Overall it was a very good experience at Bella Rimini. The atmosphere was nice inside and it was…read morenot busy as we went right when they opened on Friday at 3 pm. We were promptly greeted and our drinks and food were soon ordered after that. The calamari came out very fast and was not chewy and the sauce accompanied with it was very nice and tasted homemade. Then the mains came out and they were piping hot and very good. We got chicken Alfredo with pappardelle pasta and the Pasta alla vodka with Farfalle. The flavors were all very good and we enjoyed the meal. If you're in the area we recommend you stop in.

I had their Pasta Carbonara. It was very good. I would return for this menu option alone. I am sure…read morethere are other great items also, but I tend to stick with what I know is great. The service was great also. We had a group of 6 and the place was packed, but the service did not suffer. This was a really enjoyable experience.

So this is my first time here since it changed ownership. The food is Amazon and I could tell as…read moresoon as I walked into the restaurant. The smell of garlic and basil was extremely prominent in a good way. The service was quick as we were the first in the establishment for lunch. I ordered one of their sandwich and a side Caesar and I can't say enough about how great it was. Worth a try if you are in the area I will certainly return.

We ordered two pizzas and pasta one regular cheese pizza was OK but the other one with prosciutto…read morewas just cheese pizza and prosciutto on top. What kind of pizza is that taste awful Our kids was eating pasta and they said it's OK

Had their veal gorginzola on a take out. I won't say it was good but my wife though I was nuts when…read moreI licked the dish clean. Lol Absolutely one of the best dishes I have had in a long time. Will order again for sure but next time I will ask for more bread to sop up the extra sauce.

We have been loyal customers of Asaro's for seven years. My parents are regulars who visit…read morefrequently, and whenever family comes to town from up north, this is where we bring them. It has always been our go-to. This past Sunday, our experience was deeply disappointing and frankly unlike anything we have encountered here before. We ordered two pizzas and salads. The margherita pizza -- which my parents had ordered just one week prior without any issues -- arrived completely different. It had an additional cheese layered beneath the fresh mozzarella that was overcooked and almost burnt. The crust on both pizzas was so hard it could not be folded (anyone from the East Coast knows you fold your pizza), and my son was unable to cut through it with a knife and fork. It was inedible. We sent both pizzas back. The server returned and offered to remake only one, insisting the second was fine. It was not. When we pointed out that the margherita is traditionally just fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, and basil -- and that this was not what was served -- we were told "this is how we do it." We have been ordering this pizza for seven years. It was not how they do it. The one pizza that was remade came back only marginally better. We did not ask again. From that point, our table was completely abandoned. Every glass at our table was empty. Not the server, not a busser, not a single person passing by stopped to offer water or check on us. My father eventually had to go inside to find someone. My son had to walk to our car in the parking lot to retrieve his water bottle, and I went to my car to get a sparkling water I happened to have in the cup holder. That is how thirsty we were and how little attention our table received. The indifference started even before the food arrived. When we declined cocktails and handed back the drink list, letting the server know we would all just be having water, the reaction was visibly dismissive and unwelcoming -- not the kind of response anyone expects when simply choosing not to order alcohol. The hostess, as has been the case on prior visits, was visibly disgruntled and unwelcoming. We understand that Sunday service is busy. We were patient and did not make a scene. We simply wanted food that was edible and basic attentiveness as paying customers. Neither was provided. My mother, who has been one of their most consistent regulars, left saying she did not want to return. That says everything. For a restaurant that benefits enormously from a captive local audience and steady tourist traffic, this level of disregard for loyal, long-term customers is disappointing. We hope management takes this feedback seriously.

