Passion for food and people is key

Authentic Italian Tradition At Da Sesto Italiano, guests experience the true flavors and traditions of Italy. The restaurant’s historic owner and founder, Chef Sesto, created a dining experience inspired by the culinary heritage of the Marche region, his homeland. Traditional recipes from this region are celebrated alongside new creations that reflect the timeless spirit of Italian cuisine. A distinguished collection of exceptional Italian wines further reflects the restaurant’s deep connection to Italy and its regional traditions. Da Sesto Italiano invites you to enjoy the warmth, flavors, and hospitality of authentic Italian dining. Salute! Handmade Pasta and Italian Home Cooking. From the very beginning, the historic founder of Da Sesto Italiano established the restaurant’s commitment to authenticity through a focus on fresh handmade pasta, prepared in the tradition of the finest Italian trattorias. Today, that tradition continues with fresh pasta crafted daily using simple, high-quality ingredients. The result is a dining experience that captures the aromas and flavors of true Italian home cooking — the heart of Italy’s culinary culture. Signature recipes such as “Mamma Angela” celebrate this tradition, prepared with the same simple ingredients and care found in the kitchen of an Italian grandmother.

Authentic Italian Cuisine

Sesto's Mechanical Engineering degree proved useful in helping him start Techno-Pasta which specialized in the sale and service of pasta manufacturing equipment. This would eventually lead him to service Florida Pasta Company in Clearwater, Florida, and in the end, buy Florida Pasta and move his family to St. Petersburg in 1997. For over ten years, Sesto managed Florida Pasta Company (which now has its products distributed statewide) before deciding to open up his own restaurant, Da Sesto Italiano Ristorante e Vino in 2007.

Restaurant History

Da Sesto Italiano Ristorante e Vino opened its doors in January 2007. Starting out as a boutique-size restaurant, chef Sesto has since grown his business and relocated the restaurant to the larger present location on 66th St N., in Pinellas Park, Florida. Our restaurant has been serving the most authentic regional Italian cuisine with fresh pasta for more than 15 years and has earned multiple awards including the Certificate of Excellence - Hall of Fame by Tripadvisor for six years in a row since 2015. Our restaurant has also won the "Best of Tampa Bay" award for 12 years running. Chef-owner Sesto prides himself in having created the most authentic Italian dining experience and continually strives to give his customers traditional "Le Marche Region" dishes as well as new and creative dishes. Sesto has also built an extensive wine collection and enjoys introducing his customers to great Italian wines, especially those from the "Marche Region" of Italy where he is from. Sesto invites you to come to enjoy an authentic Italian experience. Salute! Cheers!