{"id":311377,"date":"2026-06-18T04:42:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T04:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/311377\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T04:42:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T04:42:30","slug":"after-six-years-tampas-rome-fig-is-closing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/311377\/","title":{"rendered":"After six years, Tampa\u2019s Rome + Fig is closing\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ExteriorCredit: Rome + Fig\/Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

North Hyde Park\u2019s \u201cglobally-inspired bistro\u201d Rome + Fig says it will permanently close later this month.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The popular NoHo concept, located at 301 N Rome Ave., did not give a specific reason for the abrupt closure, but made the announcement this morning on social media<\/a>, citing an \u201cindustry filled with challenges.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter six unforgettable years, we have made the difficult decision to close the doors of Rome + Fig,\u201d says the post. \u201cWhat began as a dream became so much more than a restaurant. It became a place where friendships were formed, milestones were celebrated, first dates turned into marriages, and countless memories were shared around our tables.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rome + Fig will operate with limited hours until its last day on June 28.\u00a0<\/p>\n

One of Tampa\u2019s COVID openings, owners Eric and Kristine Zostant debuted Rome + Fig in July of 2020 with executive chef Rob Scott at the helm.<\/p>\n

The neighborhood spot served up a well-received and eclectic menu spanning dishes like steak, seafood risotto, pan-seared scallops and lamb chops, tuna tartare, Asian-style wings, octopus fritters, lumpia, bison meatballs, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rome + Fig joins a seemingly endless list of local favorites calling it quits in 2026. So far this year, quite a few popular Tampa Bay restaurants have announced sudden closures, including Red Mesa Cantina<\/a>, Tampa Bay Brewing Co.\u2019s Ybor City location<\/a>, and TNT Burger<\/a>, just to name a few.<\/p>\n

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