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Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Lakewood Ranch, FL

Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida

4.6
4.6
440 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 49 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
Serving house-made sauces, the freshest pastas, and Italian specialties in a bar-centric, white tablecloth Italian Bistro inspired by your favorite NYC Italian restaurants. Our combination of old favorites and new flavors await your next visit. We look forward to sharing our love and passion for Italian food with you.

The menu pays homage to the essence of the great Italian-American restaurants in New York City. Where delicious, exceptionally well-prepared food is served in settings that are simultaneously elegant, comfortable and unpretentious. Familiar dishes like Classic Chicken Parmesan, Bucatini Bolognese, and Spicy Vodka Rigatoni are elevated to a new level.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Wed, Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Website
    http://www.baritalia.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 440 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bar Italia in Lakewood Ranch offers a vibrant and lively atmosphere with "great service and delicious food." The modern decor and spacious layout provide a welcoming setting for diners. While the noise level can be high, the "wonderful ambiance" and "top-notch" service make it a must-visit.

440 Reviews

  1. Neil

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We arrived early and was greeted by the hostess. We checked in then proceeded to the bar. We had a drink and an app while we waited for our table. Bar staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Our table was ready in time the only downside was the table was in a back room area not the main area which was not good. Our waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable regarding the menu. Our food came up promptly and was very good. I don’t know how they can make the back area nicer but I would be specific next time when I book not to be seated in that area. Overall the experience was a very positive one and I will definitely be back !

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  2. Pam

    VIP

    Detroit

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it here.. our server Brice was awesome! Definitely will return.

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  3. William

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful, festive ambience. Great food and service!

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  4. Christine

    VIP

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding service and food wonderful. Can ask for much more!!!

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  5. Patricia

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Our server Jackie was great, super attentive, and made good recommendations. The place is very nice. What I did not like was the noise level. They should work on their acoustics. We will go back for sure.

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  6. Marissa

    Naples

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service! Amazing food. Able to accommodate for a significant gluten allergy. Beautiful atmosphere! Will definitely return.

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  7. Barbara

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, ambiance and waiter was excellent. We went on a Sunday afternoon and it was delightfully quiet.

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  8. Pamela

    VIP

    Naples

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    If Bar Italia wants to be considered an upscale restaurant, they should stop having kitchen help walk to the table and ask, "Who gets the fish, who gets the chicken?" Sounds like an Applebee's to me. Our kitchen person asked and he still gave us the wrong dishes. You should number each seat and have our dinner placed in front of us correctly. Very low class option that you are using.

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  9. Barbara

    VIP

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our NEW hot spot! Always an amazing experience! Excellent service, beautiful presentation, delicious food, top notch cocktails and wine selections! We love the ambiance of this restaurant and vibe. Open air concept is so nice also! Great location... what more can I say - love love love! xo

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  10. Judy

    VIP

    Tampa

    147 reviews

    4.0

    147 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good and beers were cold as well as glass. Server was very good and appropriately friendly. Noise level was a little worse than previous visits even though we were in a side room with only 6 tables.

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Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida is rated 4.6 stars by 440 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 49 times today
Google Map for Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Lakewood Ranch Boulevard &University Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240

Additional information

  • Area
    Fruitville, Florida
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Wed, Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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