“DeRusso's (or Marco's as we still refer to it) is a gem on Tierra Verde and surrounding. A solid and reliable experience with good pizza (request "very" well done and double cut) apps (meatballs and garlic knots), subs, salads, dinners and more. They have a bar and small dine-in area that is cozy and convenient and don't forget, they deliver!! ??“
Pizza • $$
“Amazing bread, salad and huge food portions! Our waitress was amazing (I wish I remembered her name!) It was our 2nd visit there (and won't be our last!) We are from Pennsylvania and will visit there again! Wish we had room for dessert but we didn't! Leftovers for lunch the next day, Chicken picatta and Spaghetti with meat sauce!“
“I'm from Ohio. My uncle, when he lived in Florida, loved this restaurant. He would take me there. Even though he has passed when I'm in Florida, I stop in for memories and the best tasting Ruben Sandwich that I've ever tasted. Service is always great also.“
“I would definitely get pizza from here again. We had the garlic knots, meatlovers pizza, and BBQ pizza. My family raved about the crust. The pizza is definitely hearty and filling. Service was quick even with how busy they were. The atmosphere is your classic italian pizza place. There were also some tables outside, so we decided to sit outside since it was nice out. This is a place you go to for the food and service - so staying there isn't a must. I would probably pick-up and go next time we order from here.“
“This is one of our new favorite places on Anna Maria island. The inside is intimate and comfortable. The food is outstanding and the service excellence. Russ was our most recent server. He was attentive and helpful with any questions we had. We will be leaving this week (after a winter stay) back to Ohio. We have reservations to visit Isola Bella one last time this season. We look forward to returing next year.“
“Came to try after refered by friends Saturday nite our server wasn't very friendly however the other server near us went over and above laughing joking with her tables offering great suggestions spoke very highly about the owners and you could tell she enjoyed her job she packed folks leftovers instead of just giving the containers which is a great thing all high end restaurant's do so we were impressed with her she definitely brought a great feel to the place and she made us most definitely want to return along with the amazing quality home made fresh from scratch food and her personality it's a sure win win hands down excellent dinner date and we will most definitely be back we even asked her when she works so we can come for her next time being just as busy as her CO worker was yet finding time to engage as she did was a great thing she kept drinks refill tables pre bussed and just did a fabulous job most definitely will see you again to try her recommendations great job folks keep up the great job.“
“Always a solid Chicago eatery! Pizzas and calzones are great. Get a true Chicago dog or 2. The Italian beef sandwich hits hard. Get it wet with hot peppers! If you're really hungry, get "Da Chief". They bury an Italian sausage with Italian beef on a bunch, so good! Some of the best chicken wings in town.“
Italian • $$
“First time at this restaurant, because the locals were saying it was really good. It was not only good it was wonderful! Everything was served and at a perfect relaxed pace by our waiter Alan. From the crusty Italian bread with marinara dipping sauce …whetting our appetites with a Tomato Al Caprese..through the family-style salad and …into the main entrees of Chicken Marsala and Veal Cannelloni, and topped off with a Limoncello cake and Cannolis, everything was mouthwatering and delicious! Each item was enhanced by a robust bottle of Pino Noir❤️ We will definitely be back as there’s so many more items on the menu that we want to try!“
“Quite a nice surprise, we stopped in for dinner and most everything surpassed our expectations. It's not the most impressive dining room, but that's the only negative I can give. First the drinks came and they were enormous from the mixed drinks to the wine pours, delicious as well! Next we ordered a variety from seafood, pork chops, and Chicken Parm... each one was enough for four meals and they were as good or better than any Italian restaurants I've been to in the area. Seafood was extremely fresh and after eating to capacity, it still went home in a FULL half sheet pan!! Pork chop was equally gigantic and both tender and juicy with great flavor. the chicken parm was two large (as big as the plate) cutlets that were perfectly cooked and served with just the right amount of sauce and cheese. We were never rushed and enjoyed everything. This will definitely be a favorite for when we have a big appetite and the urge for some NJ/NY style Italian feast. The price was more than reasonable, considering the number of meals we will eventually get from the dinner! Give it a try...“
“Among the best Italian-American food I've had, on par with recipes out of the Two Meatballs cookbook. Just fantastic flavor on everything and you know it's made with love when there's at least two different red sauces for the different entrees. Not to mention the vodka penne sauce was mind-blowing!And Vinny is great - as soon as we mentioned that we accidentally ordered hot food instead of buying from the cook-at-home case, he started bustling about to adjust our order so that we could have the freshest dinner possible! Then threw in an extra loaf of bread! Also the ambience was spot on with an accordion player doing the godfather theme. Can't recommend this place enough!Vegetarian options: It's Italian: just don't order an entree with meat, there are plenty of options. Vegan...not so much.“
Italian • $$
“Food was good. Meatballs were overdone. Salads and desserts were wonderful. Ravioli and veal dishes were very good. Service was slow bcuz they were short staffed in the kitchen that night and take out. pizza orders were overwhelmingons. Ambiance on the patio made up for all of the shortcomings. No dinner substitutions and no liquor. Only wine and beer“
“Visited on a mid April Saturday night. They don’t take reservations, so you go first come first serve. We waited an hour and a half for a table. The bar is cramped and it was filled with people eating their meals at the bar since they didn’t want to wait for a table. The bartenders work slow. It took us 20 minutes to get a drink, then had to leave the cramped bar.The food was great. The presentation was very nice. Our server must have been having a bad night. She wasn’t very personable or friendly. Sort of a Joe Friday type of personality. Just the facts ma’am.Next time, we will put our name in and go for a walk across the street to take in the view of the bay. It’s really nice.Overall the food will bring us back. We will come back in the off season when maybe it’s not so packed.“