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    Ortygia Restaurant

    4.5 (156 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM

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    ORTYGIA RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Intimate
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Timballo
    Richard S.

    Very good Sicilian restaurant in downtown Bradenton. We parked on the street directly in front. Multiple rooms give it intimacy but only one server handled the entire operation. The focaccia and olive oil was a nice starter. The menu changes weekly but I ordered a staple- Timballo which is pasta, meatballs, hard cooked egg and multiple cheeses with homemade tomato sauce. Others ordered veal and chicken with spinach and pasta. All plates were clean. The wine list is reasonably priced with Italian wines dominating the list. The chef introduced himself and wants you to feel like you are a guest in his home. Worth another visit. Smaller portions but rich in flavor and reasonably priced.

    Timballo pasta
    Dwaine C.

    This is a nice house with a friendly restaurant inside. It's like eating at someone's house. The chef is very friendly and staff is helpful. The Timballo pasta was very good. The sauce was excellent. My spicy ribs were delicious. The mashed potatoes were very good also. Prices are fair. They have wine and an Italian beer with frosty mugs. Friendly casual place to enjoy.

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    Greg E.

    Atmosphere - Very good. Located in the Art District of Bradenton, the restaurant is situated in a 50s era house. The restaurant dining area has two rooms. The place is decorated with art work and collectibles representing Sicily. Service - Very Good. The entire staff is very warm and welcoming. Our server was great. Food - Very Good. The menu is relatively small, but offers some very interesting options. I ordered the Timballo, which is a baked pasta dish. The ingredients were fresh and everything tasted very good. My only disappointment was the portion size and that the entree was not accompanied by a side salad. Overall Value - Good. Although the price for my entree was reasonable, I honestly expected something more than a medium size portion of a baked pasta dish.

    Beth E.

    We love coming into this area of Bradenton as it's so interesting. This restaurant is in a great little house, with seating in various rooms. They are proud of their Sicilian heritage, which is apparent throughout the restaurant. We made reservations for 8 for a Friday night and were promptly seated. There was a ceiling fan above us, which kept us nice and cool. We also had carafes of water and fresh bread on the table, which was very good. Service was phenomenal! Everyone was so friendly, and the owner spent a lot of time talking with us. I started with a glass of Sicilian red wine, which was a great pour and I thoroughly enjoyed it. There were a few appetizers, but I don't usually indulge and went right to the entrees. A friend had recommended the Timballo, and it sounded appealing to me, so that's what I ordered. Our food arrived timely and was hot. That is a feat in itself for 8 people. I liked my meal, but didn't love it. The taste was good, but I had expected more based on the description. I couldn't really taste any meatballs or prosciutto, and only saw one little piece of an egg. The dish was mainly noodles and sauce. The portion was enough for me, but the bigger guys at our table would have liked a larger portion. They certainly didn't rush us, and service continued to be great until we left.

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    It was our first visit to this locally run gem. We were immediately seated in the front room at a two top in the corner. We skipped starters and went for the pork chop with Yukon gold mashed potatoes and the chicken Marsala with spinach with a side pasta. We really enjoyed the flavors of the food. Service was excellent. We finished with a dark chocolate pate with lady fingers which was amazing. The chef checked in a few times. There is definitely a family feeling. We hope to go back again soon!

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    Everything is always excellent at Ortygia. Chef Gaetano put his love into every dish. The coziness of Ortygia is indescribable.

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    Gaetano is just brilliant. What a wonderful man and the food is over the top excellence BRAVO!

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    Delicious food! Chef is amazing and personable. Mel is a delight and took good care of us. Love dining in the Village.

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    Man-made (compressed chopped chix) wings. Lightly coated, they were good, however, processed meat.

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