Contact Us
This form is for general and event-related questions only. For standard reservations, please visit ExploreTock.com.
For assistance with a same-day reservations, please call the restaurant.
Owner and Executive Chef
David Lazer Benstock David@ilritornodowntown.com
Chef de Cuisine
Sheridan Scott: Sheridan@ilritornodowntown.com
Bar and Dining Room Manager
Joe Adams: Joe@ilritornodowntown.com
Please send resumes and cover letters to Sheridan@ilritornodowntown.com
For event and reservation inquiries contact Lars@ilritornodowntown.com
The name IL Ritorno translates to “The Return” in Italian...
And marks the homecoming of Owner and Executive Chef, David Benstock. IL Ritorno creates modern Italian dishes for the discerning palate, introducing new and interesting flavor combinations that add elegance to a traditionally rustic cuisine.
Reservation Policy: As a courtesy, tables will be held for 20 minutes past your stated arrival time. Please call to notify the restaurant of any delays or party changes.
Dress Code: The appropriate attire at IL Ritorno is business casual. We ask that no beach attire, sports jerseys, athletic shorts, tennis shoes, or flip-flops be worn. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Phone
(727) 897-5900
Location
449 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Hours
Sunday 5pm-9pm Mon-Thurs 5pm-9:30pm Fri-Sat 5pm-10:30pm
Closed: Christmas Day, New Year's Day, 4th Of July, Thanksgiving, Super Bowl Sunday
Our food menu is subject to change based on the freshest ingredients available to ensure an incredible dining experience. We want our food to be enjoyed and memorable for all those dining at IL Ritorno, therefore, we are well prepared to handle special requests and dietary restrictions.
Executive Chef David Lazer Benstock
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
**Contains Caffeine
Book a Reservation
Call (727) 897-5900 or book online.
Guests may make reservations for dining up to 3 months in advance.
Reservations required for parties of 6 or more.
mONDAY nIGHT cHEF fIGHT
The second installment of our Midnight Chef’s Fight is coming this summer as Monday Night Chef’s Fight. The twist this time around is that YOU are the judge.
This is a ticketed event with a seated dinner featuring 4 courses prepared by the dueling chefs. Starting at $220 per person for the dining room and $320 per person for a front-row seat to the battle at the Chef’s Bar. The battling chefs will duke it out to create dishes with 3 secret ingredients. As judges, all guests will receive a scorecard at their table to vote for their favorite dish.
DRINK MENUS
Parties at IL RITORNO
For information, please call (727) 897-5900.
PRIVATE DINING ROOM
Great for smaller groups, birthday parties, graduations, business meetings, girls’ night out, and more! Our Private Dining Room was designed for your small, special event and seats up to 14 guests at a custom-built wooden table. This room also features its own sound system to help set the mood for your group dinner.
BEVERAGES
All beverages are charged on consumption. Some hosts choose to limit the wine menu to control cost while others allow for free reign. There is a $25 corkage fee per bottle and a two-bottle per group limit. If it is a bottle we normally have on our menu, we charge the full menu price. We can also bring in any special bottle you would like to help make your evening personal and exciting. Advanced notice is needed for this request.
CHEF'S BAR
The IL Ritorno Chef’s Bar is a culinary experience unlike any other in Tampa Bay. Adjacent to the open kitchen, you’ll have a front-row seat to all of the action while being treated to 8-9 curated courses that are not available on the dining menu. Don’t leave in a hurry – the seat is yours for the entire evening. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
Pricing: Seats are $275 per person, exclusive of beverages and taxes. You can reserve a Chef’s Bar experience via Tock.
GIVING BACK
We are happy to give back to our community and nonprofit organizations. Our support, combined with the support of our patrons, is important to multiply our positive impact on people, communities, and the planet.
Previous community partners include:
John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital VIP Auction
Heart Gallery of Pinellas & Pasco’s Fiesta on the Field
Skyway Soiree
Great Explorations' Mad Hatters Ball
Golfers vs. Brain Cancer
Best Buddies - Champion of the Year Event
Chase the Dreidel 5K
Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America 2015-2016
Midnight Chef Fight