La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria

Name: La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria
Address: 5370 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL, United States, 34228-2070
Telephone: (941) 383-6262
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

486 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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From Sicily with love...

We are an old school, Italian family-owned restaurant. Our recipes are straight out of granny's cooking book!
Our story begins in Sicily at the foothills of Mount Etna, our ever-active volcano that lights up the night sky with its red, scary, majestic beauty. This is where our Family comes from: the very center of the Mediterranean Sea, full of blinding sunlight, continuously blowing in unique scents and aromas from the past. And this is what we try and bring to Your table.

When you enter La Norma you are not just a customer, you are our guest of honor. And we take hospitality very seriously in Sicily.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

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Takeout

(941) 383-6262

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 383-6262
Website
http://www.lanormarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
5370 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228-2070
Neighborhood
Longboat Key
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

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Offers

Live Music Nights
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Our Live Music Nights are Back! Sit back in our romantic piazza and enjoy live music and a very delicious menu of hearty Italian cuisine. Every Thursday from 6pm to 9pm at La Norma of Longboat Key. Starting from December 1st.
Live Music Night
Feb 6, 2023 only
Sun - Sat - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
We are glad to offer live music nights at La Norma and support local musicians. Tonight we have the pleasure to have with us Josh Quinn (www.joshquinnmusic.com). Josh is a musician from the Twin Cities in Minnesota. He has been coming to Florida for as long as he’s been singing and playing the keys – which is all of his 29 years. Elton John, Billy Joel, Bill Withers, Joe Cocker, Frank Sinatra and many more incredible artists are in his repertoire. He has the ability to capture the essence of every song he plays, putting his own twist on it, and making it sound fabulous using just his voice and his keyboard.
Valentine's day
Feb 14, 2023 only
Sun - Sat - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
"Amore" is in the air this Valentine's day at La Norma Restaurant. Celebrate your love in our Romantic Piazza by indulging in our authentic, hearty Italian dishes while enjoying live music played by Josh Quinn ( www.joshquinnmusic.com).

Popular dishes

Bruschetta$16.00
Italian bread, roasted cherry tomatoes, shaved onions, parmesan cheese, balsamic glaze, extra virgin olive oil
Meatball with Surprise$17.00
Three pork meatballs with a heart of fresh Italian DOP mozzarella cheese in our fragrant tomato sauce
Eggplants Isola Bella$17.00
Lightly breaded and fried eggplant slices rolled with baby spinach and ricotta cheese, topped with mozzarella and a touch of vodka sauce
Burrata Antipasto Italiano$26.00
A creamy burrata mozzarella served with a selection of cured meats and other Italian delicacies

Our Salads

Add extra: Anchovies ($3), Chicken ($7), Shrimps ($9), Salmon ($14)

Caprese Deluxe$17.00
Burrata mozzarella, sliced vine and roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, pesto, balsamic glaze, extra virgin olive oil
Giulio Cesare$12.00
Crisp romaine lettuce and croutons tossed in our house special Caesar dressing and shaved parmesan
Mediterraneo$12.00
Mixed greens, onions, grape tomatoes and assorted olives tossed in our house balsamic vinaigrette and shaved parmesan

Our Pasta

Lasagne Tradizionali$21.00
The authentic Italian lasagna: slow-cooked Bolognese sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan
Tortellini Bolognese$26.00
Classic Italian cheese-filled tortellini in our slow-cooked Bolognese sauce
Gnocchi al Pesto$25.00
Gnocchi with a ricotta stuffing in a creamy pesto sauce, roasted tomatoes and parmesan
Ragu' Meatballs$25.00
Seared pork sauteed in a mix of onion, celery, carrots and garlic, simmered for hours with tomatoes and herbs, served with our meatballs and linguine
Ravioli alla Vodka$26.00
Spinach and ricotta-filled ravioli in a delicious vodka sauce
Tortelloni Alessandra$25.00
Large-size tortellini filled with roasted vegetables and cheese, tossed in our marinara sauce with portobello mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, olives and parmesan

