La Norma Italian Restaurant

La Norma Italian Restaurant First-generation Sicilian family brings warm, authentic Italian cuisine to Longboat Key. And this is what we try and bring to Your table.
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Handmade pastas, signature pizzas, curated wines, gluten-free options, and private events in a cozy, inviting atmosphere. LET US TELL YOU OUR STORY

It begins in Sicily at the foothills of Mount Etna, our ever-active volcano that lights up the night sky with its red, scary, majestic beauty. This is where our Family comes from: the very centre of the Mediterranean Sea, full of blinding sunlight, co

ntinuously blowing in unique scents and aromas from the past. The old Family recipes, the deep knowledge of our tradition, the thorough search of the best ingredients and the ability to combine them all together with our own passionate touch. We really care about what we do: our pasta is freshly made, our varieties of cheese are all imported, our vegetables are organic, our cuts of meat are all top-shelf, our wine list is mostly a tribute to Italian local producers. We are from the South, and we don’t forget that. But we would like You to join us on a flavourful journey that from Sicily takes You through bits and pieces of the broad Italian culinary tradition. Our goal is to offer You a good time through uncompromising, genuine Italian recipes. We only ask you to be a little patient while we make them fresh: some call it “slow food”, for us it is the only way to cook. Our story is reflected in our dishes. We hope You enjoy the experience.

06/01/2026

✨ Sarasota Restaurant Week is here. ✨

Join us at La Norma for a thoughtfully curated three-course dinner at a special prix-fixe price.

Authentic Italian flavors, warm hospitality, and moments worth savoring.

Reserve your table today.

🍝✨ June is delicious in Sarasota! ✨La Norma is excited to be part of Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week (June 1–14), the cit...
05/31/2026

🍝✨ June is delicious in Sarasota! ✨

La Norma is excited to be part of Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week (June 1–14), the city’s annual celebration of local dining.

We’ll be featuring a special prix-fixe menu with some of our favorite Italian dishes at great value.

Stay tuned for details! 🇮🇹❤️

A meal is never just food. It’s a moment to treasure.
05/27/2026

A meal is never just food. It’s a moment to treasure.

A classic done our way✨
05/26/2026

A classic done our way✨

🍕 Gluten-Free at La Norma 🍝Enjoy your favorite Italian dishes without compromise. We offer delicious gluten-free pasta a...
05/21/2026

🍕 Gluten-Free at La Norma 🍝

Enjoy your favorite Italian dishes without compromise. We offer delicious gluten-free pasta and pizza options, prepared with the same care and authentic flavors you love.

Ask your server for our gluten-free selections and let us take care of the rest. 🇮🇹❤️

As first-generation Italians, moving to America introduced us to dishes we had never known back home in Italy. Chicken M...
05/20/2026

As first-generation Italians, moving to America introduced us to dishes we had never known back home in Italy. Chicken Marsala was one of them.

Over time, we came to appreciate what Italian-American cuisine represents: traditions carried across oceans, shaped by new experiences, and shared from one table to another.

At La Norma, we are grateful to serve so many guests who feel connected to Italian culture: through family, memories, or simply a love of its food.

This part of our menu celebrates that connection: where Italian and Italian-American traditions meet, and both belong at the table. 🇮🇹🇺🇸🍷

Spicy Bucatini Amatriciana 🌶️What are you drinking with this?A bold red, crisp white, or bubbles? 🥂  Pairing is all abou...
05/19/2026

Spicy Bucatini Amatriciana 🌶️

What are you drinking with this?

A bold red, crisp white, or bubbles? 🥂
Pairing is all about personal taste - we’d love to hear your pick.

Even with last night’s power outage, the pizza oven kept going. 🍕❤️Thank you to everyone who stopped by, placed orders, ...
05/18/2026

Even with last night’s power outage, the pizza oven kept going. 🍕❤️

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, placed orders, and showed us such kindness during the outage. We truly appreciate this wonderful community.

We’re happy to be back today at normal hours.

Some guests become part of your story. ❤️It was so lovely to see Penny and John again, who have been visiting us every s...
05/17/2026

Some guests become part of your story. ❤️

It was so lovely to see Penny and John again, who have been visiting us every season since we opened La Norma, and Hope, who has shared so many of our cooking classes over the years with her wonderful group of friends.

These are the moments that mean the most to us — familiar faces, shared evenings, and memories made around the table. 🌿🍕

There are so many of you who have made La Norma feel like home over the years — and we’re truly grateful for each and every one.

What a lovely evening last night. ✨Just yesterday we were talking about how Italy has so much more to offer beyond Pinot...
05/16/2026

What a lovely evening last night. ✨

Just yesterday we were talking about how Italy has so much more to offer beyond Pinot Grigio, with beautiful wines like Soave.

Then last night, another lesser-known favorite quietly appeared on so many tables: Roero Arneis. Fresh, elegant, and perfect for a warm Florida evening filled with live music, conversation, and celebration.

With full tables, a beautiful birthday dinner, and Steve filling the room with music all evening long, it truly felt like one of those nights you wish could last a little longer.

Good wine, beautiful company, live music: the simple magic of warm Florida nights with an Italian soul.

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5370 Gulf Of Mexico Drive/104
Longboat Key, FL
34228

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