The atmosphere was vibrant and the square was awesome. The food was something I felt like was from Italy. I've never been so that's the closest it could be for me The spaghetti with meatballs phenomenal, pepperoni pizza phenomenal, stuffed mushrooms amazing, all the pasta we got was nothing short of spectacular.... The service was amazing the waitress was very quick and on point. Mixed drinks were on point and strong. 100% is a must have spot if your in this area. read more

Love this place , when I got there my family and I were immediately greeted and sat down ... the vibe of this Italian restaurant is awesome ... It was pretty packed .... Our server Michael was just awesome !! Super helpful and friendly ... made great recommendations as to what to eat and what drinks to pick... He would check up on us and always made sure that we were doing okay... It's hard to come by amazing customer service and this guy is freaking great Overall the food was delicious and the pizza was great read more

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I had a nice experience at Venezia recently Their gnocchi is quite good, though the vodka sauce tasted as if it was from a jar. It may have been or, perhaps, it wasn't, but that's how it tasted. The Venezia fries, however, are clearly made fresh and they're delicious! The service I received was very friendly and welcoming, which is always a plus! read more

Venezia - Gnocchi with vodka sauce. The gnocchi itself was nice but the sauce tasted like jar sauce. - Pizza Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Overall experience was good. The place wasn't too busy for a Sunday afternoon when we went. The music wasn't too loud & the TVs were on a very low volume or muted. Our server Emmanuel was very attentive and joked with us too. I ordered the veggie pizza. It was good but I couldn't finish it. Although it didn't mention on the menu, it was on the regular crust. I was expecting a thin crust. Same with the shrimp pizza. I just took home whatever I didn't eat. read more

Venezia - Veggie Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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I'm following up after my last visit. Venenzia is my go-to destination for an exceptional espresso martini, and after a day at Lido Beach, we made a point to stop in for a late lunch and a drink. My daughter and I shared the grilled salmon salad, which I requested to be cooked medium, and I was impressed to find it cooked to perfection - a true testament to the kitchen's skill. I went so far as to give compliments to the chef. The lemon zest dressing, served on the side, added a burst of citrus flavor that elevated the dish. My daughter, still hungry after her half of the salad, ordered a half pepperoni pizza that was cooked to perfection and thoroughly enjoyed. I only wish Venezia was closer to home, as it would undoubtedly become our regular haunt. Ambiance is always bright, clean and I love the TV's at the bar for watching sports. read more

Venezia - Perfectly medium grilled salmon salad with Lemon Citrus dressing. - Pizza Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Had a very nice experience at Venezia. Good flavors and sauces. We have struggled to find an amazing Italian restaurant fave as well as pizza and Mexican, since moving from Chicago. I definitely would like to return and try more of their items. We order 4 cheese pizza, Veal Marsala, 4 cheese penne pasta and calamari. Calamari and the garlic aioli was my fave! Really great -light batter, almost tempura like batter. Michael was the real star of the show. Great service. Food did come out very fast (which to some people would be a plus) we were there to relax though and not rush. I think next time I'll mention that. Overall, everyone was accommodating, friendly and food was really good. Would recommend! read more

I'm fairly certain that Venezia makes the best pizza I've ever had in my life. The restaurant never seems to be crowded, just a steady flow of eaters so the wait staff has a chance to check in and they do... the restaurant is bright, the bar is right in the middle and thy also offer outdoor seating. Ordered the Capricciosa pizza and added anchovies. Out of this world amazing. The dough, the sauce and the toppings make for an unforgettable pizza......trust me. read more

Venezia - Capricciosa pizza - mushrooms, artichokes, olives and ham. Added anchovies for an additional bite - oh so good! - Pizza Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Sauce is out of a can, terrible food for the price. If somebody thinks this is good Italian food they have no idea what real Italian food is... read more

I would give this place a 9/10. the food was very delicious and staff was amazing. the service was very good and tentative. read more

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Great Italian place, really good pizza, service was very fast, place is spacious and clean, just wish the garlic flat bread came with sauce. Decent kids meal options, overall would definitely recommend. read more

Venezia - Kids ravioli - Pizza Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Great service from Malaynia (sp?) and great food. We are from out of town, but would definitely come back.

