Benny's Bada Bing

Super cute spot on Venice Island. We loved the atmosphere. Chose to sit inside, greeted warmly…read more Our server, Rob, knowledgeable and so friendly. Great smile! We had salad. Soup (amazing). The Veal, and I had eggplant parm. Everything was so delicious. We even split the limoncello torte. They have a nice wine selection we loved our pinot Grigio We are set to try their pizza! We hear it's amazing

Another great dinner at Trattoria da mino. This time we…read morebrought our family to have dinner with us after visiting the beach. Of course we got our all time favorite pizza. The kids got their pasta Alfredo, like usual and we did try their soup which was simple but good. My sister got the tortellini pasta. The food was delicious like always. The tortellini was a hit for my sister she loved it so next time I'll definitely try it. I will say we had eight in our party plus a baby and it was a little tricky to fit us all, but we ended up sitting outside and made it work. Always a pleasure visiting.

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Bread

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Fantastic fresh bread barouchette

Cassariano Italian Eatery

4.2(555 reviews)

•$$$

A local favorite!…read more The food, atmosphere, and service are great... and let's not forget the bar. Danielle is awesome- and she makes great drinks!!!

I've been here several times on my trips to Venice. The first few times my food was superb. This…read morelast time, I ate a few bites of my entree & left the rest. Nice wine selection. Polenta was excellent. The gnocchi was excellent my first few visits, but this last time, the red sauce was just so blah. I prefer a cream sauce on gnocchi. I should have ordered something different. Lesson learned. Desserts are excellent. The ambiance is great. We always sit outside. I had a nice sunset view this last visit.

Ladies from Chestnut Isles condo community at monthly lunch.

Stuffed Pork Chop - Special

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Ice cold beer

Luna Ristorante

3.2(324 reviews)

Ok so this is one of those reviews that is good and not so good. First of all, the place itself…read morehas a really nice casual atmosphere on the inside and beautiful outdoor dining area. The owner is the hostess and let me just say she is very colorful. Unfortunately each time we have gone, there seems to be people that were waiting for their tables ahead of us and were saying she was always rude but we all thought her personality was great and love her. The food where to begin. The table bread, best table bread I have ever had and we eat out 4 times a week. The food is huge and really good with great prices for the amount of food you get. Now the downside, worst service we have ever had at any restaurant and we have gone back three times, so not just a one off. The wait staff are far from attentive, always seem to forget items that you ordered with just an "oh I forgot." Looking for drink refills, even for water, truthfully forget it. You're better off bringing a bottle of water. As far as any type of service, they take your order, you may and I mean may see them one more time and then they drop off your handwritten check that you truly have a hard time reading. Last time we were there we ordered two meals and two beers. There were six items on our handwritten bill that you could not make out but could see the prices. At that point we were ready to leave, they were no where to be found, so we just deducted the extra charges from the tip we left. Truly, this would be 5 stars if they would just do something about the service. But, it's always crowded, so guess that's not a priority and truly we will be going back for the bread and food and hope for the best with the service, although next time, I'll have them bring me three glasses of water at one time.

The service is the worst is Sarasota County and the food is not much better. Also, it is very…read moreinconvenient because they don't accept credit cards.

Check in desk

Grinder - huge portion

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Inside bar area!

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Food: excellent wood fired pizza. Good apps. Ambiance…read morevery nice. Main room, quieter side room, or outside seating options. Service very good. Very helpful for wine choices. Not super attentive, beer list okay.

An Italian restaurant located in Venice. They have some tables located right outside the entrance…read morearea. There is also bar seating. They have some unique drink options and the menu has a good selection to choose from. Our waitress was very attentive and polite. The food had very good flavor to it and you get a large amount. Prices are a little high, but worth it.

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Lasagna and Caprina Pizza. The bread dipped in Olive Oil was perfect!

