Il Ritorno: Innovative Modern Italian in St. Petersburg, Florida!

The name Il Ritorno translates to “The Return” in Italian

And marks the homecoming of Owner and Executive Chef, David Benstock. Il Ritorno creates modern Italian dishes for the discerning palate, introducing new and interesting flavor combinations that add elegance to a traditionally rustic cuisine.

Fred with Chef David Benstock

Above: Hamachi Crudo–beautiful and flavorful.

Below: Two freshly made pastas, Wild Boar Ragu, a hearty dish with surprising and scintillating flavors of cinnamon and clove, and Rye Gnocchi, a house specialty.

Il Ritorno has a full cocktail bar as well as a global wine list with emphasis on Italy.

Above photos by Fred Bollaci

Photos below by the restaurant.

Il Ritorno has been awarded the Fred Bollaci Enterprises Golden Palate Certificate of Excellence!

Il Ritorno Downtown
449 Central Avenue North #101
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727.897.5900

About Fred Bollaci

I'm CEO and President of Fred Bollaci Enterprises. I lost more than 100 pounds while living "La Dolce Vita" and I'm now known as "The Healthy Gourmet." Sample the good life with me through fitness, fine food, and good wine. Meet chefs who cater to a healthy gourmet lifestyle through my Golden Palate blog.

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