Update: Called again to request owner call me but still no call. I was given a $75 gift card that has no expiration date so since I recently moved to Sarasota I stopped by on Monday 3/30/26 to finally have the opportunity to use my card but apparently they changed systems. A woman (I assume the manager that day) took a picture of my card and the receipt and said she would send to owner so he could contact me. So far I have not been contacted. I suggested they just give me a new $75 gift card since that is the amount of the card I never got to use. Please have the owner call me as we discussed, because I need to have another one of these delicious salads Thank you I'll update to 5 stars if they do the right thing and honor the $75 gift certificate (with no expiration date) I was not able to use. read more

Venezia - Pizza Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Venezia is an absolute gem and a must-visit for anyone who loves great Italian food and a fun night out. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels lively and welcoming, with a buzz that makes it perfect for both dinner and a night of drinks. The food was outstanding across the board. Really enjoyed the Cesar salad to start. The vodka sauce pasta with shrimp was rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced, easily one of the best I've had. The grouper francese was light, flavorful, and cooked just right, and the chicken parm was classic comfort food done exceptionally well--crispy, cheesy, and full of flavor. A special shoutout to Mario behind the bar, he added to the overall great experience with his friendly and professional service. He had so much personality and gave us a delicious glass of champagne! We got to meet the owner, Rafael, who truly cares about the restaurant--his attention to detail and passion really show in both the food and the atmosphere. Between the delicious Italian dishes, the fun and lively vibe, and the wonderful people, Venezia delivers an experience that makes you want to come back again and again. Highly recommended. read more

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Had a great experience here last month. First time at this restaurant. We lucked out with a table for two outside ( inside was packed and AC too cold for me)--great people watching! We ordered white sangria , which was fruity and refreshing. For our appetizer we had smoked salmon bruschetta, an excellent pairing of smoked salmon, cream cheese on toast with a fantastic blend of olive bog and balsamic glaze. We shared the linguine del mare: mussels, clams, shrimp and calamari in a white wine broth. Decent portion and all fish properly cooked. It was light and delicious. We were still hungry (!!!) so we ordered caprese, : fresh mozzarella ( most likely homemade), basal and balsamic vinegar-- better than most due to the freshness of ingredients. Our server, Bernadette, was very attentive, friendly and offered good suggestions as we ordered. This was a great alternative to the restaurant we always visit when we go to St Armand's.; read more

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We wanted some fried calamari and liked this place the last time we were in town. It wasn't good this time. The calamari was cooked correctly but the rings were tiny and there were not many of them. They were sitting on top of mushy oil soaked pieces of fried zucchini. The dipping sauces were laughable. They didn't taste good. There was a whole lot of lettuce on top of the calamari so I put it on a plate and asked for some Italian dressing. The server said. "We don't have Italian dressing." So she brought me some lemon vinaigrette. It wasn't good. I ordered some fried cheese. 4 little pieces on the plate. Big ceiling fan right above us so the other 3 pieces were hard as a rock by the time I finished the one I ate. It was Wednesday night and there were not many people in the restaurant. When we left we agreed to never go back. read more

Venezia - Tiniest dipping sauces I've ever seen. The red stuff tasted like bland tomato sauce out of a can. - Pizza Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We came here for a lunch on Saturday. Absolutely loved the food! Had stuffed mushroom, shrimp salad and linguine de mare. All food was excellent! Definitely a great lunch. Service was great as well. They played college women's basketball in the TV and we asked to show the final of women's tennis WTA 1000 and they switched, which was great to watch and eat some great food. Next time we come in we want to try pizza. Ambiance is low key, not a fancy place but very organized and inviting. Definitely recommend. read more

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They do not accommodate allergies at all. Server was very straight forward about them not doing it at all. Which is understandable but considering the amount of people that have allergies in the world and for them to not accommodate them certain allergies is insane. Food smells great though :) & to top it off a bug in my first drink & my dumbass ordered a second and got a piece of hair in it ;) read more

Venezia - Pizza Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Such amazing pizza! We always come here every time we come to St Armand's Circle! The service is always amazing and I love the inside! I could pretend I'm in Italy!!! read more