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La Botte

4.7(117 reviews)

3.0 mi

Ok. So we tried this place out. It's in a dump of a shopping center but there's gems like Moulin…read moreBlanc in there. The good - The food is very good. My Ravioli di Mare was delicious with excellent sauce - shrimp were decent - doubt if they're local. My partner's Strozzapreti Chianti was also an excellent choice. Very nice noodles. Salads were very good. Drinks were good. Restaurant was nice. The not so good - I made a reservation for two. So when we got there only two tables in the restaurant were occupied. We were placed right next to a couple whom I believe thought we were uncomfortably close. No reason for that as the place wasn't busy and we could've sat elsewhere. The place is expensive. More than it should've been. But that doesn't detract from the food which was very good so the price isn't a show-stopper. All except for the limoncello desert. Tasted like it was store bought - expect better for nearly $11 a slice. But the topper for us was - With just two tables occupied - the other couple had left - a Medical professional (who most likely just got off her shift) came in by herself looking for a table. She was told they couldn't accommodate her - they were closing early and she was turned away. The place was no where near closing time - no closed sign on the door. We both found that off-putting. Hence the 3 stars which otherwise would've been 4. Whether we will return there. Si' o No? I'll leave it at that... Buona sera. Buona sera.

Today we visited La Botte Italian Bistro, located in a strip mall on the 41 Bypass. The dining area…read moreis cozy and reminds me of an intimate restaurant in a big city. This place is the opposite of a chain restaurant. It's clearly a family business that takes pride in preparing every dish. The service was outstanding; the staff was attentive and on top of everything. My wife and I split an appetizer: meatballs with marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese. The dish was perfectly executed. I found it hearty, satisfying, and full of authentic Italian flavor. The menu features many daily specials, and today the veal parmesan caught my eye. The cutlets were beautifully prepared. Pounded thin, they were tender, and topped with a rich, fresh marinara sauce. The cheese was bubbly and golden. All the elements came together in a dish finished to perfection. The pasta was homemade spaghetti, cooked tender yet firm, and generously coated in marinara sauce. I would order this meal again, but there are so many other items on the daily specials list to try. I can't wait to come back.

Ricotta with prosciutto

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Rainbow in parking lot.

San Marco

4.1(335 reviews)

You must rush here and have the couples dinner special on Thursday or Friday. Only runs until the…read moreend of September. Trust me on this. For $60 (per couple) you will enjoy truly fabulous food and beverages. Cocktails, shared (huge) appetizer, fabulous entrees and amazing desserts (get the tiramisu - thank me later). You will enjoy all that in a super stylish bar/restaurant where the old fashioned friendly service is reason alone to visit. We had the chicken cacciatore and stuffed salmon. Can't wait to go back and try the other choices! Thank you San Marco for making our trip to Venice special!

The hostess/manager greeted us with enthusiasm and cheerfulness…read more On a Sunday afternoon it was quiet and relaxing. Every entree we had was presented perfectly. The food prepared well tasted amazing. We had osso buco and a pasta dish. We will be back for sure

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Award winning Blackberry Margarita. Delicious and refreshing

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4.5(115 reviews)

2.0 mi

Yum! Great Pizza…read more Ordered two pies. The Veggie. Spectacular! Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Onion, Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Eggplant, Green Pepper, Olive. Never had a veggie with eggplant and zucchini....omg soooooooo good! Much love!

November 8, 2025 - Pickup for two!…read more So they were closed for the month of August slow season. THEY ARE BACK!!!! They handle and answered the phone, pickup was ready soon after I arrived (so it was hot and awesome even by the time I got the 3 miles home!! We got a plain cheese pie, it was very good, the crust and dough seemed not as good as last time maybe a little old or not as fresh? (bottom of the flour bag, I dunno) Very minute but notating for next time. We got their wings since most rave about them. They were cooked flawlessly and fully. Not rubbery and slightly done. Wings need to be cooked slow and low...... THEY WERE. VERY very good wings - just like my wife labors over hers. Just a quick update..... they are still on top of the rest in Venice! (and no health code violations like a few down the street!! (grimace)

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Cheese Pizza

Sicilia Italian Pizzeria - Out first time trying them, my wife called many times & got a busy signal.so I drove over!! I peeked at take out orders at 7 pm, no wonder!

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Out first time trying them, my wife called many times & got a busy signal.so I drove over!! I peeked at take out orders at 7 pm, no wonder!

Lucarelli's

4.2(177 reviews)

0.5 mi

My first visit to an Italian restaurant in Venice and WOW! Just wow!…read more Nice ambiance, great service, fair prices, and the meal was perfect! Definitely the best seafood linguine I've ever had, hands down. Having just moved to Venice, this will definitely be a regular stop!

We had a lovely Valentine's Day dinner! I love the food and atmosphere and service. I had the…read moreEggplant Lucarelli and my husband had the Mama's Supper with Linguini. We added the side salad's which were very sizable. Also we had the grilled artichokes which wasn't a large portion but very tasty. Our server was professional and friendly. The atmosphere reminds me of an upscale New York Italian restaurant - dark and clubby.

