We seldom go to Sunday brunch. On Sundays we are at church from 8am-12:30pm and when we are done we often just pick up a pizza for lunch. Last Sunday we headed across town to Bonefish Grill. The Bonefish Grill Sunday Brunch Menu is available from 10:00am-2:00pm. We are not adventurous eaters, nor are we big seafood eaters so we were a bit nervous before we looked at the menu. The menu includes appetizers, soups & greens, omelets, brunch favorites, eggs Benedict, brunch cocktails & libations, hand helds, wood grilled fish, grilled & baked, and dessert. We are anti-alcohol so we didn’t pay attention to that part of the menu. We also had decided to order brunch/breakfast type foods vs the more typical lunch/dinner fare that was available.

After looking over the menu I was torn between two dishes, the Bang Bang Shrimp Eggs Benedict and the Half-Pound American Kobe Beef & Egg Burger. The Eggs Benedict was Toasted English muffin, crispy shrimp, poached eggs, green onions + spicy Hollandaise sauce. While the burger was described as The ultimate burger for lunch or brunch — toasted brioche bun, fully dressed with sharp cheddar, fried egg + special sauce, served with fresh greens or house-made chips.

I ended up choosing the Bang Bang Shrimp Eggs Benedict and it was delicious! The smooth texture of the eggs contrasted well with the crunchy shrimp. The dish wasn’t very spicy but you noticed the heat as you finished each bite. The potatoes au gratin on the side were cheesy deliciousness too.The serving was plentiful and I would order this dish again in a heartbeat.

Ron loves omelets so he opted for the Cajun Shrimp Omelet. This omelet consists of Goat cheese, onions, sweet bell peppers + creole sauce. He said it was delicious. The heat of the creole sauce was cut by the egg and he said it was a unique and tasty combination.

We seldom order dessert when we go out to eat but we decided to splurge. I had the Creme Brulee and Ron had the Key Lime Pie. The Creme Brulee was sweet and smooth while Ron said the Key Lime Pie was wonderfully tart and refreshing.

This was our first visit to Bonefish Grill and I’m sure it won’t be our last. Though it was a bit pricey for our budget ($38 + tip), we left very full and didn’t even eat dinner that night because we were still full. The staff at the Bradenton Bonefish Grillon Cortez Rd was very attentive, almost too attentive at times. Have you ever been to Sunday Brunch at Bonefish Grill? They accept reservations, though our location was only about 1/4 full when we arrived at 12:30pm, it is better to be safe and plan ahead.

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“I have always loved the beauty of a simple Neapolitan pizza,” Valenti says.  “It’s a perfect food, something beloved by both Italians and Americans. At Via Napoli we will make pizza the traditional Neapolitan way: with a textured, soft and charred crust. I look forward to bringing it to Walt Disney World, where it should be a welcome addition to guests visiting Epcot.”

The Grand Opening ceremonies were very festive and included speeches by Dan Cockerell, V.P. of Epcot and Nick Valenti, CEO of the Patina Restaurant Group. Mickey and Minnie even helped cut the ribbon, er… grape vine.

Both the interior and exterior of the restaurant are exquisitely detailed in traditional Italian style.

A unique feature at Via Napoli is the wood-burning ovens, which are named after the three active volcanoes in Italy – Mount Etna, Mount Vesuvius and Stromboli. Each oven is sculpted with the “face of the volcano” — reflecting the gods whose mythology surrounds each volcano’s history.

Our meal started with a glass of Mineral Water, sparkling or still and our choice of flavors of Acqua Fresca…I had strawberry and it was a thicker beverage than I expected but it was deliciously refreshing. For appetizers we had Fritto Misto which is an assortment of Italian delicacies including Arancini, Calamari Fritti, Melanzane and more. Next it was on to the pizzas! I love pizza and with out a doubt the best pizza crust I have ever eaten is a Via Napoli. We tried three of the pizzas and they were all amazing but my favorite hands down was the Quattro Formaggi (four cheese) Pizza. We also tried the Margherita Pizza (tomato, mozzarella and basil) which was Aaron’s favorite and the more classic Pepperoni Pizza. The pizzas come in 3 sizes Individual is $16, Large is $27 and 1/2 Meter to Share is $36-yes they are pricier than your local pizzeria but I promise you they are worth it!

For dessert we had Tiramisu, Zeppole di Caterina (ricotta cheese fritters served with whipped cream and chocolate sauce) and Gelato Frizzante (ice cream soda “Italian Style” made with San Pellegrino’s “Aranciata” and vanilla gelato). I am not a big coffee fan but those that are loved the Tiramisu. I enjoyed the Zeppole but my favorite dessert was the Gelato Frizzante.
I have been raving to everyone about Via Napoli and I can’t wait to go back and bring my entire family. Call now to make your ADRs for your next trip. If you are on the Disney Dining Plan Via Napoli uses Table service credits.

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