Ortygia Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Ortygia, a hidden gem located in the heart of Bradenton’s Village of the Arts. This charming eatery offers a unique dining experience with a seasonally rotating menu that showcases the chef's expertise in Monzu cuisine, inspired by Sicilian traditions. Each week, you’ll find dishes crafted with precision, blending vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients. Signature items may stay, but the true magic lies in the creativity of the weekly specials.
Guests rave about the vegan specialties, divine desserts, and attentive service from the friendly staff, including the chef who often mingles with diners. The intimate, cozy setting is perfect for romantic evenings or special celebrations, providing a warm, family-like atmosphere that stands apart from typical chain restaurants.
With exquisite attention to detail and a passion for culinary artistry, Ortygia promises an unforgettable dining adventure worth savoring.
Appetizers
Grilled Strip Steak Salad
Red onions, grilled zucchini, Gorgonzola cheese, and toasted pistachios over baby arugula and roasted shallot vinaigrette
Zuppa di Cozze e Fagiole
Soup of fresh steamed mussels, white cannellini beans, short pasta, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and extra virgin olive oil
Roasted Organic Red and Golden Beets
Seared fennel, extra-virgin olive oil, toasted pistachios, and balsamic reduction
Spicy Octopus Stew
Roasted shallots, carrots, white wine, capers, aromatic vegetables, Pugliese chile oil, imported Italian farro
Timballo
Baked pasta dish with layers of home-made sliced meatballs, hard cooked eggs, mozzarella, Provolone cheese, Prosciutto and roasted peppers bathed in Bechamel, served with a home-made tomato sauce
Chicken Cacciatore
Organic boneless chicken, baby Yukon gold potatoes, carrots, shallots, San Marzano tomatoes, organic Italian Farro
Veal Sophia
Sauteed scallopini of veal stacked with fresh mozzarella, eggplant rounds, and prosciutto, finished with San Marzano tomatoes and marsala
Bone-In Duroc Pork Chop
Seasoned and seared, in butter and garlic, and rosemary in a roasted fig cream sauce, roasted garlic potato puree
Catch of the Week - Pesce con Zafferano
Fresh catch, pan-seared in lemon extra-virgin olive oil, and braised fennel in a saffron cream sauce, artichoke gateau
Pasta la Norma
Classic Sicilian-style pasta with roasted eggplant, San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, basil and Ricotta Salata cheese
Pasta-Of-The-Week: Pasta con Pesce Spada
Penne with swordfish, eggplant, San Marzano tomatoes, mint, and hot peppers, Ricotta Salata cheese
Entrees
Always Available
Pasta con Bottarga
Spaghetti tossed with imported Sicilian tuna Bottarga (Sicilian caviar, dried, salted, and pressed tuna roe), garlic, Italian parsley, and a pinch of hot pepper
Penne Pasta
with San Marzano tomato sauce
Garlic and Olive Oil Braised Broccoli
Braised Fennel
Sides
Desserts
Desserts
Please Ask Your Server