The specials board and the small bar area.

Our gang...

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Angelo's Italian Market

4.0(353 reviews)

2.4 mi

The staff was welcoming from the moment we walked in. It had all the charm of a small Italian…read morerestaurant with a market including wait staff willing to spend just enough time with you to make you feel at home. The food was excellent. My Italian mother in law was very impressed by the quality and flavor (which is It not easy) The cafe's and wine gave the evening the jovial touch and the delicious desserts were the perfect end to a beautiful night at our new favorite Italian restaurant in Venice.

Angelo's is a multi purpose market, deli, bakery and restaurant. The restaurant section is small,…read morecozy and serves authentic Italian dishes in a quiet white tablecloth environment. Gratuitous wine tasting with your lunch adds to its charm. Staff are pleasant. little formal and the food is superb. Open for lunch as well as dinner. Give these folks a try you won't be disappointed. A little pricey but who isn't.

Front Entrance

The "Godfather"

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An aperitif on the house

Leone's Ristorante & Pizzeria

3.5(128 reviews)

2.2 mi

This was an awesome experience, from the moment we walked in and were greeted with a smile and…read moreallowed to sit in the bar area so we could watch the World Cup game playing on tv. The staff is very friendly! The food was so delicious. I highly recommend the Greek White Pizza on a thin crust. By far the best I've had!

August 7, 2026 - Two for Take Out : First Visit…read more I bought a house in LOW in 2024 and have driven past and in this shopping center for 2+ years. We do pizza about once or twice a month. (we have been going to another place for a year - further away and currently close until EOM August/September) This would be a great spot since it's under a mile from "the home shack." We are from Philly (45 years growing up, school, college etc.) with heavy Italian influences and I think better pizza and tomato pies that NY, and also from Long Island recently after 16 years, where the pizza is not that great quite frankly. The quest is ON here in Florida for 5 years? We got a plain cheese since that is where the reference standard is? I opted for "thin" crust I don't know why, mainly because others are so doughy and sometimes undercooked - I should have given them a chance to do that. This pie was thin and then the crust a little dry and crunchy and the crust like a cookie. I will take the error and will try their regular standard pie. I think the dough had a good flavor but it was overcooked. The cheese was good quality not all whey cheapened up and nice and 'stringy. The sauce was also nicely spiced and authentic. So the basics are there. 6/10 The boss is really a wing fan (and of course sadly only likes flats) so this plant based vegan does go off script for the pizza and then the "drums" are mine unless she really loves them! This kiss of death for any place is if the flats are not AT LEAST 50% of the order. Leone's passed this test. phew! Its a 5 piece order so there can be mathematical problems here. We got an order of standard mild buffalo and then an order of garlic parmesan. (Picture attached somewhere.) We do like them "well" done which really means properly cooked since so many are rubbery and undercooked and it seems Sal is more concerned with getting the order out and fast is better than good and well done. You know Sal Manilla? (snicker) These wings however are sent swimming in the deep fryer. They are obviously quite crispy on the outside and this type of high heat murders the meat on crisps the skin but then inject the fryer oil fat etc. etc. This is not very healthy (of course Sal is whipping this out quickly and on "short" order. We prefer BAKED wings. Sadly for all these restaurants my wife is a great cook and since she loves wing (flats) she makes truly the best baked wings I have ever eaten from buffalo, to Long Island to Philly to anywhere. But the secret is SLOW & LOW. (the other place we normally frequent does this) I may ask if they can bake the wings when I go back for Round 2. Good flavor and seemed like good product. Don't like the deep frying and over cooked. 5/10 The place is very nice for dining in and I have seen it MOBBED!!! The wait staff and people seemed attentive and pleasant and I think have been there successfully for years. We/I will be back and possibly to dine in, but at least another take out for sure. Regular Plain (not thin) and since they don't do a Spec Pizza maybe the Margarita or Grandma or something as well. Will investigate the "baked" wings request as well - the deep fry is a no?

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Garlic/Parmesan and mild spice Buffalo wings

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Jim L.

9 years ago

Entered Benny's Bada bing at 1815 Tamiami Trail Venice FL 34293 yesterday afternoon (2/15/2018), where I was refused service. I have a service dog, prescribed for me by a physician. The owner; not one of his staff asserted: service dogs must be professionally trained shepherds, per "The Board of Health". I corrected him in that the Florida Health Department does not regulate his restaurant; that is the purview of Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation. At this point he invented a rebuttal citing his daughter's bagel shop next door was fined $600.00 by The Board of Health for having a dog in there. My estimation is that had I called law enforcement this man would happily pay the fine, do his one day stint of community service and spit in my food if I was stupid enough to show up. My recommendation? If you're a veteran like me and have a service dog; don't go there. read more

William G.

