Piccolo Buco Tampa Opens with Authentic Rome-Style Pizza

The much-anticipated Piccolo Buco restaurant in Tampa is finally opening its doors on October 20, bringing the authentic flavours of Rome-style pizza to Florida. Located at 14904 N. Dale Mabry Highway, this marks the first Florida expansion for Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, the brand behind this exciting new culinary addition.

A Roman Collaboration Comes to Life

This new Tampa restaurant is a collaboration between Chef Luca Issa, the owner of the original Piccolo Buco in Rome, and Tim McEnery, the visionary founder of Cooper’s Hawk. McEnery first discovered Issa’s iconic pizzeria during his travels through Italy — and immediately knew it deserved a U.S. stage. The result? A dining experience that blends Italian tradition, local charm, and culinary artistry.