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Updated August 2026
Esposito's Family Style Menu
THE CLASSICS FROM GRANDMA ’S KITCHEN
GRANDMA RICASOLA ’S LASAGNA
3rd generation lasagna recipe. She was a Ricasola who married a Moderelli whose daughter married a Varsalona whose mother was Grandma Esposito.…Capiche!?
$8.25
SP AGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
Rocky “Rocco” Varsalona has been making his famous meatballs since he opened his first restaurant in 1970. 25 restaurants and nearly 800,000 meatballs later we are still hand rolling the same great recipe! Served over spaghetti tomato sauce and topped with our favorite Sicilian cheese, Cacciocavallo!
$9.00
ST. JOSEPHS SP AGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO
Traditionally served on The Feast Day of St. Joseph (March 19th) and on Christmas Eve as part of the 7 Fishes. Spaghetti tossed with garlic and oil, anchovies, red pepper flakes, and raisins topped with toasted bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
$6.75
CA V ATELLI (GA V ADEEL) SAUSAGE N’ BROCCOLI RABE
CA V ATELLI (GA V ADEEL) SAUSAGE N’ BROCCOLI RABE
Small pasta shells tossed with garlic, EVOO, white wine, broccoli rabe, sausage and roma tomatoes, finished with parmesan cheese.
$9.00
GNOCCHI ALA SORRENTINA
GNOCCHI ALA SORRENTINA
Originating on Italy’s Amalfi Coast in the town of Sorrento. Gnocchi tossed in a light marinara sauce and baked with fresh basil, sweet San Marzano tomatoes and creamy fresh mozzarella cheese.
$7.50
GNOCCHI BOLOGNESE
GNOCCHI BOLOGNESE
Sauce made from ground veal, pork, and beef simmered in red wine and our house tomato sauce finished in the pan with a touch of cream.
$8.50
GRANDMA ESPOSITO’S EGGPLANT P ARM
GRANDMA ESPOSITO’S EGGPLANT P ARM
It’s Thursday night and in our family that means Grandma Esposito is making eggplant parmigiana so pull up a chair at Grandma’s table and enjoy this family favorite. Served with a side of spaghetti. Mangia bene!
$7.25
RIGATONI, SAUSAGE, N’ PEPPERS
RIGATONI, SAUSAGE, N’ PEPPERS
Rigatoni pasta tossed with Italian sausage, onions and peppers in our homemade tomato sugo.
$9.00
BUCATINI AMATRICIANA
BUCATINI AMATRICIANA
Originating in the town of Amatrice this is one of the best known pasta sauces in Roman cuisine. Bucatini pasta tossed with cured pork, onions, and San Marzano tomatoes, with a touch of red pepper flakes, finished with shaved parmesan. The Italian government has certified this dish with a PAT stamp… the highest qualification for traditional Italian food.
$7.50
APPETIZERS
FRIED MOZZARELLA CARROZZA
A Southern Italian classic humbly originating from the necessity peasants had to re-use extra provisions (In this case eggs, cheese, and bread) Thus giving birth to the “Neapolitan Fried Cheese Sandwich” Served with a side of Marinara for dipping.
$4.00
EGGPLANT ROLLATINI
Eggplant rolled and stuffed with ricotta and topped with melted mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.
$4.25
FRIED ARTICHOKE HEARTS
Served with a pesto aioli and finished with a balsamic reduction.
Originating in 10th century Sicily and traditionally served during the Feast of Santa Lucia, this is Sicilian street food at its finest. Balls of risotto rolled, stuffed, and fried with ground beef, peas, and Sicilian caciocavallo cheese. Served with a side of marinara sauce.
$4.50
FRIED CALAMARI
Served with a roasted red pepper aioli and marinara sauce.
$5.00
SCALLOP CUPCAKES
Pan-seared scallops, mint pesto, honey truffle mousse garnished with fried mint leaves and toasted pine nuts.
$7.00
GORGONZOLA CHIPS
House cut potato chips topped with our delicious gorgonzola cream sauce, bacon, and a balsamic reduction.
