
Pizza
Ventura's Italian - Cortez 4805 Cortez Road West
4805 Cortez Road West
Bradenton, FL 34210
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Food Menu
Starters
"Steamers" Clams
Clams steamed in a garlic and white wine or Fra Diavlo sauce$15.00Broccoli de Rabe
Sauteed in Garlic & Oil with Peperocino. Add: Sausage $4$13.00Bruschetta
Fresh chopped Tomatoes, Basil & Sweet Red Onion$14.00Buffalo Shrimp
Lightly flour dusted Shrimp, house made Buffalo Sauce, Blue Cheese$17.00Buffalo Wings
Traditional Chicken wings, flour-dusted and fried golden brown and crispy. Served in your choice of sauce.$11.00+Calamari Fritti
Crispy Calamari Served with Marinara Sauce. Spicy Crispy Calamari with peppers, also available$15.00Caprese
Fresh Mozzarella, Vine Ripened Tomatoes, with Basil Drizzle & Balsamic Glaze$14.00Cheesy Garlic Bread
$8.00Eggplant Rollatini
Eggplant Stuffed with Ricotta Cheese. Topped with Homemade Marinara Sauce and Mozzarella (2)$15.00Fried Mozzarella
Fresh Mozzarella Hand Breaded & Fried until Golden$12.00Fried Ravioli
Cheese filled Ravioli, breaded, fried, served with a side of Vodka Sauce$12.00Garlic Bread
$6.00Long Hots Marinara
Long Hot Peppers simmered in fresh Tomato sauce$12.00Meatballs
a Scoop of Herbed Ricotta Cheese$14.00Steamed Mussels
In a Garlic and White Wine sauce or Fra Diavolo sauce$15.00Zucchini Fritti
Hand Breaded Zucchini Fried until Golden. Served with Marinara & Garlic Aioli$13.00Meatball Sliders
$11.00+
Salads
House salad (without entre purchase) Large
Pop Ventura's version. Rpmaine and Iceburg Lettuces, diced Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Sweet Pickled Peppers, Parmigiana cheese. House Italian Dressing$10.00Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Croutons, Shaved Parmigiana, Caesar Dressing$10.00Arugula Salad
Arugula, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Shaved Parmigiana, Lemon Vinegarette$10.00Spring Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Spinach, Arugula, Colored Peppers, Seasonal Florida Oranges & Strawberries, Sunflower Seeds, Balsamic Dressing$10.00Southern Italian Salad
Arugula, Spinach, Artichokes, Kalamata Olives, Chick Peas, Feta Cheese, Tomato, Cucumbers, Lemon Vinegarette$10.00
Subs
Venetian
Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic Glaze, Basil, Roasted Red Peppers on a 12-inch sub roll$16.00Vegetarian Sub
Fresh Cucumber, Roasted Red Pepper, Caramelized Onion, Tomato, Arugula, Ranch$16.00Italian Sub-Jersey style
Salami, Ham, Spicy Capicola, Mild Provolone Cheese, Tomato, Onion, Ricotta cheese and Arugula$18.00Italian Sub
Salami, Ham, Capicola, Provolone Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion on a 12-inch Sub roll$16.00Turkey Sub
Oven Roasted Turkey, with your choice of cheese and toppings on a seeded roll.$16.00Ham & Cheese Sub
Ham, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion$16.00Cold Roast Beef Sub
Store Cooked Roast Beef, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion$16.00Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak
Chicken, Buffalo Sauce, Bleu Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Fried Onion$16.00Cheesesteak
12-inch sub stuffed with shaved ribeye meat, cheese, fried onion, lettuce and tomato$16.00Chicken Cheesesteak
