Bright cafe offering classic Italian dishes, including pasta, pizza & entrees, plus sidewalk tables.
At a glance
#6 of 7 Italian restaurants in SarasotaLocalGuideWorld score: 4.30
Rating breakdown
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5 ★66%
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4 ★17%
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3 ★6%
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2 ★4%
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1 ★7%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Venezia Italian Restaurant?
- Venezia Italian Restaurant is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 1,774 reviews.
- How does Venezia Italian Restaurant rank in Sarasota?
- Venezia Italian Restaurant is #6 of 7 Italian restaurants in Sarasota by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Venezia Italian Restaurant located?
- 373 St Armands Cir, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States — 3.7 km from the center of Sarasota.
- How can I contact Venezia Italian Restaurant?
- Phone: +1 941-388-1400 · Website: venezia-1966.com
Came in for a small birthday dinner with my family on a Saturday evening and we were seated right away. The ambiance is nice - there is indoor and outdoor seating available.
The food was pretty good. Everything we ordered tasted fresh, was flavorful and cooked correctly. I would definitely like to try some other menu items in the future.
The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars was due to the service provided by our server. I wish he gave us a name but he didn't so I am not able to include it. He had no customer service skills AT ALL!! He didn't crack a single smile and his facial expressions looked like he hated his job and like he was annoyed to serve us. He was also rushing us to order and this was our first time there so we needed some extra time to review the menu. He never came to check if we needed drink refills or anything else. We tried to flag him down several times as we needed napkins and other things but he just kept looking away. Definitely disappointing consider that this was supposed to be a much nicer experience for my dad's birthday!
The food was pretty good. Everything we ordered tasted fresh, was flavorful and cooked correctly. I would definitely like to try some other menu items in the future.
The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars was due to the service provided by our server. I wish he gave us a name but he didn't so I am not able to include it. He had no customer service skills AT ALL!! He didn't crack a single smile and his facial expressions looked like he hated his job and like he was annoyed to serve us. He was also rushing us to order and this was our first time there so we needed some extra time to review the menu. He never came to check if we needed drink refills or anything else. We tried to flag him down several times as we needed napkins and other things but he just kept looking away. Definitely disappointing consider that this was supposed to be a much nicer experience for my dad's birthday!
I love this place! We always have had great service, the hostess's are always so nice and our servers have been just awesome. I have had amazing pizzas and pastas here. Gnocchi options are always one of my personal favs and the White pizza options are spot on as I am not a huge red sauce fan. Cocktails have vastly improved over the years with some great new additions. Great quality wine selection and love their espresso. If you haven't stopped in I would recommend giving this place a try.
I can’t recommend this restaurant enough. Amazing food. The crab cakes and chicken alfredo pizza were the highlights of our dinner. The mozzarella they use for their pizzas is so fresh and flavorful. Probably one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had.
Quick, delicious, and great service. Have zero negative to say other than there’s no reservations. Go put your name on the list then plan for a great shopping experience…they will text when your table is ready. Parking is ok, pay around the circle or find an open spot leading into the circle and you don’t have to pay a dime☺️We will go back next time we are in town!!! Thanks Venezia
Oh my gosh the food and service at this place is unbelievable. Really cool vibe. Beautiful bar area. It’s a little loud but didn’t bother us.
My family always spoke highly of this place but I had never been. Today I went for lunch with my Grandmother and it was AMAZING! Food was fresh, not too salty and beautifully presented. The portions are awesome and I cannot wait to dip into my Angel Hair Pasta tomorrow for lunch. Thank you for making the pasta aldente it was delicious!
We had such a great time in Armand’s Circle. After a long day of shopping, we stopped at Venzia for dinner and it was very good. They have a nice outdoor area in the midst of a busy area of shoppers which is great for people watching but with a larger group and short wait we opted to sit inside. Menu is plentiful and offers a variety of pizzas. For a group of 6 we ordered calamari, Margherita, Marinara and Carnival alle Carne pizzas and the Linguine Di Mare. All dishes were delicious made fresh.
Very interesting place! They have a rich menu, lots of things to choose from. First time here, we loved the tomato basil soup, the best I’ve ever tried! But does have huge lines and everything is very fast paced. I got the pizza thinking it would be gold, but it was pretty mediocre. Definitely would come back!
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