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

Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar

4.6
4.6
198 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for fine wines
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

  • Seven Fishes

    US$85.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    Christmas Eve Menu -Seven Fishes Tomato Bruschetta with White Anchovy Mussels & Calamari Marinara Lobster Ravioli Alfredo White Linguine & Clams Cod Francaise with Shrimp Scampi Dessert $75.00 per person Please note on your reservation if you will be ordering the Seven Fishes. Our regular menu will also be offered. Last seating will be 7:00 p.m., so our team can enjoy Christmas Eve, as well with their families. Happy Holidays

What 198 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar is a "local gem" offering "delicious" Italian cuisine in a cozy setting. Guests rave about the "amazing" red sauce and "fantastic" pizza. The "friendly" staff, including standout servers like Robbie, enhance the dining experience. Enjoy a "culinary grand tour" with weekly regional menus.

198 Reviews
  1. Kathryn

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Debbie

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. Danielle

    Tallahassee

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. Ed

    Naples

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 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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  5. Dean

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Robbie was an awesome server. On point with suggestions, attentive and friendly.

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  6. Marta

    Tampa

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    delicious summer 4 course fixed price menu that is such a good value. Great wine and friendly vibe. You can dine alone or bring a big group and all feel welcome.

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  7. Greg

    E. Tennessee

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ventura's is a local gem. Tasty and attractively presented.

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  8. Sue

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our second time there. Much better service and food second time around

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great family restaurant! The staff and food was fantastic! They were so sweet to our 3 boys. Thank you!

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  10. Ed

    Naples

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Best! We had veal Milanese last night, it was huge and very good. The entre also came with a free salad which was one of the best salads around. This was our 4th visit and we will be back.

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FAQs

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Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 198 OpenTable diners.

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.
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

  • Neighbourhood
    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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