Our Veal & Chicken

Parmigiana$30.00
Hand breaded in seasoned breadcrumbs, topped with mozzarella and tomato sauce and served with fresh
Marsala$30.00
Sauteed with portobello mushrooms, shallots and marsala wine, finished in a veal demi-cream and served with fresh pasta
Piccata$30.00
Sauteed with olive oil, white wine, butter and capers, flavored with Meyer lemon zest and served with fresh pasta

Our Fish

Salmon Piccata$34.00
Fresh salmon sauteed with white wine, lemon butter and capers and served with fresh linguine
Shrimps Fra' Diavolo$29.00
Shrimps sauteed in a spicy "arrabbiata" sauce and tomatoes, served with linguine and parmesan

For the Kids

under 10 years old

Pizza (10") Cheese$9.00
Pizza (10") Pepperoni$10.00
Pasta Marinara$9.00
Pasta Alfredo$11.00
Pasta with Butter$8.00
Chicken Tenders with French Fries$11.00

Our Desserts

Tiramisu$12.00
Sicilian Cannoli$12.00
"Nonna" Cake$10.00
Lemon custard on a short bread crust topped with fresh whipped cream
Affogato$11.00
A scoop of your favorite flavor floating in an Italian espresso
Flourless Chocolate Torte$12.00
Italian Gelato$9.00
Vanilla, dark chocolate, hazelnut, pistachio, sea salt caramel, vegan dairy-free chocolate
Lemon Sorbetto$9.00

Our Cold & Hot Drinks

Coke (Bottle) / Italian Soda$5.00
Sprite / Diet Coke / Italian Iced Tea$3.00
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water / Acqua Panna$5.00
Cappuccino (Regular & Decaf)$5.00
Espresso / Americano$3.00
Double Espresso$5.00

What 486 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sarasota / Bradenton
Kid-friendly

