Started out as a place to meet a friend for coffee and a snack. Now, we meet for lunch in this cute little place in the village of the arts. Tasty sandwiches, amazing antipasto and good espresso is what keeps brining us back. Friend had a pizza last time we were here and so has to go back and try one as it looked excellent and I'm picky about my pizza. Great service and a cute little inviting space makes for a very civilized lunch with friends. Go treat yourself and enjoy an afternoon here. read more

Arte Caffe' - Pizza Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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I normally try a new place a couple of times before I go crazy with a review, but not for this place. I lived in Italy for two and a half years, hanging out with food snobs both with and without funds, I miss the attention to fresh ingredients shown at the restaurants we went to no matter the price tag on the meal. I could not be happier to have found a place with such respect for their food in Bradenton. I am still talking about yesterday's lunch every 5 minutes! A pasta special of "Little Purses" stuffed with cheese and white truffle in the lightest silky smooth cream sauce and sautéed onion. Arugula perched on top, it could not have been prettier or tastier. I had a hard time deciding between that and the made in house gnocchi the Owner/Chef swore to me were super fluffy. He was kind enough to send out a sample with the house pomodoro sauce so I didn't have to suffer from curiosity until my next visit. My husband who normally passes on gnocchi as too sticky and dense, ate half! If you want posh atmosphere, oversized portions, and pricey wines, don't go here. If you want a bit huge parking lot, uniformed waitstaff and speedy delivery to table, don't go here. If you want thoughtfully prepared food from scratch upon order with fresh ingredients that you want to slow down and savor??? You need to eat here, and you won't break the bank. read more

Arte Caffe' - Had to start eating the moment it arrived! - Pizza Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Really enjoy this place! It's one of my go to places in the area. The pizza is the best in the area, and it's not very easy to find around here. My favorite is the penne pizza - simple and tasty. Would definitely recommend to anyone read more

I just returned to the Arte cafe in Bradenton Florida. That makes it 4 times in 8 days. I love traditional Italian food and that what you get when you go there. My wife had the gnocchi they don't get any better... soft and light perfect contrast of potato and flour. She had them with the meat sauce I had them the other day with the tomato sauce. I had the imported Salami with Fontina cheese with arugula on focaccia bread. Homemade bread is what they serve there and is amazing. You will love it. read more

Hands down the best Italian cuisine around. The chef and his workers are incredibly passionate. They provide all home cooked dishes with imported ingredients right from Italy. The intimate setting provides for a great meal on any occasion. Prices are very reasonable. Not a bad thing to say about Arte caffe read more

Believing in giving everyone a second chance, after experiencing horribly slow service on my first visit I tried again. This time there was only one other table with customers. We ordered and waited a full hour before receiving two deli cold sandwiches. The food is fine, but not worth an hour of my time. I like supporting local businesses but won't be going here again. read more

IF I could give them 10 Stars I would ! Had the most incredible dining experience. First the restaurant is charming and quaint ,we were greeted by the owner Remo ,he was so welcoming !!! The food was superb. Home made bread ,Lasagna & Gnocchi favors were incredible. It just got better when Remo's wife Meridith arrived she is the baker and again incredible, the tiramisu ,the scones ,cannoli were the best I have ever had !!! Remo & Meridith are so warm & inviting we enjoyed talking with them and perhaps the highlight was meeting Oliver ,their adorable dog. We felt like family.I have never had a more amazing dining experience. I can't wait to go back and try everything on the menu ! Exceptional dining !! You will not be disappointed !!! Thank you for this amazing evening ! read more

Enjoyed everything about my experience here. I ordered one of the lunch specials. Stuffed ravioli with a side green salad. The dressing on the salad was delicious. It complemented the greens well. Very tasty. Those ravioli! Incredible. Such bold flavors in such a pale looking dish. When I first saw the dish it lacked a bit of color, but that first bite made up for any lack of visual appeal---it was like butter. Melted in my mouth. Such simplicity- yet layers of flavor. Side note: I really like garlic- so I was pleased with whole garlic cloves in the dish. If you're not a garlic fan- you can easily avoid them. The environment was fun and friendly. So glad I stopped in for lunch. read more

Without question some of the best, freshest Italian food around. The spare rib ravioli is full of pulled short rib and the meat sauce was a great finish. Pizza and salads were also delicious and fresh. We go every time we're in the area. read more

We stopped here on our way to the airport with very limited time. We had the most amazing scone and I wish I could have stayed for lunch. We saw a family being served a pizza that looked so delicious I wanted to distract them and grab a piece!This will be a priority on our next trip down to that area! read more

Great food. Real Italian cuisine. The salumeria platter is out of this world. Real prosciutto di Parma. And the best mortadella I've ever eaten. read more

There's everything to like about this place!! Whether noticing the wonderful ambiance, or tasting Italian food that seemed basic enough, yet was prepared in a creative and delicious way that never crossed my mind until indulging in it here, you can't go wrong by taking the time to have a wonderfully paced and delectable meal at the Arte Cafe :)!!! read more

