Viaggio Tapas Restaurant & Bar

Phone
727-571-2222

Address
2675 Ulmerton Road
St. Petersburg, Florida

Category
Restaurant

Keywords
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Member Since
September 2009

Viaggio Tapas Restaurant & Bar of Tampa Bay

Cold Tapas | Hot Tapas | Entree Style Tapas | Desserts | Executive Chef

Viaggio is The Venue’s signature tapas restaurant. Viaggio means “voyage” or “journey” – and our unique restaurant honors that adventurous spirit with a menu that goes beyond traditional Spanish cuisine. Executive Chef Robert Uzzillia presents a dazzling tapas menu that reveals his creative focus and incorporates the best of French, Italian, Greek and Asian influences.

Lunch Hours Monday – Friday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm 4 Course Pre Fix Hours Monday – Friday 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Restaurant Evening Hours Monday – Wednesday 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Thursday – Saturday 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Viaggio is committed to using only the best natural, organic, and free
range products based on availability.

Cold Tapas

Classic Caesar Salad
Baby romaine crowns, shaved parmesan, anchovies, focaccia croutons

Lolla Rossa, Arugula & Baby Red Oak
Candied walnuts, baby beets, fried goat cheese, apple-balsamic vinaigrette

Beefsteak Tomato & Buffalo Mozzarella Tower
Fresh basil, micro greens, olive oil, balsamic reduction

Lobster & Crab “Martini”
Maine lobster, jumbo lump crab, avocado, scallion, lime emulsion

Yellow Fin Tuna Tartare
Ginger vinaigrette, red curry-soy micro greens, lotus root crisp

Black & Blue Tenderloin
Harris Ranch filet, cucumber-red onion salad, wasabi aioli

Filet Mignon Carpaccio
Baby arugula, parmesan cheese, caponata, capers, truffle oil

Baby Greens Salad
Hericot verts, oven dried tomatoes, kalamatta olives, capers, Stage Coach Farms goat cheese,
pickled red onion, root vegetable chips, tapanade vinaigrette

Hot Tapas

Wild Mushroom Bisque
Crème friache, truffle oil

Lobster Bisque
Chive oil, lobster, chervil

Grilled Vegetable Napoleon
Eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, tomato, portobello mushroom and chive vinaigrette

Spicy Tuna Tempura
Spicy tuna roll, crisp tempura, cucumber-daikon salad, wasabi aioli, eel sauce

Mediterranean Mussels
Chorizo sausage, shaved fennel, leeks, saffron tomato nagé

Garlic Feta Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp, tomato, kalamata olives, feta, white wine sauce

Seared Diver Scallops
Caramelized scallops, roasted corn and black bean salsa, smoked tomato coulis

Spanakopita
Baby spinach, scallions, dill, feta, in fillo dough, greek vinaigrette

Filet Mignon & Chorizo Skewer
Sautéed spinach, saffron fingerling potatoes

Grilled Tamarand Chicken Kabob
Jicama slaw, tamarind drizzle

Kobe Beef Sliders
Truffled baby arugula, red onion confit, baguette, Vermont white cheddar

Chimmichuri Yucca Pappas Frittas
Crisp yucca, cilantro, garlic, lime, olive oil

Entree Style Tapas

Pineapple-Soy Marinated Grilled Free Range Chicken Breast
Asian vegetable stir fry, basmati rice, black bean mango salsa, pineapple soy vinaigrette

Trio of Duck
Seared duck breast, foie gras, confit, citrus cous cous, braised chard, Grand Marnier demi

Pancetta Crusted Rack of Lamb
White bean ragout, braised chard, balsamic reduction, and basil pesto

Mongolian Style Barbecue Ribs
Molaiki sweet potato puree, baby bok choy

Pan Seared Filet Mignon
Truffle whipped potatoes, baby broccolini, marinated portobello, gorgonzola-port reduction
With butter poached Maine lobster

New York Strip Chimmichuri
Sweet corn, poblano peppers, fingerlings, cilantro
With butter poached Maine lobster

Pan Seared Wild Striped Bass
Haricot vert, fingerling potatoes, tomato confit, shiitake mushrooms, truffle vinaigrette

Taro Crusted Halibut
Molaiki sweet potato puree, braised chard, orange-ginger nagé

Jumbo Lump Crab Crusted Gulf Grouper
Truffle whipped potatoes, baby asparagus, pommery buerre blanc, port wine reduction

Desserts

Caramelized Banana Torrejas
Cinnamon vanilla bean brioche, caramelized bananas, apricot rum foam

Individual Key Lime Pie & Fennel Ice Cream
Blood orange sauce and fresh berries

Crème Brulee Spoonfulls
Vanilla bean, white chocolate macadamia, Grand Marnier

Trio of Sorbets
Mango, Rasberry, lemon, fresh berries, praline basket

Classic Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Profiteroles
Chantilly Cream, hot fudge, macadamia nuts

American Whisky Bread Pudding With Warm Berry Compote
Raspberry sauce, crème anglaise, bourbon ice cream

Ultimate Chocolate
Flourless Chocolate Torte, Godiva chocolate milkshake, crème anglaise, fresh berries

Mochi
Red bean, Green Tea, Mango, & Vanilla ice creams wrapped in rice dough

Assorted Cheese and Berry Display
Array of soft, semi-soft, and hard cheeses, quince paste, 25 yr old balsamic & toast points

Executive Chef Robert B. Uzzillia

Chef Robert B. Uzzillia received his degree from the Culinary Arts Institute in New York and quickly garnered attention at several upscale restaurants in New York City. A culinary expert with strong management skills, Chef Uzzillia relocated to Tampa Bay to work at one of the area’s four-star restaurants, Armani’s. As recognition for his talents grew, Chef Uzzillia moved on to create award-winning dishes for Portobello Grill & Wine Bar and the Cheval Country Club.

With his dedication to cuisine and his expertise in menu development, kitchen management, purchasing and quality assurance, it’s no surprise that Chef Uzzillia’s restaurants have received awards like “Best New Restaurant of Tampa Bay” and a four-star rating in USA Today.

A focus on excellence has propelled Chef Uzzillia to the forefront of his field. Under his expert direction, guests at Viaggio can expect flawless service and impeccably executed cuisine.

Thank you for visiting Viaggio Restaurant of Tampa Bay Florida.