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
98 reviews
vip
5.0
98 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Really great place! The food was great and our waiter was awesome. Highly recommend
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded 7 days agoDear guest, thanks so very much for your visit and for this very kind review: we are really happy that you enjoyed dining with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Regards, Daniela
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JoJoY
New York Area
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent chicken marsala! Paula is wonderful! The owners pay attention to detail and have good quailty dishes. Tried the lemon Nona cake , delicious!!
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on January 23, 2023Dear guest, thanks so much for dining at La Norma and for this very kind review: we are really grateful and happy that you had such a good time with us. We will happily pass on your comments to Paula: she is really nice and dedicated! I hope to see you again soon. All the best, Daniela
MK
MitchK
Indiana
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply phenomenal!
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on January 23, 2023Dear Mitch, thanks so much for dining with us and for this very kind feedback: we are really grateful and super happy that you enjoyed the experience so much. We wish you all the best and look forward to seeing you again soon. Regards, Daniela
LM
LuisaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food2service5ambience5
A small but cosy typical italian with so friendly service. From the welcome to leaving, this restaurant is exceptional. Our Sicilian server Alesandro was superb!!! Fun, friendly, knowledgeable and the right amount of interaction to add to the experience. Alesandro also got me dancing during the live music!!! Wowww Food wise... FAIR! I’ve travelled and this is one of the best restaurant. Tiramisu simply stunning. Thank you Alesandro!!! We will be back!!!
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on January 23, 2023Dear Luisa, thank you so much for choosing La Norma and for this very kind review: it's great to read that you enjoyed your evening with us! We'll certainly pass on your comment to Alessandro. We look forward to hosting you again soon. All the best, Daniela
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Allesandro was very prompt, courteous and helpful. Food was excellent. Ambiance was 4 because there was hammering or something going on for a bit.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on January 17, 2023Dear guest, thanks very much for your visit and for this very kind rating: I'll make sure to pass on your comment to Alessandro. You are right about the hammering as we couldn't understand why they were carrying out those works in the communal space at that time of the day! Luckily they stopped as soon as we asked them. We really look forward to seeing you again soon. Regards, Daniela
LJ
LauJo
Naples
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Gluten free surcharge $6 for ordinary food.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on January 19, 2023Dear guest, thanks for your visit and for your valuable feedback: we acknowledge your comment and really appreciate if you could elaborate further so we can try and make things better. Regards, Daniela
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BrendaO
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best mediteraen salad and margarita pizza. The veal ravioli with meatball and truffle oil was outstanding.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on January 10, 2023Dear Brenda, thanks so much for dining at La Norma and for taking the time to rate your experience: it's such a pleasure to read that you enjoyed our food so much, we are very grateful! We look forward to hosting you again soon. All the best, Daniela
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FoodieTed
Cincinnati
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed a very romantic outdoor dinner at this Long Boat Key gem. Roberto supplied live dinner piano selections while we ate under the stars in the glow of the fire pit. Paula welcomed us in, made some suggestions for dinner. We started with a delicious pizza with very thinly sliced, eggplant and ricotta - mouth watering We split a very fresh house salad while enjoying a Peroni beer. It was a tossup between the Perrone and a glass of Chianti. Our entrées were exquisite. My wife enjoyed the homemade gnocchi. She is a stiff critic since her grandma made the very best Leslie thoroughly enjoyed the light gnocchi covered with a delicious burrata. I had very tender veal Parmesan served with a side of homemade pasta. It was divine. We were shocked when the owner of La Norma stopped by our table to make sure that everything was perfect for us. She was very sweet and sat down to dine with her family. We had to take a pass on dessert but promised to save room for it when we returned… later this week!
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on January 10, 2023And the dessert will be there waiting for you! It's been a great pleasure hosting you guys: thank so much for choosing La Norma, we are so happy to read that the food and service were up to your expectations and that you had a good evening. I look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best, Daniela
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Server was great. Patio is comfortable and nice to be outside. Wine list is good and reasonably priced. Food is above average just not wow for the price. We would go back.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on January 9, 2023Dear guest, thanks very much for your visit and for your valuable feedback: please feel free to share what you think we can improve in our service, if you so wish. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Regards, Daniela
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fayetteville
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Overall very nice. Would definitely go back.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on January 9, 2023Dear guest, thanks very much for dining with us and for your kind feedback: we look forward to seeing you again soon. Regards, Daniela
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was delicious! We had a great meal and friendly service. Would highly recommend anything with the red sauce
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on January 9, 2023Dear guest, thanks very much for your visit and for your kind review and feedback: we are very happy that you enjoyed your experience dining at La Norma and really look forward to hosting you again soon. Regards, Daniela
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KellyH
Tampa
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience3
Food was great. Met the owners. Only negative is the patio heater was out of gas and it was chilly, would have liked to use it.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on January 5, 2023Dear Kelly, thanks for for dining with us and for this kind review: we're really happy you liked our food so much! As for the heater, we do apologize: an unfortunate combination of unstable weather and super hectic holiday period caught us off guard. We hope to see you again soon. Ciao, Daniela
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EmilyH
Cincinnati
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional food, wine selections and staff!!
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on January 4, 2023Dear Emily, thanks a lot for dining with us and for taking the time to write this very kind review: we are really glad to read that you had such a good experience and we'll happily share your comment with our great staff. We wish you all the best and hope to host you again soon. Regards, Daniela
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Marty141
Naples
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
We had veal saltimbocca and the lasagne traditionalle Both were wonderful.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on January 2, 2023Dear Marty, thanks very much for your visit and for this kind review: we are really glad to read that you enjoyed our dishes and we can't wait to host you again soon. All the best, Daniela
