La Norma Italian Restaurant

"My husband and I ate at La Norma a few weeks ago and it was fabulous. We both enjoyed a pasta dish. Afterwards, we met 2 couples who told us their pizza was outstanding, so we ordered 2 different pizzas for take out on Saturday. Best pizzas we have had in many years (and we are from Chicago). Food was great and staff was very friendly."

"La Norma has long been one of our go-to restaurants while staying in our place on Longboat Key. We have always loved their food. However, I'm sad to say I am very unhappy with how the prices have increased. Last weekend, we ordered a gluten-free pasta dish (I was super happy to have that option) and a 14" pizza and the bill was $60! My pasta was $26.50 PLUS a $4 "GLUTEN-FREE CHARGE" (??). The pizza was $18 PLUS $5 for sausage and $3 for mushrooms. Come on, y'all. This is ridiculous. I get that covid times were tough and I ordered a lot of take out to support the local restaurants but, let's get back to normal prices."

"Today I had a pleasure to have a dinner in this stunning restaurant. I immpressed how beautiful atmosphere was there and food was unreal delicious. I’ve had a couple special positions and I have no words to describe these amazing dishes. Salad was tasty and ravioli with ricotta and pumpkin cream literally stole my heart. Highly recommend this restaurant to visit. Server Paula was very nice and pleased. My complements to the shef!"

"Great food and service. Nice small Italian restaurant with delicious food. Would recommend highly."

"La Norma is truly a hidden gem. This is a smaller, Italian fare restaurant, with red checkered tablecloths, Frank Sinatra Music, etc the works. We have been visiting Long Boat Key/Sarasota for a decade now, and have eaten at many different restaurants. Only a select few have made our "must go list" because there's always somewhere new to try. La Norma is an absolute must, and easily sits at the top of the list. We have tried the Basil Pesto Gnochi, a Margherita Pizza, the Vodka Ravioli, House Salad, Canoli, Meatball Appetizer, Lemon Sorbet , and Salted Caramel Gelato. I honestly could have died happy after this meal. What an absolute pleasure to see such care and love put into each dish. There's is nothing more I can say that will do the food and experience justice, except that if you have the opportunity to visit, DO SO, you will thank yourself."