VENEZIA – Italian
Outdoor tables right on St. Armands Circle, a wood-fired oven inside, and a kitchen that has been feeding Sarasota since 1966. The homemade dough is the whole argument — Diavola with thin-sliced pepperoni, prosciutto pizza, smoked salmon pizza. Beyond the oven: seafood scampi with shrimp, clams, calamari and mussels built for two, spaghetti with clams, gnocchi alla vodka, panini and the house salad. No reservations, so the patio turns over quickly. Diners come back for the generous plates, the fast friendly service, and the best people-watching on the Circle.
373 ST ARMANDS CIR, SARASOTA, FL, 34236 941.223.5437 https://venezia-1966.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at VENEZIA
Dairy-Free at VENEZIA
VENEZIA in Sarasota has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Salad, Chicken Salad and Arugula Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at VENEZIA
VENEZIA in Sarasota has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Salad, Chicken Salad and House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at VENEZIA
VENEZIA in Sarasota has 33 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gnocchi Quattro Formaggi, Salmon Salad and Mozzarella in Carrozza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at VENEZIA
VENEZIA in Sarasota has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veal Marsala and Chef Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at VENEZIA
VENEZIA in Sarasota has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Soup of the Day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at VENEZIA
VENEZIA in Sarasota has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Soup of the Day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at VENEZIA
VENEZIA in Sarasota has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day and Spinach. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at VENEZIA
VENEZIA in Sarasota has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Arugula Salad, House Salad and Soup of the Day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at VENEZIA
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood Scampi | 79 g | 91.2 g |
| Antipasto Italiano | 50.6 g | 52.7 g |
| Spaghetti Alla Carbonara | 5.7 g | 35.7 g |
| Arugula Salad | 20.9 g | 31.9 g |
| Chef Salad | 9 g | 31.7 g |
| Smoked Salmon Salad | 28.3 g | 30.2 g |
| Eggplant Caprese | 19.5 g | 28.4 g |
| Diavola | 9.3 g | 25.8 g |
| Salmon Salad | 0 g | 24.6 g |
| Greek Salad | 5.7 g | 24.2 g |
| Margherita | 18.8 g | 23.5 g |
| Chicken Salad | 66.7 g | 23.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Seafood Scampi - $23.95: Sautéed shrimp, clams, calamari, fresh tomatoes, mussels and artichokes with scampi sauce, served with pizza crostini Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels Sautéed - $18.95: Sautéed mussels in white wine, garlic and lemon sauce served with pizza crostini Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Crab Cakes - $17.95: Topped with herb/aioli sauce and sautéed spinach Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Napoli - $19.95: Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, olives and pesto sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Mushrooms - $16.95: Sautéed spinach with parsley, bread crumb Parmiggiano and mozzarella cheese finished with parmesan saffron sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese - $15.95: Fresh mozzarella, tomato and fresh basil finished with balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $17.95: Lightly fried calamari, zucchini and roasted peppers with marinara sauce and Venezia dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella in Carrozza - $13.95: Fried breaded mozzarella served with tomato sauce and fresh cucumbers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta Crostini - $13.95: Thin toast with fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and pesto sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Antipasto Italiano - $24.95: Salami, prosciutto, olives, artichokes and assorted cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day - $7.95: Ask your table server for more details Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatball Parmigiana - $14.95: Baked meatballs with melted fresh mozzarella in our homemade marinara tomato, basil sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Caprese - $15.95: Crispy fried layers of eggplant, fresh mozzarella and fresh tomatoes, served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Bruschetta - $15.95: Thin toast spread with our homemade cream cheese finished with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Venezia Fries - $11.95: Garlic parmesan herb served with feta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad - $11.95: Organic spring mix salad, tomato, carrots and red onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $14.95: Romaine salad, fresh shredded Parmiggiano cheese, croutons and house Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Venezia Salad - $16.95: Organic mix salad, tomato, artichoke, cucumber, olives and fresh mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Salad - $16.95: Sautéed shrimp, organic mix salad, onions, mandarin oranges, tomatoes and shaved almonds, finished with mango vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Salad - $17.95: Spring mix with tomato and cucumber, topped with your choice of sautéed