$3.85
BAKED CLAMS OREGANATA
Fresh Middleneck Clams baked with parmesan and oregano bread crumbs, lemon, and our famous garlic butter.
$5.15
MUSSELS POSILLIPO
Fresh Mediterranean Mussels sautéed in your choice of a tomato seafood broth or a white wine garlic sauce. Served with toasted crostini bread.
$5.75
CAPONATA SICILIANO
This recipe is an intro into the soul of Sicily and all of the Greek, Spanish, and Arabic influences that helped shape Sicilian cuisine over the past 20 centuries.... Eggplant, capers, olives, peppers, and raisins marinated in a Sicilian sweet and sour sauce served “bruschetta style” over toasted crostini bread.
$4.25
ANTIP ASTO SICILIANO
Prosciutto, Sopressata, Salame, Provolone, Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, pickled tomatoes, peppers, olives, artichokes, and a fig spread served with crostini.
$9.50
GRANDMA ’S GRAVY MEATS
Whether you call it gravy, sugo, or just sauce I think that we can all agree on one thing, it should simmer for hours with a variety of meats. Platter of meatballs, sausage and boneless braised pork.
$10.50
THE SPECIALTIES FROM OUR KITCHEN
THE F AMOUS FIOCCHI
Truly a one of a kind... 4 cheese and pear stuffed pasta purses tossed in a Moscato crèam sauce and topped with prosciutto and asparagus, finished with a balsamic reduction. This is… “The Perfect Bite”
$10.50
RIGATONI ALA VODKA
Paulie’s favorite growing up in Rocco’s restaurants. Simply put... The Best Vodka Sauce Ever, Period!
$7.75
FETTUCCINE CARBONARA
Fettuccine pasta tossed with guanciale (cured pork) onions, and cream finished with egg yolk, pecorino romano and cracked black pepper.
$7.75
LOBSTER RA VIOLI
Sautéed with fresh basil, roma tomatoes and lemon in a pink seafood cream sauce.
$9.95
TORTELLINI ALA P ANNA
True northern Italian dish... Cheese-filled tortellini tossed with sweet green peas, prosciutto and cream.
$7.95
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RA VIOLI
Succulent butternut squash ravioli tossed with cream and topped with julienned zucchini and truffle oil.
$8.25
FRANKIE’S BOWTIE
Bowtie pasta tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, asparagus,mushrooms and caramelized onions in a roasted garlic cream sauce.
$7.95
AUNT MIMA ’S RISOTTO
Paulie learned to cook this style of risotto “Con Patata” from his Great Aunt Mima while visiting with her and the Esposito cousins in their hometown of Formia, Italy. Risotto, sliced sausage, potatoes, white Tuscan beans, and bacon finished with a splash of tomato sauce and shaved Pecorino Romano.
$8.50
YBOR CITY’S CRAB RISOTTO
Risotto, fresh crabmeat, roasted corn, and chives over a bed of roasted red pepper pesto topped with truffle oil.
$10.95
CHICKEN, VEAL, CHOPS & BRAISED MEATS
P ARMIGIANA
Breaded and baked cutlets marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese.
SALTIMBOCCA “NY STYLE”
Layered with proscuitto, fresh sage, and mozzarella cheese over a bed of spinach in a marsala wine sauce.
MARSALA
Mushrooms, marsala wine, beef stock reduction.
ARRIV AL FRANCESE
Egg-dipped and pan fried in a lemon white wine sauce.
PICATTA
Pan sautéed with capers, white wine, and lemon.
GORGONZOLA**
Bacon, white wine and a delicious gorgonzola cream sauce served with gnocchi.
“THE SHOEMAKERS” VEAL CHOP SCARP ARIELLO
Scarpariello loosely translates to “Of The Shoemaker” and pays homage to the busy shoemakers who invented this style of cuisine. Grilled Chop topped with sausage, potatoes, mushrooms, olives, and pepperoncini peppers in a sauce made from butter and balsamic vinegar.
