Briandi's - NOKOMIS

Came here not too hungry late one night with my parents, so we just stopped by to check out a new place and have a late night snack/ meal. I had just the French... read more Came here not too hungry late one night with my parents, so we just stopped by to check out a new place and have a late night snack/ meal. I had just the French onion soup and bread and both were delicious! French onion soup can be a real let-down so Irarely order it, but Briandi's executed it perfectly and the bread is amazing! My parents liked their meals too. The atmosphereis a little to dive bar like for an Italian restaurant in our opinion, which would make this place not ideal for an elegantevening out, but the food is excellent, the server was pleasant, and we had a great experience.

We went tonight. No one greeted us when we walked in. All the tables were dirty. A man came and cleaned a table for us. It took 20 minutes to get anyone to even... read more We went tonight. No one greeted us when we walked in. All the tables were dirty. A man came and cleaned a table for us. It took 20 minutes to get anyone to even come to the table to bring menus after that. No greeting, no saying they would be right withus, nothing. Then another 15 minutes until a different lady comes to get our drink order. Took her 12 minutes to bring drinksand she wasn?t friendly. So At about 45 minutes in when they hadn?t even taken our order (the waitress took another tables orderwho got there after us ahead of us) so we left. It was an awful experience. Felt uncomfortable and awkward, as if we werebothering them being there. I understand places are short staffed but the staff there should at least be friendly and show goodcustomer service.

Perfect quaint little place. Extra large portions. The early bird specials are smaller than dinner. Serve beer and wine but virtually nothing on draft. The owne... read more Perfect quaint little place. Extra large portions. The early bird specials are smaller than dinner. Serve beer and wine but virtually nothing on draft. The owners and the staff are all wonderful and the food is to die for the owner and chef has been inbusiness for 35 years and is so pleasant and calm. Just great food. Reasonably priced I think for portions.

Briandi's is absolutely amazing! Small family run restaurant 9 tables 4 bar stools, best kept secret in Venice area! This isn't a fast food joint, its a complet... read more Briandi's is absolutely amazing! Small family run restaurant 9 tables 4 bar stools, best kept secret in Venice area! This isn't a fast food joint, its a complete dining experience, from the soup and salad to the fresh made bread straight from the oven, tothe mouth watering homemade Italian entrées. Oh and can't forget the steaks! Bring an appetite they feed you here I've beenabout 20 times or more in the last year and have only had amazing food and great service 10 out of 10 I highly recommendBriandi's!!!

Once again...perfection. everything was perfect from the water, service, food, drinks and overall cost. We love this place and we'll be back many times in the f... read more Once again...perfection. everything was perfect from the water, service, food, drinks and overall cost. We love this place and we'll be back many times in the future. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5