offer delicious choices to pair with our menu items.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, International
Hours of operation
Tue 11:00 am–4:00 pm Wed–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(813) 902-8828
Website
http://panerusticabakery.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Pane Rustica offers an extensive menu to guarantee your satisfaction for any party or event - lunch or dinner.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
3225 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, FL 33629
Neighborhood
Tampa
Cross street
South of MacDill and Bay to Bay
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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4.8

(1446)

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Tampa
Healthy

Review summary

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Pane Rustica delights with "fantastic" service and a "unique food selection." Diners rave about Annie and Anitra's exceptional hospitality. The menu impresses with dishes like "the best piece of meat" and fresh pasta. A neighborhood favorite, it offers great value, a welcoming atmosphere, and a bakery to boot!

1,446 Reviews

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Abbe
Tampa167 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 29, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great to be back for a Pane Rustica dinner. The halibut was fantastic, came out exactly as ordered. The Cobb salad was fresh and plentiful. Service by Sean was perfect. We are treated so well by all the staff there. Makes it a pleasure to dine with them.
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Alan Gold
Tampa7 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 2, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Everything was great including the conversation with our server. The only issue is that the table in the back corner where we were seated had an AC vent above us and it felt quite cold. I wasn’t dressed for that.
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Adrienne Gold
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 2, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Thank you Annie for being such a gem. You make our night every time and we are so grateful for you and your service. Thank you !! 🩵
Pane RusticaResponded on October 3, 2026
Hi Adrienne, Thank you so much for the sweet words! We’re so happy to hear that Ani continues to make your visits special. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you again soon! 🩵
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Jim Gold
Tampa41 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 2, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I wish I could have remembered our server’s name, because he was absolutely fantastic.
Pane RusticaResponded on October 3, 2026
Hi Jim, Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re so glad to hear you had such a fantastic experience with Chris. We’ll be sure to share your appreciation with him. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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anthony Gold
Tampa40 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 26, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had friends in town so we took them to Pane Rustica. We always have a great meal there and amazing service. Last night was even better than expected. Vanesh came out and talked to us and discussed the menu and Annie, our waitress was amazing. All of the food was excellent and our guests declared the veal hock was the best piece of meat they have ever eaten.
Pane RusticaResponded on October 3, 2026
Hi Anthony, Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review! We’re so glad you chose to bring your friends in and that everyone had such a great experience. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Vinesh and Ani. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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Kathy Gold
Nashville8 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 17, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was by far the best dining experience I have had in a while. I’m going to start with the person that caused this review. Her name is Anitra. She was are sever. We all had questions about the menu. Not only did she know the menu but described in detail the ingredients and how it’s prepared. Just phenomenal! One guest at the table said she liked her pasta but thought it would have more sauce. She heard did not say anything just returned with a bowl of sauce. We stayed and enjoyed everything from the appetizers , entree’s and of course desert. We stayed till they were getting ready to close. Being they are also a bakery. So they gave us each a loaf of bread to go. Thank you to Pané Rustica for a wonderful evening. WE WILL BE BACK 🥰👏
Pane RusticaResponded on October 3, 2026
Hi Kathy, Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful evening with us. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Anitra and the rest of our team. We truly appreciate you choosing Pané Rustica and look forward to welcoming you back! 🥰
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Pedro Gold
Tampa7 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 11, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Server was a bit lost but she was nice all the time.
Pane RusticaResponded on September 19, 2026
Hi Pedro, Thank you for the feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and appreciated your server’s friendly service. We’ll certainly take your comments to heart and continue working to make sure every guest feels confident and well taken care of. We hope to see you again soon!
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Fenn Gold
Tampa99 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 2, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our Favorite neighborhood spot! All the food is great! Thanks Jen and Johnny for another great meal! Delicious steak and meatballs!
Pane RusticaResponded on September 19, 2026
Hi Fenn, Thank you so much for making us your favorite neighborhood spot! We’re thrilled you had another great meal with us and our team took such great care of you. We can’t wait to see you again soon!
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Rebecca Gold
Tampa4 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 29, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant is much larger than it appears from the outside! The fresh pasta was delicious and the server was very knowledgeable and happy to make great suggestions!
Pane RusticaResponded on September 19, 2026
Hi Rebecca, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed both the food and service, we will pass along the kind words. We hope to have you back again soon!
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Storm Gold
Tampa5 reviews
3.0
Dined on August 21, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food and service overall were okay, but we weren't blown away. This used to be one of our favorite places to eat, but the last two times we've been there it has seemed a little lackluster.
Pane RusticaResponded on August 22, 2026
Thank you for the honest feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your last two visits haven’t lived up to the experience you’ve come to expect from us. We truly value your feedback and hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back and give you the experience that made us one of your favorites in the first place.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, International
Hours of operation
Tue 11:00 am–4:00 pm Wed–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(813) 902-8828
Website
http://panerusticabakery.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Pane Rustica offers an extensive menu to guarantee your satisfaction for any party or event - lunch or dinner.
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
3225 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, FL 33629
Neighborhood
Tampa
Cross street
South of MacDill and Bay to Bay
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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FAQs

Casual dress is the guide at Pane Rustica, comfortable, neat clothing is perfectly appropriate and nothing formal is required.

Yes, Pane Rustica is family-friendly: guests regularly bring children, call it a family favorite, and note that kids enjoy the food and staff.

Friday nights are a favorite, many guests call Pane Rustica their Friday-night spot; Saturday lunch is also singled out by regulars as a must-visit.

For families, yes, staff routinely accommodate children and even adjusted a reservation so a party could include their daughter at the last minute.

Pane Rustica feels cozy and casually elegant, a warm, welcoming Italian‑style spot with a friendly bar area and a quieter back dining room for calmer meals.

Guests regularly describe portions as generous, burgers and sandwiches are often large enough for leftovers, and several reviewers call the food plentiful.

For a lively dinner, many guests pick Friday nights, Pane Rustica is often described as a Friday-night spot; for a reliably good midday meal try Saturday lunch, when customers praise the food.

Yes, Pane Rustica is frequently recommended for date night, with guests calling it a great date-night choice and praising the refined dinner service.

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Pane Rustica

4.8

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Tampa

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2 people

Nov 8, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Pane Rustica

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Pane Rustica

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