Venice Italian Kitchen

The food was amazing. The sauce should be bottled, labeled, and sold! The garlic knots sat in the best olive oil and herb blend I've tasted to date. You should also take the time to read the story on the wall. We went in the off-season so everything was served in takeout containers.

Edited on the next day, we went back! We split The Taste of Venice. Great Marinara Sauce. They must simmer it all day. Original review follows: Worth it! The food is great! Staff are friendly, even at the end of the day. Best antipasta salad I've ever had. Slightly non-traditional, they serve it with lettuce and Italian dressing. Cauliflower and mushrooms are pickled, red peppers are roasted. Meat cold cuts are generous. Pretty presentation. Warm Italian loaf bread and olive oil are wonderful. No alcohol sales, but of note, they carry fresca. Small place, so come early and be patient. Service is not slow, but you may not be instaneously seated and served. They do a brisk takeout business as well.

5-9-23 Place looks small and unassuming from outside. Walk in and see a deli counter like you see in Hollywood movies. There were a few free standing tables and maybe 6 booths. We were welcomed and the lone counter worker brought over menus once we sat. She offered freshly made tea, which we accepted. We then ordered, calzone for my wife, angel hair pasta with mushroom sauce for me. While we waited the lady appeared again with fresh baked bread and olive oil w/spices to dip in. It was good, but we did miss Balsamic Vinegar we add at home. Both dishes were fresh made. The calzone was stuffed with ricotta, mushrooms and green peppers, marinara on the side and all fabulous. The Angel Hair was light and delicate, could tell it was freshly made. The sauce had thinly sliced mushrooms and other seasonings. Both plates were large enough we brought home leftovers for supper. We saw obvious locals that came in, some ordered take out, others dined in. We noticed we got the same greeting as the locals and the lady at the counter stayed friendly with everyone that came in the door.

Felt like we were back in Italy at a "locals" only restaurant - but we were at Atlantic Beach! Absolutely hot fresh fabulous food - we had heavenly meat lasagna and (best over) garlic rolls and Greek salad. Vast menu and great specials. Friendly service. They said I could pop down to the wine shop next door where they were doing a wine tasting - I did and purchased a glass and brought my selection back. We love this place!

Really enjoyed this place. Small, cash only, lots of parking. The cheesesteak was great and I would get it again. The desserts looked fantastic, and the coconut cake was phenomenal. The chocolate cake was really dry and almost hard. I highly, highly recommend getting one of their coconut cakes! Their breakfast bagels are on my list for the mornings.

Small very friendly spot with tremendous Italian food! Garden salad and pasta with meat sauce + an excellent Italian sausage. Huge portions. What a find!