Flavio's Brick Oven Bar - Siesta Key, Sarasota, FL

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Flavio's Brick Oven Bar - Siesta Key

4.4 (1560)

$30 and under

Italian

5239 Ocean Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34242

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2 people

10 Jun 2025

June 2025

19:00

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Our casual restaurant has a retro contemporary theme which includes a carved wood bar topped with marble, granite table tops and bright turquoise and red accents flanking the wood-burning brick oven. Terrace seating is shared with our fine dining concept Bella Roma.

Flavio, a third-generation chef from Venice, Italy, says his Farinata is not available anywhere else in the area. The thin pancake (much like a tortilla) is made of chickpeas, baked in the wood-burning oven and enhanced with rosemary and other savory toppings.

Among Flavio's thin-crust pizzas (his grandfather's recipes) are the popular Quattro Stagioni (fresh mozzarella, mushrooms, prosciutto, olives) and the Pizza Vegetariana with assorted grilled veggies. The rustic bread and focaccia are made on the premises. Flavio's also serves up house-made pasta dishes, plus veal and seafood entrees.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:30–22:30
Phone number
(941) 349-0995
Website
http://www.bellaromaitalianrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Flavio Cristofoli

Location
5239 Ocean Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34242
Area
Siesta Key
Cross Street
Canal Rd
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar Dining, Counter Seating, Patio/Outdoor Dining

MargheritaUS$14.95
tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
Pizza al SalaminoUS$15.95
tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni
Pizza ai FormaggiUS$15.95
pizza with four cheese
Pizza VegetarianaUS$15.95
tomato sauce, mozzarella, vegetables
Pizza HawaianaUS$15.95
tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham and pineapple
Pizza CarnivoraUS$17.95
tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, sausage and pepperoni
Pizza InfernoUS$17.95
tomato sauce, scamorza, spice sausage & spice salamino
Pizza SicilianaUS$16.95
italian tuna, tomato sauce, olives, mozzarella, red onions, capers
Pizza Salsiccia e FriarielliUS$17.95
mozarella, scamorza cheese, sausage, broccoli di rabe
Pizza con SalsicciaUS$15.95
tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage
Pizza Quattro StagioniUS$15.95
tomato sauce, mozzarella, olives, artichoke, mushrooms, ham
Pizza BiancaUS$16.95
ricotta, spinach, prosciutto, mozzarella
Pizza Prosciutto e ArgulaUS$16.95
tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto & arugola
Pizza BoscaiolaUS$17.95
mozzarella, sausage, cherry tomato & mushroom
Pizza con GamberettiUS$17.95
mozzarella, shrimp, grape tomato & pesto
Pizza GenoveseUS$17.95
tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken & pesto
Pizza con SpeckUS$17.95
mozzarella, speck, brie cheese & artichoke
Pizza BurrataUS$17.95
tomato sauce, burrata, arugola, prosciutto, cherry tomato & balsamic reduction

Starter & Salad

Bruschetta al PomodoroUS$13.00
grilled crostoni bread, fresh tomato, garlic & oregano
Mozzarella in CarrozzaUS$14.00
fried mozzarella in a garlic sauce
Fritto MistoUS$16.00
calamari, zucchini, shrimp
Cozze al SaltoUS$15.00
fresh mussels, garlic, white wine, crostini
Carpaccio di CarneUS$16.00
think sliced beef, arugola, lemon & shaved parmesian
Polipo alla GrigliaUS$17.00
grilled octopus
Burrata AntipastoUS$18.00
burrata cheese, prosciutto & roasted red peppers
Vongole GratinateUS$18.00
baked clams, casino style
Insalata CapreseUS$15.00
fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil
Insalata della CasaUS$14.00
mix greens, tomato, black olives, shaved parmesan
Insalata CesareUS$14.00
romaine, homemade caesar dressing, croutons
Insalata di ArugolaUS$14.00
arugola, tomato, pecorino cheese

Paste "Pastas"

Lasagna al FornoUS$19.00
meat sauce, mozzarella and besciamella
Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$19.00
pancetta, egg and parmesan
Gnocchi alla VodkaUS$21.00
homemade potato dumpling, in a vodka sauce
Penne PuttanescaUS$19.00
tomato, black olives, capers, anchovies
Rigatoni NormaUS$19.00
eggplant, tomato, ricotta salata cheese
Garganelli alla DiavolaUS$27.00
homemade penne, tomato, shrimp fradiavola
Linguine alla VongolaUS$25.00
fresh clams, oil and garlic over linguine
Pappardelle al BrasatoUS$27.00
braised short ribs and pappardelle
Fettuccine Pesto e CapesanteUS$28.00
homemade fettuccine, scallops, pesto sauce
Risotto ai Frutti di MareUS$30.00
italian rice, mussels, clams, shrimp & calamari

