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Quality Foods Market, Lutz, FL

Quality Foods Market

5 (321)
$50 and over
Italian
16307 N Florida Ave, Fl 33549, Lutz, FL 33549-6131

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Quality Foods Market offers a unique culinary experience, featuring authentic Italian cuisine, in a relaxed, elevated casual, and intimate atmosphere. Enjoy a seasonally changing, from scratch menu, featuring both classic and modern pastas; hand cut steaks from USDA Certified Premium Hereford Heritage 1881 Beef; New Zealand Lamb Chops; USDA Certified Prime Veal; and the freshest seafood available, flown in from around the world throughout the week. In addition, Quality Foods Market offers a curated wine list with selections from all over the world, and an unrivaled craft and imported beer selection. Executive Chef Christopher Houp takes the time to interact with each and every guest throughout the dining experience, taking the Chef's Table concept to a whole new level. Tables are limited, with just 16 seats inside, and an additional 16 seats for al fresco dining. Our guests are treated to a true Italian dining experience, as we allow a minimum of three hours between reservations.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christopher Houp
  • Private party facilities
    Guests can book our entire dining room and/or patio for private parties.
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Cross street
    Bearss Avenue
  • Parking details
    Handicap parking available
  • Public transit
    Bearss Avenue at Florida Avenue and one mile north on the east side of Florida Avenue next to The Hound's Meow.
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 321 people are saying

Quality Foods Market reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5.0 based on recent ratings
  • 5.0Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Overall

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Food

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Service

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Ambiance

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Value

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Great for fine wines

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Italian

  • Tampa

    Best Overall

  • Tampa

    Best Food

  • Tampa

    Best Service

  • Tampa

    Best Ambiance

  • Tampa

    Best Value

  • Tampa

    Neighborhood gem

  • Tampa

    Great for fine wines

  • Tampa

    Good for special occasions

  • Tampa

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Quality Foods Market, led by Chef Chris and Emily, offers a "world-class experience" with inventive dishes and "vast wine selection." Guests rave about the "phenomenal" and "unbelievable quality" of their meals, with standout dishes like the veal ragu and truffle gnocchi. This hidden gem provides "exceptional service" and a "cozy, intimate setting," making it the "best restaurant experience anywhere."
321 Reviews
  1. Doug VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is very good, the chef/owner is very knowledgeable about wine, but $55 for a pasta dish is a bit high. Definitely a spot for rare occasions and not a frequent pick.

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  2. Alex VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, Chef Chris and Emily hit it out of the park. Start with the mussels…always plump and delicious. We prefer them in the garlic butter and cream sauce but you can’t go wrong with either preparation. I was on a shellfish kick so I also ordered the Pasta Alla Vongole E Bottarga (pasta with clams). Now, the portions are very big, but it tasted so good that I finished the entire bowl! Ask Chef Chris for a wine recommendation. Just tell him your price point and he’ll find you just the right bottle to fit your taste and meal choice. QFM is our favorite restaurant in the Tampa Bay Area. Don’t let its location fool you. It’s the best.

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  3. Cathy VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our wonderful dinner and celebrating our friend’s birthday. Thank you Emily and Chris

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  4. Jessica

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an incredible experience. Chef Chris took the time to explain his dishes, where the ingredients were sourced from, and helped us pick the most exquisite wine to go with our meals. 10/10 experience. Will be returning!

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  5. Kenneth VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is truly a hidden gem. The setting is modest and functional, not fancy. But you’re here for the food, the attention from Chef Chris and the eye-opening freshness of the ingredients and the care with which they are prepared. Truly an amazing experience.

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  6. Robert VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The real deal. Chef Chris knows his trade. The food is inventive, using the best imported ingredients available. Vast wine selection with many great values. This is a hidden gem and a can’t miss opportunity.

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  7. Lynn VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A very small quaint pizzeria that uses top shelf ingredients - we found the pizza to be the best we have eaten in Tampa Bay Area. They serve fine dining dinner (we went for lunch because we wanted oizza). Highly recommend

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Nanci

    Tampa / Central Florida West73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant is a real gem! It was our first trip but won't be our last. The food was outstanding -- everything made fresh daily. Menu changes daily, so I would call the restaurant next time to see what the menu is for the day. Small venue - 5 tables inside. Very personalized service by the owner (chef) and wait staff (Stephanie). Was like being invited to someone's home for dinner. Highly recommend.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Janet

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There are only 4 tables in this restaurant. Service was excellent and the food choices divine. It felt like a neighborhood deli surrounded by bottles and bottles of wine to choose from. The chef personally visits all the tables and he makes everything from scratch after you’ve made your order. It’s a 3 hour experience and I intend to come back whenever I can.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Allen

    Tampa / Central Florida West10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quality Foods Market is right up there with the best of the best restaurants anywhere. Every meal we’ve had has been over the top. The name of the restaurant may not be conventional, but Chef Chris gives it meaning with unbelievable quality in everything he makes. I was part of a group doing a private wine pairing and until yesterday, I had never enjoyed oysters or caviar in my life. Both were part of this dinner and both were freaking delicious. Chef said it was all about the quality and told me that the caviar was French and the oysters came from Canada. From now on, if it’s on the menu and Chef Chris suggests it, I’m giving it a try. The entire experience is always phenomenal.

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Quality Foods Market is rated 5 stars by 321 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
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16307 N Florida Ave, Fl 33549, Lutz, FL 33549-6131

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bearss Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Handicap parking available
  • Public transit
    Bearss Avenue at Florida Avenue and one mile north on the east side of Florida Avenue next to The Hound's Meow.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Christopher Houp
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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