Apulia Osteria Italiana

Name: Apulia Osteria Italiana
Address: 8501 Placida Rd #15, Placida, FL, United States, 33946
Telephone: (941) 688-2183
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

140 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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Takeout

(941) 688-2183

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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

Location
8501 Placida Rd #15, Placida, FL 33946
Neighborhood
Rotonda
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

Mozzarella Fiordilatte$12.00
cow's milk mozzarella cheese with vine ripened tomatoes, basil, sea salt & extra-virgin olive oil
Carpaccio$19.00
of angus beef tenderloin, arugula, marinated mixed mushroom in herbs, shaved parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar
Polpo$18.00
Charred grill Mediterranean octopus served over cucumber, tomato and chickpea salad; lemon confit
Prosciutto di Parma$18.00
with cantaloupe melon, burrata cheese, fig glaze
Polpette in Umido alla Pizzaiola$12.00
stewed meat balls in a tomato sauce, oregano, pecorino cheese, garlic bruschetta
Calamari Fritti$16.00
simply crispy fried with marinara sauce
Rucola$12.00
Arugula salad with watermelon, pistachios, dry salted ricotta cheese, limoncello dressing
Romana$11.00
romaine lettuce, radicchio lettuce, croutons, pecorino cheese dressing

Zuppa

Soup

Minestrone$10.00
assorted seasonal vegetables soup

Paste

Pastas

Orecchiette Apulia$25.00
little ears shaped pasta with mini meat balls in a tomato sauce, shredded fresh "burrata", garnished with raw celery
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese$23.00
egg "fettucine" with beef ragu, parmigiano Reggiano
Cappellacci di Astice$29.00
lobster ravioli in creamy vodka / tomato / basil sauce
Linguine alle Cozze$24.00
with black mussels, garlic, parsley, in a marinara sauce
Gnocchi Verdi di Patate e Rucola$26.00
(potatoes / arugula dumpling), in a gorgonzola cheese sauce with crumbled walnut
Ravioli di Magro$25.00
filled with ricotta cheese and spinach in a mascarpone cheese sauce

Pietanze di Pesce e Carne

Fish and Meat Main Course. $8 extra charge for split main course

Costoletta di Maiale$32.00
grilled pork chop, mushroom Marsala sauce, sauteed escarole, roasted potatoes with rosemary
Scaloppine di Vitello al Limone$36.00
veal piccata in a lemon and capers sauce, mashed potatoes and sauteed green beans
Filetto di Manzo$44.00
angus beef tenderloin with gorgonzola, mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, blueberry sauce
Gamberi in Spiedino$30.00
baked shrimp skewers "oreganata" with zucchini and red onion, served over stewed peppers and farro, with crispy pancetta and Calabrian chili pepper / yogurt condiment
Salmone alla Griglia$27.00
grilled filet of salmon with chef's vegetable casserole and salmoriglio

Per Gli Amanti della Parmigiana / For The Parmigiana's Lovers

All accompanied with pasta (chef's choice) in pomodoro sauce

Baked Eggplant$26.00
Chicken Breast$27.00

Contorni / Sides

Pasta Marinara or Cream sauce$8.00
Pork Sausage$8.00
Sauteed Spinach$8.00
Truffle Fries with Parmesan Cheese$10.00

What 140 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sarasota / Bradenton
Neighborhood gem
Sarasota / Bradenton
Italian

