Visiting Virginia Park, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Tampa neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Thai spot to a German deli.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Virginia Park, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Thai 5 Fast Food
Topping the list is Thai spot Thai 5 Fast Food, which offers salads and noodles. Located at 3424 S. Dale Mabry Highway, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 255 reviews on Yelp.
This spot's offerings include Panang curry with chicken, a Thai sausage box and crab meat fried rice. Save room for mango sticky rice.
2. Viva Napoli
Next up is Italian spot Viva Napoli, which serves pasta and pizza, situated at 4301 W. El Prado Blvd. With 4.5 stars out of 82 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Courtesy of Napoli-born owner Simona Sarpa, this spot offers Neopolitan cuisine, ranging from spaghetti alla Carbonara and pizza fritta, notes local station WFLA. Several diners report this spot's pizzas offer an authentic taste of Naples, and its signature pistachio pizza is like a slice of heaven.
3. Schiller's German Delicatessen
German deli Schiller's German Delicatessen, which offers sandwiches and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 4327 W. El Prado Blvd., 4.5 stars out of 80 reviews.
This deli features items like the hot roast beef and Swiss cheese sandwich and the Reuben sandwich with German potato salad. It also serves up spaetzle, Hefeweizen and imported German beers.
4. Bel Mar Bar and Grill
Bel Mar Bar and Grill, a traditional American spot and bar that offers sandwiches and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 57 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3501 S. Manhattan Ave. to see for yourself.
This bar draws locals for happy hour on the outdoor patio and weekend brunch. Get your fix of burgers, chicken wings, flatbreads and salads.
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