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La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria, Longboat Key, FL

La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria

4.8
4.8
746 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
  • Good for business meals
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 746 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
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Child-friendly

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria offers "deliziosa homemade food," with standout dishes like eggplant involtini and veal ravioli. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and cozy atmosphere. Authentic Italian flavors shine, especially in their "amazing" lasagna and "superb quisine." A "hidden gem" for special occasions, consistently delivering great dining experiences.

746 Reviews

  1. Irwin

    Tampa

    98 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    98 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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 4 days ago
    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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  2. 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 4 days ago
    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Brett

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience. We had a late night reservation at 9pm. Waiter was amazing. Very accommodating. Food was incredible. Definitely recommend coming here. Get the veal ravioli! I don’t typically eat veal and this dish was incredible.
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on August 19, 2024
    Dear Brett, thanks very much for your visit and for this very nice note: we are really happy to read that you enjoyed the evening so much! We'll make sure to pass on your comments to Juan: yes, he is really amazing! Looking forward to welcoming you again soon, we wish you all the best. Regards, Daniela

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  9. Egghead

    New York City

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I am a full time resident of LBK and frequent LaNorma often. Noticing lately the quality and description of food is not what it used to be -
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on July 28, 2024
    Dear guest, thanks very much for your visit and your valuable feedback: we are sorry to hear about your last experience and will discuss it with the kitchen. Regards, Daniela

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Muy lindo restaurante italiano, la comida muy buena y el mozo, Juan, excelente.
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on July 24, 2024
    Estimado huésped, Muchas gracias por elegir La Norma y por compartir sus amable comentarios: estamos realmente agradecidos y contentos de que haya disfrutado de la experiencia. Con la esperanza de darle la bienvenida de nuevo pronto, le deseamos lo mejor. Ciao, 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 746 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 3 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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