Handmade Italian Worth the Drive from Lakewood Ranch
Twenty-five minutes from Main Street, a world away from mall Italian. Fresh-extruded pasta, overnight focaccia and a Salerno-trained chef on Sarasota's North Trail.
Real Italian, not food-court Italian.
Easy run from UTC
Shopping at UTC? We're 15 minutes west: University Pkwy to US-41 South, left at 3105 N Tamiami Trl. From LWR Main Street it's about 25 minutes.
A kitchen, not a franchise
Every pasta shape is made here the same day. The ragù starts at 8 AM. The focaccia dough rests overnight. That's why it tastes different.
Catering to Lakewood Ranch
Offices, country clubs, weddings and backyard parties across LWR - full Italian spread from $24 per person, delivered hot ($50 flat). LWR catering details.
Dinner plans that beat another chain night.
Date night with Italian wine
Italian labels by the glass, candle-lit tables, no rush. Reserve on OpenTable - Friday and Saturday go fast.
Cooking classes & wine dinners
Learn fresh pasta or pizza dough with our chef, or join a four-course Italian wine dinner. Great girls' night out from the Ranch. See classes.
Family Sunday lunch
We open at noon on Sundays - long-table lunches, kid portions, nonna-approved lasagna.
Pickup for the drive home
Order online before you leave UTC; it's packed and ready in about 25 minutes. Pasta travels well - dinner's solved before I-75.
Lakewood Ranch favorites
Lasagna Tradizionale - $27.90
Fresh pasta layers, morning ragù, béchamel, parmigiano. The benchmark dish - taste why.
Paccheri allo Scoglio - $30.90
Big paccheri with shrimp, mussels and clams in white wine. Coastal Italy on a plate.
Eggplant Parmigiana - $32.90
Layered, baked, bubbling - the vegetarian main that meat eaters order twice.
Coming from Lakewood Ranch - FAQ
How long is the drive from Lakewood Ranch?
About 25 minutes from LWR Main Street, 15 from UTC: University Pkwy west, then US-41 South to 3105 N Tamiami Trl. Free parking on site.
Do you deliver to Lakewood Ranch?
Catering (10+ guests) delivers hot across Lakewood Ranch and Manatee County, $50 flat. Individual meals are online pickup.
Is there anything similar closer to LWR?
There are Italian options nearer, but if you want pasta made the same morning by a chef trained in Salerno, that's what we do - and only that.
Can we book a private event?
Yes - birthdays, rehearsal dinners and corporate nights. Private events or call (941) 259-1911.
What are your hours?
Mon-Sat 4-9 PM, Sunday 12-9 PM.