Pia’s Veranda

This is always my go to spot! Love the original, but the veranda is where its at! Music, good food and dog friendly, couldn't ask for more than that away from the noise of downtown St. Pete. I love the ever changing specials. I always like to try something new. The chickpea and spinach soup was a knockout and perfect for a chilly night. I usually get the fresh made pasta with the pesto verde and shrimp, which I did again, it never disappoints. I didn't have a reservation which I highly recommend. This place is always busy and for good reason! Tourists and locals love this place in fact, Im taking a friend there next week! Thanks for the service, hospitality and all of the staff!

Food was delicious and the atmosphere was fantastic. A bit pricey especially when they charge for bread with mussels. Make a reservation for sure or dine on patio with live music.

This is a regular dinner spot for us, when we are visiting the St Pete area. Pia’s Veranda is a more casual, no reservation required patio spot with great Italian food. It’s the exact same food served at the trattoria, just with better breezes and a great beachy vibe. Red checked table clothes, sunshades, and palm trees make for a great atmosphere. Servers are incredibly helpful, knowledgeable about the food, and are ready to help you make choices that fit many dietary requirements. Specials are always good - my last visit included the fig, walnut and goat cheese spinach salad, followed by swordfish with risotto, accompanied by 1/2 carafe of house Pinot Grigio. Enjoy an espresso martini while you peruse the menu, it’s delicious! This food is not inexpensive, but it is worth it.

This place is a gem! Nestled in Gulfport amongst all the little shops and other local restaurants, this restaurant really stands out with the beautiful outdoor and indoor restaurant areas. They have live music on the patio...the trees and flowers make it a very romantic experience. All the tables are spaced appropriately and allow for a comfortable kind of private/cozy experience. The menu is incredible...I've been here a few times and I've tried different dishes each time and I must say they've all been amazing! The staff are super friendly and make for a great experience. This place is the complete package. I highly recommend visiting and dining at Pia's. Whether you're visiting or you live locally, Pia's is sure to be a memorable culinary experience.

We heard about Pia's from connections online. The Trattoria and Veranda have the same menu but are physically separated, so I'm assuming they have different kitchens as well. This review is about Veranda. This review and scoring are relative to other Italian restaurants. We arrived and were told 30-45 minutes wait. We waited about 30 ft from the host stand and at 45 minutes my daughter checked in. They had removed us(claiming they texted, which was inaccurate) and then had seats for us. Our service was very slow and ordered items were forgotten(a salad, a round of drinks, etc). I believe our server might have been alone, so her only fault was not writing down orders because she looked overwhelmed. There is no bread or group starter. So we ordered the calamari. It is seared and that