Timpano Chophouse & Martini Bar

06/14/2008 Posted by JDog123

The food was terrible and the service was worse...I can't believe this place stays in business. The only good thing is the live music.

04/24/2008 Posted by californiaFlorida

My friend and I sat for dinner at 7pm on a Friday night. We sat at the table for about 15 minutes before anyone took a drink order. Our beers (in bottles) took about 15 minutes to arrive. When the beers were placed on our table, my friend had to shout out our appetizer order to our waiter as he ran away (we were hungry and had yet to place an order). We were shocked when our appetizers arrived 10 minutes later - and had still yet to place our dinner order. Our service was so bad, we asked to speak with the manager. The manager Steve came to our table, apologized, and then said he would "take care of us". At that point we placed our orders. Almost a half hour later - our meals arrived. My meal was very good, but my friend's meal was terrible. She took one bite and decided to send it back - unfortunately there was no waiter around for the next 15 minutes - so out of pitty for her starvation, I gave her half of my dinner. To my complete shock, the waiter proceded to try to sell us a dessert - when we demanding our check so we could just leave (we were now over 2 hours into dinner). I can't believe we had to pay for our meals. They did everything but splash water on us - the service was so bad! At the end of the meal, after we paid, I complained to the manager again - he gave me a VIP pass to try the restaurant out again - but to be honest, I am not sure I want to. For the amount of money this restaurant charges for food - and the atmosphere they wish to promote, I am absolutely shocked that the service is so incredibly bad.

Pros: Nice patio

Cons: bad service, expensive food (you have to order everything seperately), too loud

04/21/2008 Posted by kg86

i've been a regular at timpano since moving to hyde park in 2005. every time i've been there, the service, food and overall experience has been absolutely amazing. the outdoor patio is a great asset and is what a lot of other fine restaurants are missing... also - best martini's in town. highly suggest.

Pros: courteous staff, valet most evenings, live music, NYC feel, not a lot of kids during evening

Cons: can get packed on certain nights, could ruin the ambience for some

02/05/2008 Posted by currypuffs

Mmmmm... it's unlike any other. Light and flavorful yet rich and cream. How do they do it? I'm addicted.

11/17/2007 Posted by dsm02c

I have been to Timpano's several times and I have never had a bad experience. I Went this Friday night and I have no complaints. My waiter was courteous and prompt and I like the live music and the general character of the place. It is not the best place to go if you are looking to have a quite conversation with someone but if you want to have good food and a great atmosphere to take someone to I reccomend Timpano's.

Pros: Food, Service, Atmosphere

Cons: Location relative to me

06/02/2007 Posted by kcchoi

Went here with a buddy and ordered a seafood appetizer and entree. Both were excellent. Had the shotglass desserts and can say it was perfect. I liked the portions and still managed to take something home. As for the atmosphere, I have always liked this place and try to catch the jazz performances on Fri. and Sat. night.

Pros: food, atmosphere

05/11/2007 Posted by annabelle148

We sat outside and understandably there are insects that can get into the glasses. We notified our waitress about this and she looked at us like we were crazy. The service was mediocre, portions were smaller than expected and the sandwich was hard. We would never go back there again...

Pros: Outside dining

Cons: Service

02/16/2007 Posted by lars72w

Where do I start? After being seated at a too small table, I asked to be moved. The waiter refused although the place was empty. I asked for a manager, none was on duty. I pointed out empty tables on the patio and was told they were taken, although no one ever sat there during our meal. I should have got up and left at that point but was with my boyfriends 80 year old mom who uses a cane and has trouble walking, so I sucked it up hoping the food and service would be an improvment over the snotty host. Big mistake. Although the place was empty, our food took forever to get to our table and arrived cold and tasted bland. I asked for the manager's name and number and left several messages that were not returned. I phoned and E-mailed the corporate office and never received a call or e-mail response. I contacted the St Pete Times by e-mail and told them of my miserable experience, they contacted me back by e-mail and said they could not get any one on the phone at the restaurant or at the corporate office either. Do your self a favor and stay away unless you like bad food and bad service. Who is the corporate trainer? Simon Cowell?

Pros: none

Cons: where do I start? everything

02/14/2007 Posted by numberonefoodie

I'd heard good things about the restaurant, and made reservations to dine there with friends. When we arrived and told the maitre d' we were meeting friends, he replied somewhat sarcastically, "It's good to know you have friends." Not funny. The appetizers were tasty, salad very disappointing (mixed greens with dressing - no croutons, tomatoes, garnish, nothing. Boring). The entrees were delicious, veal piccata, cioppino, salmon - flavorful, expertly prepared. After pouring the first glass of wine, the waiter never came back to refill, so we poured our own wine during the meal. He served my husband an old cup of coffee, and when asked for a fresh cup, replied, "I'll just take it off the bill." No new cup of coffee. Each of us ordered a dessert, the shot glass versions with different dessert fillings. The waiter set the plate with 4 desserts in front of our guest and said to her, "You can hand these out." We were shocked at his unprofessionalism and rudeness. What a shame that this restaurant with great food, albeit high prices, can't provide service any better than what we received. We won't be back.

Pros: Delicious food, well prepared and presented for the most part

Cons: Uncaring and rude service

08/12/2006 Posted by tampaems

I Went To timpano chophouse for the first time and it was an amazing time, the seating was very fast and the live entertaiment it amazing also. (if you are looking for a quiet dinner, go before 8pm, Live music starts at about 8:30pm 4 days a week.) The Service was great and very fast and friendly.. the waiter always had a smile on his face and was very fast with out food and never messed up ONE thing. WOW...The lobster ravioli was the best pasta i have ever had. The best part is the dessert. I loved the cheesecake lolipop TREE. it is a little expensive (14.95) but it feeds about a table of 5 easy. Would Love To Go Back :-)

Pros: Food, Service, Wine

Cons: Prices, Loudness