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Casa Santo Stefano

Daily Lunch 11am–4pm, Dinner 4pm–10pm

  • 1607 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33605
  • 813-248-1925
  • Last verified: September 2026
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Dining room interior at Casa Santo Stefano in Ybor City, Tampa, with exposed brick, leather booths, a wine display and a white horse statue

Menu

Antipasti della Casa

  • Meatballs della Nana$12.00

    Blend of pork and beef meatballs gently braised in house-made tomato sauce, Pecorino Romano cheese

  • Salsiccia alla Griglia$15.00

    Grilled Tony Fig's Italian sausage with lemon

  • Arancini al Burro$14.00

    Traditional teardrop-shaped fried saffron risotto combined with fresh mozzarella and prosciutto cotto, served with our house-made tomato sauce

  • Calamari Fritti$18.00

    Semolina-dusted fried calamari and zucchini strings with spicy Calabrian pepper tomato sauce

  • Mussels J. Matassini$20.00

    Twenty fresh Prince Edward Island mussels sautéed with Sicilian olive oil, sliced garlic, crushed red pepper and fresh parsley, simmered in a fresh grape tomato sauce; served with focaccia

  • Gambino Mediterraneo$18.00

    Sauteed shrimp in "Gambino" prosecco sauce, garlic and citrus

  • Toasted Gnocchi$14.00

    Toasted fresh gnocchi stuffed with four cheeses, served with house-made tomato sauce

  • Millefoglie Melanzane$14.00

    Baked eggplant terrine layered with Pecorino Romano cheese, tomato sauce

  • Carciofi Ripieni "Reina"$16.00

    Roman artichoke sliced lengthwise and stuffed with Pecorino Romano cheese, lemon juice and "muddica": Sicilian-style crispy breadcrumb blend seasoned with fresh garlic, herbs and olive oil

  • Burrata in Purgatorio$16.00

    Burrata cheese breaded with seasoned muddica breadcrumbs and fried, served in spicy tomato sauce with toast points

Insalate

  • Valenti's Burrata$16.00

    Burrata cheese, tomato, pickled red onion and arugula salad dressed with balsamic vinaigrette

  • Insalata di Cesare$15.00

    Romaine lettuce with classic Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, shaved Pecorino Romano; side portion $8.00

  • Pizza Parlor Giant Italian Salad$16.00

    Lettuce, celery, grape tomato, prosciutto cotto, provolone cheese and Sicilian olives in a savory Italian vinaigrette with parmesan; inspired by Tampa's legendary Pizza Parlor; side portion $9.00

Pizza (12-inch, brick oven, thin-crust Sicilian-style)

  • Margherita$16.00

    Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, extra-virgin olive oil

  • Pizza Vegetariana$16.00

    Mushrooms, eggplant, spinach, mozzarella, tomato sauce, grated pecorino

  • Sicilian Hot Honey$18.00

    Soppressata, ricotta, mozzarella, Calabrese cherry pepper, hot honey drizzle

  • Pizza Suprema$20.00

    House-made meatballs, crumbled sausage, mushroom, peppers, onions, mozzarella, tomato sauce

  • La Soppressata$18.00

    Mozzarella, spicy tomato sauce and thinly-sliced soppressata salami

Contorni (Sides)

  • Broccolini$9.00

    Broccolini sautéed in extra-virgin olive oil, sliced garlic, pinch of red pepper

  • Imported Maccheroni Al Pomodoro$7.00

    Sicilian casarecce maccheroni with house-made tomato sauce, grated Pecorino Romano cheese

  • Patate Saltati$7.00

    Sautéed baby Yukon Gold potato halves with Sicilian herbs and garlic

  • Sauté Spinaci$9.00

    Fresh sautéed spinach, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh garlic

  • Caponata$8.00

    Sicilian classic eggplant tossed with roasted garlic, celery, tomatoes, olives, capers, pine nuts, raisins, red onions, Sicilian spices; entree portion $16.00

Maccheroni

  • Pasta Bolognese$22.00

    Choice of spaghetti or casarecce maccheroni with Bolognese blend of pork and beef, plum tomatoes, garlic, celery and carrots, with tomato sauce, Pecorino Romano cheese

  • Spaghetti Nana Maria$26.00

    Meatball, pork shoulder and Italian sausage, hard-boiled egg, just like Nana Maria used to make, with tomato sauce, Pecorino Romano

  • Spaghetti con Polpette$20.00

    Spaghetti with meatballs, blend of beef and pork gently braised in rich succo, with Pecorino Romano

