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Villani & Co Steak Seafood Raw Bar, Venice, FL

Villani & Co Steak Seafood Raw Bar

4.5
4.5
539 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Attention:
RESERVATIONS FOR ALL HOLIDAYS MUST BE BOOKED THROUGH A MANAGER
PLEASE CALL ALEXIS (941) 882-0479
All Patio Reservations are weather permitted only. Please call Host desk to stay updated (941) 584-4434.
If we are fully booked, there may be no availability to move your reservation inside. Patio reservations are not guaranteed and could be cancelled at last minute due to weather.

Located in the heart of Wellen Park, we serve delicious experiences, where locals can enjoy exceptional dishes made of fresh and healthy ingredients. Our menu features mouthwatering options and our team is here to make your dining experience a delight.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Sat 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 584-4434
  • Website
    http://www.villaniandcowellenpark.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mike Leopold
  • Location
    19790 Wellen Pk Blvd suite 101, Venice, FL 34293
  • Neighborhood
    North Port
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Raw/ Steamer Bar

  • Oysters on the half shell

    Oyster selection from the Pacific, Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico with traditional accompaniments

    • Jumbo White Shrimp Cocktail

      • Peel & Eat Key West Pink Shrimp

        Hot with drawn butter or chilled with cocktail sauce

        • Florida Middleneck Clams

          Steamed with drawn butter or chilled with cocktail sauce

          • Steamed Maine Mussels w/ Drawn butter

            • Chilled Florida Combo

              3 Gulf Oysters, 3 Middleneck Clams, 3 Cocktail Shrimps

              • Florida Stone Crab

                SEASONAL

                • Grand Seafood Tower

                  Specialty Oysters on the half shell, 8 shrimp cocktail, 8 middle neck clams, 8 peel & eat shrimp, 1/2 Lb. seasonal crab variety.

                  Last updated: June 29, 2023

                  What 539 people are saying

                  Overall ratings and reviews

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

                  4.5
                  4.5 based on recent ratings
                  • 4.5Food
                  • 4.6Service
                  • 4.5Ambience
                  • 4.2Value

                  Noise • Moderate

                  Review summary

                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                  Villani & Co Steak Seafood Raw Bar offers an impressive blend of delicious dishes and outstanding service. Guests rave about the "wonderful food" and "amazing service," with the seafood tower and steaks being particular highlights. The summer specials offer great value, and the atmosphere is "inviting" and "friendly."

                  539 Reviews

                  1. Jasmine

                    Philadelphia

                    5 reviews

                    5.0

                    5 reviews

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Villani was such a great experience. Food was exceptional and service was great! Not too loud!

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                  2. Mary

                    VIP

                    New York City

                    143 reviews

                    5.0

                    143 reviews

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Great food, our server was outstanding. Always a great experience!

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                  3. STEPHEN

                    Tampa

                    6 reviews

                    5.0

                    6 reviews

                    Dined 2 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    I always enjoy Villani. Today it was three friends together for lunch catching up. We had a very good lunch over a four hour period. No pressure to vacate the table, just a warm and friendly atmosphere. Villani is my "go to" restaurant for an excellent experience.

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                  4. Julie

                    VIP

                    Greater Boston

                    8 reviews

                    5.0

                    8 reviews

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Outstanding meal! This was our second time dining at Villani and it was as good, if not better, this time around. Our waiter was awesome - personable, attentive, and funny - and kept the drinks and food coming. Overall, a great night!! If they have the toasted marshmallow cocktail special, try it! It was super yummy!!

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                  5. Danielle

                    VIP

                    New York City

                    19 reviews

                    5.0

                    19 reviews

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Excellent food, service and cocktails! My favorite restaurant in Wellen Park!

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                  6. Lori

                    VIP

                    Tampa

                    5 reviews

                    5.0

                    5 reviews

                    Dined 7 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    We had a great server , great cocktails delicious food. All 5 of us were beyond happy. Planning on making more visits for lunch, dinner and drinks!

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                  7. Deanna

                    Columbus

                    3 reviews

                    2.0

                    3 reviews

                    Dined on December 21, 2024

                    1. Overall 2
                    2. Food 2
                    3. Service 2
                    4. Ambience 3
                    The pork chop I had was AMAZING. The staff was friendly. However, getting lukewarm broccoli and mashed potatoes with the meal was less than stellar. MANY in our party had lukewarm side items. While the wait staff was friendly they were not very educated about the menu or specials. If I'm paying $45 for a meal I expect hot food and knowledgeable staff. We went with our family to celebrate a college graduation. I would never recommend your restaurant for a special event due to the lack of service and food quality.

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                  8. Cathleen

                    VIP

                    Las Vegas

                    28 reviews

                    3.0

                    28 reviews

                    Dined on December 20, 2024

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 3
                    3. Service 2
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Stone crabs were cooked perfectly, but the shells were not cracked well. It was difficult to get the meat out. Steak was not a good quality. Water glasses were not refilled till the end of the meal. Very slow service. Pasta was dry, had to ask for more sauce. Seafood was good well. Overall, not worth the price of the dinner.

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                  9. StephanieL

                    Tampa

                    14 reviews

                    5.0

                    14 reviews

                    Dined on December 18, 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Food and service was great as usual. We’ve dined there many times, but the one thing I’ve learned about this place, is to bring a sweater. It’s always like a meat locker in there. Perhaps comfortable for the wait staff, but uncomfortable for most diners.

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                  10. Gabriele

                    Tampa

                    12 reviews

                    4.0

                    12 reviews

                    Dined on December 16, 2024

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    We had the scallop shrimp mango salad. My favorite. Everything was perfect. One of my favorite places

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                  FAQs

                  Villani & Co Steak Seafood Raw Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 539 OpenTable diners.

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

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                  2 people
                  11:30 PM
                  Booked 25 times today
                  Google Map for Villani & Co Steak Seafood Raw Bar

                  19790 Wellen Pk Blvd suite 101, Venice, FL 34293

                  Additional information

                  • Neighborhood
                    North Port
                  • Hours of operation
                    Happy Hour Mon–Sat 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
                  • Price
                    $31 to $50
                  • Cuisines
                    Steak, Seafood, Oyster Bar
                  • Dining style
                    Casual Dining
                  • Dress code
                    Casual Dress
                  • Parking details
                    Public Lot
                  • Payment options
                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                  • Executive chef
                    Mike Leopold
                  • Additional
                    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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