If you’re looking for your next girls’ night out in Tampa, the brand-new V Modern Italian in North Hyde Park needs to be on your radar. The new Italian hotspot, located at 1701 W North A St in North Hyde Park, officially celebrates its grand opening this week following its recent soft opening.
I recently spent an evening here with my girlfriends, and it was so much more than dinner. Think Wynwood, Miami vibes with colorful murals, incredible artwork, moody lighting, and a stunning bar. As the night goes on, dinner transitions into nightlife with disco balls, a DJ, and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay all night.
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We came hungry, and the food did not disappoint. We started with the Antipasti Tower, featuring marinara meatballs, focaccia tartufata, and burrata al limoncello, perfect for sharing. If you can’t decide what to order, this is the hack to try a little bit of everything.
For our mains, we tried the Black Truffle Pipette with 72-hour short rib and black truffle cream, Manicotti della Casa with ricotta and parmesan cream, On the Bone Lamb Shank with truffle risotto, and Salmone in Crosta with a Mediterranean herb crust. We were impressed by them all.
The cocktails were equally impressive, especially the Seafoam Margarita with its citrus air topping, and the Going Coastal, a tropical hibiscus-passionfruit cocktail with a mezcal mist. Even if you aren’t hungry, V Modern is worth trying just to meet up for drinks.
We ended the night with the Cannoli Concierge, a fun tableside experience featuring freshly filled cannoli with your choice of pistachio, chocolate espresso, or toffee toppings. The tableside presentation was yet another one of the extra touches that makes the overall experience so memorable and so enjoyable for a group.
What I loved most about V Modern Italian was how seamlessly it blends an elevated Italian dinner with a genuinely fun night out. Between the music, lighting, artwork, cocktails, and overall energy, it felt like a little escape to Miami without leaving Tampa. Whether you’re planning a birthday, girls’ night, or just an excuse to dress up and grab cocktails, this new North Hyde Park hotspot is one to add to your list!