The service was amazing and the food was delicious!! I felt like I was back in Europe! I had a beautifully presented antipasto platter, the village salad and a wonderful espresso! I love this place!! read more

Arte Caffe' - The most amazing Antipasta platter ever!! - Pizza Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

This is the most adorable place to eat. It had great Italian food and a kitschy atmosphere. This restaurant is in an old house in the village of the Arts in Bradenton, Florida. There are tables inside and out. We chose outside because it was actually cooler outside. We had this amazing eggplant appetizer! It was a special so if you have the opportunity get it! I ordered the gnocchi in a red sauce and it was so amazing! It had this cream like liquid drizzle on top and it was delicious! We didn't have room for dessert but it looked like they had some good ones to choose from. read more

Found this gem by accident. What a find! Best pizza I've had since leaving New York 20 years ago. But then I took a bite of my wifes salami sandwich and I knew the bread was homemade and I am now hooked on this place read more

Oh my WOW! This place is amazing! The most authentic Italian I think we have ever had! The pasta just melted in our mouths. Servings were more than generous and unbelievably delish! The restaurant is owned by a couple out of an old home (literally, the single restroom has a bathtub in it). He cooks using the recipes he grew up on that his Mom made from scratch; she is the face to the customers... the only server. Both are super sweet, friendly and welcoming! I can't believe a little gem like this even exists - and so reasonably priced! It is a MUST when you are in the Sarasota-Bradenton area (or if you live here)! (They even accommodated my food allergies!) Its like going to Grandma's house for dinner (if Grandma was from Italy)! read more

Wonderful meal in village of the arts. Our party of 8 were served family style which we all enjoyed. Antipasto, pizza, salad, ravioli, spaghetti with meat sauce, chicken marsala were all very good. Pricing is very reasonable. We had plenty of leftovers to take home. There is a $5.00 corking fee if you bring your own wine. They do sell wine and beer by the glass. We were here on a saturday night and the restaurant was full. Service was very slow because there was only one server to handle every table. Our only complaint is that its rather hot in the restaurant. Not sure if the air conditioning was not working. read more

Just had a memorable meal with friends. An absolutely delicious 5 course meal. From freshly baked bread to an authentic Italian antipasto tray which began our meal. Next was a crisp salad.Then we were served two different types of pizza followed by three types of pasta. I especially liked the ravioli with mushrooms in a cream sauce. ( melted in our mouths). Finally a variety of homemade desserts topped off our meal. The tiramisu and cranberry-white chocolate scones were favorites in our party. We will definitely make this restaurant a tradition each year when we visit this area. read more

Fantastic! We are always trying new places and this was a good find. Small & cozy in the downtown art district so we made a reservation. The service was great and the food was very delicious! read more

Just had lunch at this eclectic little restaurant located in the arts district in downtown Bradenton. Being from New Jersey, I have eaten some of the most amazing Italian food and this place ranks right up there with the best. I had a penne pasta dish prepared with tuna in a puttanesca style sauce that was delicious and my husband had their pizza. We normally do not get pizza in Florida because it just isn't very good, but again this was perfect. The crust was light and the sauce was delicious. Prices were extremely reasonable. Reservations are recommended for dinner as this is a small venue. For parties of 6 or more they will do a family style dinner that is a sampling of various menu items. Sounds fantastic! A must see in this area! read more

Freshly made everything from scratch. Today, I had Maryland crab-stuffed ravioli. Superb! Bring your own wine, no liquor license. Ask for the daily specials. read more

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The perfect restaurant to go to when you miss Mama's homemade pastas, pizzas, and all those delicious real Italian dishes. Every morsel of food here is delectable. I have enjoyed several lunches here with my book club, friends, and alone. The family dinner for 6+ diners is reminiscent of Sunday dinners with the family. Last night, 8 of us, 4 couples, were treated to the most delicious homemade Italian dinner I have experienced since one I attended 30 years ago in one of San Francisco's North Beach great Italian restaurants. Five courses of perfectly seasoned Italian dishes, including an authentic antipasta, seafood pizza, short-ribs ravioli, gnocchi ala pesto, tiramisu plus many other pizza, pasta, dessert platters. And, each couple brought their own bottle of their favorite vino. And the price? --well, let's say that each of us has had more expensive lunches at some of Bradenton, Sarasota, Longboat Key restaurants. And the ambience is delightful--a colorful, intimate, whimsical cottage in Bradenton's great secret treasure--The Village of the Arts. And last--the final secret of this perfect evening--our waitress Shannon, and the owners Remo and Meridith Mombelli. Meredith is the perfect hostess and wonderful baker and Remo is the genius chef and passionate raconteur. A perfect evening! read more

Arte Caffe is an awesome Italian restaurant in the Village of the Arts! Great bresaola and caprese with truffle. We had the penne pasta with fresh tomato sauce and burrata, and the gnocchi with meat sauce. Both fantastic. The service was also awesome. read more

This place is amazing!!! The food is orgasmic and the service is top notch. Have the lasagna if you have the chance, it is totally worth it.