or fried calamari Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Salad - $14.95: Baby spinach, mushrooms, bacon and gorgonzola cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad - $16.95: Organic spring mix salad, grilled chicken breast and tomatoes Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Salad - $19.95: Organic spring mix salad, grilled filet of salmon, roasted red pepper and olives Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $15.95: Organic spring mix salad, cucumbers, tomatoes, Mediterranean olives and feta cheese with our house dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef Salad - $19.95: Sautéed sausage, spring mix salad, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, provolone cheese, Mediterranean olives, with our house dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Salad - $18.95: Arugula, fresh tomatoes and shaved parmesan Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad - $14.95: Fresh arugula, tomatoes and shaved Parmiggiano, finished with our house dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grouper Salad: Romaine, spinach, fresh tomatoes, carrots, pan seared grouper with citrus vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Gnocchi - $18.95: Dumpling potato prepared with your choice of homemade tomato basil sauce or creamy pink vodka sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi Alfredo - $18.95: Dumpling potato in our homemade alfredo sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi Quattro Formaggi - $19.95: Served with a blend of 4 cheeses in a creamy sauce and spinach Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi Bolognese - $19.95: Dumpling potato in our homemade meat sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi Al Forno Venezia - $20.95: Potato gnocchi oven baked with our tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angel Hair Pasta - $15.95: Prepared with your choice of homemade sauce: tomato basil or creamy pink vodka sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angel Hair Al Fresco - $17.95: Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Quattro Formaggi - $17.95: Served with a blend of 4 cheeses in a creamy sauce and spinach Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Primavera - $15.95: Sautéed mixed vegetables in a light cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Chicken Arrabiata - $18.95: Chicken sautéed in a spicy tomato basil sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Alla Sorrentina - $18.95: Penne with tomato basil sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Con Salsiccia - $16.95: Served with onions, peppers and sausage in a red sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Alla Carbonara - $17.95: Sautéed diced bacon, eggs, onions, Parmiggiano cheese in a cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Venezia - $27.95: Calamari, shrimp sauté in our homemade puttanesca sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti & Meatballs - $17.95: Homemade meatballs, tomato basil sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguini Di Mare - $27.95: Mussels, shrimp, calamari, clams sautéed in white wine, garlic and parsley Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna Napoletana - $16.95: Baked homemade pasta layered with meat sauce, mozzarella, ricotta and Parmiggiano cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Eggplant Venezia - $20.95: Thinly sliced eggplant baked with fresh mozzarella with our homemade tomato basil sauce, served with linguini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Marsala - $25.95: Veal medallions sautéed with mushrooms in a lightly browned marsala sauce, served with side of linguini pasta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana - $24.95: A lightly breaded chicken topped with marinara basil sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, served with side of linguini pasta Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Salmon - $28.95: Baked salmon filled with blue crab and served with Venezia fries and sautéed spinach Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margherita - $18.95: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Diavola - $21.95: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, thin sliced pepperoni Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnival Alle Carni - $25.95: Fresh tomato sauce topped with ham, sausage, bacon, meatballs, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Sautéed Vegetables - $9.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach - $9.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Lemon Cake - $11.95: Torta de la Nonna Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC
- Tiramisu - $11.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about VENEZIA
- Is VENEZIA dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. VENEZIA has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Salad, Chicken Salad and Arugula Salad.
- What can I eat at VENEZIA on a dairy-free diet?
- Salmon Salad, Chicken Salad and Arugula Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does VENEZIA have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Arugula Salad and House Salad.
- Is VENEZIA gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at VENEZIA?
- Seafood Scampi, at roughly 91.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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