Fav's Italian Cucina in Bradenton - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

I made a pickup order, as i’m staying at the Hampton around the corner, perfect walking distance. Baked tortellini for my wife and I asked for a thin cheese bar pie pizza. Both were very delicious, they nailed the pizza! Perfect pizza for me! It’s was the best pizza ive had in a minute. Thank you 🙏

We went here bc we didn’t feel like cooking bc theres about to be a bad storm so we decided to get takeout. First time here and we really enjoyed everything! We got manicotti and Alfredo tortellini with the an appetizer. It was excellent.

Best Italian I’ve had in Bradenton

We had a fabulous meal. I had the lasagna and husband had scallops and both were delicious. Fresh bread with dipping oil. Great side salad and awesome dressings. May go again before we leave here in 6 days

It's hard for me to give a total of 5 star rating to any place I go but this place truly hit all the marks. Home made breadsticks and sauce( I prefer olive oil over butter) they were crispy on the edges but soft and delicious all around. The Stromboli was sliced for easy devouring and was packed with great flavor. Everything tasted fresh and hot and was quite a delight. The Cheesesteak was very tender and real steak. It was great to truly have fresh bread and a true homemade atmosphere about everything. My hats off to the chef and all that works here.

We have been coming here for years as a family, and it never disappoints! They have some of the gnocchi I’ve ever had.

After a wonderful time at the bishop museum I was looking for a place for my children and mother and I to get something to eat. Locally there was a little Italian joint that looked good! So we went and we were NOT disappointed! We had gotten pep and cheese pizza and it was absolutely delicious. Thin crunchy crust, wonderful cheese pull, not super greasy and very flavorful! We also tried the chopped Italian which came on a pizza crust! Was absolutely fantastic! Definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for good food

Being told that my pizza would be ready in 15 minutes but it was not ready for at least 40 I can excuse that for if the Pizza came uncooked I would've been very upset plus the request I made to have pizza made was done perfectly and The Taste was out of this world and the manager said to me as I was waiting if it's not done it's not done which I do respect for I would be completely upset if it was all done given to me so thank you such a great product you provided for me on Friday keep up the good work time is okay just hold your art of perfection

You've gotta get the Stromboli.

Good little Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Bradenton. It is above all a “take-out” with a few tables inside and outside on a terrace. Lacks a bit of atmosphere (no music) but the food makes up for it. We ate the daily specials and it was a treat. The service was pleasant and the beer and white wine served in a cold glass. THANKS

I had never had white pizza before, and it changed my life! It was so amazing! Everything I ate here was SO GOOD & SO FRESH! The dipping bread was to die for! And prices were amazing! I was visiting for a trip and now that I’m home I think about it all the time!

Amazing customer service and great food! I received a surprise Shirley temple

Friendly service, sat outside, tasty food and good beer specials. Had the tortellini & lasagna both were good! Great people watching

WOW! Some of the best Italian I’ve had, what a great little family owned restaurant.

This place is great, I had a cheese tortellini special that absolutely blew my mind. Best meal of my life. Their bread is amazing too.

Best Margarita Pizza and Bruchetta we've ever had. Yum!

Service is always excellent. My Husband loves the steak and cheese sandwich. The Gnocchi is incredible the best I have had. Their red sauce taste more earthy than most, but still decent. Cannoli is also delicious and the best I have had in the area. Bread and dipping oil is a must!!!!

I thought this place was...ok...not bad but not as good as I had hoped for. Salad came in a paper thing usually used for fried clams. The sauce and cheese on manicotti had almost no flavor and for a cheese lover, almost too much cheese...

This was some of the best Italian my husband and I have ever had. Their oil and bread to start with is evil good. I should have gotten a bottle of that oil to go. The gnocchi was the softest and pillowy I have ever eaten and the meatballs tasted homemade. My husband had the Stromboli and it was so unique from any other he has ever had. Their dining area is small but so worth coming to eat at.

Consistently good food, friendly staff. Great place for to-go or dine in. One of the best Italian sandwiches in town and THE best stromboli in town.

Best pizza in Florida! Great staff! Loved it!

