Enjoyed the food, though I will say that the Veal Parm wasn't the norm....brown gravy? It was different, but very tasty. Lobster Bisque with crab meat was exceptional, and the house salad was very good as well. The red sauce was excellent, and so were the deserts. Service was so/so, and the atmosphere was rather bright for an intimate Italian... More

Outstanding service. Best you'll find anywhere. They truly understand how service should be, and used to be. The avocado vinagrette, as simple as it sounds, was very well done and tasty. But, the piece d'ressistence was the Lasagna Bolognese. House made pasta and made with bechemel instead of ricotta. The best I've EVER had, besides my wife's. The Italian spongecake,... More

Some friends and I who had not seen eachother in a long while thought we would treat ourselves out to a nice dinner. Our reservations were at 7 pm and I arrived at the restuarant at 7 pm on time. I was greeted at the front counter by a woman who confirmed my reservation and seated me immediately. The table... More

Asked Cacciatore and Sons (Meat Market, Armenia Dr.,Tampa) where to eat real Italian and was sent to Lauros. Been there 30+ years - chef/owner hails from Naples Italy. Even though we arrived 10 minutes before lunch ended, the maitre d was welcoming and gracious as was our server. Husband had fettucini bolognese (best sauce we have had outside Italy) and... More

Not far from downtown (eg. Hyde Park ) but certainly not "central", on a street of strip malls and chain restaurants, Lauro's is a real surprise. Old-style restaurant feel and service - in the very best sense of the term. The room is white-tablecloth all the way, the waiters have been working at the restaurant for years and know the... More

Excellent! This is an outstanding example of Italian dining at its best! What more is there than great food service and atmosphere!

Lauro's is one of my favorite places! It's my 'go to' spot to take a friend or business lunch when i actually want to talk and hear myself think! Friends are always impressed with a tasty meal as well. their lobster bisque and fish entrees are my favorites, but i know i can always get a tasty pasta or fresh... More

Wow! This restaurant serves authentic Italian food, in a nostalgic and cozy atmosphere and the service is benissimo!!! The owners and wait staff of this establishment are astute, keeping a close and attentive eye on guest needs at all times but from an unimposing distance. Our server, Said, was nothing short of amazing. It's like he could read our minds... More

My family and I recently enjoyed Lauro's Ristorante Italiano. There were many choices making it hard to decide. Each of us ordered something different and all eight of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The owner and chef came out and spoke to us making us feel welcome and wanting to come back.