Food & Drink

Looking for a new pizza spot around Bradenton? 5 to try

Stories by Bradenton Herald journalists, with AI summarization

Looking for a new local pizza spot?

Several new pizzerias have recently opened in the Bradenton area, bringing their own unique takes on oven-baked goodness.

From classic pies to specialty creations, these restaurants aim to please any palate.

Read more about their offerings below, and cheers to your next pizza night.

Ventura’s owner Debra Murphy holds a signature pizza at the new restaurant in Bradenton. They are having their grand opening on August 15, shown here on August 13, 2025. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 1: ITALIAN LONGBOAT KEY RESTAURANT WITH ‘QUALITY INGREDIENTS’ EXPANDS INTO BRADENTON

A location between a movie theater and a gym created an opportunity for Debra Murphy. | Published August 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

Godson’s Pizzeria at 3306 Manatee Ave. West serves pizza, wings, subs and more. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 2: POPULAR BRADENTON PIZZERIA REOPENS IN NEW LOCATION. ‘EVERYTHING IS HOMEMADE.’

The pizza sauce and dough are made by hand. | Published November 22, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

Todd Surdez, who owns Gianni’s Pizza Express with his wife Maia, holds up a fresh pie. The storefront opened recently at 4927 96th Street E., Palmetto. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 3: ‘WE RAN OUT OF FOOD.’ POPULAR PIZZA PLACE OPENS NEW PALMETTO LOCATION TO HIGH DEMAND

It’s the second pizzeria in Manatee County under the Gianni’s brand. | Published August 27, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

Matt Winters, owner of the newly-opened Stoner’s Pizza Joint at 3985 Cortez Road West in Bradenton.

NO. 4: ‘LEGALIZE MARINARA.’ NEW STONER’S PIZZA JOINT RESTAURANT MAKES BRADENTON DEBUT

Winters said nothing is frozen, the dough is made daily and they use fresh ingredients. | Published January 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

Several of the drinks served at Good Liquid Brewing Co. including the Vibe Check, Sorority Girl, On Vacay IPA, an Orange wheat, milk stout, House cabernet and prosecco in downtown Bradenton on March 12. By Tiffany Tompkins

NO. 5: GOOD LIQUID BREWING’S RETURN TO BRADENTON HAS A NEW FEATURE. HERE’S A LOOK INSIDE

The combination brewery, distillery and restaurant recently opened in downtown Bradenton. | Published March 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jason Dill

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.