2117 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, USA

$$$ ・ Cuban,Spanish

MICHELIN Guide's Point Of View

For devotees of Cuban-American cuisine, a pilgrimage to this jewel of Historic Ybor City is practically obligatory. Adorned with gorgeous painted tiles, the striking edifice occupies an entire block. However, the opulence goes beyond the façade—founded in 1905, this original location is the oldest continually operating restaurant in all of Florida (multiple offshoots have since sprung up).Equally impressive, its rooms can seat over a thousand guests; and a well-oiled kitchen turns out a steady stream of beloved specialties—from deviled crab croquetas to gambas al ajillo. At lunch, the Cubano sandwich, which has a legitimate claim to being the original version, lives up to the hype. During the evening, live flamenco performances gild the lily.

Facilities & Services

• Air conditioning
• Car park
• Interesting wine list
• Wheelchair access

Reservation number

tel:+1 813-248-4961

Website

https://www.columbiarestaurant.com/

Opening hours