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Welcome To Circo Italian Kitchen
Circo Italian Kitchen, nestled in St. Petersburg, FL, is a culinary gem that delights diners with an authentic Italian experience. Renowned for its warm ambiance and attentive service, guests rave about the scrumptious dishes prepared with passion. Signature offerings include the heavenly Focaccia, mouthwatering Tripletail over Linguine, and Short Rib Stuffed Ravioli, all exuding rich flavors. Desserts like Tiramisu and Cannoli round off the meal with a sweet touch. Owners Dave and Susan create a welcoming atmosphere, while the entire staff, including Chef Dulce, ensures that each visit is memorable. Discover why Circo is a true favorite among locals!
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About
Circo Italian Kitchen
Welcome to Circo Italian Kitchen, a delightful culinary gem nestled in the heart of St. Petersburg, Florida. Located at 114 Pinellas Bayway S, this charming eatery combines authentic Italian flavors with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Whether you’re in the mood for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Circo has something spectacular to offer.
From the moment you step inside, you’ll be enveloped by a sense of community and passion for food. The atmosphere is friendly yet elegant, making it perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual meal with friends or a special celebration. Owners Dave and Susan are the heart of the restaurant, offering gracious hospitality that makes you feel right at home.
The menu is a treasure trove of culinary masterpieces, each dish meticulously crafted to highlight the essence of traditional Italian cuisine. Start your journey with the famous Focaccia bread, served piping hot and drizzled with olive oil. As Ilena V. raved in her review, it’s simply the best you’ll ever taste. The Calamari Fritti, accompanied by shrimp, zucchini, and a squeeze of lemon, sets a high bar for appetizers, and the Creamy Zucchini Soup has earned its place as a must-try special.
For the main event, you can’t go wrong with the Tripletail over Linguine in the rich Creamy Paradiso Sauce or the indulgent Short Rib Stuffed Ravioli smothered in Truffle Mushroom Sauce. According to Ilena, if Heaven serves food, this is it! Each dish is bursting with flavor and generous portions, ensuring you enjoy every bite.
Don’t forget to save room for dessert! The Tiramisu and Cannoli are exquisite, rounding off your meal on a sweet note. For those who love coffee, make sure to grab a cappuccino from Molly, the superb barista—it's been declared a favorite by many!
Circo Italian Kitchen isn’t just about food; it’s an experience. The dedicated staff, including the attentive and knowledgeable Adam, ensures that your meal is perfect from start to finish. The engagement of the entire team reflects their dedication to constant improvement and the joy of sharing delicious food with their patrons.
In conclusion, if you’re searching for a restaurant where you will truly feel loved and welcomed, look no further than Circo Italian Kitchen. It’s a place where culinary dreams come true, fond memories are created, and every visit feels like a new adventure in Italian gastronomy. Don’t just take our word for it; as Chris M. aptly put it, “Highly, highly recommended.” Come experience the magic for yourself!
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ This restaurant is absolutely positively without a doubt FANTASTIC! The Chef certainly knows how to create culinary masterpieces. We ordered for 6 and there were only two of us. It was so difficult to choose. We started with the Focaccia bread with olive oil. It is the BEST Focaccia we’ve had and piping hot from the oven. Next was Calamari Fritti with shrimp zucchini and lemon, and the Creamy Zucchini soup special. Sooooooooo good! We picked two entrees, the Tripletail over Linguine with Creamy Paradiso Sauce AND Short Rib Stuffed Ravioli with Truffle Mushroom Sauce. If Heaven serves food this would have to be it. I don’t use those words lightly. It was just mouthwatering deliciousness that I had to let the world know about, one person at a time!!! If you are deciding on where to eat, this would be the greatest decision! You are welcome for providing the solution! The portions are so generous, we had enough for a second dinner. We ordered the Tiramisu and Cannoli for Dessert for later and they were both incredible! Being 100% Italian I can attest to this being real authentic food at its finest. The restaurant is so warm inside and service by Adam was truly fantastic. He assisted in guiding us while ordering and was so attentive throughout the meal. We were also blessed to meet the Chef, and what a guy! This is such a warm place! Loved everything about it! Thank you for such a wonderful experience! We will absolutely be back. Look forward to visiting the new location when it’s opened. ”
“ Circo's is the total package in Tierra Verde. I've thoroughly enjoyed breakfast, lunch and dinner -- as you'll see from the pics. The food is outstanding, especially considering this is such a friendly, casual yet elegant restaurant. The breakfast sandwich is amazing and I recently had their French toast with cinnamon gelato and it was mind-blowing! I often go there for lunch and enjoy their pasta fagioli. I had dinner tonight and enjoyed a beautifully prepared Pompano dish, prepared by the amazing Dulce in the kitchen and perfected by Adam's extremely attentive service. He recommended a wonderful bottle of Sauvignon Blanc (and bottles are 1/2 price on Tuesday nights!) which was perfectly paired with my entree. The crispness of the wine was an excellent counterpoint to the beautiful sauce prepared with the fish. All portions are very generous. By the way, Molly is a superb barista and her cappuccino is my new favorite in St. Pete. The quality of the espresso was sublime. Finally, the owners Dave and Susan are the perfect, gracious hosts and are highly skilled --- Susan in the front of the house and Dave in the back. They seem to be completely engaged in constant improvement of all areas of food, service and ambiance, including the addition of their new gelato bar. it is evident that this restaurant is their absolute passion. The Circo experience reminds me of a quote that I believe was from the late, great Anthony Bourdain who, when asked about his favorite restaurant replied, "I like to go to restaurants where I am loved." That certainly applies to the vibe at Circo. Highly, highly recommended. ”
“ I have ordered to-go pizza from here numerous times, but decided to dine in for my first time. Everything was phenomenal! I had the Greek salad with chicken and the 2 for 1 house wine special. Both were awesome. Dave and Susan are absolutely lovely, and I couldn’t say enough nice things about them! Will definitely be back and I definitely recommend you pay them a visit :) ”
“ Very cute!! Looks like a small hole in the wall restaurant, but it turned out to be amazing!! The Veal and chicken parmagane were delicious. The service was first class. Would definitely recommend ”
“ Pizza was amazing. Price is great. Service was excellent. Great selection. Definitely will be back! ”
“ What a wonderful little gem, I can’t remember the last time we had this much amazing food at this price. handmade Gnocchi seafood special, under 25 - picture attached. Eggplant lasagna was delicious. Had Giant crembule for desert. So good. Highly recommend. ”
“ We stumbled upon this incredible restaurant yesterday and tried their Norcia pizza—absolutely fantastic! We loved it so much that we came back today for breakfast, and it did not disappoint. We started with a latte and a flat white, both perfectly crafted. The croissant with egg, bacon, and cheese was flaky and flavorful, and the focaccia toast with tomato basil jam was a delightful surprise—so fresh and tasty. Special shoutout to Susan, the amazing owner, who made us feel so welcome. The combination of delicious food, a perfect location, and Susan’s warm hospitality makes this place a must-visit. Oh, and we totally forgot to snap a photo of the pizza, but trust us—it’s worth it! We can’t wait to return! ”
“ Hard to ask for more for a beach restaurant. It’s cozy, it’s got great food, and the staff is friendly. We ordered 3 different pasta dishes and they were all fantastic. Full of flavor, and it came with plenty of seafood! The complimentary bread was focaccia-like and came out warm with a tapenade. It was a fantastic dinner, I recommend if you’re near the beach! ”