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Great experience - sat at the bar. Really lovely inside. Huge overall drink and food menu. HUGE SALAD menu. I had the salmon salad - great perfectly cooked piece of salmon. Fresh. Crab cakes lovely. The bartender made the best aperol sprtiz I've ever had. Inside and outdoor seating. Clean bathrooms. Kind staff. read more

We stopped in for lunch and were seated right away. The interior was clean and nicely kept, and the service was attentive throughout. The food was fine, though nothing particularly memorable. Everything we tried was good but did not stand out. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. read more

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We're locals to the area and decided to stop in for the first time with friends visiting from out of town. After a beach day at Lido, we were all craving pizza and this spot was nearby--unfortunately, that's where the positives ended. The service was absolutely horrendous. From the moment we were seated, our server acted like we were an inconvenience. We were a party of 10 (4 kids and 6 adults), and every time we tried to order something, he either brushed us off or made us wait excessively. Meanwhile, we watched him rush back and forth giving much better attention to smaller tables around us. What really left a bad taste in our mouths was the automatic 21% gratuity that was added without any warning. We understand gratuity is sometimes included for large parties, but we were never informed ahead of time. Nevertheless a 21% gratuity, it's typically a %18 and that's when the party is paying on one check--and to add that much despite the poor service felt disrespectful. We also split our checks because some were couples and others were families, but each one had that same high gratuity tacked on. As someone who's worked in the hospitality industry for over a decade, I've never experienced service like this. Our server didn't check on us once, made it clear we weren't a priority, and gave off the impression that he didn't care to earn a tip since one was already guaranteed. The food itself was actually good, but the experience was so negative we won't be back. It's a shame because I was hoping to bring my dad and his wife here one day, but knowing how families and larger parties are treated, I won't take the risk. If you're visiting the area--especially with kids or on a budget--skip this place. It's not worth the stress or the inflated bill. read more

Still best pizza around. The unfriendly guy is no longer there so that is good. What's not is the old lady clearing dishes sometimes. She puts her fingers in the glasses when clearing. She then was observed bring new drinks to tables spreading the dna, yuck. The place was nice and cool on a hot day and she props door open raising temperature and humid. Then she standing at bar fanning herself. Finally the restaurant does not offer a military discount which is so wrong. The guys and girls put their lives on the line for you, give a little thanks. read more

Skip this place during your Lido Key vacation. Bolognese sauce was the worst i have ever had - watery, almost like a thin soup. Chicken parm was floating in the same watery mess. Service was good - waitress tried to fix it. But even on the second try, it was a watery transparent mess. Antipasto was good. Great location. I assume because it's a tourist spot and nobody ever comes back they aren't trying all that hard. read more

Venezia - 2nd try for bolognese sauce. It was 1,000% than the first try but still very watery and almost tasteless. - Pizza Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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The food is not as before, I recommended the place to my coworkers, WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT FOR EVERYONE! Since we arrived, hostess no good with customer service! and the waiter, nice guy but not interested in the clientele, just took our order and disappeared, drinks not even mention. Food was terrible! not sure if the management changed, but the pasta dishes were like someone put defrosted food on a plate, nothing fresh, my risotto dish terrible, previous cooked rice then mixed with some seafood broth on top, disgusting! SAD, SAD, is a great location, busy area and should be caring more about the customers. We work in the area in a near Resort and would not recommend to our customers Terrible! read more

Abiance- nice all open wide arrange of pictures on the walls which added to the vibe. nice bar , plenty of table, from this all windows looking out to the busy circle. Food-ordered a eggplant capresse which was nice. simple easy dish. was t very big but for an app good size for one. I also ordered a greek salad (yes a greek salad in an Italian restaurant). wasn't even close to a greek salad. spring mix with feta cucumbers a BALSAMIC dressing. What!!!! I had to order a side dish penne aglio r olio which was t bad. i didn't order pizza but it looked very good i'd give the ambiance 4 stars as it fits the food 3 stars as its not bad, not great but ok. satisfying to my hunger. service , the bartenders were very good. engaged when needed to, but not overly. for a bar they should of been a bit more engaging. id give them 3 stars. read more