  • Casarecce "Rinaldi"$22.00

    Imported Sicilian casarecce pasta tossed with sautéed crumbled sausage, peas, garlic and crushed red pepper in a light cream sauce

  • Lasagna$22.00

    Baked layers of fresh pasta, garlic ricotta, mozzarella and Pecorino Romano, mix of Italian sausage and Bolognese meat, with tomato sauce

  • Zappone's Linguine con Vongole$28.00

    Littleneck clams sautéed with garlic, crushed red pepper, fresh parsley, simmered in a white wine tomato sauce, hint of butter and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil

  • Linguine Frutti di Mare "Buster Agliano"$40.00

    Lobster, littleneck clams, mussels, squid and shrimp with fresh garlic, splash of white wine, simmered in a spicy red sauce

  • Spaghetti al Nero$36.00

    Black-ink spaghetti, sautéed calamari, white wine, cherry tomato sauce, garlic, shallots, Sicilian olives, spicy Calabrian peppers, fried breadcrumbs, lemon; add lobster $12.00

  • Pasta alla Norma$20.00

    Casarecce maccheroni, fried eggplant, house-made tomato sauce, garlic, grated ricotta salata cheese

  • Ravioli di Ricotta$22.00

    Ravioli stuffed with ricotta and pesto, tossed in tomato sauce with a sprinkle of Pecorino Romano cheese

  • Gnocchi alle Verdure$22.00

    Fresh potato gnocchi tossed with cremini mushrooms, broccolini, baby spinach, peas, garlic and shallots in a light cream sauce with Pecorino Romano; add grilled chicken $6.00

Piatti della Tradizione (Traditional Plates)

  • Pollo Parmigiana "Scaglione"$25.00

    Boneless chicken breasts dusted in flour, seared and baked with house-made tomato sauce, mozzarella, grated Parmesan and fresh basil; served with a side of maccheroni pasta pomodoro

  • Pollo Marsala$28.00

    Boneless chicken breasts scaloppine sautéed in Marsala wine, garlic and cremini mushrooms with sautéed baby potatoes

  • Pork Chop Grigliato$30.00 (two chops) / $22.00 (one chop)

    8 oz. Compart Duroc pork chop chargrilled and glazed with fruit mostarda, vincotto balsamic reduction, served with sautéed baby potatoes, broccolini

  • Veal Scaloppine Milanesa$28.00

    Thin slice of veal dipped in egg and breadcrumbs, grilled and smothered with sauce of tomatoes, onions and green peppers, served with sautéed baby potatoes

  • Veal Scaloppine Marsala "Trafficante"$28.00

    Lightly-breaded, pan-fried veal scaloppine with Marsala sauce, cremini mushrooms, sautéed baby potatoes, broccolini

  • Filet Mignon$52.00

    8 oz. chargrilled choice filet mignon rubbed with Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, with broccolini, pecorino potatoes, lemon garlic butter

  • N.Y. Strip alla Griglia$52.00

    14 oz. USDA choice boneless New York strip steak brushed with garlic butter, served with sautéed baby potatoes, broccolini

  • Merluzzo al Pesto Siciliano$32.00

    Wild-caught merluzzo seared on the flat-top grill, topped with house-made pesto Siciliano; served with Aglio e Olio pasta tossed with spinach

  • Sea Bass Grigliata$40.00

    Chargrilled Mediterranean sea bass marinated in extra-virgin olive oil and herbs; served with broccolini and grilled lemon

  • Grouper al Limone$40.00

    Fresh Gulf of Mexico grouper sautéed in a lemon butter sauce with capers and white wine; served with broccolini

  • Swordfish "Messina"$28.00

    Swordfish fillet topped with tomatoes, onions, capers and olives; served with broccolini

Dolci

  • Cannoli di Ricotta$12.00

    Cannoli with Sicilian ricotta and chocolate chips, candied citrus, pistachio

  • Tiramisu$12.00

    Coffee-dipped ladyfingers, rum and mascarpone cream, dark cocoa dust

  • Torta al Limone$12.00

    Vanilla cake layered with lemon mascarpone and limoncello syrup

  • Affogato al Caffe$10.00

    Stracciatella gelato drowned in cold espresso shot, whipped cream, Frangelico, toasted almonds, chocolate chips

  • Gelato$9.00

    Assorted Sicilian gelati: dark cioccolato, vanilla, Sicilian pistachio, stracciatella

Prendiamo un Caffe! (Coffee)

  • Caffè Corretto with a Taste of Sambuca$6.00
  • Espresso$3.00
  • Espresso Doppio$5.00
  • Cappuccino$5.00
  • Macchiato$4.00

Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.

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