42 Best Italian Restaurants near Nokomis

“Authentic Buffalo Style pizza. Homemade crust and sauce is to die for. Definitely our go to place for pizza from now on. ❤️🍕“

“Pizza pizza pickup.
On one of our summer trips up to Nokomis beach this year we opted for a late evening pizza fix. Unfortunately, we had to pickup the order vs. delivery. Mama Leone’s had just changed names but not location so it was a bit confusing when we were looking for the pickup location. The food was fine and definitely satisfying but I cant really give it high marks. I can’t say much else about atmosphere etc. The service was good. They have a large pickup window as you approach the entrance. The staff was courteous and quick. We got what we wanted when we needed it.
In summary I give a ⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating (average for what it’s supposed to be).“

“My wife & I visited Joseph's for the first time this evening and it was a great way to kick off Super Bowl weekend! We each enjoyed Caesar salad, Chicken Parmesan entrees and red wine. The food, beverages and service by Cara were excellent! We also took home two cannolis for dessert and they were fabulous! We will return soon with friends and neighbors and look forward to trying many more items on their great menu! Please be sure to visit Joseph's when you are in the Venice & Nokomis area, and you will be glad that you did.“

“Used these guys to have pizzas, salad and garlic knots delivered to PAM rehab hospital for nurses, assistants and therapy staff for taking such great care of my dad! Nick was most helpful taking and helping me with my large order for 40 people. Everything was delivered on time and still quite warm when folks started coming through the line! The lunch was delicious, everybody really appreciated it, and we will be back again! Thank you 😎❤️“

“I heard bad things about this place but gave it a try as I was running out and it was nearby. Was very happy with the service and the food. I asked what changed, and was told it was under new management. I would recommend this place to anyone.“

“We had a family gathering catered by Dolce Italia and everything was absolutely amazing! We had trays of the Trenne Dolce Italia with sausage, an eggplant dish and homemade pasta with meatballs, which was absolutely delicious. The Mista salad was beautiful, fresh and the perfect compliment to the meal. The process was easy thanks to Matthew’s suggestions and the food was hot, packaged well and ready to be served.“

“Excellent Italian cuisine. Service and food were outstanding. Highly recommended!!“

“Excellent!!! the hostess was so friendly. the waitress very attentive . I highly recommend it !! I just moved from Texas . I'm so happy !!“

“Food is fresh and delicious. Very friendly atmosphere. Wine selection is wonderful and menu options are great. And you have to try their homemade desserts! Amazing! Congratulations Chef Leo!!!!“

“Last minute reservations for 6, fit us in it was our first visit but def not the last! Great service, the food was fantastic, I really would give them ten stars if I could! Highly recommend my new fav Italian spot!!“

“We’ve loved this place for years! Never disappoints!“

““Fantastic”food served by a great ,friendly staff.“

“Simply great! Small, quaint, friendly staff, clearly a family endeavor! Good wine list, but the food was amazing. Beautiful presentation, fresh and delicious ingredients from start to finish!! We can’t wait to go back!“

“Dinner was OK nothing to brag about .. we were asked to move leave after paying the bill.. I've worked in alot of restaurants and never did this to a party...“

“The best place in town for lunch and for meeting with friends and acquaintances. The food is good, so is the ambience in a patio surrounded by bougainvillea and nice music. The service is great and nothing beats Giselle’s welcoming smile.“

“Kathy did a fantastic job as always. The food was superb and the management team with Marcell and Dan are outstanding. Marcell and Dan always make a point of stopping by. I love this place because of the people and the food. Great job. Kathy is awesome. Thanks for all you do. 5 star all the way.“

“Went here for the first time last night with some friends. Friendly staff, great food and service was phenomenal!!! I had the lasagna and was fantastic. Made from scratch ingredients....homemade bread, made from scratch cream of broccoli soup. wings are out of this world! It is a hidden gem! We will definitely go back!!!“

“This place is incredible! I felt like I was in Italy as far as food and atmosphere goes. Hands down best pizza I’ve ever had and all the pasta is homemade. The place was full of Italians, true Italians which is always a good sign. Highly recommend!“

“Fabulous food, atmosphere and service. Have eaten at many Italian places and Trattoria is top notch. Employees make you feel welcomed and go above and beyond to make sure your experience is a positive one.“

“fantastic service and food. very accomodating . 10/10“

“fantastic service and food. very accomodating . 10/10“

“We had our first dinner at Bella Vino tonight. Eggplant Rollatini with spaghetti, salad and homemade bread. Excellent. We will be back.“

“First class food. Fantastic menu , they will not disappoint!“

“This is Old Italy style - very authentic, delicious, and uses the best ingredients. The owner is a warm, friendly Italian man that really takes pride in his craft. The Margherita pizza was DIVINE. I'll be a regular when in Sarasota!“

“Allegro Bistro – A Hidden Italian Gem!

