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Savor the Flavors of Sicily

— Right Here in Bradenton

Family-style Italian dining from Tica & Eugenio Rizzo — Bradenton Herald’s 2025 Best Italian Restaurant in the People’s Choice Awards.

Welcome to Villa Sorrento

Nestled in the heart of Bradenton at 2604 14th Street West, Villa Sorrento is a cozy neighborhood gem where warm hospitality, true Sicilian-style cuisine, and a relaxed atmosphere invite you to feel like family.

Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Tica & Eugenio Rizzo, the restaurant was honored as Bradenton Herald’s 2025 Best Italian Restaurant — a reflection of the passion, dedication, and authentic flavor they bring to every dish.

Whether you’re joining us for an intimate dinner or celebrating with friends, every meal is crafted with care and heart — from handmade pasta and house sauces to fresh seafood, classic entrées like Chicken Marsala or Veal Piccata, and Chef Jay’s rotating specialties that honor the traditions of Italy.

Our Philosophy

At Villa Sorrento, food is about more than flavor — it’s about connection.  We believe in generous portions, honest ingredients, and treating every guest like family.

And here’s something that makes us truly unique: we’re BYOB — with no corkage fee. Bring your favorite wine, and relax knowing we’ll never charge you a cent extra to enjoy it. It’s just one of the small ways we make your evening effortless and welcoming.

Menu Highlights

Handcrafted with love, inspired by family recipes.
  • Linguine alle Vongole — Tender clams, garlic, white wine, and a touch of spice.
  • Chicken Marsala — Pan-seared chicken breast with mushrooms in rich Marsala wine sauce.
  • Shrimp Scampi — Fresh Gulf shrimp tossed with lemon, butter, and garlic over linguine.
  • Veal Piccata — Delicate veal cutlets in a tangy lemon-capers sauce.
  • Homemade Lasagna — Layered with rich béchamel, ground beef, and a touch of nostalgia.
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A Taste of Italy in Every Moment.

From the kitchen to your table, every dish tells a story of love, tradition, and home.

What others are saying…

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Karen Donahue
Karen Donahue

What a wonderful hidden gem in our neighborhood.
We arrived, and were immediately greeted and so warmly welcomed by one of the owners. the atmosphere is charming, like a warm friendly Italian cafe. The staff is friendly, polite and knowledgeable about the dishes.
Our party enjoyed the fresh forccachia bread. We had some authentic Italian, delicious dishes including veal piccata, eggplant parm, the best, and the seafood dish. We love that we could bring our own wine. We enjoy coffee and lemoncello cake that was one of the best.We've ever had. We will be back!... See MoreSee Less

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Camy Sanborn Cronin
Camy Sanborn Cronin

We enjoyed our first but not last visit tonight. Warmly greeted right away.
Bread dipping olive oil …delicious.
Nice salads.
Veal Marsala…delicious. Big portion too.
Lasagna… delicious.
Attentive service.
Couldn’t eat it all. I think it will be great tomorrow.
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Erin Dolan
Erin Dolan

Authentic Italian food. 10/10 recommend. You will not be disappointed!... See MoreSee Less

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John Izmirlian
John Izmirlian

Great tasting homemade Italian food. Close your eyes, take a taste and you will think you are in Italy!... See MoreSee Less

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Wednesday greetings everyone. We are open at 4pm. Come and try our new Salmon alla Tica with our special creamy lemon sauce.call us for reservation (941)216-3354🍝🍴don’t forget your wine we still byob 🍷
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We’ve been nominated, and we are so grateful 🙏

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We’ve been nominated, and we are so grateful 🙏 categories! -Italian Restaurant -All around restaurant -Date night Please take a minute to vote You can VOTE EVERY SINGLE DAY! https://www.votebradenton.com Thank you for your amazing support!!! With love Villa Sorrento family
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