Verdi’s American Bistro

Wow, what a great dining experience. We were in town as first timers to Marco Island, looking for a casual, yet great food experience. We were not disappointed. The dining room is a bit cramped, but the ambiance coupled with the wait staff made it quite cozy. Our meal was excellent. I had the chilean sea bass, while my wife had the blackened grouper. Both were prepared as advertised and fresh. We paired these with an Oregon pinot noir. We finished with whiskey bread pudding for desert (our waiters suggestion). Tastes were just exploding all night, and the wait staff was some of the best we’ve seen.

Pricy, but good food and excellent service. Our server, Raul, was very attentive and informative. The atmosphere is very nice and quiet. Marco Island has a few excellent restaurants, and Verdi’s is on that short list.

My wife and I spent our anniversary dinner at Verdis. As always it was fabulous! I had the Mushroom Crostini appetizer and my wife had the baked Brie. They were both great. I ordered the Crispy Duck which had a ginger/​raspberry hoisin sauce. It was the best Duck I’ve ever had! My wife ordered the Chilean Sea Bass and it was white flaky meat with a generous portion. We shared a Crème Brûlée for dessert and it did not disappoint. Service was very good and rounded out a very nice evening.

We enjoyed the new year eve’s meal at the restaurant. The appetizers were fantastic, in particular the duck potstickers were amazing. The main course was good, the Atlantic flounder stuffed with crab was good but a little salty. The whiskey bread pudding was outstanding, great ambience & staff was very attentive.

Fabulous in every way!!! Superb service, fantastic food (crispy duck with hoisin sauce, scallop scampi with fettuccine, mushroom Gorgonzola crostini, New England clam chowder) and a small intimate atmosphere. This family-​owned restaurant does itself proud and is a favorite of the locals — highly recommend!!!

The moment I walked into Verdi’s, I liked the ambience and design of the restaurant. I enjoyed dining on the patio. Service was slow at first, but the food did not take long to come out once ordered. The salad was pleasant. I liked the bread and oil. I ordered the chicken penne dish in pomadoro sauce. The pasta was great, as was the chicken. The duck exceeded expectations, my sister said it was wonderful. Overall I had a good quality experience at Verdi’s bistro.

We came here for the first time on Christmas Eve. I kept calling the previous days and there was no reservation available and on that same day in the morning space came up in open Table. I imagine they decided to open later hours being Christmas Eve. Everything was delicious and we would be back if we are in this area.

Smaller strip mall venue with good food and service. My wife ordered a ginger ale which they didn’t have on the menu, and the waiter went to the store and got her one. That type of people! Grilled Salmon was excellent, deserts good as well. Would recommend!

The food here was so delicious — the staff was super helpful and nice! We got a bottle of Pinot noir, I started with the mushroom crostini– whoaaaa so rich and delicious. My mom and I had the crispy duck and it was so good ! This is a great spot on Marco — not super inexpensive, but worth the splurge.

We came here on a $ 64 Groupon with a $ 92 value. It was quite a bargain considering this place has 4 ½ stars on Unilocal.It allowed us have any two entrees and any dessert. After we asked, the server told us that the daily special, the lobster stuffed snapper, was included in the Groupon. Twenty minutes after ordering the special we were told that they ran out of the special. We were left with the impression that the owner nixed the idea of including it as part of the Groupon choices.
Not too big of a deal. We opted instead for the full rack of lamb and the filet mignon with gorgonzola. Both came with the same mashed potato and both were very well seasoned but the filet came medium rare instead of medium and the lamb chops were well done instead of medium well. We didn’t make any kind of stink about it as they were both very well flavored but they were not exactly what we ordered. To start off we ordered the mussels in white wine sauce. They were pretty good although the sauce was slightly too salty. This didn’t stop me from dipping the bread into the sauce because it was quite flavorful – just wish it had less salt. To finish the meal we had the German chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream. It was good but would have been much better if the cake was warm. I can see why this restaurant has 4 ½ stars. Everything we ate had the potential of reaching greatness if executed correctly. Unfortunately, on this night they lived up to their name as they were slightly off every step of the way.

If you have vacationed in Marco you cannot miss out on the dining experience at Verdis.
The menu, dinner specials, presentation, taste and service are 5-​Star.
We dined hear two consecutive nights.
We live on the Florida West Coast, spend a week in Marco every year but will travel to dine hear now that we found this gem.

