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.
Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
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Bar Italia in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about the "delicious and fresh" cuisine, especially the lasagna, and the "beautiful" ambiance. While some note the noise level, the "attentive and friendly" staff and "lovely outdoor seating" make it a must-visit spot.
673 Reviews
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Suzanne VIP
New York City9 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
The food is very good, it is a fun lively atmosphere but the noise level is way too high! I strongly encourage the owner to find ways to reduce the noise volume. I felt like I was in a stadium watching a game.
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Jonica
Greater Boston21 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 4
Food 3
Service 4
Ambience 4
Will be back. Appetizers were great. Entrees were good. Can’t beat $8 martinis on Wednesday night. It’s loud but all new restaurants seem to be.
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KristenL
St. Louis13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Our meal was really good. We ordered vodka pasta and spicy pasta with shrimp. I wish they had a pasta with vegetables.
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Anthony VIP
Tampa22 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Consistently good and nice vibe. Really enjoy this place.
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FirstTimer VIP
New York City26 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
Great menu and service. All apps and entrees we had, including specials were so yummy. Cocktails were expensive but a good pour. Volume is loud but great energy and atmosphere. Will be back
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Adria VIP
Orlando6 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 2
Ambience 4
Guess Our waiter never entered our order. We asked for bread and oil…twice. To have with our cocktails.
He apologized after 20 min. and then they brought bread and our meals at the same time.
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Mary VIP
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The food was delicious. The staff were professional, attentive, but not overbearing.
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Stephanie VIP
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent service and food. I will be back again soon!
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Ann VIP
Washington DC13 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Wonderful service and food - glad they had a room off the main dining as it was packed and the noise level was LOUD! Will return!
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ellen
Atlanta24 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
The food was wonderful and service very attentive and fun! Chicken parm was delicious!
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FAQs
Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida is rated 4.6 stars by 673 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.