VILLANI + CO – Steakhouse
Downtown Wellen Park's steak, seafood and raw bar address, with live music spilling onto the terrace most nights. Start at the oysters — the grilled Wellenfeller is the house signature — or the charcuterie board and fried green tomatoes. From there: grilled teres major, a pork chop that defeats most people, prime rib French dip, a fried fish sandwich at lunch. The garlic-parmesan fries have a following of their own, and the chocolate pecan pie closes things out. What guests raise most is the floor team: attentive, well briefed, unhurried. Polished without being precious.
19790 Wellen Park Boulevard Suite 101, Venice, FL 941-584-4434 https://www.villaniandcowellenpark.com/0Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, 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, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at VILLANI + CO
Dairy-Free at VILLANI + CO
VILLANI + CO in Venice has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Oysters on the Half Shell. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at VILLANI + CO
VILLANI + CO in Venice has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Oysters on the Half Shell. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at VILLANI + CO
VILLANI + CO in Venice has 45 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Oysters on the Half Shell, Middleneck Clams (doz) and Pasta w/ Red Sauce or Butter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at VILLANI + CO
VILLANI + CO in Venice has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Oysters on the Half Shell, Soup of the Day (Bowl) and Rhode Island Fried Calamari. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at VILLANI + CO
VILLANI + CO in Venice has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Oysters on the Half Shell and Soup of the Day (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at VILLANI + CO
VILLANI + CO in Venice has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Oysters on the Half Shell and Soup of the Day (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at VILLANI + CO
VILLANI + CO in Venice has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Oysters on the Half Shell. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at VILLANI + CO
VILLANI + CO in Venice has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rosemary Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Nino's Bakery Featured Cake and Garlic-Parm Brussels Sprouts. 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 VILLANI + CO
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood Chowder (Bowl) | 95.1 g | 47.2 g |
| Oysters on the Half Shell | 0.2 g | 39.1 g |
| Grilled Salmon BLT | 9.1 g | 38.3 g |
| Chicken Curry | 60.5 g | 38.1 g |
| Prime Rib French Dip | 84.2 g | 34.7 g |
| Shrimp & Grits | 22.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Arugula Salad | 20.9 g | 31.9 g |
| Rhode Island Fried Calamari | 7.2 g | 23.6 g |
| Fried Green Tomatoes | 9 g | 16.4 g |
| Soup of the Day (Bowl) | 2.6 g | 15.8 g |
| Seafood Chowder (Cup) | 26.8 g | 14.9 g |
| Grilled Faroe Island Salmon | 2.3 g | 13.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Raw Bar
- Oysters on the Half Shell: Oyster selection from the Pacific, Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico, traditional accompaniments Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo White Shrimp Cocktail - $21: 6 pieces Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Peel & Eat Key West Pink Shrimp (1/2 lb) - $18: Hot with drawn butter or chilled with cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Peel & Eat Key West Pink Shrimp (1 lb) - $29: Hot with drawn butter or chilled with cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Middleneck Clams (1/2 doz) - $10: Steamed with drawn butter or chilled with cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Middleneck Clams (doz) - $17: Steamed with drawn butter or chilled with cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Chilled Florida Combo - $23: 3 Gulf oysters, 1/2 lb peel & eat shrimp, 2 Stone Crab claws Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Grand Seafood Tower - $97: 8 specialty oysters, 8 shrimp cocktail, 8 middleneck clams, 1/2 lb peel & eat shrimp, 1/2 lb seasonal crab variety Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
Starters
- Charcuterie - $23: Artisanal cured meats & cheeses, fruit, nuts, pickled stuff & grilled bread
- Rhode Island Fried Calamari - $21: Cherry peppers, oregano, Parmesan, spicy marinara Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian
- Mussels or Middleneck Clams | 3 Ways - $19: Thai Coconut Curry, or Butter, Garlic, White Wine & Herbs, or Spicy Marinara Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $14: Pimento cheese, cherry pepper, crispy smoked pork belly, balsamic reduction Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Korean Duck Steam Buns - $22: 3 pieces, Korean BBQ, kimchi, marinated cucumbers, spicy mayo, scallions
- Oysters Wellenfeller - $24: 6 pieces, Gulf oysters broiled with Gouda, bacon, scallions, roasted peppers & lemon aioli
- Fried Grouper Bites - $20: Served with sweet chili mango sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Salad & Soup
- Soup of the Day (Cup) - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Seafood Chowder (Cup) - $8: Manhattan Style red chowder with fish, scallops, shrimp & clams Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Seafood Chowder (Bowl) - $10: Manhattan Style red chowder with fish, scallops, shrimp & clams Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- V-Co Salad - $13: Mixed lettuces, pickled onions, candied nuts, imported Feta, dried cranberries, creamy poppy seed dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Top Shelf Caesar - $14.5: Romaine, Spanish white anchovies, croutons, Grana Padano, house-made Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Caprese Salad - $17: Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, arugula, balsamic, extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Arugula Salad - $15.5: Beets, pears, Gorgonzola, candied pecans & balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- The Library Steak Salad - $24: Grilled steak tips over greens with Feta, pickled onion, candied nuts, tomatoes, cucumbers & Gorgonzola vinaigrette
- Tropical Shrimp & Scallop Salad - $25: Mixed lettuces, berries, pineapple, cucumber, red onion, toasted coconut, goat cheese, sweet chili-mango vinaigrette
Dinner Sandwiches
- V-Co Burger - $22: 8 oz ground chuck, bacon, caramelized onions, provolone, mayo, chimmichurri on brioche roll. With garlic-parm fries
