After celebrating its one-year anniversary Dec. 10, Il Ritorno in downtown St. Pete, led by chef-owner David Benstock and his wife Erica, has plans for expansion.
"Turning away reservations is the greatest compliment to David and the culinary team, but we never want to turn away guests," Erica said in a news release Friday.
To accommodate more diners, the contemporary Italian eatery will bring additional seating to its outdoor dining area.
The restaurant will also keep growing its catering service, which, according to Erica, has doubled in six months.
This article appears in Dec 18-24, 2014.