Carmine's

Carmine's is an old-school, locals favorite in Tampa's historic Ybor City neighborhood. Family owned and operated by Carmine Iavarone, the restaurant is named after his grandfather who opened the family's first restaurant in the 1940s. This restaurant with its fun, historic ambiance is a favorite spot for visitors and locals alike to indulge in traditional Tampa favorites. Make sure to check out their deviled crab, made from local blue crabs, and the Cuban sandwiches. Both of these specialties are Ybor City inventions intended to feed hungry cigar factory workers and are well worth trying for yourself.