We have been to Verdi’s several times but this is our first review. Tonight I had the snapper special prepared with mango chutney and avocado mashed potatoes. Surprising and delicious. My date had the Seafood Newburg and loved it all except for a fishy piece of lobster claw, but that is what you sometimes get with claw. The scallop was as big as a baseball! The Lobter Rangoon app was delightful, as was the Whiskey Bread Pudding for dessert. Our favorite restaurant on the Island created another memorable evening.

This place has a very nice atmosphere. The servers are pretty attentive. We were celebrating an anniversary and a birthday. They had decorated the table for our celebrations. Various people at our table ordered the meatloaf, the snapper special, the grilled salmon, the baked salmon, the grilled shrimp and the rack of lamb. Everyone loved the garlic vinaigrette dressing on the salad. Everyone seemed pretty happy with their meals. The fish specials of the day tasted especially fresh. My only complaint was the sauteed spinach. It tasted like somebody had accidentally emptied the salt container all over it. It was so salty. But they were happy to take it back and make me some new spinach. The new one was much better. It was pretty expensive, but I guess it was worth it.

Every bite of food was amazing, service was excellent, if you are on Marco Island this is definitely a place you must visit!

Nice place for dinner time.
The food was really good and well presented.
The service was excellent.

Fantastic Food! Excellent service! What a great hidden gem in Marco Island. Our dining experience here was 5 stars from start to finish.
Reservations were easy to make via their the website, and when we arrived we were greeted by a very friendly hostess and seated right away.
Our server, Lori was wonderful and very attentive. She was genuinely friendly, and she really wanted us to enjoy our dinner and time at Verdis. She was extremely well versed in the menu and explained the specials to us in great professional detail.
The fresh warm bread and garlic oil they bring you is fantastic. The young man who brought it to us was very nice and even told my girlfriend that because of where she was sitting, the sun will start to lower soon and may be bright in her eyes. He said, «please let me know if you need me to close the blinds if the sun is bothering you.» What a nice touch.
Fresh garden salads are available with the entrees, and we decided to skip getting an appetizer because of the bread and salads. You can upgrade your salad for a little extra, and everything is fresh and made in house right down to the vinaigrette dressing. We wanted to be sure to have room for dinner and dessert!
I ordered the Crispy Duck
($ 28.00) Which was semi-​boneless, and came with jasmine rice, sautéed spinach, plus two sauces; raspberry and a ginger hoisin sauce. It was excellent and the portion size was generous.
I also ordered a side of gnocchi with red sauce ($ 5 ala carte) I like gnocchi a lot and theirs was very tasty and well prepared.
My girlfriend had the Seafood Newberg (29.00) Which was shrimp, scallops, chopped clams & lobster, in a lobster sauce with jasmine rice and peas. I didn’t try it, but it looked great and she said it tasted amazing.
We ordered coffee, and for dessert we had the German chocolate cake which was to die for!
All in all we had such an awesome experience here. The food, the service, the ambiance was everything you’d expect from a great restaraunt.
We look forward to going back here many times!

Great find… thank you Unilocal!
This was the icing on the cake to a great weekend getaway to Marco Island! The restaurant has such charm, it’s hard to describe… you just know you’re going to love it and they don’t disappoint! Raul was our waiter and so wonderful, really catering to our every need. We weren’t that hungry but really wanted to try the shrimp Mac n Cheese appetizer so we decided to have it as a side with dinner. House salad was fresh and their house roasted garlic vinaigrette delicious! I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass and hubby opted for the Porterhouse Steak, we also had the mashed cauliflower. The entrees were amazing, BEST Mac n Cheese I’ve ever had, so rich and creamy! I’m not a huge fan of the sirloin which I find lacks flavor and is tough at a medium rare temp, the filet however melts in your mouth … I wish they offered a ribeye instead. Slightly disappointed with the mashed cauliflower and I LOVE cauliflower! We really were stuffed but had to try their dessert… the German Chocolate Cake was served warm with a shredded coconut n a caramel sauce with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, along with a great cup of coffee! Hope to be back soon!!!