Popular venue offering outside/inside dining at St. Armand's circle. Music booms inside and waiters are attentive- unfortunately, the food is ok but not exceptional. My house salad was better than my veal Marsala. The best part of my dinner was the Chianti. Sticking to the pizza in the future. Good spot for people watching but not for gourmet food. read more

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Good spot for Italian within the area. Really enjoy how bright it is with all of the windows - and plenty of outdoor seating. Service is always good - typically sit at the bar unless with a bigger party. Food always comes out extremely fast. The garlic herb bread is probably something I would not get again. There was not much garlic to it - was just pizza crust with some Parmesan on top. Caesar salad is good. Other go-to order is the angel hair pasta with vodka sauce - comes extremely saucey, but is more on the creamy side and not much "spice" per se. It's a great spot but not necessarily anything that will knock your socks off from a food perspective. Will still continue to go because the service is good and the vibe is good overall. read more

Venezia - Angel hair with vodka sauce - Pizza Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We were able to get quick seating and service three times during spring break and March madness ! Great food service and atmosphere!

This place has been consistently good for years! Surprised it's a lower rating so I'm adding ours. We come every time we're in the area. Every pizza has been yummy and can't recommend the chef salad enough-- sooooo good! Great service and drinks too! read more

Venezia - Chef salad, Spicy chicken pizza, pesto pizza and prosciutto pizza - Pizza Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

This is a classic tourism trap. Venezia is located on the main strip of St Armand's circle and can get away with providing lacklustre food because of their location. I visited with a party of 5 and 2 out of 5 of us enjoyed our meal, really it was sub par at best. The service was friendly and the food was quick. If you're looking for a quality meal maybe go somewhere else and get a better bang for your buck. read more

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Not your traditional authentic Italian ... I am not sure how you do not have Fettuccine on the menu - Linguini is supplemented in dishes, like Alfredo, odd! Chicken Parm was mediocre at best. Vodka sauce was more tomato based than cream. Atmosphere was loud. read more

One of our favorite activities is a progressive dinner and we elected Venezia to be the appetizer pizza before moving on to Shore. We almost hesitated though due to the unimpressive recent food inspection rating. We decided that pizza sans cheese would be a safe option. Decided to skip on the salad for obvious reasons..... No reservations here so we decided to show up earlier before 6pm. So darn hot outside and we opted to sit inside at the bar. Large tv's overtake the room and if you look carefully, you will see 2 pizza ovens blazing. My aperol spritz was perfect, hubby enjoyed his pinot noir. Bartender was very friendly and service was pleasant. Food delivery here is always slow despite it being before the evening rush. The marinara pizza sounded perfect- no cheese. Hubby likes anchovies so he had all on his side of the pie. Crust had a good flavor and crunch factor. Only odd part was that we were charged $2 for anchovies when the pizza has them as part of the description. DId not mention until I was reviewing the bill after we left. By the time we were strolling towards Shore for our 7pm inside reservation, the outside tables were filling up as well as the inside crowds. It is nice to bring the dogs and sit outside here when it is cooler. read more

Venezia - Belle Pinot and Aperol spritz - Pizza Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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We arrived on a Sunday Evening around 5pm and there was a line at the Hostess stand. Fortunately, there were tables available inside and we were seated promptly. No reservations here, but the place seems to have plenty of seating and an efficient operation. Service was excellent throughout the evening. I ordered the Angel Hair pasta in Vodka sauce and added Shrimp and Sautéed Calamari to it. That added about $20 in cost to the price of the dish, but it was well worth it. Pasta was perfectly cooked, sauce was delicious, shrimp were flavorful and the calamari was tender and tasty. Would get this dish every time. I tried my wife's Chicken Parm, it was excellent as well. read more

