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La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria, Longboat Key, FL

La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria

4.8
4.8
753 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
We really care about what we do: we only use Italian extra virgin olive oil, our pasta is freshly made, our varieties of cheese are all imported, our vegetables are organic, our cuts of meat are all top-shelf, our wine list is mostly a tribute to Italian local producers.
We are from the South, and we don’t forget that. But we would like to take You on a flavorful journey so You can enjoy bits and pieces of the broad Italian culinary tradition.
Our goal is to offer You a good time through uncompromising, genuine Italian recipes. We only ask you to be a little patient while we make them fresh: some call it “slow food”, for us it is the only way to cook.

Our story is reflected in our dishes: we hope You enjoy the experience.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (941) 383-6262
  • Website
    http://www.lanormarestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Leave the stress of catering to us and savor a worry-free culinary journey with La Norma where every detail is meticulously handled for an unforgettable event.
  • Private party facilities
    Discover an exceptional venue for your private event at La Norma where we can host weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, business lunches and more, ensuring each occasion is a seamless blend of sophistication, flavor and celebration.
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Experiences

  • Cooking Class

    US$125.00 per person

    21 Jan 2025 only
    We are thrilled to announce that our popular cooking classes are back at La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria! 🎉 Join us on January 21st at 11 AM for an unforgettable experience that will transport you straight to Italy. For just $125, you will spend 2-3 hours learning from talented Italian professional chef. In this class, you’ll master the art of preparing the perfect Italian hors d'oeuvre and savor the delightful flavors of your creations—all while sipping on exquisite unlimited Italian prosecco. (Class on January 21 Subject to Minimum Participants) To secure your spot, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required. We also offer private group classes for a minimum of 6 participants. This makes a fantastic gift for your loved ones!

Menu

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What 753 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Service

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Service

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria offers a "truly authentic Italian" dining experience with "fabulous authentic Italian food" and a "super cute atmosphere." Guests rave about the "amazing lasagna," "delicious desserts," and "delicious food." The staff, including standout servers Juan and Amanda, provide "excellent service," enhancing the warm and inviting ambiance.

753 Reviews

  1. Robert

    Tampa

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Intimate beautiful setting. Excellent food, service and wonderful ambiance!!
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on 20 December 2024
    Dear Robert, thank you for choosing La Norma and for sharing your feedback: we are thrilled to read that you enjoyed the experience so much and hope to see you again soon. All the best, Daniela

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  2. Jerry

    Pittsburgh

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good Italian food with good atmosphere and good service.
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on 20 December 2024
    Dear Jerry, thank you so much for your visit and for this kind note: we are thrilled to read that you enjoyed your evening with us and look forward to having you back soon! All the best, Daniela

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  3. michelle

    VIP

    New York City

    49 reviews

    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food service ambience is great. Love that the owners come to the table to chat. Makes this restaurant very homey!
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on 20 December 2024
    Dear Michelle, thanks so much for dining at La Norma and for this kind note: it's been a pleasure meeting you in person! We are delighted that you enjoyed your evening and look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best, Daniela

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  4. Mitchell

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Meatballs with rigatoni was good but needed more ragu- too dry! Waiter was just returning and was ok - just needed to find his groove
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on 16 December 2024
    Dear Mitchell, thanks very much for your visit and for taking the time to share your feedback. We'll make sure to pass your comment about the ragu to the kitchen: it must have been an oversight (our quantities are all standardized) and we apologize for that. We hope to see you soon again and we promise a flawless experience! All the best, Daniela

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  5. Katherine

    VIP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place to dine on the island! Food and service are consistently great!
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on 11 December 2024
    Dear Katherine, thanks so much your visit and for sharing your feedback: always a great pleasure to have you guys! We really appreciate you being such affectionate guests and we'll try and keep up the good work! All the best, Daniela

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  6. Stephanie

    Louisville

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small quaint local gem. Great service and food. Chicken parm, lasagna, Caesar salad, and pizza are some of our favorites but we look forward to trying many more menu items.
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on 7 December 2024
    Dear Stephanie, thanks so much for dining at La Norma and for providing your feedback: we are really glad to read that you enjoyed spending your evening with us and look forward to having you back soon! All the best, Daniela

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    VIP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious! True Sicilian food experience, Bravo!
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on 2 December 2024
    Dear guest, thanks so much for your visit and for your kind note: we are really glad to read that you enjoyed dining with us at La Norma and look forward to having you back again soon. All the best, Daniela

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  8. Irwin

    Tampa

    98 reviews

    4.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Saturday evening meal with friends. Server did a great job as well as food selection.
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on 26 November 2024
    Dear Irwin, thanks so much for choosing La Norma and for sharing your feedback: we are thrilled to read that you enjoyed your evening with us and look forward to welcoming you again soon. All the best, Daniela

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  9. Steve

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal. Amanda added to the charm. 
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on 26 November 2024
    Dear Steve, thanks so much for your visit and for your kind note: it's great to read that you enjoyed your evening with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best, Daniela

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    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! The vegetarian pizza was amazing!
    La Norma Ristorante & PizzeriaResponded on 18 November 2024
    Dear guest, thanks very much for choosing La Norma and for taking the time to write this kind note: we are thrilled to read that you enjoyed our food and look forward to having you back soon. All the best, Daniela

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FAQs

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

La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria is rated 4.8 stars by 753 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.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Norma Ristorante & Pizzeria

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Longboat Key
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.lanormarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (941) 383-6262
  • Catering
    Leave the stress of catering to us and savor a worry-free culinary journey with La Norma where every detail is meticulously handled for an unforgettable event.
  • Private party facilities
    Discover an exceptional venue for your private event at La Norma where we can host weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, business lunches and more, ensuring each occasion is a seamless blend of sophistication, flavor and celebration.
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