Due Amici Pizza & Pasta Bar
Ybor City, Tampa
Bar in Tampa, United States
The Read
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Why go
Due Amici Pizza & Pasta Bar is a practical Ybor City choice when the plan needs casual food and late flexibility rather than a polished restaurant experience. Choose it for pizza, pasta, low-pressure group plans; look to Crowbar, Ybor City Tap House, Tampa Bay Brewing Company, Madame Fortune Dessert + HiFi Parlour, or 7th + Grove when drinks, ambiance, or a fuller night-out format matter more.
About Due Amici Pizza & Pasta Bar
Due Amici Pizza & Pasta Bar in Tampa is best understood from the verified basics: it is a casual venue with late daily hours. It is open until 3 AM every day, which makes timing the clearest reason to keep it on a Tampa shortlist when plans run later than a standard dinner window.
Use it for casual Tampa plans
The planning expectation is simple: choose this when the group wants a casual stop in Tampa and does not need a venue defined by details that are not verified here, such as published awards, a verified chef profile, a documented beverage program, or a specific price range. There is no verified price range, chef information, menu detail, wine list, or awards signal here, so the safest read is a casual venue whose main confirmed strength is its schedule.
For a first visit, this works better as a practical part of the evening than as a heavily researched destination meal. If the plan is to compare other nightlife and dining options, it can sit in the same broader decision set as Crowbar, Ybor City Tap House, Tampa Bay Brewing Company. If the group wants another option to compare, Madame Fortune Dessert + HiFi Parlour may also be worth checking. For a fuller evening plan, 7th + Grove is also worth considering.
Wine-bar expectations should stay modest
There is not enough verified information to support a wine-led recommendation. There is no confirmed by-the-glass list, bottle program, sommelier detail, or cellar angle, so do not choose it over a dedicated wine bar if wine is the reason for the night. Treat drinks as unverified unless the venue's own current materials confirm otherwise. For readers comparing restaurant wine lists, the useful takeaway is this: plan around the casual setting and late hours, not around a documented wine program.
That makes the date-night call specific. It can work for a casual plan where flexible timing and an easygoing dress code matter more than a formal atmosphere. It is weaker for anyone specifically seeking a quieter room or a curated beverage list, because those details are not verified here. The confirmed facts point to a casual Tampa stop rather than an occasion-driven restaurant.
Quick reference: casual Tampa venue, open until 3 AM daily, strongest for flexible late plans, weakest for wine-focused or formal dining expectations.
Planning details
- Location
- 1724 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
- Website
- dueamiciybor.com
- Phone
- +1 813 443 0906
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Due Amici sits squarely in Ybor City's layered streetscape and reads like a neighbourhood institution. The prose emphasizes embedded Italian-American traditions rather than culinary trendiness, so the room feels more classic and unpretentious than designed-for-Instagram. It operates with the relaxed reliability of a corner bar translated into pizza-and-pasta form: familiar, approachable, and tied to the social fabric of the avenue. The setting is atmospheric in a local way — brick-and-mortar storefronts, older signage and steady foot traffic create a historic, comfortable backdrop where the food and the place feel inseparable from the neighborhood's story.
Best For
This is a go-to for evening meals and late-night outings where you want solid, unfussy Italian-American cooking rather than a tasting-menu experience. It works well for casual hangs with friends, post-shift dinners for locals, and visitors exploring Ybor's nightlife who want something rooted in the neighborhood's culinary history. The venue deliberately positions itself outside Michelin-style competition, so diners come expecting dependable pizza and pasta, convivial bar energy, and a relaxed pace that suits long dinners, group slices, or a late meal after exploring the avenue.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the fundamentals: pizza and pasta are the raison d'être here, and the copy stresses traditional Italian-American preparations over contemporary Neapolitan trends. Expect straightforward, working-class flavors and portions that suit sharing or a hearty single plate. Because the operation frames itself as a neighborhood spot rather than a tasting concept, opt for classic preparations and staples rather than looking for avant-garde dishes. Come prepared for casual service and a convivial, bar-adjacent atmosphere — this is a place to dig into comforting, familiar Italian-American fare.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Crowbar, Notable alternative
- Ybor City Tap House, Notable alternative
- Tampa Bay Brewing Company, Notable alternative
- Madame Fortune Dessert + HiFi Parlour, Notable alternative
- 7th + Grove, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Ybor and Tampa
Due Amici Pizza & Pasta Bar is the food-first pick in this set: pizza and pasta make it easier for mixed groups than a drinks-only plan, the booking profile is easier than venues where the room itself is the draw. Crowbar is the better call when live music or a louder bar night is the point, while Ybor City Tap House makes more sense for beer-focused groups that care less about a full meal.
Tampa Bay Brewing Company is the safer choice for guests who want a brewery format and a broader beer-led experience. Madame Fortune Dessert + HiFi Parlour is better for a styled late-night finish, especially if dessert, music, mood matter more than a casual dinner. 7th + Grove is the stronger cross-shop for a more planned restaurant-bar night.
For value, Due Amici is easiest to justify when the group wants simple food without committing the whole night to one venue. For ambiance, choose 7th + Grove or Madame Fortune. For beer, choose Tampa Bay Brewing Company or Ybor City Tap House. For a late, low-pressure bite before or after bars, Due Amici is the practical pick.
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Compare Due Amici Pizza & Pasta Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Due Amici Pizza & Pasta Bar | Tampa | No published awards |
| Crowbar | Tampa | No published awards |
| Ybor City Tap House | Tampa | No published awards |
| Tampa Bay Brewing Company | Tampa | No published awards |
| Madame Fortune Dessert + HiFi Parlour | Tampa | No published awards |
| 7th + Grove | Tampa | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Due Amici Pizza & Pasta Bar good for a date?
Yes, if the plan is casual rather than polished. The verified casual dress code and daily hours until 3 AM make it easier for a low-pressure Tampa date that can run late, but there is no verified information suggesting a chef-led or tasting-menu kind of evening.
Is Due Amici Pizza & Pasta Bar open late?
Yes. Due Amici Pizza & Pasta Bar runs until 3 AM every day, with Saturday and Sunday starting at 11:30 AM and the rest of the week starting at 11 AM. That makes it a practical late-night stop in Tampa.
What's the crowd like at Due Amici Pizza & Pasta Bar?
The verified dress code is casual, so expect a relaxed dress expectation rather than a formal one. Beyond that, there is no verified crowd profile, so it is best to make plans based on the casual dress code and long hours.
