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Piada Mania - Italian Flatbread Eatery
99/100 (99 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
"Okay I loved this place the second I walked in. I am a huge flatbread fan and this place delivered. We were there with a party of six, including two..."
Tom Schwider
"This is a great little place. The owners are super nice, and the food is excellent. The chef is from Italy. Her family operates a similar place in..."
Les Freed
"Excellent authentic Italian piadas. We r gluten free and it is so nice to find a place that cooks their own food from scratch with quality..."
Linda Stone
"The owners and staff are very friendly, the place is very clean, rustic and nice with a great atmosphere, an authentic Italian piadineria and the..."
Erick y Ada Cespedes
"Great family owned cafe. Super friendly and the owner is from Italy. The flatbread is very different from anything out there. It's extremely light..."
J West
"Absolutely delicious and very authentic. The crispiness of the crust was just perfect. I had a ham, cheese, and mushroom crescione and my friend had..."
Caroline L
"Finally someone who spreads piadina in the world! I was born in Emilia Romagna and I miss this food, here is the place If you want to try the..."
Luana Salucci
"The food at Piada Mania is wonderful. It was a great throwback to the food I ate in Bologna. The picante piadapizza was covered in tasty prosciutto..."
Tara Lucian
"Amazing!!!! Really friendly people, to die for Canolis and we had a Piada that tasted so good, you wanted more. I plan to try everything on the menu,..."
Stacey
"This place makes amazing piadinas! They taste just like they do in Italy. We really enjoyed the food, atmosphere and friendly staff. They also have..."
Kandra Rossi
Polpo Pizza Company
98/100 (25 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
CafƩ
Pizza
Italian
Mid-range
"Very tasty breakfast pizza on Farmers Market in downtown Sarasota! I really enjoy white sauce..."
Katerina Zhu-zhu
"Polpo pizza catered our wedding this evening and it was amazing! The food, the atmosphere, the chefs, everything! The food is amazing and working..."
Rebecca Gannon
"Danni and her team are simply incredible! We had Polpo serving food at our Friday night wedding event and people were blown away - the pizza is so..."
Michael Sheehy
"We had our company Christmas party catered Friday night. What a great company Polpoā€™s is. From the communication with our events coordinator to the..."
Packaging Equipment & Parts, Inc. PEP
"We visit the Sarasota Farmer's Market from Tampa, occasionally. Our first stop is Polpo! We order online, and it's ready when we get there. Our..."
Adrienne Newlon
"What fun experience! Polpos brought their adorable fun truck and all the delicious pizza, salad, apps and dessert for a weekend wedding on the..."
L C
"Wow ! Just really excellent pizza. They make their own mozzarella cheese! That in itself is impressive, but hey have a series of amazing recipes -..."
Dan Barzel
"The bee stinger is the best pizza I have ever had and it has ruined me for pizza anywhere else. Everything else is garbage in comparison and should..."
JK cseskr
"Fantastic pizza. Best Iā€™ve had since we moved to Sarasota. Maybe the best Iā€™ve ever..."
Andrew Mazer
"Second party they have catered for us. Amazing service even a better product. If you are having a party catered this is the truck! Will have them..."
Mike Schwent
"Best pizza I have ever had in Sarasota! Will definitely be back for more pizzas maybe even to cater..."
Chandler Caruso
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Patrick C
Pazzo Southside
96/100 (415 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Clams
Mussels
Sandwiches
Eggplant
Pasta
Italian
Pizza
Serves Alcohol
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Service is great food is even better. Friendly staff and the food came out in a timely manner. Definitely a must and the ambience along with the food..."
Eric Mendoza
"Excellent pizza, and a very delicious side of spinach. I got the Johnny Mish, and my friend had the Uncle Vic (without broccoli). Photos of all..."
BL Griffin
"Yeah that's right 5 stars! They have AMAZING staff, fantastic dishes, and a real nice ambiance! Our server (Cassee) actually took a few minutes to..."
Rawad Elias
"Fantastic meal!! The wait here can be a little long but well worth it. Small, cozy atmosphere which lends to the ambiance. Chef often delivers meals..."
Richard Meddings
"Delicious coal fired pizzas! So many good pizza options that you canā€™t go wrong! Calamari was delicious as well, canā€™t wait to come back..."