Ok. So we tried this place out. It's in a dump of a shopping center but there's gems like Moulin…read moreBlanc in there. The good - The food is very good. My Ravioli di Mare was delicious with excellent sauce - shrimp were decent - doubt if they're local. My partner's Strozzapreti Chianti was also an excellent choice. Very nice noodles. Salads were very good. Drinks were good. Restaurant was nice. The not so good - I made a reservation for two. So when we got there only two tables in the restaurant were occupied. We were placed right next to a couple whom I believe thought we were uncomfortably close. No reason for that as the place wasn't busy and we could've sat elsewhere. The place is expensive. More than it should've been. But that doesn't detract from the food which was very good so the price isn't a show-stopper. All except for the limoncello desert. Tasted like it was store bought - expect better for nearly $11 a slice. But the topper for us was - With just two tables occupied - the other couple had left - a Medical professional (who most likely just got off her shift) came in by herself looking for a table. She was told they couldn't accommodate her - they were closing early and she was turned away. The place was no where near closing time - no closed sign on the door. We both found that off-putting. Hence the 3 stars which otherwise would've been 4. Whether we will return there. Si' o No? I'll leave it at that... Buona sera. Buona sera.

Today we visited La Botte Italian Bistro, located in a strip mall on the 41 Bypass. The dining area…read moreis cozy and reminds me of an intimate restaurant in a big city. This place is the opposite of a chain restaurant. It's clearly a family business that takes pride in preparing every dish. The service was outstanding; the staff was attentive and on top of everything. My wife and I split an appetizer: meatballs with marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese. The dish was perfectly executed. I found it hearty, satisfying, and full of authentic Italian flavor. The menu features many daily specials, and today the veal parmesan caught my eye. The cutlets were beautifully prepared. Pounded thin, they were tender, and topped with a rich, fresh marinara sauce. The cheese was bubbly and golden. All the elements came together in a dish finished to perfection. The pasta was homemade spaghetti, cooked tender yet firm, and generously coated in marinara sauce. I would order this meal again, but there are so many other items on the daily specials list to try. I can't wait to come back.

Family from cold NJ visiting for Valentine's Day. We were able to make a reservation here for five,…read moreand since our men were still golfing, this was Galentine's for us! Two women and three girls! Venice Avenue was crowded on this gorgeous early evening. I had chosen this restaurant due to its great Gluten-free options and kids' menu. Wow--did it deliver on those with a most attentive server. This is classic Italian comfort food--and the GF versions were excellent. Especially the GF pizza and focaccia. I had the regular Lasagna with Bolognese and it was yummy! Yes, there may be a more "gourmet" fine dining Italian place down the street, but Made in Italy did a great Valentine's feast for us. The entire restaurant was packed and the vibes of love were everywhere! And the server was so sweet to our 6 year old twins and 4 year old sister! And BTW the cucumber skinny martini was fabulous!

Food and service was very good. Ambiance was nice. Italian restaurant. We will go back.read more

Sunday evening 5:45p no reservations, actually was no problem for my Mom and I…read more Server immediately took our drink order and explained chef special(s) we were brought rolls and what we thought was butter but when I asked she said "it's artichokes, lemon zest and ricotta" definitely not butter but tasty Mom chose the shrimp bisque and we split the pasta special (ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta topped with a cream sauce with pistachios topped with crispy panchetta) pasta was so light and tender...my goodness it was delicious

I've been here several times on my trips to Venice. The first few times my food was superb. This…read morelast time, I ate a few bites of my entree & left the rest. Nice wine selection. Polenta was excellent. The gnocchi was excellent my first few visits, but this last time, the red sauce was just so blah. I prefer a cream sauce on gnocchi. I should have ordered something different. Lesson learned. Desserts are excellent. The ambiance is great. We always sit outside. I had a nice sunset view this last visit.

Only stopped for a slice and a water and....wow, best pizza I've had in a while. The Margarita…read more(they call it fresh tomato) slice was crisp, zero flop, mozz tasted fresh and just a taste of fresh basil. Excellent. The service staff was surprisingly engaged considering both inside and outside clamor. Highly recommended.

Another great dinner at Trattoria da mino. This time we…read morebrought our family to have dinner with us after visiting the beach. Of course we got our all time favorite pizza. The kids got their pasta Alfredo, like usual and we did try their soup which was simple but good. My sister got the tortellini pasta. The food was delicious like always. The tortellini was a hit for my sister she loved it so next time I'll definitely try it. I will say we had eight in our party plus a baby and it was a little tricky to fit us all, but we ended up sitting outside and made it work. Always a pleasure visiting.

