Il Ritorno

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449 Central Ave Ste 101
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

Il Ritorno is a modern Italian eatery located in Downtown St. Petersburg, FL. The name translates to "The Return" in Italian, symbolizing the homecoming of Owner and Executive Chef, David Benstock. The restaurant specializes in creating modern Italian dishes with unique flavor combinations that elevate traditional rustic cuisine.

With a reservation policy that holds tables for 20 minutes past the stated arrival time, Il Ritorno maintains a business casual dress code to ensure a sophisticated dining atmosphere. The menu features a range of dishes prepared with the freshest ingredients to accommodate special requests and dietary restrictions for a memorable dining experience.

From antipasti like Caviar Doughnuts to secondi dishes such as Duck Breast and Dry Age Steak, Il Ritorno offers a diverse selection of delectable options. The restaurant also provides a variety of desserts, refreshing zero-proof beverages, and an exclusive Chef's Bar experience for a front-row seat to culinary mastery.

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4.5413 reviews
Molly W.
11/15/2025

Food was awesome. Service was great! Love the whole experience! I will definitely be back and I highly recommend this restaurant.

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Daniel H.
12/12/2025

A taste of Italy with a refined vibe . My wife brought me here for our anniversary, she booked the chefs tasting experience which was globally fantastic. I would love to give a breakdown of all...

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Raye N.
12/13/2025

Had a little issue with being seated 30 mins after our reservation, but the host accommodated us to a more private area and we just had drinks at the bar to pass the time so all good. Drinks...

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Travis P.
12/6/2025

I've been in the service industry 20 years. IL Ritorno is the absolute truth. Thank you Kat. Thank you Chandler and Joe. Thank you Chef. This place is insanely good. The beef tartar is the best...

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Lisa R.
11/16/2025

This was my 2nd visit to Il Ritorno. The first time I had been was when it was new on the scene 10-12 years ago. At the time, I thought the food was very good but found it expensive for the...

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