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Pesto Bistro, Bradenton, FL

Pesto Bistro

4.7
4.7
372 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bistro
8799 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210-2210

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
A Bistro Experience & Wine Bar Is An Excellent Venue To Host Special Dinners, Wedding Rehearsals,
Corporate Events, Family Reunions Or Just To Hang Out With A Special Friend.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please contact us at: (941) 201-4167
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us at: (941) 201-4167
  • Neighborhood
    Bradenton
  • Parking details
    Street parking also available
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 372 people are saying

Pesto Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

372 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Tampa19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is always excellent! I’d go just for the 10 year tawny port but there’s so much deliciousness to be had before then.

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  2. ThomasS

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pesto was a very enjoyable dinner for my wife and me as we celebrated our wedding anniversary. Dinner was accompanied by a guitarist/singer playing some tasteful favorites. Food was delicious; service was great.

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  3. NYFla

    Las Vegas42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal Try the shrimpscargo! And leave room for the tiramisu!!!

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  4. Lorna

    Tampa14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Rachel, our server was excellent. Food quality was amazing and price was reasonable.

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  5. MrPheasant

    Tampa4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The good - - complementary bread & pesto - caesar salad - soup of the day, butternut squash bisque The bad - - 'special' fra diavolo arrived with old, dry, tasteless shrimp. Though the server asked how much spice I wanted, it had none. Looked great on the plate, but . . . - 'special' pompano florentine wasn't fresh or even recently thawed, quality flash frozen. Worse perhaps, it was smothered in thick gravy & heavy breading. - On a slow night (Friday no less) main courses took way too long to arrive. - The server, good otherwise, cleared early and aggressively. I don't know when we'll be back. Pesto has work to do.

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  6. Diner44Bradentonstevs

    Atlanta8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We each had something different and we were very pleased with our meals. The service was friendly, efficient, and professional. Wine choices please some fairly discerning wine drinkers. We will return.
    Pesto BistroResponded on September 2, 2023
    Thank you for the great review and thrilled that you had a great experience!

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  7. JudyS VIP

    Tampa31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love this little gem. The food is outstanding as was the service! Never disappoints!
    Pesto BistroResponded on August 24, 2023
    Thank you so much!!!

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  8. SherryK VIP

    Tampa16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappointed and last night was no exception. Delicious food and attentive service.
    Pesto BistroResponded on August 10, 2023
    Awesome and thank you so much!!!

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  9. DiTo

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greeted immediately upon entering and made to feel welcome. Ambience was great. Wine list was very nice. Salads great. Chicken Marsala excellent. Seafood fra diabolo was a little shy on seafood but flavor was wonderful. The service was spot on. We will go back.
    Pesto BistroResponded on August 5, 2023
    Thrilled that you had a great experience!!! Look forward to seeing you in the future!!

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  10. Lovetoeat VIP

    Toronto14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great find with excellent food and great wine list by the glass. Will return
    Pesto BistroResponded on July 29, 2023
    Awesome!! Thank you for the review!!

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FAQs

Pesto Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 201-4167.

Pesto Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 372 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Pesto Bistro

8799 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210-2210

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bradenton
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking also available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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