$18.50
VEAL CHOP BRYAN
Breaded Milanese style veal chop topped with a goat cheese and lemon burre blanc, toasted pine nuts, arugula, over a bed of risotto.
$42.75
VEAL OSSO BUCO**
Slow braised in a Chianti wine tomato sauce served over risotto.
$15.95
CHICKEN ROLLATINI
Chicken rolled and stuffed with sliced ham and mozzarella cheese topped with mushrooms in a Marsala cream sauce.
$12.95
CHICKEN SCARP ARIELLO “SHOEMAKERS STYLE”
This style of cuisine was made famous throughout Campania by busy shoemakers throwing together a fast, hearty lunch. Chicken sauteed with sausage, potatoes, mushrooms, olives, and pepperoncini peppers in a sauce made from butter and balsamic vinegar
$12.95
GRANDMA ’S SUNDAY FEAST
It’s Sunday at 3 o’clock, the sugo has been cooking for hours and in most Italian American families that means one thing... DINNER! Boneless braised pork, meatballs and sausage are served over a bed of rigatoni with our Sunday tomato sugo! Extra loaf of bread, side of sauce for dipping, side of ricotta accompany your feast.
$13.50
SEAFOOD
LINGUINE CLAM SAUCE
Fresh Middleneck whole clams sautéed with chopped clams, olive oil, and white wine tossed with linguine.
$9.75
CRAB ENCHILAU
Paying homage to my Tampa Sicilian Paisanos... Fresh lump crabmeat tossed with linguine in a slightly spicy marinara sauce.
$9.95
SHRIMP SCAMPI
Fresh jumbo shrimp sautéed with evoo, garlic, white wine, and fresh herbs tossed with linguine.
$9.25
SHRIMP P ARMIGIANA
Breaded jumbo shrimp baked with melted mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce served with a side of spaghetti tomato sauce.
$9.25
GROUPER PUTTANESCA
Fresh grouper pan seared with olives, capers, roma tomatoes, anchovies, and a touch of red pepper in a seafood marinara sauce served over linguine.
$9.95
GROUPER AND SHRIMP FRANCESE
Fresh grouper and 2 jumbo shrimp egg dipped and pan fried in a lemon white wine sauce served over spaghetti.
$10.50
ZUPP A DE PESCE
Shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, calamari, and grouper sauteed in a tomato seafood broth and served over linguine.
$14.95
VENETIAN STYLE BLACK SEAFOOD RISOTTO
Famous up and down Italy’s Adriatic Coast and especially prevalent in Venice this risotto dish incorporates a squid’s ink enhancing the richness and flavor of the sea. It is served with octopus, mussels and clams.
$10.95
VINCENT’S SALMON AND SAFFRON RISOTTO
Grilled salmon topped with asparagus and a roasted red pepper pesto over a bed of creamy saffron risotto.
$9.25
SCALLOPS SAMBUCA
Pan seared scallops tossed with bacon, caramelized onions, and bowtie pasta in a pink Sambuca cream sauce.
$11.95
BEEF
BRACIOLE NEAPOLITAN STYLE
The most sentimental of all Old World Italian dishes... Beef pounded, rolled, and stuffed with prosciutto, raisins, pine nuts, and an egg and herb stuffing, cooked for 3 hours in our tomato sugo served over rigatoni.
$10.50
RIBEYE VANILLA COGNAC CREME
12 oz. ribeye, topped with caramelized onions, and sweet peas in a delicious vanilla cognac cream sauce served with linguine.
$13.95
RIBEYE GORGONZOLA
Bacon, white wine, gorgonzola cream sauce served with gnocchi.
$13.95
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Esposito's Italian Restaurant And Bar publishes Esposito's Family Style Menu, 56 dishes. Dishes start at 3.85.
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Esposito's Italian Restaurant And Bar is located at 14306 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618.
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Esposito's Italian Restaurant And Bar is an italian restaurant in Tampa. For large groups, we recommend calling ahead at (813) 769-9098 to check availability.
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Esposito's Italian Restaurant And Bar is an italian restaurant located in Tampa, FL.
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