I ordered the most delicious take out for Friday night dinner! And im dying to tell you all about it!!

I browsed the menu I found online https://www.mytastyvenues.com/ and saw several new dinner (for 2) specials to accommodate the new takeout genre (thanks to social distancing). I called my husband to see what tickled his fancy. We floundered between the lasagna, the penne with the bolognese and the chicken parmesan. Decisions decisions!!!

I got in touch with the chef owner, Cinzia and discussed my dinner order late in the morning. There were so many amazing options, she helped narrow down a few things I knew my husband and I would enjoy. I finally decided on the chicken parm, 4 cheese penne and salad. The dinner for 2 also came with bread & cream puffs all for $40! I added an order of her chocolate chip cookies after seeing some photos of them!

I have been chomping at the bit to try Tasty Venues Italian Bistro for several months now! A coworker raved about it and I’ve passed by it for a few years. I thought it was a catering business for some reason (I have no idea why I thought it was such a random business!) but it’s so not!!! It’s an amazing Italian restaurant tucked inside a strip mall store front sharing the dinining space with a quaint gourmet food shop! It’s eclectic and elegant in the same stroke! Such a unique and warm ambiance.

Best Italian food I’ve had in a long time! This was our first time and not our last! Our enormous meal did not disappoint! Dinner for 2 – ended up being dinner for 4! The chicken was so flavorful and tender, the sauce had a robust depth and the penne were creamy and cheesey! I absolutely loved the salad dressing on the fresh greens. My husband devoured the cream puffs, so imagine they were tasty!!

And the piece de resistance…. those gigantic chocolate chip cookies ❤️ HEAVENLY!

They are centrally located in Brandon at 951 E Brandon Blvd, Hwy 60 across from Super Walmart. Plenty of parking in the lot. Give Cinzia a call today to order your next meal, (813) 381-4999 and tell her Rachel sent you!

I’m so glad I finally got to try Tasty Venues Italian Bistro and meet Chef Cinzia!!! I now know there is an authentic Italian restaurant right here in my neighborhood!

Buon Appetito!

Rachel

*I was not paid or compensated for this independent restaurant/ food review. I paid for this meal and experience as any customer would have.