Apulia Osteria Italiana

4.9

330 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Apulia Osteria Italiana is located in Placida, Florida just a few miles away from the beautiful Island of Boca Grande and Manasota key just 20 minutes from Port Charlotte and Venice.
The warm hospitality and the professionalism you will receive at Apulia will make you feel welcome throuout your entire visit. Chef Dario Leo along with his staff will make sure you will be delighted with superb food and great service.
You will enjoy dishes from his native region " Apulia" also called "The hill of the boot", specialties such as Orecchiette with Rapini, Fritto misto di Paranza ( seafood) , Burrata, Baked Snapper, Beef Braciole, Pasticciotto Leccese and so many other dishes from all over Italy such as Ossobuco, Risotti, Gnocchi, Branzino, Ravioli, Tiramisu, Gelati and so much more......

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 688-2183
Website
http://www.apuliaosteria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dario Leo
Private party facilities
restaurant available for private event. Fees applies.

Location
8501 Placida Rd #15, Placida, FL 33946
Neighborhood
Rotonda
Cross street
Placida Road
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 330 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa / Central Florida West
Best Overall
Tampa / Central Florida West
Best Value
Tampa / Central Florida West
Kid-friendly
Tampa / Central Florida West
Romantic
Tampa / Central Florida West
Good for special occasions
Tampa / Central Florida West
Italian
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Overall
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Food
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Value
Sarasota / Bradenton
Kid-friendly
Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for fine wines
Sarasota / Bradenton
Romantic
Sarasota / Bradenton
Good for special occasions
Sarasota / Bradenton
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Apulia Osteria Italiana is a "neighborhood gem" offering authentic Italian cuisine crafted by "genius" Chef Dario. The restaurant boasts "fantastic" food and a welcoming atmosphere, with attentive servers like Ann and Michael ensuring a delightful dining experience. The early bird dinner is a "great value" with generous portions.

330 Reviews

d
dina
Naples
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience at apulia, as always great food,great atmosphere,great people,the osso bucco,is totally recommended,very delicious, comes with a saffron risotto, you will never have a bad meal here food is always great, Chef Dario always serves the best!
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Donna
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic! Best Caesar salad ever! Great service from Annie too. And the pork milanaise- OMG good.
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Mark
Indiana
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
No words can describe how good the food is at Apulia. We were fortunate enough to be there on Lazagna night. Definitely the most delicious and authentic I’ve ever had. Everything made from scratch and it shows.
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dina
Naples
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing like always!!! Chef Dario always serves up the best authentic Italian cuisine, I had the grilled swordfish was very delicious! My husband had a chef special which consist of linguine with crab meat and broccoli rabe with a light tomato sauce, the shrimp salad is an absolute must try! Our server Michael was very attentive, and very friendly, everyone is welcoming ! Must visit this neighborhood gem!!!
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Pamela
Cancun
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience @ Apulia Osteria was fabulous! They have nice, quiet booths (our choice) a small bar area and a couple other choices. Our server, Kim was very attentive. She really knew the menu and gave wonderful recommendations! We got the meatball appetizer, I had the red snapper “special” and my hubby had linguine and clams in a light wine sauce. Everything was spot on! We will definitely return!
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Jennifer
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am so happy I found this place. Best authentic Italian I’ve found in southwest Florida. (May be the best in all of Florida, but I can only speak to my experience which is limited to the southwest). I had the chicken Marsala, mashed potatoes and green beans with crème brûlée for dessert. Each item was absolutely delicious and the presentation was beautiful. Each little detail and ingredient incorporated wad truly appreciated and enjoyed. I am definitely coming back, and looking forward to it!!!!
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dina
Naples
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was very delicious, our server Ann was very attentive and made sure everything was perfect we had pollo ai fungi very good the best!!! We also had shrimp salad and chef special linguine with shrimp and crab meat, all very delicious!! I recommend this place if you’re looking for authentic Italian cuisine this is it!
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Rachel
Naples
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have such an amazing experience every time we dine at Apulia. Dario and his staff always make us feel welcome and like family
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dinal
Naples
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great!! The food is very high quality and delicious!!! Kimberly was very attentive, made sure we had everything we needed, chef Dario is great at what he does, food is always fresh and great tasting!!!!I recommend this place must try!
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Mark
Indiana
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing!!!!! Chef Dario is a genius. We will go back time and time again. This is our favorite restaurant in Southwest Florida
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FAQs

Apulia Osteria Italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 688-2183.

Apulia Osteria Italiana is rated 4.9 stars by 330 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

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8501 Placida Rd #15, Placida, FL 33946

Additional information

Cross street
Placida Road
Neighborhood
Rotonda
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dario Leo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.apuliaosteria.com/
Phone number
(941) 688-2183
Private party facilities
restaurant available for private event. Fees applies.

Apulia Osteria Italiana

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Orecchiette

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese

Cappellacci di Astice

Menu

What 330 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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