I got take out and it was ready when I got there. Very friendly staff and great prices. It's a really super cute environment as well. I would like to go back again when I have time to hang out. Parking is rough though. That's the only down side. read more

Most amazing food and personal touch we've ever experienced. - Our son is going to Italy for the first time and Remo and Meridith gave him excellent suggestions for places to visit. They spent their personality time to tell us about the old country and what to expect. My son. Said it perfectly, it was being like a guest at your best friends house. Comfortable and homey, very welcoming. Perfect place to take your favorite friends!!! Thanks for an amazing evening!! read more

Nice atmosphere. Friendly service. But....oh.my.word....the star of the show is the Antipasto. Just try it. The meats are incredible but the presentation was the real surprise. I'm still thinking about that antipasto. Truly memorable and so fun to eat. The owner is creating a truly authentic Italian experience. Thanks for the nice surprise. read more

Arte Caffe' - Pizza Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Had a wonderful pasta dish with yumbo 'house made' meat sauce! Then enjoyed a most delicious Tiramisu (great job Meridith!) one of the best we ever tasted. On another visit, had take-out: delish Minestrone Soup, LASAGNA w/meat sauce, wonderful focaccia and smaller loaf of bread... All great! Picked up some incredible EVOO, imported from Italy... Intense olive flavor!! Also good... 'house-made' Pizzelles & other baked goods. Chef Remo and his wife Meridith are delightful and... Remo is very passionate about his foods and breads; they enjoy chatting with their customers as well! Love the sweet house/cafe... Very colorful! we wish you guys much success in 'The Village'!! Mary & Moe/Bradenton read more

One of my new favorite spots in Bradenton. I crave meredith's scones and Remo's pizza all the time. There's something about the crust that makes that pizza spectacular! The tiramisu is one of the best I've ever had. I've also split the Big Italiano with my husband and it was delicious. The atmosphere is very inviting. Chef Remo always comes out to talk to us. Prices are very reasonable for such authentic, homemade food. Feels like a second home! read more

Arte Caffe' - The Big Italiano! - Pizza Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Had lunch there today. Wonderful. Absolutely fresh ingredients prepared perfectly. Pizza was as good as you could imagine. The cannoli is incredible. Totally charming. read more

We first stopped by just before Thanksgiving and they were going through start up pains. Waiting on the pizza oven, but still baking some amazing bread. Today we stopped by for our first proper meal and were impressed. After a short wait Zina brought a basket of wonderful bread. I asked for olive oil and I'm glad I did. Bursting with freshness, very mild pepper finish, the oil was wonderful. We then shared the bresaola appetizer. Very fresh, and generous. But then our prosciutto, arugula and parmesan pizza came! I have no idea how Remo achieves that crust, but it is magical. Paper thin in the center, still with crunch and great flavor. All the toppings and ingredients we had were seriously high quality. No license yet but you can BYO with no corkage. I want to try some of the pasta next. Arte Caffe is a keeper. read more

Authentic Italian food. In house made bread and desserts. Welcoming excited chef and wife. BYOB

We tried Arte after seeing it featured on channel 7 news and reading various reviews. We were not dissapointed. If you are looking for an intimate Italian food spot in the Villiage of the Arts, Arte is it. We had the lasagna and it was a huge portion of some of the best I've ever had. Fresh Baked bread, and the antipasti is truly amazing. We are looking forward to coming back to this place very soon. read more

This is the best pizza place in Bradenton. They have great salads and bake their own bread fresh daily. They also let you BYOB! Super fun place to eat and drink w friends! read more

Adorable restaurant with great food and service. The restaurant appeared to be a converted older house with multiple dining rooms and plenty of outside seating as well. The homemade mozeralla and tomatoes in the caprese salad were delicious and our whole meal was spot on. read more

A gem in Bradenton . If you like authentic Italian Fare, you've come to the right place!

This place has some of the BEST Italian food I've ever had! And I come from an Italian family! Remo and his wife Meredith are one of the nicest people you'll ever meet! Thy serve AUTHENTIC Italian in a cozy home-like establishment. A true Gem In the local small businesses! I definitely recommend Arte Caffe for any occasion! Wish I could give it more than 5 stars! read more

Arte Caffe' - Black Fettuccine in a spicy tomato sauce, with Shrimp and avocado. Also a Bianca Pizza (4 cheeses with basil and EVO). MAGNIFICO!!! - Pizza Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Fresh ingredients used in all of his homemade items. Very good care taken in the preparation of the food and the flavor fill your mouth till the end. Highly recommend this place read more

Love the Nutella cookies and the pizza Is amazing. You can tell their ingredients are the highest quality. Lovely husband and wife owners too. Highly recommend! read more

This place is in the hidden little place of the village of the arts in Bradenton Florida. The food is FANTASTIC!! We had the specials and they tasted like homemade but elevated. My dad had the gnocchi with meat sauce and the portion was huge! I had the spinach agnolotti with vodka sauce. That sauce was so good that I drank the leftover sauce when no one was looking. We had the tiramisu for desert and it was big enough to share between two people. The waitress we had was so kind and patient with us. Great ambiance, great service, and the greatest food! Will come again for sure!! read more