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food! Always have an enjoyable experience at Apulia Osteria Italiana!
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dinal
Naples
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service great food great drinks!!!!! Authentic Italian cuisine, the early bird dinner menu is awesome, and happy hour at bar starts at 330pm. Also happy hour with early bird dinner, and they have a regular menu too that is also available, I had sword fish with arugula salad was delicious, my husband had pork chop also amazing,and delicious, I really enjoy this place, I recommend it
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Usfbull
Naples
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful meal fantastic service very enjoyable
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RoccoA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another wonderful meal with the family at Apulia. Everything was great and service was wonderful. Always an enjoyable evening there.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food and service! The people here are so professional and friendly! Best restaurant in Charlotte County
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MartyWetmiller
Tampa
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
First time for us. Appetizers and meal were very good. Fine wine list and full bar. We will definitely be back.
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Rafi
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the lasagna and gnocchi. The tomato bisque soup was also delicious. The owner said hello and the service was excellent. We will return!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
They have the BEST Italian food around period!!! I highly recommend this gem of an eating experience. The Gnocchi is the best I’ve ever had anywhere in the world!!
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Capotosto
New York Area
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience once again, thank you. Great to know that we have a resource for out of town friends visiting.
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JohnB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is our third visit to Apulia Osteria Italiana and like our previous visits we were not disappointed. The food was excellent. Michelle, our server again, was cordial and professional. We particularly like the the level of noise. Acoustics work and it was easy to converse. We will return.
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PATA
Tampa
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very good dishes with the exception of the skimpy seafood plate with one octopus, one fried oyster and one clam. disappointing.
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Kprice5
Naples
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An outstanding meal as always! Apulia is one of our go to restaurants!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful meal at the end of the evening, all enjoyed their meals.
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Returned to experience their fabulous food and wines again.
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dinal
Naples
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always! Melissa our server was very attentive! Made sure we didn’t need anything else, chef Dario never disappoints,always a great dinner! We had lobster ravioli with vodka sauce amazing and delicious! And linguine with crab meat also delicious, and everyone is great ! Great drinks too! We are from Italy and we know authentic Italian cuisine and this is authentic!
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JosephC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have lived in the Placida area for 20 years and am very pleased that Apulia is here locally providing what should be considered the best Italian cuisine in the area. Chef Dario and his staff are top notch!
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MariaC
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the first time we visited this restaurant and what a pleasure it was. The service was amazing and the food was excellent! The Osso bucco was so tender a knife is not needed. The dessert was also so good. On our next trip, we will certainly be adding this restaurant to our list of “must visit”.
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dinal
Naples
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great authentic Italian cuisine, our server Ann was fantastic she was attentive and very friendly, everyone is great at apulia, chef Dario is great at what he does ! He can cook amazing dishes that you can’t get anywhere else! I had salmon, and my husband had a special pasta with crab meat, and not to mention the desserts all amazing!
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Loveenglw
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Wine wonderful, Cab 4 bears. Appet calamari excellent, light fresh not chewy. Osso Bucco cooked nicely huge portion. Eggplant not cooked thru but ok. First visit. Happy to return and try other plates. Priced appropriately. Maybe waiters and serving staff not greet as “ hey guys” .. too casual for upper end restaurant.
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Capotosto
New York Area
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another great experience at Apulia. Thank you for the extra effort with a member of our party hearing impaired.
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TonyD
Naples
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another fabulous meal with Chef Dario. We've been big fans since we ran across him in his former establishment in Port Charlotte. You can tell that each dish on the menu is made with the finest ingredients and is cooked just right. I highly recommend that you treat your palate to some great Italian cooking, you won't regret it.
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LauraR
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We frequently eat at Apulia. Food is fantastic and service good.
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Silviabar
Indiana
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Best gnocchi ever! The desserts pretty amazing too!!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 5, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had four people dinning, everyone was very pleased with the service, selection and meal. I had the octopus appetizer which was especially good, along with beef tenderloin with Gorgonzola cheese and a blue berry sauce. Yes, it sounds very strange but was absolutely delicious.
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ChrisC
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great authentic Italian food in a little hideaway in Placida Florida, off the beaten path from the more crowded areas of Englewod
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ConnieL
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is delicious. The fried calamari is the best that we have found. The portions are a nice size and the service was excellent.
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JosephK
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Enjoyed a wonderful meal with wonderful service. We definitely would go back.
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GeneP
Charleston
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
When in the Placida, Florida area , Apulia is a must dine restaurant. All of the food including the Red Snapper , pork chop, and lasagna are delicious . The servers are very friendly that compliments this fine dining experience.
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ChrisT
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Rebecca was a fantastic server. Really made us fell comfortable.
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LeoD
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food! Service was great snd the atmosphere was lovely. Definitely we will be back.
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dinal
Naples
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing dinner, my husband had special it was linguine with crab meat and rapini , he said it was delicious, being from Italy , that was like eating in an Italian restaurant in Italy! Dario is a great chef every thing is fresh and made from scratch, that’s what makes this place special! I recommend this restaurant for anyone that is looking for authentic Italian cuisine.
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Disappointed
Tampa
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall2food1service3ambience3
This place was recommended,so we went. The food was bland, small portion with only 3 slices of bread(we asked for more) & no salad for $23! We LOVE Italian food & have been to Italy for the real food, but we will NEVER go back or recommend! Oh, the bus boy keep going around & around our booth in circles...VERY annoying. I should have spoken up & said STOP. The menu had a nice variety of choices but the quality of ours was poor! The Prego sauce in stores is much better!
Apulia Osteria ItalianaResponded on April 3, 2023Mr. Disappointed, by reading your review I honestly deduct that you were recommended to a wrong type of restaurant. Perhaps you might be acquainted to a different type of Italian restaurant were you get a very large portions of food and where its included a choice of salad or soup, and cook with PREGO sauce. In regarding the comments on my hardworking staff....... you are very disrespectful. Kindest Regards, Chef Dario Leo
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Rodthebuilder
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Experience. Highly recommend as the food and the service is always fantastic. !
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DwightS
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent meal and Service. Good value. Would go again.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent, as always.
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VirginiaL
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Apulia is fabulous. Every dish is cooked to perfection. There were six of us, dining together, each ordering different entrees and appetizers. We all were thrilled with our choices, each as delicious as the next.
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Hprh
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious meal. Seating outdoors worked for us. Great, friendly service.
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LouisA
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing meal - can’t wait to go back! Very accommodating for gluten free food too!
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QuintoandDawnF
Naples
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was truly amazing. All four of us enjoyed our meals very much. The staff was super friendly and very informative. We will definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience! We sat outside which was wonderful for watching the colors from the sunset. Our meal was very well prepared. Waitress was very attentive.
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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 4.7 stars by 140 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(941) 688-2183

8501 Placida Rd #15, Placida, FL 33946

Additional information

Neighborhood
Rotonda
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
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

Apulia Osteria Italiana

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Baked Eggplant

Bruschetta Caprese

Orecchiette

Antipasti / Insalate / Zuppa

Mozzarella Fiordilatte$12.00

Carpaccio$19.00

Polpo$18.00

Prosciutto di Parma$18.00

Polpette in Umido alla Pizzaiola$12.00

Calamari Fritti$16.00

Rucola$12.00

Romana$11.00

Zuppa

Minestrone$10.00

Paste

Orecchiette Apulia$25.00

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese$23.00

Cappellacci di Astice$29.00

Linguine alle Cozze$24.00

Gnocchi Verdi di Patate e Rucola$26.00

Ravioli di Magro$25.00

Pietanze di Pesce e Carne

Costoletta di Maiale$32.00

Scaloppine di Vitello al Limone$36.00

Filetto di Manzo$44.00

Gamberi in Spiedino$30.00

Salmone alla Griglia$27.00

Per Gli Amanti della Parmigiana / For The Parmigiana's Lovers

Baked Eggplant$26.00

Chicken Breast$27.00

Contorni / Sides

Pasta Marinara or Cream sauce$8.00

Pork Sausage$8.00

Sauteed Spinach$8.00

Truffle Fries with Parmesan Cheese$10.00

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