Rana Halabi
"Awesome place! We were greeted like family when we walked in, Our server was very sweet and prompt. mozzarella sticks... were TO DIE FOR. homemade..."
H L
"Went there for lunch today. Food was amazing. My friend had the pizza and says it was the best he has ever had in Sarasota I had an excellent..."
Keith Landers
"Amazing is the best way to sum Pazzo's up. Authentic "homemade" Italian food. They are always changing it up with chef specials, top quality..."
Joshua Morris
"Excellent service with Joey from Belgium tonight! Bathroom could use small facelift! Food was really delicious and ambiance is clean and festive!..."
Spangle Taylor
"Absolutely astonishing food and great service! I had a pizza and it astronomically beat out any of the competition in the area! The owner was..."
Johnny Shay
Marcello
94/100 (606 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Italian
Tuscan
Vegetarian Friendly
Central-Italian
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Osso Buco
Salad
Saltimbocca
Scallops
Cesar Salad
Duck
Lamb
Calamari
Pesto
Risotto
Fish
Calamares
Antipasti
Ossobuco
Swordfish
Shrimp
Cioppino
Tiramisu
Lobster
Octopus
Pasta
Sit down
Central-Italian
Tuscan
European
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Food outstanding, waiter outstanding (really outstanding), atmosphere in the private room of a ten table restaurant the best. The chef and owner,..."
Entertainment Account
"Great service and food. They have a large selection of wine. The veal chop was excellent and very big. The table side caesar is also a must try...."
Eric M
"We were pleasantly surprised. From start to finish our experience there was over the top. The wine list was impressive, the starters ample and..."
Ronald Simon
"Visiting from St Augustine, and this hole in the wall is phenomenal ! We're originally from NY /NJ, and this place is like home...."
Rod Aninipot
"Remarkable dining experience. Freshest ingredients coupled with masterful preparation equals a fantastic evening. Make sure you make this restaurant..."
Rich Carpenter
"I canā€™t say enough good things about Marcello. Our waiter was so friendly and attentive, each dish was unique and delicious, prices were very..."
Ruth Ann Key
"It was great but not to the hype that is built around it. The atmosphere is truly exeptional for the area, its like you're in a true Itallian..."
Sky Barrows
"I've spent a lot of time in Milan and that's what Marcello's reminds me of: the dishes are great across all categories, one of those small limited..."
Jocelyn Shearer
"Hands down the best meal I have ever had!! Between all courses and the quality of the food and the presentation!!! I would recommend this place 1000..."
Jeremy Kurtz
"Best Italian in sarasota, great table side caesar salad. Fantastic veal chop. Even better 3 years later. Great duck and pork ocso bucco. Octopus and..."
Andy Kohn
"I am from Milano and have had a very hard time finding Italian food I like outside of NY, LA and Miami and WOW Marcelloā€™s in Sarasota. Tucked away..."
Alexis Khazzam
"Some of the best Italian food around. Very reasonable prices. Very extensive wine list, Some wines are less expensive than you would pay at the..."
G W
"The food and service was very good My wife says this is her new favorite restaurant. We had Cesar salad, made expertly tableside, my wife had the..."
Dave Pulford
"Best ragu ever. Perhaps a bit too much salt for some, but outstanding for me. Extremely knowledgeable server. Expensive, but worth it. A tad..."
Michael Weis
"One of the best restaurants we have ever eaten at, in the world! Marcello shows his passion for food in the most magical ways. The food and..."
Amelina R
"Very nice restaurant - personalized service, great food prepared old school with Cesar salad prepared at the table. Portions are generous and we'll..."
Larry J
Siesta Pizzeria Company
94/100 (251 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
CafƩ
Pizza
Italian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Everything about this place is amazing. The owner, the atmosphere and the food! Amazing off the boat, homemade pasta, awesome wine selection and..."
Dustin K
"Oh my goodness. This meal was spectacular. The owner is the head chef and the main server all at once. We came in and felt welcomed into someoneā€™s..."
Eden Kellner
"Just trust meā€¦try this restaurant! I picked this place from the internet for my daughter who was on vacation with her boyfriend. When she saw the..."
KM H
"Superb experience. The food was done perfectly. The mussels on my order were the best I've ever eaten. The service was unmatched. The ownerā€™s (and..."
