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Cipriano Cucina and Bar, the premier Restaurant in Bradenton, FL, offers an unforgettable dining experience. Located at 3561 53rd Ave W, Cipriano Cucina and Bar is the perfect spot to indulge in delicious cuisine and drinks in a warm and inviting atmosphere. As a top-rated Restaurant in the area, we take pride in serving only the freshest ingredients, carefully crafted to bring out the bold flavors and aromas of our dishes. From classic favorites to innovative creations, our menu has something for everyone. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic dinner, a night out with friends, or a family gathering, Cipriano Cucina and Bar is the ideal destination. Our friendly staff and exceptional service ensure a memorable experience that will leave you wanting more. Come visit us today and discover why Cipriano Cucina and Bar is the go-to Restaurant in Bradenton, FL. We can't wait to welcome you!

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Beep; Boop Beep!
Beep; Boop Beep! -Local Guide
2 years ago
On a tip from the wife’s hair dresser, Beep; Boop Beep! was informed by said wife that we would be having dinner at Cipriano Cucina and Bar to celebrate the new hairstyle.The place is super spacious, which is nice. You don’t feel all piled up...Read More
Ruslana Studio
Ruslana Studio -Local Guide
6 months ago
Great Italian restaurant. All fresh and tastyHighly RecommendEverything we ordered was just super tasty.Big restaurant and nice barGo try them
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Steven Carnavos
Steven Carnavos -Local Guide
10 months ago
Large industrial interior nicely done. Generous wine pours. Salad, warm rolls came with seasoned butter and roasted red peppers. Nice touch. However, my guest had to wait to get her place setting.Veal and Chicken Francese, Veal Parm were tender but rather bland. Served with spaghetti.....Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Scott Mackaro
Scott Mackaro
3 years ago
Some of the best sauce I’ve had anywhere. Portions are ridiculously large. Highly recommend the food.Kids meals are a little pricey and the old fashioned needs some work. Still would return for dinner 10/10 times.
carolorbill pollak
carolorbill pollak -Local Guide
10 months ago
Quite a nice surprise, we stopped in for dinner and most everything surpassed our expectations. It's not the most impressive dining room, but that's the only negative I can give. First the drinks came and they were enormous from the mixed drinks to the wine...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Al
Al -Local Guide
4 months ago
I had an early dinner with three other family members and while I felt the food was acceptable, as did the rest of my party, I found the young man serving us to behave somewhat harried. To clarify, the place was empty and the...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Susan Giffin
Susan Giffin -Local Guide
6 months ago
As the first lunch diners to arrive at 2:00, we were warmly greeted by Joe who served us without any rush and who checked on us at appropriate intervals. Everything from soup and salad to most generous entrees was par excellence. My husband loved the...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Dana Hiser
Dana Hiser -Local Guide
5 months ago
Started off with some wine and arancini (rice balls for those who don’t know) - and while there was more mozzarella than I am used to having in arancini, I was still impressed- the balls were good and the sauce was great. Our group ordered...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Rhonnette
Rhonnette
6 months ago
I took my Dad here for Father's Day and we both loved it.Nice atmosphere, delicious food and generous potions.Our waiter Michael was so nice too .Highly recommend this restaurant 🙂Will be coming back again for sure!
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Cynthia Charles
Cynthia Charles
2 years ago
kelli geoghegan
kelli geoghegan
7 months ago
We just left and the food was delicious. We actually have enough for another meal. The rice balls were amazing. The chicken parm was delicious and enormous. Chicken Francese was just great. It’s a bigger place than it looks from...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Red
Red
9 months ago
I've been in customer service for 39 years. Never written a bad review of somebody because I understand what it's like, however I am 58 years old, have been going out since I was 18. I have never felt so unwelcome at a bar in...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Barry M
Barry M
a year ago
We finally made it to Cipriano Cucina after having several friends recommend it. Since moving to the Sarasota area three years ago, it has been challenging to find quality, well made Italian food.We were greeted by our server Michael, who did a fantastic job explaining...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Renee Giroux
Renee Giroux -Local Guide
a year ago
Went here last night with my inlaws as they had a gift certificate. I enjoyed it overall. The food portions were huge. I had the eggplant/chicken parm which I thought was very good. It came with a salad or soup. I chose the salad...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Joanne Philpott
Joanne Philpott -Local Guide
a year ago
First time dining at Cipriano tonight and loved everything. We sat at the bar, the barman was very helpful and friendly. We ordered their meatballs & spaghetti which came with soup or salad, I had the chicken and rice soup. My husband ordered their meat...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Pamela Mulvi
Pamela Mulvi