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WilliamR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Excellent Italian cuisine, pleasantly and well served. The chairs were somewhat uncomfortable, the music entertainment a little loud (we were inside) and the beer selection minimal. But overall we enjoyed out dining experience.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on January 2, 2023Dear William, thank you so much for dining at La Norma and for taking the time to write this review: we are really happy that you enjoyed the experience and we do genuinely appreciate your feedback, which help us improve our service. We wish you all the best and hope to host you again soon. Regards, Daniela
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Simply delicious.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on January 2, 2023Dear guest, thanks very much for this very kind note: we really appreciate you dining with us and it's great to read that you enjoyed the experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Regards, Daniela
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Mojomangia
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food! Wonderful service! The Jazz Guitarist was a lovely added touch. Thoroughly enjoyable dining experience!
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on January 4, 2023Dear guest, thanks so much for this review: it really made our day to read that you had such a good time dining at La Norma! We wish you all the best and really hope to have you back again soon. Warm regards, Daniela
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dragnladee
New Orleans
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Out of this world antipasto, soft chewy bread, handmade pasta dishes and sauces that were spot on
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on December 27, 2022Dear guest, thanks so very much for your choosing La Norma and for this very kind review: we are really happy to read that you enjoyed dining with us and we look forward to hosting you again soon. All the best, Daniela Regards, Daniela
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AliciaS
Kansas City
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The new manicotti special is terrific. If you like the dish, I recommend the marinara option, though the pesto looked great too. Love the live music. Always treated like family!
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on December 17, 2022Dear Alicia, always a pleasure to have you at La Norma: thanks so much for this very kind review and we're really glad you enjoyed our new special this week. All the best and looking forward to seeing you soon. Ciao, Daniela
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edwardb
Chicago
154 reviews
vip
5.0
154 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time and the pizza and server were excellent. We will be back !! Ed and Pam
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on December 14, 2022Dear Ed and Pam, thanks so much for your visit and for taking the time to write this very kind review: we are really happy that you enjoyed your evening with us and look forward to seeing you again soon. Ciao, Daniela
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Anne
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Our meal at La Norma was outstandingly delicious! One of the best chicken marsala and piccata meals we've had, including in the North End of Boston! The house made pasta that came with the meals was fresh and tasty. Service was attentive and left nothing lacking, and the dining room was attractive and very clean. We will definitely eat here again, and recommend it highly. The only change that could be made for an improved atmosphere, is for the source of perfumed scent in the dining room to be eliminated.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on December 14, 2022Dear Anne, let me thank you so much for dining with us and for taking the time to share your experience: it really feels great to know that you guys had such a good time! Also, thanks for the valuable feedback on the perfume: we will certainly look into that. I wish you all the best and sincerely hope to see you again soon! Ciao, Daniela
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TomM
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent Pizza! We will return on our next trip back.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on December 12, 2022Dear Tom, thanks very much for your visit and for this kind review: we look forward to seeing you again soon. Regards, Daniela
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AliciaS
Kansas City
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our visit last night! The music on the patio is such a treat. And the chocolate mousse cake deserves an award. We always come back!
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on December 9, 2022Dear Alicia, thanks so much for coming to dine at La Norma again: you are one of those special guests we feel lucky to have! We hope to host you again soon. All the best, Daniela
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GreggB
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Italian Food and Service. Very nice staff. Have eaten here several times and it is always a great experience.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on December 5, 2022Dear Gregg, thanks as always for dining with us and for taking the time to write this kind review: it is a pleasure for us to welcome you and we feel grateful to have you as guest! Till next time! Ciao, Daniela
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SalP
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time here and couldn’t be more pleased. Even without NO special event to celebrate, my husband and I felt like we were celebrating something. The garden area was so romantic and inviting. Even though it started to rain while we were enjoying our appetizer, the staff helped us transition inside without any trouble. Dustin, our server presented as very professional attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. The owner Daniella, ( straight from Italy with a wonderful accent but fluent in English). She was sure to greet and introduce herself to every patron. She spent plenty of time with us speaking of her travels and life in London, etc. her family happened to be there eating dinner as well. This added to the real family owned (not investors) who give their all to their ownership The venue is adorable, newly renovated with seating for about 35 people with additional room outside. They have an in house bar and white table cloths. They do offer pizza but not a Pizzeria. We had the Chicken Picatta and Veal Salumbucca. I recommend both. Their garlic bread was delicious and a nice touch. A side of fedacinni comes with the dish. We finished with cappuccino and a nice after dinner drink ( gratis of owner). Even though a bit of a ride from Bradenton, we will make it back. They do take reservations. The new owners have only been in this country for four months. A real jem. Even in LBK with all other high end eateries.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on November 29, 2022Dear Mr and Mrs Principe, it's been a real pleasure having you at La Norma and it's great to read that you enjoyed your evening so much! We are really grateful for this kind review and hope to see you again soon. All the best, Daniela
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AliciaS
Kansas City
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful meal with stellar service! Our favorite place on LBK!
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on November 29, 2022Dear Alicia, thanks so much for your very kind review: it is always a pleasure seeing you guys at La Norma! We are very grateful and really appreciate you being such great guests. Till next time! Daniela
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Service for food was very slow. Very disappointed in portion size, along with price and price not including a house salad. Overpriced for the meals we had.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on December 2, 2022Dear guest, thanks very much for your visit and for your feedback: we note your comment on the service and we'll discuss the matter with our staff. As for the price, we benchmark ourselves with our peers on an ongoing basis and we feel we are adequately priced in order to ensure a certain quality standard, given the general backdrop. We genuinely hope you might consider visiting us again. Regards, Daniela