- Prime Rib French Dip - $23: Thinly sliced slow-roasted sirloin on a soft French roll with sides of bourbon jus and horseradish Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Grilled Salmon BLT - $22: Bacon, lettuce, tomato and lemon aioli on a toasted French roll
- Gulf Grouper Sandwich - $25: Grilled or Blackened, lettuce, tomato, onion and lemon-dill remoulade on a brioche roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Sustainable Seafood
- Baked New Zealand Orange Roughy - $33: Comes with one side and choice of sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Gulf Grouper: Comes with one side and choice of sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Faroe Island Salmon - $39: Comes with one side and choice of sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Seared N.E. Sea Scallops - $44: Comes with one side and choice of sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Grilled North Atlantic Twin Lobster Tails - $59: 7 oz each, comes with one side and choice of sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Grilled White Shrimp Skewer - $35: 10 pieces, comes with one side and choice of sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- V-Co Trio - $54: Lobster Tail, Shrimp Skewer, 4 Scallops, comes with one side and choice of sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
Steaks & Chops
- Grilled Choice Filet (6 oz) - $47: Comes with one side and choice of sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Choice Filet (9 oz) - $56: Comes with one side and choice of sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- V-Co Surf & Turf - $69: 6 oz Filet & 6 oz North Atlantic Lobster Tail, comes with one side and choice of sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Choice Ribeye (16 oz) - $56: Comes with one side and choice of sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Choice NY Strip (14 oz) - $59: Comes with one side and choice of sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Choice Baseball Cut Sirloin (8 oz) - $38: Comes with one side and choice of sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Choice Bone-In Ribeye (20 oz) - $59: Comes with one side and choice of sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Porterhouse For 2 (32 oz) - $89: Comes with one side and choice of sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Dijon-Herb Roasted Rack of Lamb - $48: Comes with one side and choice of sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Cheshire Bone-In Pork Chop - $39: Comes with one side and choice of sauce
Plates & Pasta
- Shrimp & Grits - $35: Stone ground grits, blackened shrimp, Creole sauce, crispy pork belly, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Gnocchi Piccata - $36: Choice of chicken, shrimp or salmon tossed with capers, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, garlic, white wine, lemon & cream
- Salmon Pesto Linguine - $36: Grilled salmon over top linguine in a creamy pesto sauce with spinach, sundried tomatoes & artichokes Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Seafood Linguini Alla Vodka - $39: Shrimp, scallops, & mussels tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, basil, vodka & red sauce with a touch of cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Chicken Curry - $29: English Pub Style with onions, carrots, peas, curry powder, spices & cream. Served with Basmati rice & flatbread Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Lump Crabcakes - $37: Served with mango-cucumber salsa & coconut-scallion risotto with sweet chili-mango drizzle
- Thai Vegetable Gnocchi - $25: Squash, mushrooms, tomatoes, eggplant, spinach & peanuts tossed in a sweet & spicy coconut sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Ramen Mondays - $26: Fresh noodles, bok choy, shiitakes, scallions, shrimp & pork belly in a house-made shoyu broth with soft boiled egg
Sides
- Steamed Broccoli w/ Garlic Butter - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Grilled Asparagus w/ Hollandaise - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Sauteed Spinach w/ Lemon & Garlic - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Garlic-Parm Brussels Sprouts - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sugar & Spice Roasted Acorn Squash - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Rosemary Roasted Fingerling Potatoes - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Yukon Golds - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Garlic-Parm Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Mushroom-Gouda Risotto - $9
- Sauteed Cannelini Beans w/ Bacon, Garlic & Spinach - $9
- Pasta w/ Red Sauce or Butter - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Gnocchi w/ Red Sauce or Butter - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Side House/Caesar Salad - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Sweets Menu
- Seasonal Fruit Crisp / Cobbler - $9: with gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Key Lime Creme Brûlée - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Pie - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Pineapple-Coconut Bread Pudding - $9: with white chocolate sauce & caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Banana Pudding Parfait - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Gelato Selection - $8: with cookies & whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Nino's Bakery Featured Cake - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Mimosa - $12: Prosecco split with fresh squeezed orange juice
- Sangria | Red or White - $12: Seasonal, made fresh in house Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Bee’s Knees Spritz - $12: The Botanist Islay Dry Gin, fresh squeezed lemon juice and honey, topped with seltzer and a lemon twist Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- V-Co’s Bloody Mary - $12: EG Original American Vodka and house-made bloody mary mix, olives, celery, pepperoncini and tajin rim
- Bellini’s - $12: Prosecco with choice of fresh puree (peach or mango) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about VILLANI + CO
- Is VILLANI + CO dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. VILLANI + CO has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Oysters on the Half Shell.
- What can I eat at VILLANI + CO on a dairy-free diet?
- Oysters on the Half Shell carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does VILLANI + CO have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Rosemary Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Nino's Bakery Featured Cake.
- Is VILLANI + CO gluten-free?
- 1 dish is 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 VILLANI + CO?
- Seafood Chowder (Bowl), at roughly 47.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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