TJ's Italian Cafe

We had dinner at this Italian restaurant in Tampa, and it was a great choice! We arrived around 7 PM, and the place was already crowded, but luckily, we were able to get a seat at the bar. The terrace looked beautiful, and I hope to dine there next time!They offer a variety of dinner options, and we decided to try the Philly Steak Stromboli (delicious!) and the Eggplant Rollatini (which I didn't enjoy as much--it was too fatty for my taste). The sangria was huge and flavorful.The total bill came to around $62-$66 for two, which felt like a good value. The Stromboli is quite large and filling, so I'd recommend pairing it with a salad so that two people can share and have a balanced meal.The staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was overall very pleasant. Definitely a place I'd recommend for a nice dinner!

I've been to TJ's three times now, my first time last February and two times this past week. It's a nice spot about 5 minutes away from where we stay and they were just both nights we went in (Friday & Monday). It's lively and filled with all italian food smells. They bring out complimentary bread and dipping oil, delicious! The bread is warm and the dipping oil is packed with italian seasonings, both addicting. Over the course of our visits we ordered the cheese bread, eggplant rollatini, fried cheese ravioli, meat lasagna, fettuccine alfredo, veal parmesan, white cheese pizza, and pepperoni pizza. All meals were beyond delicious. The cheese bread is basically a cheese garlic bread - packed with garlic! The eggplant rollatini melts in your mouth, I almost ordered it as a dinner portion. The fried cheese ravioli in the vodka sauce really hit the spot. The pepperoni pizza was cooked perfectly, reminded me a lot of one of my favorite pies up north. Really good and solid pizza for Florida. As for the white pizza we were completely wowed. We thought it was going to have ricotta and some herbs, but still good. You can't go wrong ordering the fettuccine alfredo, meat lasagna, and veal parmesan. All amazing dishes and big portions! The service was wonderful. Everyone is attentive and friendly. It's obvious that the owner and waiters/waitresses take the time to get to know their patrons. Can't wait to go back next trip!

Three women walk into a bar...Super Bowl Sunday and we are in town for the week so we decided to try this place. We got a spot at the bar and sat down to take in the beginning of the game. Christine was our server and she was very attentive while juggling numerous takeout orders. There was a large tv in front of us to watch the game and while the bar isn't overly loud, closed captions might have been helpful to hear such an important game. I ordered the mozzarella pomodoro which is very similar to a caprese salad, and it was very good. I liked the bed of lettuce it came in, making it very much like a starter salad. We were also served homemade bread, which was soft and pillowy. I ordered the tomato pizza at owner TJ's recommendation and he wasn't wrong. It was yummy and good sized too! Finished it off with Limoncello cake, which was the highlight of my night! The only issue I had was there was no hot water in the bathroom with which to wash hands, only the cold side worked.

The best food in Indian Rocks. We ate there twice during our 8 day stay and it was amazing each time. Highly recommend the tuna. Cooked to perfection

Indian Rocks Beach. 2/6/2025. Dinner with wife and friends. The restaurant is a converted beach house. There's sitting inside and outside on a front porch. We sat inside because it was quite cool outside. The dining rooms are small with low ceilings so it gets loud. The offering of spirits and wine is limited but adequate. Our server, her third day otj, was pleasant and okay with some help. We had grouper piccatas. An interesting variation but quite good in any respect. The portion was adequate. The dining experience was pleasant and prices were reasonable.

We had another great dinner experience at TJs. We started with the Mozzarella Pomodoro which was a great way to start off our meal. My husband had one of the veal specials and it was one of those moments where I knew he was going to ask for more bread to soak up the delicious sauce! I had the Grouper Pedimontese which was delicious as well. Both of us truly enjoyed what we chose and our server did a great job of checking in on us and taking care of our needs. The ambiance of TJs is on the nicer side for our beach community, so it is a great place to have date nights or celebrate special occasions. Another reason why we'll be back!

The food here is always delicious and they're very accommodating for large groups! I only ever come when my family is visiting from out of town, and we typically have a group of 20+ people. They always accommodate us well, have great service, and are pretty quick. It's a bit pricey, but the food is good and it's on the beach, so it's to be expected.

First time to TJ's Italian Cafe, and we enjoyed it - beautiful outside dining, excellent service, and delicious food.Two of us shared the excellent Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms (3), which had shrimp, crab & ricotta topped with a light basil cream sauce. (This would be a nice easy lunch with a side salad)Two of us decided on the Spaghetti & Meatballs in a red sauce with the choice of two meatballs, mild Italian sausage, or meat sauce. The meatballs were 4-oz each and very tender. The red sauce was very good.My guy enjoyed Fettuccini Alfredo and a side Caesar salad with anchovies. The pasta was sauteed in a rich and smooth parmesan sauce and was perfectly executed.Lastly, our friend had Veal Piccata. As the menu indicated, the veal was tender and sauteed in a white wine lemon caper butter sauce. This entree was served with fresh mixed vegetables and mash potatoes. And yes, this was enjoyed, too.From the first time our server, Rebecca, approached our table, served our wine, salads, entrees, and the after dinner Cappuccino, she was friendly, proficient, and professional. Kudos to Rebecca for making every one feel welcomed - she truly was the star of the show. There is free on-site parking.

great food. great service and great ambiance. Just try it if you can get in. Go early. Everything on the menu is good. you will go back again.

TJ s. Real Italian food..Caesar's salad was large and delicious. My food was outstanding...we will return