Ortygia - Bradenton

Guy and his team are amazing!! The food is tasty and reasonably priced.

The food at this restaurant is always fantastic. The staff is friendly and inviting.

We absolutely adore Ortygia! Without a doubt, this is our favorite restaurant. Chef Gaetano is a master in the kitchen and consistently prepares delectable dishes. Tonight, we started with the fennel as an appetizer, which was truly fantastic. If you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out! My husband and friend ordered the swordfish (fish of the day), while I opted for the pollo carciofi (I hope I spelled that correctly!). All dishes were exceptional. The new addition to the menu, gelato, is phenomenal! And of course, the chocolate mousse pate is a delightful treat as well.

The restaurant is in an old house in the Village of the Arts. Very eclectic with pictures of the owner and family that were painted and framed. A warm atmosphere that was especially nice with a singer that played guitar and violin. She had a beautiful voice. The waitress was super friendly and helpful. The bread in a bag was the best bread I’ve ever had. Crispy on the outside and garlicky and chewy on the inside with an olive oil and herb dip. I ordered the cheese and greens torta rustica and it was delicious. The crust melted in my mouth. My husband had the pasta siciliano and he said it was excellent and he ate every bite. We saved room for desert. We had a peach with vanilla ice cream and toasted hazelnuts! It was so good! The peach was marinated and so different from anything else I ever had! We will definitely be back! The owner came out to see if we liked our meal and he also played the harmonica! Loved the whole atmosphere!

Ortygia is always a reliable choice for a satisfying meal, excellent service, and the chance to mingle with new and intriguing diners.