12-inch sub stuffed with shaved chicken breast meat, your choice of cheese, fried onion, lettuce and tomato$16.00Chicken Parmigiana Sub
Fried Chicken Cutlet, topped with Marinara sauce and Mozzarella Cheese in a 12-inch roll$16.00Figgy Piggy
Hot Store Cooked Roast Pork, Fresh Mozzarella, Fig Jam, Arugula & Caramelized Onion on a 12 inch sub roll$16.00Hot Roast Beef
Store cooked Roast Beef on a 12-inch sub roll, Sharp Provolone, Long Hots, Au Jus$16.00Hot Roast Pork
Store cooked Roast Pork in a 12-inch sub roll, with Sharp Provolone & Broccoli Rabe$16.00Meatball Parmigiana Sub
A house favorite! Our famous meatballs, Marinara and Mozzarella Cheese$16.00Milanese
Fried Chicken & Eggplant, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers, Balsamic Glaze served on a 12-inch Sub roll$16.00Sausage Parmigiana Sub
House-cooked Sausage, Marinara sauce and Mozzarella Cheese in a 12-inch sub roll$16.00Tuscan
Spinach, Sharp Provolone, Tomatoes, Grilled Chicken on a 12-inch sub roll$16.00pizza cheesesteak sub
$16.00
Dinner Pasta & Sauce
Pasta Specialties
Bolognese
$23.00Penne Portofino
Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, tomato, basil and cream sauce$29.00Meatballs or Italian Sausage
Choice of pasta$30.00Rigatoni Fra Diavolo
Blush Sauce with a Hint of Spice and a Generous Dusting of Parmigiano Reggiano$22.00Cheese Ravioli Bolognese
Served with meat sauce and a touch of cream$25.00Lasagna Bolongese
Made with love, our Lasagna is our best seller, Fresh lasagna noodles, layered with our housemade Bolognese sauce, Marinara, fresh Mozzarella, Ricotta and Parmigiana cheeses, Fresh herbs$30.00Veal Canneloni
A house speciality! We start with ground veal, fresh vegetables and herbs, add fresh cheese, marinara, roll in fresh pasta sheets, bake to perfection with Marinara, cream and fresh cheese.$30.00Mushroom Ravioli
Caramelized onions, mushrooms, cream$25.00Chicken Riggies
Rigatoni, Chicken, Hot Cherry Peppers, Blush Sauce. Deb’s favorite dish from Upstate N.Y.$29.00Small Dinner Salad
$2.50
From the Land
Mama Deb’s Chicken Milanese
Alexa and Christopher’s favorite meal. Breaded, pan seared, served with arugula salad, lemon wedge and buttered egg pasta$29.00Chicken Citera
Pan Sauteed Chicken Topped with Fresh Tomatoes, Spinach and Provolone in a Lemon Butter White Wine Sauce$29.00Homemade Eggplant Parmigiana
Hand Breaded Eggplant Layered with Fresh Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan$22.00Chicken Cacciatore
Onions, green pepper, mushrooms, olive, light tomato sauce$29.00OUT OF STOCKChicken Piccata
White Wine, Capers and Lemon Butter Sauce$29.00Chicken Bruschetta
Hand Breaded Chicken Topped with Fresh Mozzarella, Arugula, Tomatoes, Red Onions and Oregano, Drizzled with Basil Oil & Balsamic Glaze$29.00Ventura’s Veal Chop Parmigiana
12 oz center cut, hand breaded, pan fried, topped with homemade tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese.$48.00OUT OF STOCKChicken Parmigiana
Hand Breaded and Topped with Fresh Tomato Sauce, Melted Mozzarella & Parmesan$30.00Chicken Francaise
Egg Battered, White Wine, and Lemon Butter Sauce$29.00Chicken Marsala
Sauteed with Fresh Mushrooms and Marsala Wine$29.00Veal Piccata