Nice small Italian restaurant. You order at the counter then they bring it to you at your table. Nice variety of food: appetizers, salads, pizza, subs, and entrees. Only 3 entrees are available before 5 pm but that still leaves a lot of choices. We started with the cheesy garlic bread which was very tasty. Two of us had side Caesar salads which were fine. Another person ordered the house salad and it came with yummy bread and a great dipping oil. For dinner we had cheese ravioli, large house salad, cold sub, and sauteed ravioli with caramelized onions. All were good and not the usual oversized Italian portions. Prices were reasonable for what we ordered and the server was attentive. Give them a try, you'll be glad you did.

I crave fav's; I dream about them. Definitely, one of the best pizzas in this country! Whomever, put the spring salad together today, Amazing! Only one bad experience in 11/2 yrs. when the tall, loud, bald headed guy made my pizza, Mike was on vacation, yuck! I love the Gnocchi; so hard to find home-made foods inspired by Love. Thank you

The Best thin crust pizza I have ever had! Dough made fresh daily. The daily specials are always made fresh and delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant. Add a glass of Sangria and make your experience Memorable🤗

Excellent food and friendly staff. Super pizza and $13 bottle of wine!

This place is right next to my work. Great price, nice people, good food. I recommend

We enjoy this restaurant very much. Everything we've ever gotten is consistently very good. Last night, four of us went for dinner and 3 had Risotto with mushrooms and parmesan cheese and shrimp, and the fourth had their lasagna and everyone raved about their dinners

Very good lasagna and bread. Baked spaghetti was a little boring but it was just baked spaghetti. The meatballs were very good. Matt behind the counter has an incredible memory and was great.

One of the best pizza places around Bradenton…..you will not be disappointed!!! Pizza Bruno is our favorite. A hand tossed pie with San Marzano Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Asiago and Romano cheeses. Great, cheerful attitude and great service! The inside was nicely decorated for Christmas as well. My wife purchased some of the decorations that were on display Treat yourself to a good dining experience!

Arrived Saturday 11:20 a.m. Opens at 11 a.m. supposedly. Lots of potential customers as farmers market was in progress also. Walked in and was confronted by a female and asked how I got in. Apparently they didn't realize the deadbolt doesn't work very well when the other door isn't stopped. Told me to come back in a while. I chose not to return after the shakedown. OaknStone was happy to take my $.

Always feel welcomed eating at Favs. Great food, wonderful people, and awesome ambiance. Definitely a must try!!

Great experience at a small locally owned spot. Mom and I had lunch there and not only was the food delicious and fairly affordable, the staff was friendly and there was a nice ambiance.

First time there. Good service. Pizza was very good. Was surprised most pizzas were thim crust.

Me And some coworkers came here for dinner. We all had a great experience. I had the lasagna. Definitely recommend this dish!!

Some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had. The bread and the oil is top notch and the lasagna and tortellini is amazing. Comes out piping hot and handmade. Pizza is delicious. Thin crust and super tasty. Highly recommend to anyone from or visiting the Bradenton area. Great value!!!

Best cheesestesk ever.Fantastic fresh baked bread. Top notch service. Very freindly staff and owner on premises.

Excellent food, good service and great choices with on the street dining available!

Always on the hunt for a good Italian sub and this place delivered in spades. My buddy had the meatball sub and it also exceeded expectations. I was shocked to see my side of chips was not the tiny bag of Lay's I have come to expect but a nice portion size of homemade chips. Fantastic prices, lightning fast service, and really delicious food. I will be back.

I didn't really care for the pizza but the atmosphere was nice outside

We used Fav's catering for our end of year company party, and everything was perfect. Mike was extremely helpful, the food was a hit with the employees, and the prices were more than fair. I'm still dreaming about the meatballs.

I eat here every once and a while and get filled.

Love Love Love. Food is awesome. Friendly staff.

One of my favorite restaurants in town. You may have to wait a few minutes because the kitchen seems small but the food is always fresh and totally delicious

This food is amazing, I love you guys and appreciate your service. I will be back for sure.

Always good value, plenty to eat, good service. Can't go wrong with Pizza, sandwiches, pasta dishes...all good

The absolute best foot long ultimate Italian sub. Got me a new favorite sandwich shop. Great price and quality food.

You wouldnt find better italian food in italy

We were in Bradenton visiting friends and they took us here. The food was fantastic!! It was the best lasagna I've ever had! I love this place! Great food for a reasonable price.