Robert Pecha
"Excellent dinner. Great service! Update 6/11/23 - Went back a couple of days ago. Had chicken with mustard sauce and pasta with smoked pancetta. Was..."
Adam Ott
"I wanted something local not off the main beach and more authentic. Just a little off the main beach strip. This is by far one of the best Italian..."
Irene Lo
"This is by far the best place to eat. We will never go anywhere else for Italian food. The specials are always fantastic. The chef will never let you..."
Hannah Karpowicz
"This place is phenomenal!! My husband and I are both Italian are quite particular about restaurants claiming to be authentic Italian. Well, this one..."
Linda Larsen
"Absolutely fantastic experience. From the friendly welcoming staff to the mouth watering food, this place deserves 10 stars. We found Vino Vino by..."
Marcia H.
"Oh my goodness, this is the BEST Italian food I have ever had BY FAR. It might actually be the best food I've ever had, period. I stopped in based on..."
Jennifer McLamb
Pazzo Southside
94/100 (370 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
"Service is great food is even better. Friendly staff and the food came out in a timely manner. Definitely a must and the ambience along with the food..."
Eric Mendoza
"Excellent pizza, and a very delicious side of spinach. I got the Johnny Mish, and my friend had the Uncle Vic (without broccoli). Photos of all..."
BL Griffin
"Yeah that's right 5 stars! They have AMAZING staff, fantastic dishes, and a real nice ambiance! Our server (Cassee) actually took a few minutes to..."
Rawad Elias
"Fantastic meal!! The wait here can be a little long but well worth it. Small, cozy atmosphere which lends to the ambiance. Chef often delivers meals..."
Richard Meddings
"Delicious coal fired pizzas! So many good pizza options that you canā€™t go wrong! Calamari was delicious as well, canā€™t wait to come back..."
Rana Halabi
"Awesome place! We were greeted like family when we walked in, Our server was very sweet and prompt. mozzarella sticks... were TO DIE FOR. homemade..."
H L
"Went there for lunch today. Food was amazing. My friend had the pizza and says it was the best he has ever had in Sarasota I had an excellent..."
Keith Landers
"Amazing is the best way to sum Pazzo's up. Authentic "homemade" Italian food. They are always changing it up with chef specials, top quality..."
Joshua Morris
"Excellent service with Joey from Belgium tonight! Bathroom could use small facelift! Food was really delicious and ambiance is clean and festive!..."
Spangle Taylor
"Absolutely astonishing food and great service! I had a pizza and it astronomically beat out any of the competition in the area! The owner was..."
Johnny Shay
Fresco's Italian Restaurant & Pizza
93/100 (142 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
"I don't expect much judging by the location, but perhaps that's judging the book by the cover. The contents may be considerably more, and I'll be..."
Tim Piatek
"Hands down Best italian food i have ever had . The penne alla vodka with shrimp was amazing. Must try the tiramisu at the end...."
Lims Lerman
"We loved it. Joe, Thomas and Angelo we very nice to us. The food was out of this world. Price was..."
Barbara Gabel
"Such good pizza! Angelo the owner is such a nice man, he definitely makes you feel..."
Angela PeƱa
"Angelo is a top notch owner and host. He makes everyone feel welcomed like they came into his home for dinner. The portions are huge and the food is..."
Joshua Nathan
"This was an incredible and authentic Italian restaurant. The spices and oil to dip your bread in is just phenomenal, some of the best I've had. The..."
Karen T
"Iā€™m from Bronx New York, and now I live in Florida, and it was hard to find good, delicious tasting Pizza in Florida, until I came to Frescoā€™s..."
robertrich23
"After reading so many reviews, we just had to finally try this place! What a hidden gem! The food was outstanding and you felt like you were part of..."
Kathy Zuczek
"Absolutely love this place. Came here with my family and the decor and staff was amazing. The food was delicious and the pizza was some of the best..."
kryiio
"Situated in an inconspicuous plaza, Frescoā€™s is definitely the hole-in-the-wall place to go for some of Sarasotaā€™s best Italian food. After..."
Sean Kasson
"Great pizza, sandwiches and other dishes. I have not been disappointed yet. Took Hubby and a friend and they were very happy. Food is fresh and made..."
Calien Laure
"Fantastic food, wonderful service, the owner and staff are warm friendly and very accommodating. I can honestly say that this is undoubtedly my..."
