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4.7 (117 reviews)
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Pistachio crusted salmon and side of veggies.
Kate E.

A wonderful, quiet and intimate little place - I loved it for those reasons. With a small menu and regularly rotating specials, you pretty much know it's gonna be good. And it really was. I ordered the pistachio crusted salmon special that came with a side of greens and yellow squash. I'm going to be picky here and give it four stars for a couple reasons. 1-The salmon was a tad over-cooked in my opinion and how I prefer to eat it. And I didn't think the pistachio crust was anything special. 2-I feel like it could have used a starch or additional side, even if small. And 3-I just didn't love having two dishes to deal with instead of it all being served on one. I will say however, the sauce was incredibly delicious! At a friendly $30.95 for the dish (cheaper than many other places I've been to), overall I think it was worth the money and experience! Our server was wonderful and welcoming and helped me navigate my gluten free situation. And my friends absolutely loved their dishes as well (sea bass special and pork shank). I stick to water usually so I sadly can't comment on their wine menu. I will certainly be back and look forward to trying something else. I didn't ask if they have gluten free pasta...hoping so!

Lamb pappardelle (background), and lobster ravioli.
Tim N.

Stopped in for the first time tonight for dinner, and we were not disappointed! The lobster ravioli was amazing, as was the ossobuco and lamb pappardelle (both specials). Service was superb, and the ambiance was fantastic. We're definitely going to return, as we want to try more of this wonderful menu.

Lobster ravioli with shrimp and vodka sauce
Van V.

Charming little Italian restaurant with delectable pastas and sauces. Excellent service. I think this is owned by a woman with family members helping out. Too many strip malls in this part of Florida but great to experience this excellent cafe with friends who live in Nokomis and Venice and knew to make a reservation for 6 well ahead of the evening. We went with the house red which was very good. Started with rice ball special appetizer. We all had their classic Caesar salads and loved their Italian bread slices with garlic-filled olive oil. My lobster ravioli with shrimp and vodka sauce was such a treat. Hubby's mushroom ravioli was out of this world. Others loved the Strozzapreti and Bucatini. Three women and one guy all had some leftovers to go for lunch next day. Tasty and fun group dinner for us. Every table taken and a few patrons waiting outside for their turn. A most proper use of garlic and seafood here! Cheers!

Parmigiana Di Melanzane
Dan M.

This was a small establishment in a large strip mall with 10 or so tables. The menu was limited with a few specials on the night I attended. The staff was very friendly, and the food came out quickly. They started the meal off with bread and a garlic olive oil. It was very garlicky, but I enjoyed it. The bread was okay, not much to it. The olive oil made up for it. For appetizers, the parmigiana di melanzane and cozze piccanti were ordered. The melanzane was layers of eggplant with mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce and basil served on a parmesan cheese nest. This was very good. There was a nice ratio of the eggplant, cheese, and sauce. The sauce was light and thin. The other dish were mussels with white wine, red pepper flakes, garlic, and marinara sauce. It was also served with some bread, which soaked up the sauce. It was deemed as spicy, but I did not think it was as there were not too many red pepper flakes present. There were about 15 mussels, and all appeared to be fresh. Again, the marinara worked well with the main part of the dish, in which this case, the mussels. For dinner, I went with the veal special that night. It was a lightly breaded veal cutlet with melted provolone cheese and Parma prosciutto in their marinara sauce with homemade pasta. This was very solid except for the prosciutto. It tasted a little funny to me. Besides that, it was a well put together dish. The veal was thin and tender while again, that marinara sauce enhanced the entire dish. The pasta was light, and I thought it was the perfect serving amount. I also tried the strozzapreti dish that came with shrimp, mushrooms, bacon, and pistachio granola. It was in a white wine sauce, but it was much creamier than I would have thought from reading white wine sauce on the menu. Regardless, another satisfying dish. The pasta was cooked appropriately while the bacon and pistachio provided a slight crunch that went well with the sauce and shrimp. Will I go back? Definitely.

Mariana B.

It is a nice place, small but comfortable. Staff were friendly. Meatballs were ok, sauce was good. Bread was a little oily. Gnocchi was very good, sauce and flavor! Strozzapretti was good.

Delicious homemade linguine with Bolognese.
Linda N.

An authentic Italian cuisine experience. This family takes great pride in their restaurant and works hard for your enjoyment. It's more than just a meal. The restaurant is quaint and the food is delicious. Fantastic service. Family owned and works here. Enjoy! Our server was wonderful

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reservations recommended for this simple, small yet comfortable bistro with politely served delicious food

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I've went twice, and it's the real deal ..... salads, entrees and desert all top notch, Call for Reservations, you need one.

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1 year ago

Delicious food and great service. La Botte is now one of my favorite restaurants in Venice!

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Magnificent authentic Italian food, intimate setting and delightful service. The best lasagna I have ever eaten!

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Everything was perfect! Good, service and atmosphere were all fantastic. We love this place!

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2 years ago

BEST most AUTHENTIC Italian food around. We've been here at least 4-5 times and each time it was exceptional.

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2 years ago

Best Italian food in Venice‼No question‼. Wonderful owners and impeccable service. Def call to make a reservation

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Excellent meal. Service was very good. The food was well prepped and tasted wonderful! We brought friends who loved it also.

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Had their veal gorginzola on a take out. I won't say it was good but my wife though I was nuts when…read moreI licked the dish clean. Lol Absolutely one of the best dishes I have had in a long time. Will order again for sure but next time I will ask for more bread to sop up the extra sauce.

We have been loyal customers of Asaro's for seven years. My parents are regulars who visit…read morefrequently, and whenever family comes to town from up north, this is where we bring them. It has always been our go-to. This past Sunday, our experience was deeply disappointing and frankly unlike anything we have encountered here before. We ordered two pizzas and salads. The margherita pizza -- which my parents had ordered just one week prior without any issues -- arrived completely different. It had an additional cheese layered beneath the fresh mozzarella that was overcooked and almost burnt. The crust on both pizzas was so hard it could not be folded (anyone from the East Coast knows you fold your pizza), and my son was unable to cut through it with a knife and fork. It was inedible. We sent both pizzas back. The server returned and offered to remake only one, insisting the second was fine. It was not. When we pointed out that the margherita is traditionally just fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, and basil -- and that this was not what was served -- we were told "this is how we do it." We have been ordering this pizza for seven years. It was not how they do it. The one pizza that was remade came back only marginally better. We did not ask again. From that point, our table was completely abandoned. Every glass at our table was empty. Not the server, not a busser, not a single person passing by stopped to offer water or check on us. My father eventually had to go inside to find someone. My son had to walk to our car in the parking lot to retrieve his water bottle, and I went to my car to get a sparkling water I happened to have in the cup holder. That is how thirsty we were and how little attention our table received. The indifference started even before the food arrived. When we declined cocktails and handed back the drink list, letting the server know we would all just be having water, the reaction was visibly dismissive and unwelcoming -- not the kind of response anyone expects when simply choosing not to order alcohol. The hostess, as has been the case on prior visits, was visibly disgruntled and unwelcoming. We understand that Sunday service is busy. We were patient and did not make a scene. We simply wanted food that was edible and basic attentiveness as paying customers. Neither was provided. My mother, who has been one of their most consistent regulars, left saying she did not want to return. That says everything. For a restaurant that benefits enormously from a captive local audience and steady tourist traffic, this level of disregard for loyal, long-term customers is disappointing. We hope management takes this feedback seriously.

La Botte - italian - Updated May 2026

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