Authentic homemade Italian. Fantastic. The meatballs are 🔥.

Excellent pizza, best in town, hands down if you know about pizza.

The best Italian food around. Generous portions. The best whole made bread! Deserts are delicious as well! …..Caren

I had the Italian sub, twice, and it was delicious! My boyfriend got the meatball sandwich and said it's the best he's ever had. We also had lasagna and sausage with red sauce. Both delicious and the staff is outstanding!

Pizza special is OK. Italian sub was good. Service depends on server. Quick bite if you are on a lunch break.

1st time and last time. Worst spaghetti I ever had. Sauce was strange tasting. Can't win em all!!! On to the next place.

Best steak and cheese sandwich I’ve ever had. The sangrias are amazing too!

"Wine-down" Wednesday. It's the best.

I stopped in while I was in Bradenton. A nice highly rated local restaurant in the middle of a nice row of businesses and arcade. Established over 20 years ago this place is still going strong. I tried their garlic cheese bread and a deep dish personal pizza. Everything tasted good. I was left wishing for more flavor with the bread... More garlic and a day of salt or an added cheese would pop it off. I also think their oven is on the high side, probably for speed reasons... But the bread was tough on the bottom. Again- it was good! I would order it again The deep dish is delightful. Nice, flavorful... Great treat! I wish I could have eaten more. They have a nice spread of sandwiches on the menu. Stromboli too... I will leave it for you to explore, you should stop by and support this local Establishment!!

First time here and the food was delicious. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Atmosphere was very relaxing. Will be back!

Absolutely superb. Family Italian at reasonable prices. Bottle for $13. Original owners. Definitely the kind of place worthy of your dollars and taste buds.

23 years strong and still the best!

Awesome experience with authentic Italian food the staff was friendly and no meal is complete without the bread and oil truly delicious food definitely be back

Glorified pizza joint with great food. They need to figure out what they want to be when they grow up

We have been looking for a good thin crust pizza with a crunch and have finally found it! The crust is made in house and everything about this pizza was fresh. The waitress and cooks were very friendly and this was a nice casual atmosphere. We’ll be back!

Fiord and service was great ate there 2 nights in a row.

Great pizza! friendly staff! Sitting on Main Street people watching with friends made for a great experience.

Small place, very good food for cheap price!

Food was decent. Not a lot of flavor in the stromboli

Great meatball sandwich and service!!

Gnocchi at a pizza place, changes it to an 'Italian Place'. It comes with a full fledged salad, and really nicely tasting/textured cornmeal encrusted dinner roll....which you need to SAVE so that you have something to pair the generous portions of sauce that comes with your entre. Gnocchi is an old family recipe, and feels that way (both taste, texture, and consistency). Although the tin pan serving tray is a bit odd, it makes it quite easy to take home if you don't consume everything. NOTE: Since aluminum is such a good conductor, and the food is served piping hot, leave it on the table in one location for a couple minutes, then move it to another location for a couple minutes, and your entre is the perfect serving temperature...not keen on burning my mouth, or blowing on food. This cooling method prevents that from happening. Try feeling how warm the table is from where you moved it.

I ate there tonight & it was Awesome for sure!! Just had a bite of my cannoli & oh my how wonderful it taste! Thank you for your wonderful food & service, great place downtown!

Great food, friendly atmosphere, friendly folks. A most stop when in Bradenton

Great food and service. You pick a table walk up to the counter make your order. Then the nicest wait staff brings it out to you. Seating in and outside available. Tipped wait staff directly. Super nice!

Fav's is always excellent! I cannot explain to you the difference in taste and texture of pasta made by hand which theirs is definitely! Today we had an Italian quesadilla and a veggie sub. Both were delicious as everything we've ever had has been. This was our first lunch time excursion. We usually have dinner here with caprese starter with bread and oil with a bottle of delicious Italian vino to prep our tummies for the delicious entree!

Pay at the counter and bring the food out in paper and plastic. Probably a good takeaway venue.

My new favorite go-to restaurant in downtown Bradenton. The daily specials are always delicious and everything (including wine/beer) is very reasonably priced. Great service and laid back atmosphere makes for a great meal.

