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Delicious homemade Italian & amazing pizza! - Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, Longboat Key, FL

Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar

4.8
4.8
205 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Located just over the bridge from Anna Maria Island and the famous Coquina Beach State Park, the hidden gem of Longboat Key is Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar. You will find this friendly neighborhood gem tucked away in the corner at Whitney Plaza, a short drive from Sarasota and the Famous St. Armand's circle on the scenic Gulf of Mexico Drive. Ventura's is family-owned and operated, open for dinner seven nights a week. Join us before or after sunset, to enjoy homemade Italian dishes, hand-tossed pizzas, amazing deserts, a large selection of small vineyard wines, and a full bar to satisfy all your cravings. Indoor or waterfront al fresco dining is available. Private parties, wine tasting dinners, catering & special events are offered. Order ahead for full menu takeout and local delivery.

For parties of 8 or more, please call 941-312-4975 for reservations.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 312-4975
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Wine Dinner Series at Ventura's

    USD 95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    8 Jan 2025 only
    Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar in Longboat Key presents our Wine Dinner Series. This event, January 8th, 2025, showcases a handpicked selection of Italy's finest wines from Damoli Wines, perfectly paired with each course for a truly unique dining experience. Hosted by Lara Damoli, granddaughter of the original Damoli winemaker, whose family has deep roots in Negrar di Valpolicella, Italy, dating back to 1623. Guests will enjoy a memorable evening filled with Ventura's delicious cuisine and expertly matched wines. Come sip, eat, learn, and laugh with old and new friends. Reservations required, seating is limited. Book now or call for more information. Buon appetito! 🍷

What 205 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and a charming atmosphere. Guests rave about their "amazing summer menu," attentive service, and friendly staff. The family-run establishment is praised for its "delicious" dishes, including enormous pizza and veal Milanese. Perfect for both intimate dinners and group gatherings.

205 Reviews
  1. Elaine

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Busy holiday week night. Staff was attentive. Service was a little slow. There were several large family groups. I look forward to returning.

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  2. peter

    VIP

    Tampa

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant as my 5 star review shows!...Love the new remodeling after the hurricanes. Great job all round!!

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  3. George

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Michael the manager was great. He was very personal and attentive. He really made up for a very negative experience we had at another local restaurant earlier in the week. The food and the service were great and overall a good experience. We especially liked the white table cloths on all of the tables. A very classy atmosphere. G Mueller, Sarasota, FL

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  4. Julie

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Devon was outstanding. The salad and pizza were very good. Devon and the Bartender went out of their way to make me an excellent Espresso Martini! It was 5:30 so it was not very busy and very quiet yet a nice atmosphere…We will definitely return.

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  5. Nicole

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! A Hidden Gem for sure! We will be back!

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  6. Kelly

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pizza was excellent. Service outstanding. Restaurant had reopened after two storms and still knocked it out of the park.

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  7. Kathryn

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Felt rushed….pasta overcooked. Three courses in thirty five minutes…. Everyone very nice but, it’s the experience as well as the food…

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  8. Debbie

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our dining experience at Ventura’s. The food was delicious, portion size was generous and service was personable. The remodeled restaurant post hurricane is beautiful.

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  9. Danielle

    VIP

    Tallahassee

    67 reviews

    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was amazing!! We absolutely love this restaurant!!

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  10. Ed

    VIP

    Naples

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great, Food, service and new renovation was just fine This is one of our favorite places to eat.

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Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 205 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar

6814 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228-1334

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Bradenton Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Wine
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