White Wine, Capers and Lemon Butter Sauce$34.00Veal Citera
Pan Sauteed Veal Topped with Fresh Tomatoes, Spinach and Provolone in a Lemon Butter White Wine Sauce$34.00Veal Francaise
Egg Battered, White Wine, and Lemon Butter Sauce$34.00Veal Marsala
Sauteed with Fresh Mushrooms and Marsala Wine$34.00Veal Brushetta SAUTEED
$34.00Veal Cacciatore
$34.00
Pizza Bowls
Supremo Bowl
Chicken Cutlet, Tomato Sauce, Shredded Mozzarella, White Onion, Green Peppers, White Mushrooms, Black Olives, Sausage, Pepperoni$29.00Formaggi Bowl
Sauteed Chicken breast, garlic, Ricotta, Parmigiana, Romano, Mozzarella cheeses, Spinach, Sliced Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers, Caramelized onion, Mushrooms, EVOO, Pesto Oil, Basil & Oregano$29.00
From the Sea
Lobster Ravioli
Served with our Famous Vodka Sauce$31.00Shrimp & Spaghetti
Pasta topped with Gulf Shrimp in a Rich & Creamy Scampi Sauce or in our Marinara Sauce$28.00Linguine with Clams
White, In a Garlic and White Wine Sauce or Red, in a Marinara sauce, Fra Diablo available$27.00Flounder Francaise
Egg battered with lemon butter sauce & served with your choice Pasta or Vegetables Split entrée plate charge $8.00$30.00Garafalo's Seafood Special
A perfect melody of seafood including Shrimp, Calamari, Clams and Mussels. Fresh Peas, Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes and Zucchini, add Pancetta, Penne and Vodka Sauce. Mrs. Garafalo would be proud.$42.00
Side Dishes
Specials
First Down- 14 in NY Cheese Pizza and 6 wings
Our Grandma pizza, 12 chicken wings and french fries$25.00Field Goal - Grandma Silician Pizza, 12 wings and French Fries
Our Grandma pizza, 12 chicken wings and french fries$40.00Touchdown - Cheesesteak Sub, Italian Sub, French Fries, 2liter
Our Grandma pizza, 12 chicken wings and french fries$35.00Team Favorite - Grandma Pizza, 14 in NY Cheese Pizza, 20 wings, French Fries, 2liter
Our Grandma pizza, 12 chicken wings and french fries$65.00party guest-lunch
$12.007 Inch Lunch Sub Special With Chips
$10.00soup of the day bowl
$6.00OUT OF STOCKMeatball Sliders
$6.00Caprese Sliders
$6.00
Pizza Menu 🍕
NY Crust
14" Cheese Pizza NY
Tomato sauce, Fresh Mozzarella drizzled with EVOO$18.0018" Cheese Pizza NY
Tomato sauce, Fresh Mozzarella drizzled with EVOO$22.0014" Margherita Pizza NY
Chunky San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella drizzled with EVOO, Fresh Basil, & Oregano$18.0018" Margherita Pizza NY
Chunky San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella drizzled with EVOO, Fresh Basil, & Oregano$22.00The Village (Bufalina) Pizza NY only
Corners stuffed with Basil infused Ricotta Cheese. Topped with Imported Buffalo Mozzarella, Truffle Oil, Pesto, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, & Prosciutto Di Parma$25.00
Sicilian
NY Speciality Pizza
14" AMI NY
Plum Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Black Olives, Artichokes, Mushrooms, Bacon$25.0018" AMI NY
Plum Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Black Olives, Artichokes, Mushrooms, Bacon$28.0014" Bradenton Pizza NY
Sausage, Roasted Red Peppers and Caramelized Onions$25.0018" Bradenton Pizza NY
Sausage, Roasted Red Peppers, Caramelized Onions.$28.0014" Bruschetta Pizza NY