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DonnaH
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We love La Norma and we’re happy to introduce our friends to dining there. Nice ambiance outside, attentive servers, great wine and food.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on November 27, 2022Dear Donna, thanks very much for dining with us and for taking the time to write this very kind review: we are really happy to read that you had a good time at La Norma and look forward to hosting you again soon. All the best, Daniela
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johnml
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious as usual. I invited guests who had not dined there before and everybody loved their meal. Additionally, the staff was friendly and quite helpful.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on November 22, 2022Dear John, we are really grateful to count you as our regular guest and we do really appreciate this review: it is great to read we did not disappoint! We hope to see you again soon and wish you all the best, Daniela
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious meal and excellent service. Staff is personable and courteous. Will definitely go back.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on November 20, 2022Dear guest, thanks very much for your visit and for this very kind review: it's great to read that you had a good evening dining with us and we look forward to welcoming you again soon. All the best, Daniela Regards, Daniela
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ToniW
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious! We sat outside. It was a cool night but the heaters kept us warm. Our server Amanda was awesome. She made great recommendations and was on top of everything. The owner came out to introduce herself and was so welcoming. Highly recommend.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on November 20, 2022Dear Toni, first off, let me thank you very much for your visit and for this kind review: we are so happy to read that you enjoyed the experience of dining at our restaurant. We'll certainly pass on your compliments to our Amanda! Looking forward to having you back again soon. All the best, Daniela Regards, Daniela
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very pleasant dining indoors and a charming outside dining patio! Attentive servers. Excellent options on the menu and the food is delicious! We’ve tried the lobster/ crab ravioli in vodka sauce, the tortellini bolognese, the ragu meatballs with linguine (wow), chicken piccata and chicken Marsala. You will enjoy La Norma!
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on November 14, 2022Dear guest, thanks so very much for your visit and for this very kind review: it's always great to know that our guests enjoy their dining experience and our food. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Ciao, Daniela
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Sams
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Loved the burrata appetizer! Also enjoyed the meatball surprise.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on November 13, 2022Dear guest, thanks very much for your visit and for this kind review: it's great to read that you enjoyed dining with us. We hope to see you again soon. All the best, Daniela
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Teri
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoy having their pesto lasagna special. As always their mozzarella filled meatballs a must have and their lemon torte dessert.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on November 13, 2022Dear Teri, thanks very much for your visit and for this kind review: we're so happy to read that your experience was good and you had a good time with us. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Best regards, Daniela
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BrendaO
Detroit
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is our first stop when we get into town. The place is charming and the staff is friendly. Food tastes like a bite of Italy💕
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on November 13, 2022Dear Brenda, welcome back and thanks so much for your visit and your review: we're privileged to have regular guests like you and we look forward to hosting you again soon. All the best, Daniela
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johnml
Tampa
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food entrees were delicious. Minor thing: the cannolis were better last year. The service staff were friendly & responsive to our needs.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on November 4, 2022Dear John, thanks very much for your visit and for this kind review: it's great to read that you had a good time dining with us. Also, thanks for your feedback on the cannoli: as Sicilians, we take it very seriously and we'll make sure to go back to our usual standard! We look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best, Daniela
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Jack
Tampa
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
La Norma was disappointing for us again. Our second time dining here for dinner in the past year where we hoped for the best. The service was excellent; Amanda took great care of us; kind attentive, and offered us a fine Tiramisu for dessert; terrific. the Busboys were very good as well. However, the food is not to write home about; not remotely close to what you find in Italy or Sicily in flavor or style. Highly overpriced as well.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on November 1, 2022Dear Jack, first off, thanks very much for dining at La Norma and for writing this review: we do appreciate your feedback and we will certainly pass on the compliments to our great staff. We are sorry that the experience was not up to your expectations: we try hard to please every guest but we do understand that each palate is different. As for the price, we benchmark ourselves with our peers regularly: we feel we are adequately priced, given the general backdrop. Regards, Daniela
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RobinR
Seattle
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
We went for the early bird special as advertised on the website but were told when we went to order that it as no longer in effect. We ate anyway, spending a lot but the food was really good. Best meal out in awhile. We sent an email afterwards and they were very nice.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on October 28, 2022Dear Robin, thanks a lot for dining with us and for for this review: we are happy that you liked the food and we apologize for the inconvenience, as discussed over the email. We are really thankful for your patience and understanding. All the best, Daniela
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JudyK
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and excellent staff!
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on October 24, 2022Dear Judy, thanks so much for dining at La Norma and for taking the time to write this review: we are really happy to read that you enjoyed our food and we'll certainly pass on your compliments to our staff. We hope to see you soon. All the best, Daniela
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Teri
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We tried the specials. Amazing pumpkin raviolis and pesto lasagna. Both perfect.
La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on October 21, 2022Dear Teri, thanks so much for dining with us and for taking the time to write this review: it really made our day! We are trying hard to turn our Specials around more often so our guests won't get bored. It's great to read that you liked them and we'll pass on the compliments to our amazing kitchen. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. All the best, Daniela