9 years ago

This restaurant has excellent food. I've been here many times tonight we had a garlic knots, the broccoli Robbie, the chicken Caesar salad. All excellent. Last time I had to feel Parmesan and before that I have a chicken Frandsche's. What great food I love this place I take all my friends here. This is the best restaurant I've been to since I moved to Florida. Morethan five stars I would rate the 10 stars read more

James J.

6 years ago

I just finished a terrific take out dish of pasta and meatballs, the order was accompanied by an order of garlic knots and an order of pasta fazool. This is one of our must stops when in Florida for the Winter, we go there at least 4 or 5 times Don't miss this spot, call ahead and ask when Benny will be working, he is part of the whole thing also his family is in and out during your visit, great people. read more

Jennifer H.

1 year ago

We were so fortunate to find this little gem in 2011 when we first started visiting Venice. Tonight, we took our grandson, at his request, to share 2 delicious plates of chicken Parmesan, our favorite!! The food is spectacular, the vibe is quite special & the family, lovely. Please don't pass this little restaurant by, you have experienced garlic knots until you try Bennys!! read more

Lawrence K.

16 years ago

Wonderful Italian Food. Named the best new restaurant in Venice in 2009 and for good reason. All of the pasta dishes are wonderful. Try the Osso Buco, the Eggplant Parmigian, and the Wedding soup. Also try the rice balls and the sub sandwiches. If you do not see what you want on the menu Benny will make it for you. Service is very friendly and the service is great. read more

Sara M.

9 years ago

Look at this awesome food. This is the best Italian food I've ever had. I ate there three times this week.Try the veal Parmesan, garlic knots and the cannoli explosion. Benny and his family serve the best Home made Italian food I have had in Florida. If I could rate it more than five stars I would. read more

MIkey R.

11 months ago

Nothing like a rubbery cheese pizza delivered in the front seat of a beat up old pickup, no insulating bag or anything. Obviously is was cool by the time I got it delivered. Kind of sad you cant invest in something to keep your pizzas hot while they are being delivered. Just say'n. read more

D M.

2 years ago

I'm thinking most if not all 5 star reviews left recently are fake news because this place has really gone down hill, wow everybody and I mean everyone is rude here, everyone. I cannot express this and more plainly, Stay away Beware You've been warned read more

Michael J.

11 years ago

The restaurant itself is small and not fancy by any means, but oh boy is the food wonderful!! We've been there many times and have not been disappointed. Good, authentic, generous portion Italian food at it's best!! read more

Marsha A.

10 years ago

My family picked up a pizza last night after our neighbor recommended it. The pizza was amazing! They raved about the garlic knots so next time we are going to give them a try. read more

Elisa S.

9 years ago

This is the best Italian food I've ever had! The customer service was beyond excellent, the owners are so friendly! I recommend this to anyone looking for REAL Italian food read more

Simone Q.

12 years ago

This place is a MUST SEE!!! So uniquely Italian, with fresh authentic food and atmosphere. Plenty of both. Get in here before everyone else discovers it! read more

Erlinda J.

8 years ago

Great food, wine, service and family atmosphere as always. Never disappoints. Happy to support this local, family-run place all year long. #venicelocals read more

Maddie T.

9 years ago

I have never had a piece of food I didn't like from here! Their house wine is amazing, and the people treat you like friends of the family!

Mary Ellen L.

11 years ago

Great pizza and garlic knots are delicious! Tried the chicken Marsala and gnocchi last night fabulous! Love this place!

Sawyer S.

6 years ago

If your into greasy soggy pizza, and want to give your money to a clerk with an attitude problem this is your spot!!!

Kim D.

10 years ago

Fabulous!!! Best lasagna ever! Full of flavor and personality! Will go back every time I visit Florida!

Walter L.

11 years ago

Great pizza with all fresh ingredients and friendly staff. We are looking forward to going back.

Jim C.

11 years ago

Great pizza, I ordered a chicken park it was amazing and cooked perfectly definitely going back.

Linda B.

4 years ago

Great food great service great family Nice size dinner portions and a very reasonable price read more

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