Venezia - Angel Hair Pasta with Vodka Sauce, Calamari and Shrimp - GREAT! - Pizza Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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We didn't have a reservation & we had about a 30 min. wait to be seated at 7:00 p.m. on a Sun. night. I ordered the Greek White Pizza. The spinach is not cooked into the pizza, but rather it is dumped on top of the pizza, & I was not a fan of that. It had good flavor and a huge crust. My friend ordered the Capricciosa pizza without the ham. We shared both pizzas and I would say they were good. We also split a Greek salad with chicken and that was great. Our server was very busy and checked on us a couple of times. The restaurant is very noisy and it was hard to hear people sitting across from us at our table. They have a large outdoor patio dining area and a very large wrap around bar inside the middle of the restaurant. Oddly, this restaurant only has two restrooms for as large as it is, and the line was very long to get in there. I can be sensitive to gluten, and had bad stomach pains that night. I looked it up online and some pizza dough has more gluten than others, and I would say that their dough has high gluten content. The pizza was very good, but I won't be back here due to the noise and lack of gluten free crusts. read more

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We were in St. Armand's square while taking a trip "in town", and wanted to grab dinner. We didn't have any set plans, but opted to initially try Venezia for a cocktail while we decided where to go for dinner. Because we were only having drinks, the hostess sat us outside under an umbrella (they were starting to get pretty busy and we couldn't sit at the bar due to having our kiddo with us). I checked out their cocktail menu and decided to try their limoncello martini, my husband got a Peroni, and my kiddo got his usual: a club soda. The server was friendly, brought us out three waters while we waited for our drinks. Our drinks came out pretty quickly and I was eager to dig into (I mean have a sip) my martini. Now there's one restaurant I ALWAYS use as the bar for the best martini. When I say I was stunned that this martini gave it a run for its money, I'm not kidding. It had the perfect balance of sweet and sour, plus the sugar rim really made it perfect. It was so good, it convinced my husband to have one after his beer. After sitting outside for a few hours, we decided to eat dinner at Venezia, but asked the hostess if we could move inside, since it appeared to get hotter (I'm not even sure that was possible). They found us a table inside. We opted to order the fried mozzarella, gnocchi alla vodka, a margarita pizza, and the shrimp and pasta alfredo. Our server was delightful and very attentive. Our appetizer came out quickly and was delicious. I loved how the mozzarella had a crisp outer crust and the inside was gooey. Next our entrees came out. My alla vodka was delicious. The gnocchi was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful. My kiddo loved his margarita pizza and my husband enjoyed his alfredo. read more

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Hostess was terrible. Would not seat us at table of 4 when only 2 of us. Would have been waiting all night. Went and sat at the bar ourselves. Bartender was great. Food good price ok. Too crowded. Will never go back. read more

We went here yesterday for lunch had the sausage pizza it was very good. Would go back read more

Venezia - Sign - Pizza Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I had been so in mood for pasta, but after a long day at the beach all I could get down was the Tomato soup. It was so creamy and delicious. Our server was great he told us all about the town and the things to do. The atmosphere at the restaurant is great. There is a bar where you can go catch a drink with some friends. I wanted to go back to actually try the pasta and pizza but we never made it. I will keep this on my list of places that I need to return to. read more

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Venezia is a popular and very visible place with several tables on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant. I say popular because when we are walking around the circle in the evening those tables are always filled with customers. Our visit today was a little different, it was lunchtime in the off season on a hot day. We sat inside. No one was sitting outside. The inside was nice and air conditioned, a bit loud, my favorite kind of music playing in the background. We got a window seat and watched the few people on the circle walk by. Our server was right over and very pleasant, and did an excellent job. Our food was ready quickly, under 10 minutes, the pizza we had ordered placed on top of their signature tomato can stand. My wife got plenty of pizza, the size was 14", so I Instead ordered their Spaghetti Alla Carbonara. My food tasted fine. It was a heavy meal with lots of chewy spaghetti, so much so I filled up with food remaining. Happy and full, we were glad we finally stopped by. read more

Venezia - Spaghetti Alla Carbonara - Pizza Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Tbh, a restaurant right on St. Armands circle that has really good Italian food and very reasonable prices seems hard to believe. But Venezia comes through. Great meal, prices were cheaper than my hometown where there's Italian food on just about every corner! Highly recommended. read more

Venezia - Al dente spaghetti w 4 meatballs. Simple, I know. But done right. - Pizza Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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