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La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 383-6262.

La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria is rated 4.6 stars by 486 OpenTable diners.

La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

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5370 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key, FL 34228-2070

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Neighborhood
Longboat Key
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:45 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.lanormarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(941) 383-6262

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Live Music Nights

Live Music Night

Valentine's day

Caesar Salad

Gnocchi al Pesto

Chicken Piccata

Our Appetizers

Bruschetta$16.00

Meatball with Surprise$17.00

Eggplants Isola Bella$17.00

Burrata Antipasto Italiano$26.00

Our Salads

Caprese Deluxe$17.00

Giulio Cesare$12.00

Mediterraneo$12.00

Our Pasta

Lasagne Tradizionali$21.00

Tortellini Bolognese$26.00

Gnocchi al Pesto$25.00

Ragu' Meatballs$25.00

Ravioli alla Vodka$26.00

Tortelloni Alessandra$25.00

Our Veal & Chicken

Parmigiana$30.00

Marsala$30.00

Piccata$30.00

Our Fish

Salmon Piccata$34.00

Shrimps Fra' Diavolo$29.00

For the Kids

Pizza (10") Cheese$9.00

Pizza (10") Pepperoni$10.00

Pasta Marinara$9.00

Pasta Alfredo$11.00

Pasta with Butter$8.00

Chicken Tenders with French Fries$11.00

Our Desserts

Tiramisu$12.00

Sicilian Cannoli$12.00

"Nonna" Cake$10.00

Affogato$11.00

Flourless Chocolate Torte$12.00

Italian Gelato$9.00

Lemon Sorbetto$9.00

Our Cold & Hot Drinks

Coke (Bottle) / Italian Soda$5.00

Sprite / Diet Coke / Italian Iced Tea$3.00

San Pellegrino Sparkling Water / Acqua Panna$5.00

Cappuccino (Regular & Decaf)$5.00

Espresso / Americano$3.00

Double Espresso$5.00

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