Carne e Pesce

Consuming raw meat and eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness

Pollo InvoltinoUS$28.00
stuffed chicken with ham, provolone cheese and spinach
Scaloppine PiccataUS$32.00
veal scaloppine, lemon and capers
Tagliata di ManzoUS$36.00
new york strip grilled, topped with arugula, gorgonzola cheese and balsamic reduction
Costolette di Agnello al BaroloUS$36.00
lamb chop grilled topped with barolo wine sauce
Salmone BelvedereUS$32.00
grilled salmon with lemon capers berry sauce
Pollo alla MarengoUS$30.00
saute chicken breast with shrimp, tomato, mushrooms, and olives
Rollatine di Vitello ai FunghiUS$34.00
veal rollatine stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese in a mushroom marsala wine sauce
Grigliata di MareUS$36.00
large shrimp and scallops grilled with fresh herbs, lemon and garlic
Gamberi alla ParmigianaUS$34.00
shrimp scampi, parmigiana style
Pesce Spada PiccanteUS$32.00
fresh swordfish, spiced fresh tomato sauce
Zuppa di PesceUS$36.00
seafood stew mediterranean style

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Flavio's Brick Oven Bar - Siesta Key reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

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Flavio's Brick Oven Bar in Siesta Key is praised for its "excellent food and service," offering authentic Italian cuisine with notable dishes like "amazing Greek salad" and "delicious pizza." Diners appreciate the "attentive staff" and "fun atmosphere," making it a favorite spot. However, some reviews mention slow service and noise levels.

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Joe
Unspecified1 review
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was great. Our server was absolutely terrible!!
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Thomas VIP
Philadelphia County24 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a Saturday reservation later in the evening- after 8:30. The restaurant was pretty uncrowded although some diners did arrive after us. Staff was friendly and attentive. Our cocktails were perfect- as usual- they have really excellent bartenders here! Enjoyed the beef carpaccio as a starter-we’ve had it here before and it is consistently good. One pasta entree (all pastas are made in-house) and one fish entree special (unique with turbot, shrimp, crabmeat wrapped in prosciutto) thoroughly enjoyed. Ended the meal with shared chocolate cake- yummy! The menu seems to have paired down a lot since we first began dining here but still lots of great choices in all categories. Our server Marco was terrific and we loved the playlist cranking in the background. We have been to Flavios many times in the last 5 years and always make a reservation. We find it most chill in seasonal “down” months. Will definitely be back!
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Michelle
Virginia1 review
1.0
Dined on 19 May 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
It was beyond awful. The service was poor, the waiter neglected to tell us about the specials and went on a strange tirade about the poor quality of the seafood in Florida which made us nervous to even eat our dinners. The food ended up being terrible, very salty, not fresh and beef had a slightly spoiled taste. The Pinot Noir wine tasted and looked like red wine vinegar.
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Amanda
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there for my moms birthday. Hostess and waitress were both so friendly. Our meals were delicious. My mom loved her lasagna and my penne salmonate was amazing!
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Patty VIP
Philadelphia County72 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time eating here. Food was outstanding. All real ingredients you expect in an authentic Italian restaurant. Service was impeccable. Don't hesitate to try this gem of a place. We will go back!
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Geoff VIP
California Central Coast47 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ivan took great care of us! We always love an evening at Flavio!! Thank you so much!
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Fran VIP
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan79 reviews
2.0
Dined on 25 April 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
First I do not like giving poor reviews. On Siesta Key, FL on a Friday night you really need to arrive early or have a reservation. When I went into my OT app late and could get a reasonable time slot maybe that should have warned me? But back a few year ago we had eaten here and we honestly didn’t remember not enjoying it. They have various seating area inside and out, the most charming outside area being the upper outside porch area. Unfortunately I didn’t not request that we were seated in an area that was originally part of the parking lot. My chair was facing a parked car, my husband’s looked across this relatively small seating area at the white plastic windows that were down because of the wind. Otherwise he would have been looking at the valet parking attendant. When the waiter came a 1/2 hour after we were seated, he did the normal request for drinks/water. When he returned he asked if we were interested in hearing the specials? Not understand the first several then he didn’t give any pricing which always perturbs us, because we shouldn’t have to ask how much they are? Right? It should automatically be part of the waiters information. Unless the restaurant is so high end that if you have to ask you shouldn’t be eating there. This place wasn’t like that. Then he left to get drinks another 10-15 minutes. Not being real hungry we ordered a Caesar salad and one of their specialty pizza’s. Asking for the salad to come out first which it didn’t. This 12” pizza took forever to come out of the kitchen. But some bread/rolls showed up and the neighboring tables meals arrived as we listened to there complaints while waiting for our meal. Thank goodness we didn’t order full meals! When our salad and pizza came out the salad was crip, actually tasted good. But our pizza was ridiculously bad! One area had nothing but dough, not even sauce and cheese! It was as limp as a rag doll, the sausage was tiny crumbles didn’t taste like sausage. Would not recommend eating here.
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James
Chicago / Illinois11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and our server was great! Highly recommend Flavio's!!!
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Jackie
Greater Boston12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a wonderful meal here. Sat out on the “patio”. Had excellent and attentive service. We (me & my teen) had a very simple order: caprese salad, Greek salad and pizza Marguerita. We shared everything. They brought a basket of fresh bread and focaccia to start, with dipping oil. Focaccia was excellent! Both salads were terrific. The pizza was absolutely wonderful and I am picky about pizza. Crust was deliciously fluffy, not too much sauce or cheese and actual fresh basil leaves. You know how you usually throw away the pizza crusts? Well they were so good we dipped them in the dipping oil and devoured them. This was a simple but very satisfying meal with bill before tip ~$52. Highly recommend and plan to go back. Possibly my fave pizza I’ve ever had, definitely in top 5.
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Darcy
Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We loved this hidden jem amidst a ton of beachy places in Siesta Key! The food and service was wonderful!
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Flavio's Brick Oven Bar - Siesta Key is rated 4.4 stars by 1560 OpenTable diners.