Verdi’s is a hidden gem in an unassuming location on Collier Blvd. It is not your typical Marco restaurant. If you want elbow-​room-​only, loud music, rude people, and commercially prepared food, you will not like this place. Verdi’s offers a pleasantly rare and enjoyable intimate dining experience. Everything about our evening was top shelf. The personnel, whether it be bus or wait staff, owner or hostess, were all professional, attentive, friendly, and made extra effort to insure everything was perfect.
For appetizers we had delicious crab-​stuffed mushrooms and PEI mussels prepared in tasty white wine. Save the sauce for dipping your warm bread — it was incredibly delicious. Our choice of entrees was difficult as everything looked so good. We settled on the flounder and prime rib entrees. They were excellent!
Unfortunately, Verdi’s is not on the water offering a sunset view. Oh well; not a problem. Everything else was so positive they still deserve 5 stars. We will definitely go back again.

I’ve been going to Naples/​Marco now for almost 2 decades, and this is the best restaurant I have been to. beats any restaurant on 5^th or 3^rd.
I had the grilled shrimp, my wife the sea bass — both were as well done as they could be, cooked just right, seasoned perfectly. I began with the «basic» wedge salad… and it was well done — you would think that any wedge salad would be basic, but the seasoning, bacon, and just right amount of perfect dressing showed the care and focus of the chef.
The main entrees were as good as an entrée as we have had in any restaurant… anywhere. I’ve been to restaurants around the world, and I would compare the food to any that I have been in. That good.
The service is also good. i had called during the valentine week for a table, knowing the odds were low. I asked to be waitlisted… and got lucky to get a table on Valentines day.
Don’t let the exterior or interior mislead you — small, unassuming — and that is great! The only problem I have — I hope it doesn’t get too popular, for I always want to get a table!

Absolut empfehlenswert! Das Essen war schlicht weg unschlagbar, sehr schön angerichtet und super lecker. Den gebackenen Camembert mit Nüssen ist mein Tipp als Vorspeise, wir waren zu zweit und hatten beide einal das Grouper-​Filet. Top Preis-​Leistungsverhältnis, leider sehr unscheinbar und kaum zu finden, Unilocal hat da ganz grossartige Arbeit geleistet.

**Note: Verdi’s is currently the best restaurant in Marco Island.**
Marco Island has been my family’s annual reunion vacation spot for over 3 decades. Over the years, we’ve seen many restaurants come and go, and others shift in quality.
Konrad’s had long been our go-​to spot for fine dining, but in recent years they closed and have since reopened, now positioning themselves as an «Island Grille» instead of fine dining. And in our scramble to find a new favorite spot, after numerous unfortunate missteps, our search led us to Verdi’s, which has since become one of our favorites.
It’s located right off of Collier, a quick drive from most of the main hotels. The exterior is humble and not indicative of the classy atmosphere awaiting inside. Soon after being seated, you are served with their complimentary bread + olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and parmesan. The bread is served warm, and is extremely soft and fresh: a good sign for things to come.
The wait staff is highly professional and attentive, and very accommodating to any dietary preferences or needs. I am typically here with a large party of 14 – 18, but they have consistently proved competent in tending to the needs of each individual. In waiting for our entrees, we usually burn right through the bread, but they are always right behind with another warm basket.
Speaking of entrees, each one I’ve tried has been phenomenal. Prices for most dishes range between $ 22 – 38. Portion sizes are not huge, but the meal ends up being very filling after the bread and the salad (included with each entrée).
My favorite dish is the Crispy Duck, which is topped with one scoop of hoisin sauce and another of raspberry sauce. The meat is juicy and tender under the crisp skin, and this combined with the sweetness and tartness of the sauces makes for one of the best preparations of duck I’ve ever experienced. Another great dish is the Gorgonzola-​encrusted Filet Mignon: the meat is superb in quality, and the demi-​glaze sauce matches nicely with the cheese.
All in all, you end up with an intimate, slow-​paced meal for around $ 40 – 50 per person.
A good portion of the food on Marco Island is overpriced, but Verdi’s is living proof that there’s no need to settle for sub-​quality tourist-​priced food. I believe they are currently one of the best dining experiences on the island. It’s also one of the restaurants I’d actually recommend going Turf rather than Surf, especially if you’ve already gotten your share of seafood elsewhere.
Recommendation: Crispy Duck