Hillsborough County

4 New & Upcoming Restaurants in Hillsborough County [April 23,2026]

Here’s what you may have missed in Hillsborough County’s restaurant news.

Business Debut has another round up of new restaurants opening in Tampa!

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Soni Cafe — Tampa

Address: 4211 W Boy Scout Blvd, Suite 130, Tampa, FL 33607

Status: Targeting mid-May opening (pending final preparations).

What to expect: Cafeteria-style breakfast and lunch concept inside an office building. About 40 seats with a quick, pickup-focused flow built for office workers and walk-ins.

Menu highlights: Breakfast sandwiches, omelets, egg platters, and bowls. Lunch centers on Boar’s Head sandwiches, rotating hot specials (often Italian or Spanish), plus salads like Caesar, Greek, chef’s, and antipasto.

Hours: Planned Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Who’s behind it: Owner Elton Shkokota, also behind Harborview Cafe.

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D’Rose Gastro Bar — Tampa (Ybor City)

Address: 2238 E 7th Ave Unit A, Tampa, FL 33605

Status: Targeting mid-June opening (pending permits and licensing).

What to expect: Full-service gastrobar with a hospitality-first approach. Includes a 30-seat wraparound bar, dining room for 125+ guests, and a warm, natural interior design.

Menu highlights: Colombian-influenced cuisine using global techniques. Expect steak, seafood, shareables, and items like chontaduro hummus with pan de bono chips. Beverage program includes nine signature cocktails.

Hours: Dinner service Tuesday–Sunday starting at 4 p.m.; brunch and lunch planned later.

Who’s behind it: Chef Victor M. Lopez with executive chef Osyamil Milian and a family-led team.

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Lumbre — Tampa

Address: 220 N. Rome Ave., Tampa, FL 33603

Status: Targeting early June opening (final inspections underway).

What to expect: Full-service Spanish restaurant centered on shareable dining. Bright, open layout for about 125 guests with design cues inspired by Spain.

Menu highlights: Tapas, paella, and wood-fired dishes. Expect croquettes, patatas bravas, pan con tomate, Iberico pork, and large-format paellas cooked over a custom Spanish grill.

Hours: Planned 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Tuesday–Thursday, and 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Friday–Saturday; more hours TBD.

Who’s behind it: Tastes Pretty Good restaurant group with executive chef Nick Orr.

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Alessi Bakery (New Flagship) — Tampa

Address: 3003 W. Cypress Street, Tampa, FL 33609

Status: Soft opening April 14; grand opening April 15.

What to expect: A major expansion into an 18,000-square-foot food destination. Includes bakery, deli, market, full bar, and multiple indoor/outdoor seating areas.

Menu highlights: Cuban sandwiches, roast pork, chicken piccata, salads, and prepared meals. Bakery staples like cakes and scotchata remain, alongside coffee, smoothies, acai bowls, and Woodstone oven pizza.

Hours: Daily 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., with extended hours for select offerings.

Who’s behind it: The Alessi family, continuing a business that dates back to 1912.

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