Restaurants & Bars

Oronzo Fast, Casual Italian Restaurant To Celebrate Opening At Midtown Tampa Nov. 2

Oronzo, a pioneer in fast-casual Italian dining, announces the grand opening of its second location in the new Midtown development of Tampa.

TAMPA, FL — Oronzo, a pioneer in fast-casual Italian dining, announces the grand opening of its second location in the new Midtown development of Tampa. Located at 1120 Gramercy Lane D-200, the restaurant will open to the public on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Oronzo is collaboration of Dan Bavaro, owner of Bavaro’s, which introduced Neapolitan-style pizza to the city with several popular locations throughout Tampa and Sarasota, and Front Burner Brands.

Headquartered in Tampa, Front Burner is the restaurant management company for Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. and the new dining concept Melting Pot Social.

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Blending homemade Italian with unique recipes for an uncommon Italian experience, Oronzo’s menu will feature imported quality ingredients and unique items like Italian-style burritos stuffed with spaghetti and chicken or meatball Parmesan. You can also find Roman-style flat breads and a selection of fresh salads and bowls that highlight the superfood grain, farro. Dough and fresh pasta are handmade every morning, along with sauces and dressing that are prepared from scratch.

“Midtown is the ideal place for Oronzo’s second location,” said Bavaro. “We can’t wait to introduce Midtown guests to our delicious family recipes with unique twists and flavor combinations, all made fresh and served fast.”

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Oronzo is changing the way people experience Italian by combining Bavaro family recipes with quick-crafted meals that are made to order.

For easy ordering, the concept will offer walk-up kiosks that will allow guests to bypass the line.

Tableside charging stations and high-speed Wi-Fi will also be available.

Oronzo Midtown will feature more than 1,900 square feet of indoor and outdoor dining space.

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