Went for dinner on a Thursday night. Restaurant was empty at 6:30, but by 8:00 when leaving it was full. The food and service were excellent. This place is mostly a restaurant also serving fresh baked goods and breads. To start we ordered mussels marinara, bruschetta and fresh mozzarella with prosciutto. Everything was fresh and delicious. For entrees we ordered two pasta dishes, one was a bolognese and one was baked with sausage and mozzarella. Both were excellent. The meal comes with complementary sour dough bread and oil. Our waitress, Annie, was one of the best and most personable we have had serving us in a long time. I believe she is this restaurants biggest fan. We were too full for desert, so Annie gave use a complimentary sample. The strawberry short cake is to die for. Will be returning in the near future for fewer apps and more dessert.

Went to this delicious restaurant with my son and daughter in law who have been here before. My husband and I have never been here and we were pleasantly surprised. When we arrived on this Thursday evening the restaurant was extremely busy. As we sat there it became packed as the night went on. It is located in a strip mall so parking was plentiful. Our server was Annie and I can't say enough nice things about her! She was so lovely and took the time to explain everything. As busy as she was running all night it never affected her on point service! Annie explained that the restaurant bakes their delicious bread for a lot of Tampa's finest restaurants! I have to agree that the bread was delicious! She went thru the menu and explained that they change the specials. Annie told us about the restaurant and explained that the restaurant serves pizza which she described as amazing. I think she described it as a focaccia pizza. She told us about how they do lunch and also told us about the bakery they have. After looking over the menu for appetizers we all decided on Prosciutto & Burrata, Sautéed Mussels a la Mediterranean and Mediterranean Bruschetta. Each one of these appetizers were delicious. For dinner I decided on Pasta Bolognese which was amazing and plenty. I definitely wouldn't hesitate to order it again. We were able to sample some dessert and the strawberry cheesecake was yummy! This restaurant is celebrating their 25th Anniversary. That has to tell you they must be doing something right!!! If you are looking to try a new spot for dinner, I highly recommend Pane Rustica. I don't think you will be disappointed. I'm sure their lunch is delicious too but I haven't had the opportunity to try it yet. .

Very accommodating Service is top notch. My group loved all the meals hand over foot. Warning .... Save room for dessert .... Exquisite!!

I loved this cute Italian spot hidden in a strip mall. Our server, Zach, was very welcoming and attentive all night. They serve sourdough with oil to start, so delicious! For dinner, Zach recommended the duck tagliatelle and it did not disappoint! I ordered a pizza and was very satisfied. Not my favorite pizza in all of Tampa Bay, but solid nonetheless. My boyfriend says that if I ordered a pasta dish instead of the pizza, I would have given it 5 starts! We'll see about next time!

Top notch service and amazing food! If you're looking for a consistently reliable place for flavor, presentation, and friendly knowledgeable people working hard to provide a great dining experience, this is it! Zach makes every night something special and enjoyable. You cannot go wrong here!

Plenty of options for all people. Pizza comes in huge slices (basically 2 slices). The sandwiches are good and come with potatoes or chips. Get the chips. Potato option comes with approximately 2 cut up potatoes, looks like a joke and served cold. The veggie burger fell apart instantly but still tasted great.

This place rocks! Come for breakfast or dinner, your taste buds will thank you. I especially love their espresso cookies. I tried to mimic them and made a dozen at home, wasn't the same. Oh I wish i could get the recipe

First, let me say that my husband frequents this restaurant when in the area for business and he talked about it so much so I made a road trip there a few weeks ago. There is nothing I wouldn't scarf up on this menu. Just look at the photos! All the plates I saw coming out of the kitchen looked crazy good. You stand in line and place your order, they give you a number and you place it on your table and they bring it to you. I had the freshly cooked roast beef which was rare just like I love it and housemade sour dough bread served with baby red new potatoes in a light vinaigrette. Melt in your mouth! My friend had the acorn squash bowl stuffed with chicken salad, marmalade and fresh fruit. How inventive is that? She loved it. The staff were very helpful and the dining room was quite clean. They give you a drink to go as well. Just great food, especially for lunch!