We went there for a hand tossed pizza with high expectations and they certainly didn't disappoint us. The food and service were exceptional.

Nice casual spot for Italian food. Bread was delicious and our food was great too (tortellini and gnocchi). Staff was very friendly.

Downtown bradenton partaking in the Irish festivities and landed here for some pizzas. We ordered 2.. the Irish pizza with potato, cabbage, corn beef toppings, and a sausage on all with banana peppers on half. The crust were thin (I personally like them a little thicker and less crunchy), but the flavors were fantastic. I was shocked to enjoy the Irish pizza as much as much as I did. We had a long wait time....it was st Patrick's day, and they were busy. We were given the last table in the inside hall, which was ok....we definitely would have preferred a table outside watching those celebrating, but..... they were all taken. We enjoyed our pizzas and recommend giving them a try.

One of our favorite local restaurants! The owners are amazing and the food is delicious. Highly recommended!!

Friendly, fast service and a great tasting pizza!

I've been going here since they opened in 2000, food is high quality, homemade and fresh. Sangria is the best.

Excellent food. It’s counter service but you can dine in. Would recommend!

Great pizza! I love supporting local mom and pop shoppes. The employees are super nice. We also tried the Italian reuben and it was outstanding! We will be back.

3-1-23. Mama Mia. Finally found real NJ/NY style pizza! Amazing crust and a great sauce. We had a large Syl’s meatball pizza (meatballs are sliced like coins), it was fantastic. Also had their fresh salad with homemade Italian dressing, again we were not disappointed. We’ll be back. If this review was helpful please give it a thumbs up 👍🏻 thanks

Really good for extremely reasonable price 👌

Service was excellent and the food was 4 out of 5 stars. It is an order at the counter and they bring to your table which surprised us. Wine glass had lots of water spots and food was served in take out containers. Excellent bread with meal. Unfortunately, no one checked on us during the meal to see how things were.

Looks like.a hole in the wall with counter ordering and a few tables. Food was good, modestly priced, and service of food and drinks to the table was excellent. I liked that the food was served in foil dish with plastic lid, as I did indeed take some home.

this tucked away restaurant is a true gem. my family and i have eaten here two or three times now over the past few years when we vacation on longboat key. i really love the vibe of this place, especially when sitting outside in the evenings. the guy that operates it is top-notch. always friendly and johnny on the spot. we ate here last week and i'm guessing they're suffering from lack of available employees like many employers today because you could definitely tell they were short-staffed and having to improvise with disposable serveware to save time on washing dishes, but it didn't impact our experience at all. he and the people he did have were super attentive, quick and the food was phenomenal as always. i wouldn't hesitate to visit here for your next meal! we'll definitely keep returning.

Excellent food at a very reasonable price

Awesome quaint little pizza parlor

We always liked Favs for the food and atmosphere. Yesterday was different. It became almost like a fast food place. Plastic cutlery, paper plates and salad was served in paper box. On top of all, the prices charged were higher than on the menu. Really? That’s not legal. The, very nice server, tried to unsuccessfully explain it and was seemingly embarrassed. I do understand the personell problems restaurants have but there is no excuse for something like this. Favs we will be back when you changed back again. Until than, good luck.

Awesome good cooked on the spot I can’t wait to go back!! 👍🏻😎🥃

Food was ok. Service was ok. Clean & cozy. Seating inside & outside.

Amazing food! Amazing wait staff and location! Love me some Fav's!

There was something for everyone. Service was slower than preferred but good. The pizza was a hit with my picky pizza eaters. We will return next time in Bradenton.

Top of the line service, top of the line food, great experience, reasonable prices. Food was delicious, our server Matt had fantastic wine knowledge and was on the ball. We had a cheese tortellini with sausage and the daily special of linguini with a cream-wine sauce with shrimp. Amazing! Also had a $12 bottle of wine that Matt recommended based on our preferences that was great too! Definitely want to go again and again!

If it's available, you must have the quesadilla

Best of the BEST EVERY TIME!! FRYED? RAVOLI TO JUST MELT ....SOOO GOOD!!!!!!

Absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced! Love that you can buy a bottle of wine for dinner under $15. We will absolutely be back often. Great service as well!

Not bad food, dough seems consistent, don't be time restricted during your lunch break, I suggest to call ahead.