Best pesto in Tampa

35 places serve it. Ranked by dish ratings (verified diners count most), then by the place’s overall rating.

1. 1Bella BravaChicken Pesto Melt · Grilled chicken, fontina, basil pesto aioli, romaine, red onion, honey basil vinaigrette, housemade focacciaDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$17.99
2. 2DI Coffee BarPesto on Cuban · Ham, turkey, pepper jack, tomato, arugula, pestoDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$10.99
3. 3First WatchPesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl · Protein-packed quinoa mixed with kale, shredded carrots and house-roasted tomatoes topped with grilled all-natural lemon chicken breast, basil pesto sauce, feta crumbles and fresh herbs.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★
4. 4First Watch Downtown TampaPesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl · Protein-packed quinoa mixed with kale, shredded carrots and house-roasted tomatoes topped with grilled all-natural lemon chicken breast, basil pesto sauce, feta crumbles and fresh herbs.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★
5. 5Blind TigerChicken & Pesto · |Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$14.00
6. 6Casa Santo StefanoMerluzzo al Pesto Siciliano · Wild-caught merluzzo, a mild and slightly sweet fish with tender, meaty white flakes, seared on the flat-top grill and topped with our house-made pesto Sicliano. Served with our Aglio e Olio pasta tossed with spinachDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$32.00
7. 7Oggi ItailianGenovese Pesto Gnocchi · asiago gnocchi tossed with pesto, sun dried tomato, grana padano & fresh basilDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$28.00
8. 8The Blind Tiger Café WestchasePesto CapreseDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$13.00
9. 9Bella's Italian CafePesto · Classic pesto of pureed fresh basil, parsley, garlic, olive oil, parmesan, Romano and pine nuts.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$19.00
10. 10Blind TigerPesto Caprese · Select LocationsDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$13.00
11. 11Cafe CiboLinguine con Pesto · basil, romano cheese, pine nut, garlic and olive oil pureedDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$15.75
12. 12Blind TigerChicken & PestoDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$14.00
13. 13On SwannFettuccine Al Pesto · kale fettuccini | pine nut ricotta | marinated tomatoes | calabrian crispy onionsDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$25.00
14. 14Caffeine RoastersVEGETARIAN PESTO MOZZ BAGUETTE · Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, pesto aioli, balsamic glaze on a freshly baked baguetteDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$13.00
15. 15SteelbachPesto Fusilli · arugula & hazelnut pesto cream, confit heirloom tomatoesDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★
16. 16Which Wich?Chicken PestoDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★
17. 17First WatchPesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl · Protein-packed quinoa mixed with kale, shredded carrots and house-roasted tomatoes topped with grilled all-natural lemon chicken breast, basil pesto sauce, feta crumbles and fresh herbs.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★
18. 18sweetgreenChicken Pesto Parm · Antibiotic-free roasted chicken, spicy broccoli, tomatoes, shaved parmesan, garlic breadcrumbs, golden quinoa, organic baby spinach, sweetgreen hot sauce and pesto vinaigretteDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$14.25
19. 19Blaze PizzaBacon Pesto Bliss - Entree · Romaine stacked with crispy bacon, fresh mozz, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and pickled red onions… yeah, we went there. Finished with fresh basil and creamy pesto ranch that does not hold back. Served with a warm, parm-heavy house-baked flatbread. Go ahead, make it your favorite.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★
20. 20First WatchPesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl · Protein-packed quinoa mixed with kale, shredded carrots and house-roasted tomatoes topped with grilled all-natural lemon chicken breast, basil pesto sauce, feta crumbles and fresh herbs.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★
21. 21Blind Tiger Coffee RoastersTomato & Mozzarella Pesto FlatbreadDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$11.00
22. 22True Food KitchenLASAGNE AL PESTO · Diestel Farms turkey sausage bolognese, pistachio pesto, organic spinach, ricotta, fresh mozzarella, basilDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$20.50
23. 23Bella Roma Pizza18" Pesto pizzaDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$23.99
24. 24Islands Pizza TavernGrilled Pesto Chicken Sandwich Platter · Grilled chicken, pesto sauce, fresh mozzarella, & sliced plum tomatoes, on ciabatta bun. Feeds 6-8 as side Feeds 4 as mainDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$47.99
25. 25First WatchPesto Chicken Quinoa Bowl · Protein-packed quinoa mixed with kale, shredded carrots and house-roasted tomatoes topped with grilled all-natural lemon chicken breast, basil pesto sauce, feta crumbles and fresh herbs.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★
26. 26Blind TigerTomato & Mozzarella Pesto FlatbreadDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$11.00
27. 27Tampa Pizza CompanyLarge The Roasted Pesto · Pesto, mozzarella cheese, roasted peppers, mushrooms, onions, and artichoke hearts.Dish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$30.50
28. 28Blind TigerPesto CapreseDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$13.00
29. 29DI Coffee BarPesto on Cuban · Ham, turkey, pepper jack, tomato, arugula, pestoDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$10.99
30. 30Blind TigerPesto CapreseDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$13.00
31. 31The Corner Bakery CafeHALF SANDWICH - Chicken PestoDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★
32. 32Blind TigerPesto CapreseDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$13.00
33. 33Piccola Italia BistroLinguine al Pesto · linguine pasta with homemade basil pesto and grilled cherry tomatoesDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$24.95
34. 34Harvest Bowl Eatery And MarketMozzarella PestoDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★$11.99
35. 35SoFreshPesto Club Wrap · crumbled bacon, mozzarella, tomatoes, crisp romaine, basil pesto in a multi-grain wrap | contains gluten, dairy & tree nuts (sauce) | recommended with antibiotic-free chicken breast *protein not includedDish not rated yet · restaurant – ★