Kinjo
Itameshi in Hyde Park: Italian food with Japanese sensibilities from Chefs Eric and Adriana Fralick. Small room, so book ahead.
- Address: 224 S. Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606
- Category: Restaurants & Bars
- Phone: (813) 304-0000
- Website: https://www.kinjotampa.com
Kinjo is a small Itameshi spot at 224 S. Boulevard in Hyde Park. Chefs Eric and Adriana Fralick describe it simply: Italian food made with Japanese sensibilities. The room is intimate, and the restaurant strongly recommends a reservation.
The menu changes often with the seasons. Recent listings include sourdough with cultured butter and confit yolk, a cacio e pepe chawanmushi, Hokkaido scallop crudo with tomato ponzu, and house pastas like short rib pappardelle with tobanjan and snow crab agnolotti del plin. Desserts lean playful, like a strawberry and tomato "caprese" with basil granita.
Want the full run? Book the seven-course Kinjo Tasting through Tock, or grab a Chef's Counter seat and order a la carte. Hours are not posted on the website, so check Tock or call (813) 304-0000 before heading over.
Sources: kinjotampa.com home page (https://www.kinjotampa.com/), location page (https://www.kinjotampa.com/location), menu page (https://www.kinjotampa.com/menu), and Kinjo's official Tock reservation page (https://www.exploretock.com/kinjo-tampa). Menu items and prices are subject to change, per the restaurant.
Photo: Kinjo