Fresh Mozzarella, Diced Tomatoes, Red Onions, Basil Oil, Oregano, Drizzled with Balsamic Glaze$25.0018" Bruschetta Pizza NY
Fresh Mozzarella, Diced Tomatoes, Red Onions, Basil Oil, Oregano, Drizzled with Balsamic Glaze$28.0014" Caprese Pizza NY
Sliced Vine-ripened Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, EVOO, Fresh Basil & Oregano Drizzled with Balsamic Glaze$25.0018" Caprese Pizza NY
Sliced Vine-ripened Tomatoes, Shredded & Fresh Mozzarella, EVOO, Fresh Basil & Oregano Drizzled with Balsamic Glaze$28.0014" Coquina Beach Pizza NY
Chunky San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Shredded Mozzarella, Meatballs, Hot Cherry Peppers$25.0018" Coquina Beach Pizza NY
Chunky San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Shredded Mozzarella, Meatballs, Hot Cherry Peppers$28.0014" Cortez Pizza NY
White Pizza, Mozzarella Cheese, Garlic, Chopped Clams, Parsley, Oregano and Light Cream Sauce.$25.0018" Cortez Pizza NY
White Pizza, Mozzarella Cheese, Garlic, Chopped Clams, Parsley, Oregano and Light Cream Sauce.$28.0014" LBK Supreme NY
Tomato Sauce, Shredded Mozzarella, White Onion, Green Peppers, White Mushrooms, Black Olives, Sausage, Pepperoni$25.0018" LBK Supreme Pizza NY
Tomato Sauce, Shredded Mozzarella, White Onion, Green Peppers, White Mushrooms, Black Olives, Sausage, Pepperoni$28.0014" Lido Pizza NY
Portobello Mushrooms, Goat Cheese, Arugula, Truffle Oil, Fresh Mozzarella, Topped with Shaved Parmigiano$25.0018" Lido Pizza NY
Portobello Mushrooms, White Mushrooms, Goat Cheese, Arugula, Truffle Oil, Fresh Mozzarella, Topped with Shaved Parmigiano$28.0014" Manatee Pizza NY
Fresh Mozzarella, Arugula, Roasted Tomatoes, Shaved Parmigiana, Prosciutto Di Parma$25.0018" Manatee Pizza NY
Fresh Mozzarella, Arugula, Roasted Tomatoes, Shaved Parmigiana, Prosciutto Di Parma, and EVOO Pesto Oil$28.0014" Meat Lovers (Murph’s Favorite) NY
Plum Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Ham, Bacon, Italian Sausage, Pepperoni$25.0018" Meat Lovers (Murph’s Favorite) NY
Plum Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Ham, Bacon, Italian Sausage, Pepperoni$28.0014" Quattro Formaggi NY
Fresh Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Ricotta, Parmigiano, Fresh Garlic$25.0018" Quattro Formaggi NY
Fresh Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Ricotta, Parmigiano, Fresh Garlic, and EVOO$28.0014" Sarasota NY
San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Caramelized Onions, Black Olives, Roasted Red Peppers, Pesto Drizzle$25.0018" Sarasota NY
Chunky San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Caramelized Onions, Black Olives, Roasted Red Peppers, EVOO Pesto Drizzle$28.0014" Veggie Red NY
RED PIZZA. CHERRY TOMATOES, RED AND GREEN PEPPER, CARAMELIZED ONION, BLACK OLIVES & MUSHROOMS$25.0018" Veggie Red NY
Red Pizza, Cherry Tomatoes, Red and Green Pepper, Caramelized Onion, Black Olives & Mushrooms$28.0014" White Pizza NY
$18.0018" White Pizza NY
Garlic and EVOO, Shredded & Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, & Oregano$28.0014" Whitney Beach NY
$25.0018" Whitney Beach Pizza NY
Tomato Sauce, Shredded Mozzarella, Caramelized onions, Pepperoni, Banana Peppers$28.00
Sicilian Specialty Pizza
AMI (Capricciosa) Pizza SIL
