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: 4.8

4.8

172 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

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

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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 172 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa / Central Florida West
Neighborhood gem
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Service
Sarasota / Bradenton
Good for groups
Sarasota / Bradenton
Neighborhood gem
Sarasota / Bradenton
Italian

172 Reviews

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Todd
Baltimore
78 reviews
vip
5.0
78 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service the food was magnificent! Definitely will be back!!
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SASAJA
Dallas
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Real authentic Italian food. Very diverse menu. Large wine list!
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JoeM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really nice restaurant with great food and staff.
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LynnM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Part of Let’s eat Englewood, food was delicious! The manager/owner came by to say hello and asked how everything was. A great experience all around!
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dinal
Naples
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Dario never disappoints! An amazing and delicious dinner, I had swordfish from let eat Englewood menu amazing delicious, my husband had the pork chop, and we had octopus for appetizer, very delicious very good , this restaurant is a gem ! I recommend if your looking for great Italian food! No one can cook like chef Dario he is the best at what he does!!!!
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LGreen
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our meal and the atmosphere and service was warm and welcoming. We will definitely be going back to enjoy again!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing! Everything made fresh and it shows
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Mimi
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food full of flavor and quality ingredients. Definitely a must for every tourist and local to try.
Apulia Osteria ItalianaResponded on September 3, 2023
Mimi, thanks for your review. I really appreciate when guests recognize the quality of our product. Looking forward to your next visit. Regards Chef Dario Leo
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RogerR
Naples
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
Interior not that different than when it was The Placida Grill. Drinks expensive, $15+, food average yet expensive. Wife ordered their chicken picatta and they charged us the same as their veal picatta. I had their marsalla pork chop which didn't have much flavor. We won't be going back.
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DougB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
JUST A DELIGHTFUL EVENING. LIVED UP TO WHAT WE HAD BEEN TOLD, SUPERB IN ALL ASEPECTS.
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dinal
Naples
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Apulia is a neighborhood gem, never disappoints,Chef Dario is phenomenal! Food is amazing always, delicious cooked just right!, authentic Italian cuisine!
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MaryK
Naples
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
A perfect evening from the welcoming greeting thru dessert. The filet with blueberry sauce was unbelievable!
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Mimi1421
Des Moines
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. The octopus was so tender and served with chickpea cucumber salad. The calamari had a very light coating and lightly fried and very tender. My husband likes the marina with it I prefer a squeeze of lemon but would also embrace a sweet and spicy chili type sauce. The Bolognese was very good and homemade pasta great. Tiramisu was so good too. Service was great and my husband got a cocktail and said it was the best rye whiskey sour he’s ever had. I’m sure it will get extremely busy during season so glad we tried it now. We will absolutely be going back and telling our friends. Going to try some of the chefs special dishes from Puliga.
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MichaelN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time at Apulia Osteria. Both times I dreamed about my entree when I went to sleep, and woke up thinking about it. I think that says it all.
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John
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience5
We tried this restaurant after recommendations from friends. Will not return. We were both sick after our meal.
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KarenG
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience the first time we visited. So, made reservations for the next week. It was just as good as the first time. Greetings at the door, politely gave us a high top at the bar so we can have a cocktail. Sat is when we were ready for dinner. No rush. We were presented with specials and warm bread and puree. Service was quick but not rushed. The appetizer always fresh , fried calamari. Our entrees were well presented and delicious with the freshest ingredients. We will be back very soon!!
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dinal
Naples
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best authentic Italian food! I had the special grouper, and it was cooked just right tasted delicious, Chef Dario always makes our visits memorable never disappoints, always the freshest and most delicious food! Melissa our server was very attentive, and Finn always makes us fantastic tasting drinks! Great wine list too!
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allisonp
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second time and I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant! Food, service, atmosphere and more!
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cindic
Naples
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have eaten at Apulia several times and tried a variety of menu items, always outstanding. The tiramisu is the best I have ever tasted and I lived in Italy for 3 years!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Omg!!!!!! I have been here before and it is sooooo good. They always make us feel like VIP’s. We thought we had the best food before and then we got Darius’s filet. It literally was the best food I have ever had in my life. Hats off to this restaurant!!! It is a true winner!!!!
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JasonM
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner. Seven of us ate dinner and everyone liked their food and appetizers.
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Gabaroo74
Tampa
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server Annie was super friendly and attentive. Five star service for sure. Everyone raved about their food choices. We had Bolognese, lobster raviolis and chicken parmigiana. Caesar salad very good and fresh. Definitely will be back. What a gem in Placida
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dinal
Naples
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as always, this place never disappoints! Finn makes fantastic drinks! Melissa is very attentive, and Raina is a great host, this place is a gem must try!
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CarolS
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff is friendly and efficient; the food is excellent.
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allisonp
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hands down the best dining experience we have had since we moved to Fl 2 years ago. Top notch quality and service! Annie was our server and what a treasure! We will definitely dine there again! Magnifico!
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dinal
Naples
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is always fantastic, service always great Melissa our server was very attentive, Finn is great at making our drinks, we brought a guest with us she was amazed at how great food tasted, and her soup was hot, like it’s supposed to be! Keep up the great work!
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ShariT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
There were four of us and three of us were pleased. My husband ordered off the early bird menu at the last minute and his pasta was cold and his chicken parmigiana was overcooked and dry. Obviously probably shouldn’t order from that at 5:50 pm.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and atmosphere! Food was so fresh and everything we tried was delicious. We love being able to make a reservation and not have to wait for a table. Great date night restaurant, we will be back!!
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Lilly
Unspecified
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food!! Alway great service!! Love everything about it!! Amy and Sarah are stellar!!
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CarolB
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
We had the early dinner 3 course meal. It was excellent!! We were celebrating our anniversary and they even brought us a special dessert!! Very nice!!
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dinal
Naples
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience again delicious gnocchi made of patatoes and arugula, delicious!!!! My husband had special pasta linguine with crab meat also delicious!!!! Great drinks great service great atmosphere!!! Great food!!!! I totally recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is always a consistent 5 star experience! One member of our group ordered chicken Marsala (which was not on the menu) and chef Dario did not hesitate to make it for him. Needless to say it was the best he ever had!! This is our go to restaurant whenever we want a high level experience without breaking the bank
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food! Always have an enjoyable experience at Apulia Osteria Italiana!
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dinal
Naples
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 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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FAQs

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

Apulia Osteria Italiana is rated 4.8 stars by 172 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

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Calamari Fritti

Lemon

Chicken

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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