Giovanni Luigi Giannini
"Came down to this area for a funeral a few weeks ago with my father and we stopped by here and got a pizza it was hands down one of the best pizzas..."
James Short
"i was blown away at how good the food was. i ordered the eggplant rollatini and mushroom truffle ravioli. both were on special. the chef, waiter,..."
Barbara Williams
"I've eaten several times at Frescos and have not once been disappointed. From pizza to the main dishes, it is always fabulous and authentic..."
walter padgett
"Discovered Fresco's through Groupon. So glad we went. Angelo is so personable and friendly. He made us the stuffed meat lover's pizza. Honestly,..."
Kay Yost
"Food was amazing!!! Staff was super nice and personable. Even though we were working and we're in and out quick that made it a memorable experience...."
Ray-Amy Wiegand
The Fountain
93/100 (479 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Wine Bar
Pizza
American
American
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
American
Wine Bar
Pizza
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"So good. I'm never disappointed. Pizza is excellent, all of them, depending on ur topping preferences. Chopped salad and brussels sprouts are also..."
Coral
"Great and simple sandwiches in a very inviting atmosphere inside and out. Iā€™m not a wine drinker so I would have liked some more craft beer..."
Dan Gomez
"Felt nostalgic for artichokes. Got the PJ special and a cheap glass of Pinot noir. Tasty. I would eat here two days in a row..."
Aviana Hightower
"Great pizza šŸ• and amazing atmosphere. We sat on the outside patio and had a great time with friends. šŸ·..."
Knolly Williams
"Location in central downtown Sarasota, but just off the beaten track lent a chill vibe. The Greek salad was one of the best Iā€™ve had - lighter but..."
Stacie Steinke
"A great quite place on entrance of downtown. We enjoyed seating right on Burn sq fountain having Good pizzas, salads and pasta. They have Good..."
s kim
"Always a great spot for a quick bite. Great wine selection and pizza. Nichoice and spinach salads are very good. Roasted Brussels are..."
Andrew Laino
"Always a great place to go. Eat inside or outside - preferred. Food is really good. Pizza very good too especially the veggie and the Margherita. . ..."
Bill M
"This place had awesome sandwich and service. Took a Pizza to go , reheated on pizza stone but average in our opinion. Margherita pizza dough thin but..."
Bali Andrews
"We absolutely love everything about this restaurant! The food and service is superb. Best key lime pie and decadent tiramisu ever as well as the..."
Lynn Saunders
"Incredible atmosphere, modest pricing, great wine and beer choices, as well as friendly and efficient staff, and the BEST Pizza In Sarasota. In my..."
Brad Bigelow
"Liquid late lunch with dessert. The chocolate cake was yummy. Our son likes pepperoni by itself, and they were very happy to accommodate us. Space is..."
Patrick Nguyen
"There wine menu is very well rounded along with there lunch special can't beat it. Just enough food so you don't over eat and want to take a nap...."
Stefan Abner
"Seriously my little hidden Pizza gem! It's right next to my Salon, I love just walking over. On Mondays it's Half off PizzasšŸ• & Vino šŸ·, who..."
Vanessa Silvana
"Loved it!! They have quite a following now... so plan ahead accordingly. The appetizers were excellent ("Caribbean shrimp", grilled veggies and..."
Dan Barzel
"A nice lunch spot. Pizza is yummy, nice texture to the crust. Interesting wines by the glass and a few local beers. Had the Cubano the other day..."
herrDoctorchoppy
"The bruschetta is delish, lots of fresh garlic. Enjoyed our Pepperoni and Fresca pizzas. Salted caramel and Belgian chocolate gelato were amazing!..."
Hillary Hooser
"Because food is consistently inconsistent in Florida, I traditionally do some research before patronizing just any eatery. Yesterday we were pressed..."
Hilary Adorno
Mediterraneo
92/100 (2820 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Bruschette
Swordfish
Lobster
Eggplant
Pasta
Tiramisu
Salad
Pesto
Clams
Duck
Fish
Calamari
Ragu
Meatballs
Risotto
Ossobuco
Octopus
Mussels
Bolognese
Profiteroles
Lasagne
Carbonara
Calamares
Osso Buco
Salmon
Prosciutto
Shrimp
Focaccia
Beef
Lamb
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
European
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range
"Food was absolutely delicious! The atmosphere was fabulous. It was disturbed a bit by a guest who was being unkind to one of the servers, but..."