$28.00Bruschetta Pizza SIL
$28.00Caprese Pizza SIL
$28.00Coquina Beach Pizza SIL
Chunky San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Shredded Mozzarella, Meatballs, Hot Cherry Peppers$28.00LBK Supreme Pizza SIL
Tomato Sauce, Shredded Mozzarella, White Onion, Green Peppers, White Mushrooms, Black Olives, Sausage, Pepperoni$28.00Lido (Truffolina) Pizza SIL
$28.00Manatee (Di Parma) Pizza SIL
$28.00Meat Lovers (Murph’s Favorite) Pizza SIL
$28.00Quattro Formaggi Pizza SIL
$28.00Sarasota Pizza SIL
$28.00The Jersey Shore Pizza SIL
Chunky San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Shredded & Fresh Mozzarella, Broccoli Rabe & Sausage$28.00Whitney Beach Pizza SIL
Tomato Sauce, Shredded Mozzarella, Caramelized onions, Pepperoni, Banana Peppers$28.00Bradenton Pizza SIL
Sausage, Roasted Red Peppers, Caamelized Onions.$28.00Cortez Pizza SIL
White Pizza, Extra Garlic, Mozzarella Cheese, Chopped Clams and Fresh Herbs$28.00
Pizza Bowls
Supremo Bowl
Chicken Cutlet, Tomato Sauce, Shredded Mozzarella, White Onion, Green Peppers, White Mushrooms, Black Olives, Sausage, Pepperoni$29.00Formaggi Bowl
Sauteed Chicken breast, garlic, Ricotta, Parmigiana, Romano, Mozzarella cheeses, Spinach, Sliced Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers, Caramelized onion, Mushrooms, EVOO, Pesto Oil, Basil & Oregano$29.00
Cauliflower Crust
NY Cheese Pizza-Cauliflower
$21.00NY Margherita Pizza-Cauliflower
$21.00NY Meat Lovers Pizza- Cauliflower
$28.00The Village (Bufalina) Pizza Cauliflower
$28.00NY LBK Supreme - Cauliflower
$28.00NY White Pizza - Cauliflower
$21.00NY Caprese Pizza - Cauliflower
$28.00NY Sarasota Pizza- Cauliflower
$28.00NY Manatee Pizza - Cauliflower
$28.00NY AMI Pizza- Cauliflower
$28.00NY Quatro Formaggi- Cauliflower
$28.00NY Bruschetta Pizza- Cauliflower
$28.00NY Lido Pizza- Cauliflower
$28.00NY Coquina Beach Pizza- Cauliflower
$28.00NY Whitney Beach Pizza- Cauliflower
$28.00NY Cauliflower Crust Jersey Shore
$28.00darren special - cauliflower-LBK Supreme -no olives
$28.00NY Cauliflower Crust Bradenton
$21.00
soda/water/coffee
Soda
Ginger Ale
$4.00+club soda
$4.00+Tonic
$4.00+Sweet Iced tea
$4.00+To Go 2 Liter Pepsi
$4.00+To Go 2 Liter Diet Pepsi
$4.00+To Go 2 Liter Starry Lemon Lime Soda
$4.00+To Go 2 Liter Mug Root Beer
$4.00+To Go 20 0z Crush Orange Soda
$4.00+To Go 20 Oz Starry Lemon Lime
$4.00+To Go 20 Oz Pepsi
$4.00+To Go 20 Oz Pepsi Zero
$4.00+To Go 20 Oz Root Beer
$4.00+To Go 20 Oz Dr Pepper
$4.00+To Go 20 Oz Mtn Dew
$4.00+rock star
$4.00+
Catering Menu
Catering Pasta Specialties
Catering Appetizers
Catering Pasta and Sauce
Catering Main Dish
Catering Chicken Cacciatore
$65.00Catering Chicken Francaise
$60.00Catering Chicken Marsala
$65.00Catering Chicken Parmigiana
$65.00Catering Chicken Piccata
$60.00Catering Mama Debs Chicken Milanese (Arugula and buttered Eggs Noodles)
$90.00Catering Veal Cacciatore
$90.00Catering Veal Francaise
$85.00Catering Veal Marsala
$90.00Catering Veal Piccata
$85.00
Catering Salad
Catering Sub Tray Hot
Catering Sub Tray Cold
Lunch
Lunch Pasta & Sauce
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All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
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