Tuesday night pizza deal can't be beat - a great value, for sure. We ordered two pizzas for the…read moretable, and even though they were busy, they arrived reasonably quickly. The staff in the ballroom were working hard, but there weren't enough of them. Drink refills were slow, and follow up after food arrived was almost non-existent. The ballroom is ok if you into relatively loud music - karaoke was that night, but it was cold there. The seating around the outside of the ballroom is also not ideal - the tables are situated too far from the wall benches, and it is not comfortable to eat that way. I'd sit in the restaurant next time. Hopefully with time, they'll get these things straightened out.

Went to a function on Saturday June 13. There was a singer…read morewho you couldn't hear, because the acoustics were awful. The food was horrible, Salmon was very fishy, could only eat a few bites and both my husband and myself got sick that night. We will never eat in this restaurant again

Wow, wasn't expecting an authentic Italian deli around here, but here we are. From the braciole, to…read morethe porchetta, to the crazy aged provolone, and don't forget the sfoglietele.... And the sandwiches, yes. Four stars, would be five with good rolls. Theirs are way way too chewy for anything but wet pork or beef. And let me add, the waitstaff is topnotch attentive.

What a great experience having dinner in the middle of an Italian butcher shop and market…read more Of course I had to order the veal chop my guests had the corvina, chicken piccata, and veal parmigiana. It was all outstanding my veal chop could be cut with a fork. After dinner we went shopping in the pastry department and did some serious damage the stand out was the almond based cookies. Customer for life

My most favorite food has been Italian, generously genuinely " home cooked". And rare perfectly…read morecooked slowly crispy super fresh eggplant thinly sliced with not too much mozzarella and subtle smooth gentle long simmering thick sauce.... Tonight, our last night in Sarasota before we move back to Minnesota, we had the perfect perfect old world, family restaurant home cooked supper - - three generations. Wonderful ambiance, perfect loving photos of family, important mementos, prized autographs from famous folk, jute box, original cash register. Everything in its carefully long ago selected space. Bread from scratch baked super hot with butter- - the BEST. Garlic bread even more incredible. Beautiful deserts from scratch and perfect long ago music . Laura the warm genuine fun twinkling waitress long ago from Eastchester made the night even better. Her suggestions were spot on. ( also had the veal parmigiana slowly perfectly cooked - -huge, super delicious). We both grew up in NYC suburbs, worked there many years, adored Angelos mini clams.... Places like these are ALMOST completely gone..... don't wait.

The place was empty when we walked in. There was one couple that was leaving but I thought they…read morewere part of the staff/owners. There was one other couple that arrived and a couple of people at the bar. We did get there at 8:00 p.m. and they close at 9:00 so that may have had something to do with it. It's a very small place. There are nine tables and can accommodate about 35 diners. They only offer beer and wine. I ordered the seafood special with fra' diablo sauce (spicy). It was very good and the linguine was cooked perfectly. I was (pleasantly) surprised the spicy had a bit of kick to it. The Caesars salad was a bit salty but the bread was quite good and hot. Only one bread basket was served and we went through it quickly as we waited 30 minutes for our meals. The dishes were nice sized portions so that was a plus. Although I finished my meal, many would probably opt for a doggie bag. For dessert I had the spumoni bomb which is simply encased in a chocolate shell. It looked quite enticing and it was tasty but it wasn't spumoni but Neapolitan ice cream. Our server paid more attention to the second table of diners (a couple) than us. I noticed their wine glasses had a more generous pour than my glass and neglected us in deference to the other table (there were only two tables dining). My friend had the chicken linguine in Alfredo sauce and he liked his meal. The ambiance is almost like eating in someone's house because it is so small. The service could have been better as it was obvious she paid more attention to the other diners than us (never brought a bowl and fork for the mussels/clams and kept us waiting to collect the tab. I finally just put cash in the folder and left. Food gets 4.5/5. Ambiance gets 3/5 and service gets 2.5/5. It gets an extra hit because how obvious the service/attention between the two tables. I was also surprised by the bill. It was much higher than I anticipated. I could see coming for a date night but I probably wouldn't return otherwise. I would give it a 3.75/5 stars.