Allegro Bistro in Venice is a true hidden gem! From the crisp Caesar salad to the indulgent Pasta Carbonara and bright, flavorful Chicken Limonatta, every dish was a delight. The Eggplant Montagna was melt-in-your-mouth perfection, while the Broccoli Rabe and Sausage had the perfect balance of savory and garlicky goodness. Their homemade bread was irresistible, and the Italian cookies made for the sweetest ending.

With warm hospitality and outstanding homemade dishes, Allegro Bistro is a must-visit for any Italian food lover. We’ll definitely be back!“

“I ordered 6 arancini’s and picked them up today. My only regret is that I didn’t order more. They were absolutely delicious…fresh, hot and the perfect size. Thank you for making these for me. My family thoroughly enjoyed them. I’ll be back for more!“

“Dropped in the other day, while in town for business. This has got to be the best NY style pizza I've ever had!!“

“Had lunch there on 2/18/25. Had the lasagna, presentation was great with fresh basil on top, plenty of meat and sauce. served the way my Nonni would serve it in a big bowl. Bread was fresh and had a nice texture with some crunch. Service was great with such a large party inside.“

“we first found pizza gorda in punta gorda and were regulars every sat nite, everything is always excellent. When they opened in Venice we hoped it would be as good, and it is. We are regulars there now and look forward to our dinners. You can't go wrong with anything!!!“

“Good food, good people, fun night!“

“We had my mom’s birthday dinner here with the family and it was such a great experience! The pizza was amazing and the staff was so nice and helpful. We will definitely be coming back!“

“I have been going to Leone’s since 2016 and always have a great dining experience, today was no exception with a great meal in a friendly environment.“

“Great food and great service. Chef Joseph came out to greet us and talked to us about his special risotto preparation. It was nothing short of fantastic!“

“Very welcoming as soon as u walk in, friendly staff, quant and cozi. I got the bruschetta, very good!!! Then a large sized garden salad which was good, then the capellini with maranara sauce and sausage and all wonderful!! I didnt feel rushed and my food came out as I finished one meal and not all at once, the pasta was not watery like most places and sausage was so good!! Not to mention the background music was great 😊“

“Outstanding experience. We followed waiter Thomas’s recommendations and he was spot on! Rave reviews for everything from appetizers to entrees from all 4 of us diners. The lobster ravioli was the best ever. Equally delicious were the branzino, and the clam+pasta dish. We can’t wait to return.“

“We were looking for a location to host a reception for my Mother-in-law's celebration of life and Valenti's was one of the only locations we contacted that a) actually picked up the phone; b) could accommodate our group, and c) worked with us to make it a perfect and memorable event. Cesare and the entire staff there were amazing. They transformed the lounge into a beautiful and warm location and went above and beyond, adding black table linens, bud vases with flowers on the tables and candles, none of which we asked for, but all of which he delivered. It was such a nice touch and added a lot of warmth to the event. We had several older Italian's in our party (my Father-in-law is 84) and it was the perfect location for them to sit, fill their belly's and reminisce with family they hadn't seen for years. Cesare prepared a special menu for my Father-in-law, to include an antipasto, caprese salad, chicken piccata, meatballs and baked ziti, which seemed to please the crowd. They also allowed us to bring in pictures of my Mother-in-law to sit around and use their television to have a scrolling slide show of photos of her. The staff was very attentive to our group and made my Father-in-law feel very special. I cannot express how grateful we were to the entire team there for making this day memorable.“

“My Husband & I have ordered from Joey D's 2 times in the last month. Pizza then a Italian Beef Combo & Gyro. All were excellent!! Thank you to Joey D's & their hard working staff!!“

“Best pizza, they get our orders right every week. We order for my office several different varieties and it's always fresh and fast. From the phone person to the delivery person everyone is friendly and knowledgeable always willing to go above and beyond.“

“I love going on and seeing people put bad reviews just because they think they can get something for free of make a company look bad. This Venice store and the Sarasota store are 2 of the best places to get your normal pizza. The people are nice the owners are fantastic never do I ever go in this store and get bad service period. I always always get my pizza either here in the Venice store of if I’m near Sarasota I’ll get it there. Thanks for all the great work you and ur employees do. Keep up all the great work“

“Love the coal fire pizza 🍕“

“Elizabeth is amazing so kind and helped me out, she is awesome pizza is great, and service is amazing. thank you Elizabeth!!!“