a year ago
Food is a 5, service a 1. Think it was a bad night for them. Took my cousins out for their 49th anniversary. It is really loud and my cousin is hard of hearing. That seemed to be a problem with communication. Bread was great....Read More
Amy McElwaine
Amy McElwaine
a year ago
I'm really bummed at the food I picked up tonight. I'm a single person who treats themself once a month to a great dinner and the food was mediocre. I love chicken francois and it had no flavor, no butter with the rolls, and...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Tom Lelyo
Tom Lelyo -Local Guide
a year ago
For a restaurant with such great reviews, I have to say the service I received was terrible. I came in on a Wednesday evening, and was not greeted by any sort of host and stood there for about a minute without any clue as to...Read More
Connie Roggow
Connie Roggow
a year ago
I heard good reviews about this place so I thought I would give it a try. What a big mistake!!A young woman came to seat us wearing a t-shirt and tight leggings. She wanted to seat us in the middle of the open floor plan....Read More
Gary Hoolsema
Gary Hoolsema -Local Guide
3 years ago
A delicious dinner served by Joe and Heather. The restaurant has two sections separated by the bar. We sat in the “bar table” section that had a Happy Hour Menu with food features for $6.00 which is enough to fill you. They also have...Read More
hugh scanlon
hugh scanlon
10 months ago
Let's see 3 of us arrived at 5:30.Busy busy on a Tues .Sat at the bar ,ordered beers and burgers .At 7 one left ,w/o getting a burger but paid .Finally at 7:15 got ours .People came after us ate and left while we...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Kathee Stewart
Kathee Stewart
2 years ago
Dining at Cipriano's is like being with a wonderful Italian family in Italy, enjoying a freshly prepared dinner. A delightful experience. It is family run and every meal, and appetizer is prepared with the best ingredients and with pride.The service is impeccable, and the portions...Read More
Kari Hurst
Kari Hurst
2 years ago
We will never be back! We never had a chance to try the food because the male bartender was so inattentive, and rude! We finished our drinks and asked for our check, the bartender took our money, and put our change in his tip jar,...Read More
Alana R Aldrich
Alana R Aldrich
3 years ago
No way to get bartender to respond to food or wine request. To get a to go container and a bill took forever. Since business had picked up they are not only understaffed but the people working here do not have the ability to keep...Read More
Mi Kofski
Mi Kofski -Local Guide
3 years ago
I would love to give this place 5 stars, because the food is pretty amazing! Totally authentic. But know don’t go in on a Wednesday night an hour before close and sit at the bar. Only 1 of the 3 people behind the bar...Read More
John Wilsermann
John Wilsermann
2 years ago
Went to go eat there tonight 1/13/22 and after driving 25 minutes they told us they were unable to accommodate us as the chef was injured. We have been going here since they opened and have eaten there at least 40 times. This was the...Read More
Dana Sutton
Dana Sutton -Local Guide
2 years ago
Delicious...best meatballs I ever ate. I would have given a 5 star but honestly $24.00 for spaghetti n meatballs is ridiculous. We have never seen spaghetti this price before. Salad was good however it was all lettuce with a couple slivers of thinly...Read More
Geoff Wendt
Geoff Wendt -Local Guide
2 years ago
Bizarre, cavernous, empty feeling restaurant / bar. Not many people at all yet very slow service. Wanted to get their sole special without breading, just pan sautéed at the server said it wasn’t possible without even checking with the kitchen. We all know it is...Read More
Jennifer Carlson
Jennifer Carlson
2 years ago
Very disappointed! We arrived at 4:30pm for dinner, and we were told that they were booked and could not seat us without a reservation. None of the tables in the dinning room were seated. All the tables were open. We were told...Read More
Michele Czarnecki
Michele Czarnecki
a year ago
Visiting family in Bradenton. From CT and also from a very Italian family where everyone cooks amazing and eating out at Italian restaurants could be challenging. This place is absolutely amazing. Not one negative could be stated. This will be our go...Read More
MA Scarselli
MA Scarselli -Local Guide
2 years ago
Easily the best Italian restaurant in Bradenton. This family run establishment from folks from Upstate NY is 2nd to none, and the portions are absolutely huge. Very, very few people leave without a doggy bag in hand. Heather & Stephen operate the restaurant with their...Read More
Milia “Emily” Brown
Milia “Emily” Brown -Local Guide
4 years ago
Ordered 2 appetizers waited an hour for them to come out. Asked the waitress whats happening? She started telling us they had a 10 person party & are backed up. 5 minutes later she came back & apologized that she forgot to put our order...Read More
Larry Freedman
Larry Freedman
2 years ago
1-21-22 No Help 1 person cooking in the kitchen, Got to Cipriano at 7:00 sat at the Bar, at 7:15 Bartender came over to take our drink order, at 7:26 I ordered calamari. I finished my drink and no one came over for...Read More
Trisha Morrison
Trisha Morrison -Local Guide
2 years ago
This place was so loud it was impossible to have a conversation. When I'm paying $60.plus I don't want it to be somewhere I can't wait to get out of there. But the worst part was reading the responses by the owner to any negative...Read More

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