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.

A very friendly place with nice service , good food and great music! Make sure you check before you…read morego in order to make that there is scheduled entertainment. A fun venue! A second visit was most enjoyable! Collin, our server , was outstanding . The food was excellent ; my wife had the salmon, I had the eggplant parm. We really enjoyed the app with procutto wrapped cheese. We will return!

We ordered two pizzas and pasta one regular cheese pizza was OK but the other one with prosciutto…read morewas just cheese pizza and prosciutto on top. What kind of pizza is that taste awful Our kids was eating pasta and they said it's OK

It was a total surprise. That's what we found off the 41. This Italian restaurant was delicious…read moreand delivered on fresh ingredients. This is a family owned restaurant, and they are friendly and prompt on service. My favorite dish was the chicken parmigiana with you choice of pasta or veggies. It also comes with a fresh salad. Oh, the pizza was so good too. The crust was delicious and the cheese was melted just so right. Take a look at my pics for an overall experience and don't miss out on this quaint dining gem.

This place is an absolute gem! My first visit here was due to the fact that another favorite place…read morecouldn't get us in. Thank goodness they couldn't because this is the night I discovered Joseph's. Everyone in the restaurant is amazing. The food is outstanding and I found myself with plate envy. Looking at everyone else's dinner and strategically planning my next visits. I've tried numerous dishes and every time they do not disappoint. I highly recommend.

Wow! 10/10. This is how real pizza is done right. Great prices, thoughtful menu, FRESH…read moreingredients, family recipes, real-deal food, and authentic family service and atmosphere. Honest, order whatever your tastebuds desire, because everything is so delicious here that I can't even recommend for favorite suggestions. Since ALL items are TO DIE FOR! I have zero clue how anyone possibly chooses a chain-restaurant like Dominos or Pizza Hut and calls it "pizza?" Fools.

Food: pizza, breadsticks, salad--fantastic! Loved the eggplant and ricotta pizza--not too salty or…read moreoily for my finicky companions. Loved the crust and sauce! Salad dressing was subtly flavored with balsamic glaze--salad had an unexpected bit of meat. Service: four family members served with vigor and style! Red wine (Sicilian Nero d'Avola) was cellar temperature, not warm room temperature. Yay! Ambience: small family establishment, could use more seating but managed what they had well.

I had their Pasta Carbonara. It was very good. I would return for this menu option alone. I am sure…read morethere are other great items also, but I tend to stick with what I know is great. The service was great also. We had a group of 6 and the place was packed, but the service did not suffer. This was a really enjoyable experience.

So I'm updating this review because I know these people saw it but I haven't heard a thing back…read morefrom them. No sorry bro, no refund, no nothing. So in fact this is a zero star review.

Family from cold NJ visiting for Valentine's Day. We were able to make a reservation here for five,…read moreand since our men were still golfing, this was Galentine's for us! Two women and three girls! Venice Avenue was crowded on this gorgeous early evening. I had chosen this restaurant due to its great Gluten-free options and kids' menu. Wow--did it deliver on those with a most attentive server. This is classic Italian comfort food--and the GF versions were excellent. Especially the GF pizza and focaccia. I had the regular Lasagna with Bolognese and it was yummy! Yes, there may be a more "gourmet" fine dining Italian place down the street, but Made in Italy did a great Valentine's feast for us. The entire restaurant was packed and the vibes of love were everywhere! And the server was so sweet to our 6 year old twins and 4 year old sister! And BTW the cucumber skinny martini was fabulous!

The food and service was top notch. Some of the best pasta this side of the old country.read more

Cute interior, excellent service, wonderful pizza! Thin crust, fresh basil and great parmigiana…read morecheese.

The best pizza in town! Both the red and white pizzas are so delicious! Thin crust. Bursting with…read moreflavor.

We came up from Port Charlotte to see The Beatles Tribute band Sat night . They were absolutely…read more awesome! The ball room was beautiful and excellent svc from the bartender. We would go again.

Tuesday night pizza deal can't be beat - a great value, for sure. We ordered two pizzas for the…read moretable, and even though they were busy, they arrived reasonably quickly. The staff in the ballroom were working hard, but there weren't enough of them. Drink refills were slow, and follow up after food arrived was almost non-existent. The ballroom is ok if you into relatively loud music - karaoke was that night, but it was cold there. The seating around the outside of the ballroom is also not ideal - the tables are situated too far from the wall benches, and it is not comfortable to eat that way. I'd sit in the restaurant next time. Hopefully with time, they'll get these things straightened out.

Our first visit to Capo Pazzo was certainly a good one. I'm going to say it is a bit hidden,…read morelocated just off south US41 behind a gas station (Texaco?). Once you see it, a large mural of an Italian pizza maker holding up NY with the Italian flag splashed in the background, you know you've arrived. We were greeted even before we reached the door and offered a choice of dining inside or outdoors. They have a large outdoor area that is shielded from the parking lot, nice, but we opted to sit inside for some a/c. Our server was right over and got us started with drinks while we looked over the menu. She was so nice, attentive, helpful, and upbeat for the entire time we were there, a real pleasure. As for the food, we decided to split their Greek Salad and a Prosciutto Arugula 12" pizza. They offer both 12 and 18" pies. This was not the pizza I would have selected, I'm more a Meat Lovers Supreme carnivore, but it was my wife's choice tonight. I thought the salad was pretty standard, lots of Feta cheese and a generous amount of dressing in a container. My wife left me all the red onion slivers, maybe not her best decision, and took almost all of the olives. The salad was still fine, lots of green. Our pizza was also brightly green, what with all the arugula on top. Like more salad. But underneath was an excellent pizza crust, like they describe on their menu with a bit of NY char. While I missed all the greasy meat, the prosciutto was very flavorful, a top of the line ingredient. A hint of truffle oil added to the mix and pieces of a hard Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano) added more. I have to admit, it was a pretty good pizza.

We stopped in Capo Pazzo as the first stop of our six stop bolognese tour of Sarasota. My daughter…read moreLOVES bolognese! Although the bolognese was good, the pizza stole the show. Capo Pazzo's pizza might be the best I've ever eaten. Really, in my whole life!