TAMPA - For 25 years, Osteria Natalina has brought South Tampa the goodness of Italian home recipes from "Mama Natalina."

The inspiration is from the Rimini area of Italy with a focus on seafood.

"One night, it's like traveling to Italy without having to have your passport," explained owner and operator Adolfo Aguirre.

On the Adriatic Coast of Italy sits the city of Rimini. That location on the Adriatic Sea is known for seafood dishes and local fishermen bringing the fresh catch right to the port for local restaurants to prepare for their customers.

Adolfo Aguirre described his restaurant as a similar venue right here in the Tampa Bay area.

"I think one of the main attractions about our restaurant here is that I consider it more of a boutique restaurant," he said.

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