Seasonal bistro dishes, cocktails, live jazz & patio seating are the draw at this vibrant outpost. Based on 353 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
1740 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292
Phone: (941) 484-1889
Website: http://www.allegro-bistro.com/
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Hours
| Saturday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–9:30 PM |
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Reviews
William Cloutier
This restaurant was recommended to me by a friend because of their live music. I went Friday night. I entered and was guided to the bat right inside the door. One couple were at the bar. 5 minutes later another single male entered the restaurant asking for a seat at the bar as I did. The same host gave him the option of two bars…the man went into a different part of the restaurant. Never to be seen again. I waited 5 minutes and followed his trail to a beautiful busy bar. After my dinner I went to the inner bar to listen to the couple that play every Friday night. They were very good. The crowd loves them. A lot of dancing had by many. I had the Spaghetti with sausage. Large portion, but the sauce was a little bland and runny. Came with bread only…a new twist to the menu the bartender informed me that changed just the week before… I believe I was overcharged for my happy hour drinks. I will try again. The music was great. Another updated menu. I went on a Thursday. Jazz music this evening. The quartet was very good. I dined on 8/3 + 8/5 to listen to Alie Grippa. I had a grand time both evenings. Alie was well worth following.
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Johnathan Williams
Great flavors, great atmosphere, and fine service. You will leave full and most likely quite satisfied with the food. Service is a little slow, but you really should not go to a restaurant like this expecting a quick service experience. There’s a full bar and the pasta can’t be beat. The hamburger looked pretty good, too. Dessert is available and looks nice, but I did not sample it. I enjoyed my Moscow mule. It was a little tangier and sweeter than the average, which makes me think it may have been a little light on the vodka and ginger beer. The lounge next door is friendly, well-decorated, and filled with song.
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Amy Carlisle
Such a wonderful evening. I could not say enough, the food, the entertainment, the beauty n class is remarkable. Not to mention the staff, I would definitely recommend n my husband n I will be going back.
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IUOE 825
Upon entering this establishment we where not greeted with a warm and enthusiastic welcome. The restaurant is quite large, and has a space bar area. But the atmosphere was dark and confusing, to much tchotchkes and stuff on the wall. It’s all over the place. Our server was fantastic! The drinks got to us in a reasonable time frame. The reason why we gave it a 1 star is the FOOD! Appsolutly atrocious!! We all had to send it back. The sauces and the food was as old as it’s customers.! If i took the food home I’m sure i would be violating some type of FDA health policy. Thanks but no thanks on to the next.
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Christine Budd
Visited last night when they had a reduced menu bc they had been closed for a few weeks. My choice was not offered so I got Meatballs from the app menu, which were good. Two in our party ordered chicken Caesar. They were terrible and the restaurant took it off our bill. Pizzas are good so that would by my suggestion until they offer the whole menu.
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Debra
Been here before food was good then but tonight we brought friends and everything b UT the pizza was horrible. Lasagna was watery, chicken marsala was tasteless, the other chicken dish was watered down covered in spinach. waitress was aware and did nothing. Appetizers were over cooked, they were fried shrimp and scampi. Seriously spending over 140.00 for 4 people and food went to garbage except the pizza. No wonder it was not busy but head’s up everyone, menu was on a small piece of paper and had nothing like it stated on line. So sad because at one time this place was really delicious.
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Marty Aaron
This simply beautiful restaurant welcomes you with open arms, ie. scrumptious food and wonderful entertainment. Be prepared to spend your next few hours transformed to another time, when people took great pride in ensuring your best gastronomical experience.
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Randall Carlson
Food was very poor. Red sauce was tasteless. Salads were no longer included with the entree. $15 for a spaghetti with no salad. $10 for a glass or house merlot. We won’t be going back. Lot’s of better Italian options in Venice, Florida
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Mary Martinez
Would have liked to review the food but after 1 hr, yes, 1 hr, no one came by to take our order. Last night arrived at 5:30, waited 15 mins to get a menu (yes, we had to stop a server and ask for menus). Seated outside. 5 mins later, 2 filthy paper menus were dropped on our table. No waters brought and he didn’t ask for our drink orders. We assumed he was maybe bussing tables and helping out? There were only 5 other tables outside so it didn’t appear busy. After 30 mins, my friend went inside to the bar to get drinks. Had to stop a the same server outside and ask for waters, his response, “in a minute”.
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Keith Murray
Food good when you get it, decor is nice and atmosphere pleasant, but too many service irregularities. Won’t be back.
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