Can't beat the price for excellent meal. Eggplant Parm was sliced so thin and the sauce was…read moreflavorful without being too salty. With delicious bread and salad and a side order of pasta included and a large serving of eggplant, all for $18. Amazing.

driving from Tampa to Naples, right off of 75 in Venice is a gem of a local Italian restaurant we…read morestumbled on. The place was busy on a Friday evening with locals. The food was top notch with large portions well worth the very reasonable price. The owners are from Brooklyn, NY so they clearly know quality Italian food. Leave room for desserts-displayed by counter. Highly recommended.

We used to eat here once, sometimes twice, a week years ago, but we stopped because the food and…read moreservice had gone downhill. We decided to give it another chance tonight and ordered takeout, hoping things had improved. Unfortunately, they haven't. The person taking our order read it back to us three different times, and it was still wrong. Our order was over $90 and included a large pizza, Chicken Marsala with fettuccine (which we even paid an upcharge for), and Chicken Parmesan. We asked if we could substitute the included salads for Caesar salads, even if we had to pay the difference, but were told they no longer allow substitutions. That was disappointing but understandable, so we ordered a separate Caesar salad instead. When we got home, the Chicken Marsala had no fettuccine--and in fact, no pasta at all, despite paying extra for it. The Marsala sauce was so watery it looked more like broth than sauce, and it came with only two small pieces of chicken. The chicken was tough and honestly some of the worst we've ever had. It was completely inedible. The Chicken Parmesan wasn't any better, and neither meal was eaten. The pizza was just okay, but since the two entrées were inedible, there wasn't enough food for the four of us. For over $90, this was an extremely disappointing meal. We gave this restaurant another chance after years away, but unfortunately, it reminded us why we stopped coming in the first place.

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.

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.

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!!!

Food was not so good. Went for lunch. Pasta and Sauce was…read moresoupy. Lasagna had a ground meat sauce.

Went to a function on Saturday June 13. There was a singer…read morewho you couldn't hear, because the acoustics were awful. The food was horrible, Salmon was very fishy, could only eat a few bites and both my husband and myself got sick that night. We will never eat in this restaurant again

Our experience was extremely disappointing--without question the worst restaurant experience we've…read moreever had. When we arrived, there was no host at the front, and we stood waiting for about seven minutes before anyone acknowledged us and seated us, even though the restaurant was not busy. Our server approached the table, abruptly dropped off two glasses of ice water, and asked, "What are you drinking today?" without introducing herself or even greeting us. We ordered wine, but after waiting 15 minutes, we noticed our glasses had been prepared and were sitting on the bar while she walked past us several times without bringing them over. When my husband politely asked if she could bring the wine, she responded, "I have three people ahead of you." We explained that the wine had already been sitting there for over 10 minutes, which seemed to annoy her. We ordered fish and steak, then waited another 30 minutes before our salads finally arrived. Unfortunately, the salads were poor quality and didn't even appear fresh. At that point, we had completely lost our patience and decided to leave without finishing our meal. We will never return and would not recommend this restaurant based on our experience.

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.

So this is my first time here since it changed ownership. The food is Amazon and I could tell as…read moresoon as I walked into the restaurant. The smell of garlic and basil was extremely prominent in a good way. The service was quick as we were the first in the establishment for lunch. I ordered one of their sandwich and a side Caesar and I can't say enough about how great it was. Worth a try if you are in the area I will certainly 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

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.

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

Food here was unbelievable. Jesse was our waiter and he did a phenomenal job. It was also Thursday…read morenight, so there was a guitarist playing, we absolutely love it here, on top of the nice heaters when it is a cold night. We will be back again soon.

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.

We never made it in for dinner. Even though we had a reservation we had waited for 40 minutes and…read morestill hadn't been seated. They were crazy busy and didn't have enough staff