Bar Italia Lakewood Ranch, Florida

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   Martin

   Tampa

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   First time at Bar Italia. Food was done very well. Our wait staff was friendly and attentive. Definitely will be back and recommend for casual dining.
   

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   Nea

   Tampa

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was good, service ok, noise level loud in the main room, but back room much better
   

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   Mike

   Chicago

   41 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   41 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   They could use a little more explanation for meals. We weren’t told that bread came with each meal so we ordered some. Then we asked if they had a small side salad with the meal and were told no. Our waitress told us that the Caesar salad was big enough to split but when we asked to split one there would be an extra charge. 3 meals were very good but my brother in laws was pretty bad. The pasta came in a ball stuck together. We were compt his meal but I would have thought one of the managers would have come and asked what the problem was. We probably won’t be back.
   

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   Stephen

   Charleston

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Restaurant was very nice. The Service and Food was Outstanding. What I did NOT appreciate was having a Dog at the Table next to us. This dog was NOT an emotional support pet. When did it become ok to bring your pet to a restaurant?? Why do people feel entitled to bring a pet to a restaurant?? I know that there are restaurants that cater to pets but I did not expect Bar Italia to be one of them. I will likely NOT return to this restaurant which is too bad. I really liked the place.
   

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   Lauri

   San Antonio

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were greeted immediately and warmly as if we were actually welcome. Bryce was our server. We could tell he is learning but he did a very good job! We LOVE the decor and ambiance. Very inviting. Great bar - nicer than most in the area. We were there for lunch and the food was really good - best bolognese around here and there were no leftovers of the mushroom pizza! We sat inside but can’t wait to go back and give the patio a visit - cozy and inviting…
   

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   Pam

   Tampa

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A fun place! Good food at a reasonable price! Big restaurant , big bar and great service. I had a pizza and my husband had lasagna and we started with fried zucchini. We will definitely go back- a great addition to Lakewood ranch.
   

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   Alice

   Greater Boston

   64 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   64 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We visited on a Wednesday for $8 martini. We ordered items that we had ordered previously, burrata salad, fig and pig pizza and the bread but this time with whipped ricotta. Everything was delicious and we have leftovers. The martini was spot on as well. We asked to be seated in the rear as it is a much quieter area which made for a vey pleasant dinner. Our server Marissa was delightful. We will be back!
   

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   Donna

   Baltimore

   63 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   63 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious appetizer and cocktails followed by wonderful entrees. We’ll definitely be back! It was a bit loud, but everything else was fabulous.
   

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   Susan

   Philadelphia

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Very satisfied-service was a bit slow, place was busy-but waitress was amazing & very sweet-seemed short handed, maybe. Will definitely be back Beautiful restaurant-lovely outdoor area!!
   

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    Linwood

    Tampa

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Favorite new restaurant. Jason is the best. Servers Bryce, Joel and Kate have all been excellent. They know their dishes and can make knowledgeable recommendations. The kitchen is reliably superb. Atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming.
    

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