Crostata Crostata

A rustic Italian tart with a flaky crust, filled with seasonal fruits and a hint of citrus zest.

Bellabrava

Bellabrava

204 Beach Dr NE, Saint Petersburg, United States Of America, 33701, SAINT PETERSBURG

Full • Wine • Dining • Italian


"It’s unclear if she communicated this attitude to our server, who also appeared to be having a bad night. He came to our table with a noticeably rude demeanor right from the start. We hadn’t done anything to warrant that behavior—no moving tables or excessive phone use, and there were no kids or pets in our group. The server, who I can only describe as utterly disrespectful, was the rudest server I’ve ever encountered, even worse than some fast-food teenagers. When he introduced himself and we asked how he was doing, he completely ignored the question. When he brought our drinks and asked if we were ready to order, we said we needed a minute. Instead of offering any recommendations, he sarcastically retorted that he would be back in 20 minutes since it was a Friday night. True to his word, he didn’t return for 20 minutes for our appetizer order, then another 20 minutes for our main orders, followed by another 20-30 minutes before our food arrived, and an additional hour until he brought the check. We ended up spending 2.5 hours in the restaurant due to his poor attitude. As for the food, it was just okay. One of us ordered the short rib ragu, which wasn’t like typical short ribs—the meat resembled a chewy sirloin instead, though the pasta sauce was good. The meals were served warm but not hot. Although the pricing and ambiance were appealing, the staff seemed to embody a low-quality service vibe. We might consider trying the midtown location since our experiences in South Tampa have been more positive, but we will not return to the Land O Lakes establishment. The subpar service certainly does not match the energetic vibe of the area. With prices on the rise, people are still eager to dine out, but there are plenty of options available, so businesses must find ways to distinguish themselves. BellaBrava fell short in terms of service and was a major disappointment. If management continues to allow grumpy servers to treat customers this way, it could seriously harm their business."