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La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria, Longboat Key, FL

La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria

4.8
4.8
749 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
Welcome to La Norma, a charming family-owned Italian restaurant that brings the heart of Italy to your table. Join us for homemade dishes, fine wine and live music on our patio. At La Norma we pride ourselves on using only the freshest ingredients to create authentic Italian cuisine. Our homemade dishes and handcrafted pizzas are made with care and our fine wine list is carefully curated to perfectly complement our genuine flavors. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic dinner or a festive gathering with friends and family, our warm and welcoming atmosphere is the perfect backdrop for a memorable dining experience. Come discover why La Norma is the go-to choice for Italian Cuisine on the island.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 383-6262
  • Website
    http://www.lanormarestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Leave the stress of catering to us and savor a worry-free culinary journey with La Norma where every detail is meticulously handled for an unforgettable event.
  • Private party facilities
    Discover an exceptional venue for your private event at La Norma where we can host weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, business lunches and more, ensuring each occasion is a seamless blend of sophistication, flavor and celebration.
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What 749 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Service

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Service

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria offers a "truly authentic Italian" dining experience with "fabulous authentic Italian food" and a "super cute atmosphere." Guests rave about the "amazing lasagna," "delicious desserts," and "delicious food." The staff, including standout servers Juan and Amanda, provide "excellent service," enhancing the warm and inviting ambiance.

749 Reviews

  1. Katherine

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place to dine on the island! Food and service are consistently great!
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded 1 day ago
    Dear Katherine, thanks so much your visit and for sharing your feedback: always a great pleasure to have you guys! We really appreciate you being such affectionate guests and we'll try and keep up the good work! All the best, Daniela

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  2. Stephanie

    Louisville

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small quaint local gem. Great service and food. Chicken parm, lasagna, Caesar salad, and pizza are some of our favorites but we look forward to trying many more menu items.
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Stephanie, thanks so much for dining at La Norma and for providing your feedback: we are really glad to read that you enjoyed spending your evening with us and look forward to having you back soon! All the best, Daniela

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    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious! True Sicilian food experience, Bravo!
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on December 2, 2024
    Dear guest, thanks so much for your visit and for your kind note: we are really glad to read that you enjoyed dining with us at La Norma and look forward to having you back again soon. All the best, Daniela

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  4. Irwin

    Tampa

    98 reviews

    4.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Saturday evening meal with friends. Server did a great job as well as food selection.
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on November 26, 2024
    Dear Irwin, thanks so much for choosing La Norma and for sharing your feedback: we are thrilled to read that you enjoyed your evening with us and look forward to welcoming you again soon. All the best, Daniela

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  5. Steve

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal. Amanda added to the charm. 
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on November 26, 2024
    Dear Steve, thanks so much for your visit and for your kind note: it's great to read that you enjoyed your evening with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best, Daniela

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    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! The vegetarian pizza was amazing!
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on November 18, 2024
    Dear guest, thanks very much for choosing La Norma and for taking the time to write this kind note: we are thrilled to read that you enjoyed our food and look forward to having you back soon. All the best, Daniela

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  7. Liana

    Tampa

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Norma is a wonderful warm and inviting Italian restaurant with great food and service !
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on November 4, 2024
    Dear Liana, thanks so much for your visit and for this very kind note: we are thrilled to read that you enjoyed the experience and look forward to having you back soon! All the best, Daniela

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  8. Mitch

    Indiana

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entrees are prepared exquisitely. Amanda is one of the best servers anyone will ever encounter. We love La Norma!
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on September 24, 2024
    Dear Mitch & Susan, thanks so much for dining at La Norma and for taking the time to share this very kind note: it really made our day! We are thrilled to read that you enjoyed the evening so much and we'll pass on your compliments to Amanda too. Looking forward to seeing you again soon, we wish you all the best, Daniela

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  9. Michael

    Louisville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered 4 different entrees. Chicken piccata was good; Stromboli was average , not enough meats. Mostly bread. Lasagna was below avg in taste. And Rigatoni with meatballs was lousy. Meatballs were the worst with too much breading and cheese in them. Service was great since we were the only people there. Won’t be going back except maybe to try a pizza to go.
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on September 10, 2024
    Dear Michael, thanks for your visit and for taking the time to provide your feedback: we genuinely appreciate it as it helps us improve. We are sorry to read that the experience was not up to your expectations and we will discuss your comments with the kitchen to understand what went wrong that night. This is clearly not our standard and we will address it. We wish you all the best, Daniela

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  10. Kyle

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5 star experience. Food and wine was delicious especially the vodka ravioli and bucatini. Our server, Tatiana was very friendly and helped with our decisions as first time diners here. Can’t wait to go back.
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on August 24, 2024
    Dear Kyle, thanks very much for dining at La Norma and for your very kind note: we are thrilled to read that you had such a good time. We'll certainly pass your comment to Tatiana: she is really good indeed! We look forward to having you back soon and wish you all the best. Regards, Daniela

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FAQs

La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 383-6262.

La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria is rated 4.8 stars by 749 OpenTable diners.

La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria

5370 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228-2070

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Longboat Key
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.lanormarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (941) 383-6262
  • Catering
    Leave the stress of catering to us and savor a worry-free culinary journey with La Norma where every detail is meticulously handled for an unforgettable event.
  • Private party facilities
    Discover an exceptional venue for your private event at La Norma where we can host weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, business lunches and more, ensuring each occasion is a seamless blend of sophistication, flavor and celebration.
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