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5239 Ocean Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34242

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Additional information

Cross Street
Canal Rd
Area
Siesta Key
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:30–22:30
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Flavio Cristofoli
Additional
Bar Dining, Counter Seating, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.bellaromaitalianrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(941) 349-0995

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Flavio's Brick Oven Bar - Siesta Key

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Brick Oven Pizza

MargheritaUS$14.95

Pizza al SalaminoUS$15.95

Pizza ai FormaggiUS$15.95

Pizza VegetarianaUS$15.95

Pizza HawaianaUS$15.95

Pizza CarnivoraUS$17.95

Pizza InfernoUS$17.95

Pizza SicilianaUS$16.95

Pizza Salsiccia e FriarielliUS$17.95

Pizza con SalsicciaUS$15.95

Pizza Quattro StagioniUS$15.95

Pizza BiancaUS$16.95

Pizza Prosciutto e ArgulaUS$16.95

Pizza BoscaiolaUS$17.95

Pizza con GamberettiUS$17.95

Pizza GenoveseUS$17.95

Pizza con SpeckUS$17.95

Pizza BurrataUS$17.95

Starter & Salad

Bruschetta al PomodoroUS$13.00

Mozzarella in CarrozzaUS$14.00

Fritto MistoUS$16.00

Cozze al SaltoUS$15.00

Carpaccio di CarneUS$16.00

Polipo alla GrigliaUS$17.00

Burrata AntipastoUS$18.00

Vongole GratinateUS$18.00

Insalata CapreseUS$15.00

Insalata della CasaUS$14.00

Insalata CesareUS$14.00

Insalata di ArugolaUS$14.00

Paste "Pastas"

Lasagna al FornoUS$19.00

Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$19.00

Gnocchi alla VodkaUS$21.00

Penne PuttanescaUS$19.00

Rigatoni NormaUS$19.00

Garganelli alla DiavolaUS$27.00

Linguine alla VongolaUS$25.00

Pappardelle al BrasatoUS$27.00

Fettuccine Pesto e CapesanteUS$28.00

Risotto ai Frutti di MareUS$30.00

Carne e Pesce

Pollo InvoltinoUS$28.00

Scaloppine PiccataUS$32.00

Tagliata di ManzoUS$36.00

Costolette di Agnello al BaroloUS$36.00

Salmone BelvedereUS$32.00

Pollo alla MarengoUS$30.00

Rollatine di Vitello ai FunghiUS$34.00

Grigliata di MareUS$36.00

Gamberi alla ParmigianaUS$34.00

Pesce Spada PiccanteUS$32.00

Zuppa di PesceUS$36.00

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