D'Rose Gastro Bar Bringing Global Flavors to Tampa

Colombian-inspired dishes, seafood, and shareable plates will define the menu.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:05am

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A miniature, stylized 3D illustration of a gastrobar interior with a wraparound bar, dining tables, and natural design elements like wood and plants, conceptually representing the elevated but comfortable atmosphere of D'Rose Gastro Bar.D'Rose Gastro Bar's modern gastrobar concept blends Colombian influences with global cooking techniques to create an elevated dining experience in Tampa's Ybor City.Today in Tampa

D'Rose Gastro Bar is targeting a mid-June opening in Tampa's Ybor City neighborhood, bringing a family-driven concept that blends Colombian influences with global cooking techniques. The menu will feature steak, chicken, seafood, and shareable plates, with a focus on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.

Why it matters

The opening of D'Rose Gastro Bar represents the continued growth and diversification of Tampa's dining scene, as the city attracts new culinary talent and concepts that offer unique global flavors and elevated dining experiences.

The details

D'Rose Gastro Bar is the creation of a team led by Chef Victor M. Lopez, who is opening the restaurant alongside executive chef Osyamil Milian, cousin and general manager Gustavo Lopez, beverage director Tatiana Gonzalez, and his father Edgar Lopez, who also serves as a partner and lead investor. The team personally handled the buildout of the space, which will feature a large wraparound bar and a dining room accommodating roughly 125 to 130 guests, with additional outdoor seating pending approval. The interior is designed with natural elements, including wood, plants, and soft tones to create an elevated but comfortable atmosphere.

  • D'Rose Gastro Bar is targeting a mid-June 2026 opening.
  • Brunch service is planned for a later phase, expected three to six months after opening, with lunch service potentially added in the future.

The players

Victor M. Lopez

Chef and co-owner of D'Rose Gastro Bar.

Osyamil Milian

Executive chef at D'Rose Gastro Bar.

Gustavo Lopez

Cousin of Victor M. Lopez and general manager of D'Rose Gastro Bar.

Tatiana Gonzalez

Beverage director at D'Rose Gastro Bar.

Edgar Lopez

Father of Victor M. Lopez and a partner and lead investor in D'Rose Gastro Bar.

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What they’re saying

“We do emphasize good service, so I don't want the image to go out as we're fine dining, but our focus is 100% into taking care of the guests.”

— Victor M. Lopez, Chef and co-owner

“We took inspiration from my roots and kind of elevated it using all international ways of cooking.”

— Victor M. Lopez, Chef and co-owner

“We want to be very connected to the local area… and expose the fresh seasonality.”

— Victor M. Lopez, Chef and co-owner

“We would go on Sundays, catch whatever we're able to get, and then Monday we come in the restaurant, break it down, and create specials.”

— Osyamil Milian, Executive chef

What’s next

The team is targeting a mid-June 2026 opening, though timing remains dependent on permitting and licensing approvals.

The takeaway

D'Rose Gastro Bar's blend of Colombian influences and global cooking techniques, combined with a focus on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, represents the continued evolution of Tampa's dining scene and its ability to attract diverse culinary talent.