★★★★★
Excellent Italian in downtown St. Pete. The lobster ravioli was outstanding and the service was attentive without being pushy. Great date-night spot.
Italian Restaurants · Downtown St. Petersburg · St. Petersburg
Gratzzi
Italian Grille
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The place
Gratzzi Italian Grille is a white-tablecloth Italian restaurant in Downtown St. Petersburg at 211 2nd St S, two blocks from the St. Pete Pier. The kitchen serves classic Italian entrees, hand-tossed pizzas, and house-made pasta in a candlelit dining room with a full bar. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner, with extended weekend hours. Signature dishes include veal piccata, lobster ravioli, and wood-fired Margherita pizza. Reservations are accepted via OpenTable and the website, and walk-ins are welcome at the bar. The venue offers outdoor sidewalk seating, takeout, and a private dining room for events. Street and city-garage parking is available within one block. The restaurant holds a 4.5-star Google rating across 2,004 reviews.
Gratzzi Italian Grille sits in the heart of Downtown St. Petersburg on 2nd Street South, a quick walk from the St. Pete Pier, the Dali Museum, and the Mahaffey Theater. The dining room leans white-tablecloth classic — exposed brick, soft lighting, and crisp linens — while the sidewalk patio gives you a front-row seat to the downtown evening crowd. It is the kind of place locals book for anniversaries and pre-theater dinners, but the bar pizza menu keeps it casual enough for a Tuesday.
Order the lobster ravioli in pink vodka cream, the veal piccata with capers and lemon, or the wood-fired Margherita off the pizza-bar menu. The chicken parmigiana and the linguine with clams are repeat-mention favorites in Google reviews, and the tiramisu is made in-house. The wine list runs deep on Italian reds, and the bar pours classic cocktails alongside an espresso martini that shows up on most tables by the end of the night.
Reservations are recommended Friday and Saturday and can be booked through OpenTable or the official site. The patio is dog-friendly, takeout is offered through the restaurant directly, and a private dining room seats larger parties. Parking is metered on the surrounding streets, with the South Core Garage and the SunDial Garage both within a two-minute walk.
Downtown St. Petersburg location near the Pier
Sidewalk patio seating
Pre-theater dining for Mahaffey Theater and Dali Museum visitors
Full bar with deep Italian wine list
What to expect
Expect a classic Italian dinner-house experience: tableside service, candlelight, and a menu that runs from $14 wood-fired pizzas to $30+ veal and seafood entrees. The bar is a comfortable solo-diner option, and the sidewalk patio is the seat to request on a clear evening. Dress is smart casual.
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What people are saying
★★★★★
We sat on the patio before a show at the Mahaffey. The veal piccata was perfectly cooked and the wine list is solid. Will be back.
★★★★★
Classic white-tablecloth feel without being stuffy. Wood-fired pizza at the bar is a steal, and the tiramisu is the real deal.
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Frequently asked
Does Gratzzi Italian Grille take reservations?
Yes — reservations are accepted through OpenTable and the official website, and are recommended on Friday and Saturday evenings. Walk-ins are welcome at the bar.
Is Gratzzi Italian Grille dog friendly?
Yes — leashed dogs are welcome on the outdoor sidewalk patio. The interior dining room is not pet-friendly.
Where do I park near Gratzzi Italian Grille?
Metered street parking is available on 2nd Street South and surrounding blocks. The South Core Garage and SunDial Garage are both within a two-minute walk.
What are the most popular dishes at Gratzzi Italian Grille?
The lobster ravioli, veal piccata, chicken parmigiana, and wood-fired Margherita pizza are the most frequently mentioned dishes in Google reviews. Tiramisu is the signature dessert.
What are Gratzzi Italian Grille's hours?
Gratzzi Italian Grille is open daily from 11:30 AM. Sunday through Thursday it closes at 10 PM, and Friday and Saturday it stays open until 11 PM. Hours may vary on holidays.
Does Gratzzi Italian Grille offer takeout or delivery?
Yes — takeout is available by phone at (727) 623-9037 and through the official website. Third-party delivery is also offered in the downtown St. Petersburg area.
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