Mignon
"This is an incredible Italian restaurant. We live in the St Augustine area and travel to the Clearwater area frequently. Everytime we do we dine at..."
James McInerney
"Service was exceptional! Me and my boyfriend went, we are college students so sometimes at nice restaurants we feel judged. We have in the past with..."
Allison Place
"Went here after a dear friend from Italy recommended it. Now if an Italian from Italy tells me to go I'm going! He was right! Everything was perfect!..."
Rob Masiello
"Have been here several times. Pizza is great. Thin crust, crispy, many choices. Main courses are very good too, many options. Good specials. Service..."
Carlos Lopez-Lay
"This beautiful restaurant has been a family staple for decades. Not just because the food is consistently outstanding but the staff is friendly,..."
Eugenia Murray-McGinnis
"Wow was this place packed! It's huge inside and goes back pretty fair, has a patio for outdoor seating, and a good sized bar. Every seat was taken...."
Tina M.
"Mediterraneo the ā€˜go toā€™ quintessential Italian restaurant in Sarasota. Always top-notch. I have been coming here for years and it never..."
Frank DeQuattro
"Authentic incredible Italian restaurant with a great atmosphere and superior service. What more could one ask for? The food was absolutely..."
Ezra Weinstein
"Very nice restaurant with attentive staff and very flavorful food. The bread is delicious and baked in house. The pizza is great, made in a proper..."
G Argentini
Angelo's
92/100 (453 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Bananas Foster
Pasta
Salad
Clams
Calamari
Mussels
Profiteroles
Calamares
Salmon
Shrimp
Alfredo
Tiramisu
Bolognese
Lobster
Lasagne
Eggplant
"We went to angelo's for my gf's birthday and got treated like family. She got two roses andwe had our meal cooked in front of us at our table. The..."
Alex Vance
"Thank god we found out that Angelo opened his own Restaurant and we can not say enough good things about our dining experience. This is one of a kind..."
Manfred Sablowski
"Thank you, Angelo, for the fabulous meal on Wednesday evening. We were very impressed and just today felt like eating again...everything was..."
Shirley Parrott Lippi
"We had the pleasure of dining here last night and it was amazing!!!!! We were greeted at the door with a sample of delicious sparkling wine and..."
Trish Cianci-Deckard
"Very cozy classy Italian ... owners Angelo and Marco make you feel like family!! Perfect date place for special occasion .... get a bottle of wine..."
Jim Young
"Tonight I finally had the chance to try Angeloā€™s and it did not disappoint. The food was absolutely delicious, the dessert was delectable, and the..."
Kathy Schiller Knuth
"If you are looking for a fine dining experience this is the place. Marco with his professional attention to detail and Angelo with his ability to..."
Anthony Gugliotta
"I was there for Vacation back in September and stopped in there a few times,the Service and the Food was Fantastic like 2nd to nothing! I would..."
Scotty Jones
"Love Angelo and his staff and the food is to die for. It's our night once a month or more to get great food and to get cared for completely. Happy..."
Shelly Gutowski
"Visiting Siesta Key for the week and desired an authentic italian meal. Saw Angelos on trip advisor and just had to try them when I saw the giant..."
Annie Cotten
"The service is wonderful, the food is even better, it was just an amazing night and the desert OMG was to die..."
Sharon Stewart VanPatten
"We had one of the best times tonight at Angelo's, the food was excellent, service was excellent and the violin player brought me to tears more than..."
Suzi Rosenbaum
"DELICIOUS. One of the best authentic Italian restaurants in town. Courteous staff, nice atmosphere and most importantly AMAZING FOOD! My wife is..."
Tom Lelyo
"Went last night and there's no word to describe the experience. Had the veal with eggplant and it was fabulous. Not to mention falling in love with..."
Lauraine Sylvester
"Excellent!!!!! Great food with over the top presentation. Awesome..."
Misoon Whang
"FANTASTIC RESTAURANT! Incredible food, ambience, very romantic not to mention that Angelo is the best host ever!! Last night we were also..."
PAUL DOWLING
"Hands down one of the best if not the BEST Italian meals in Sarasota. From start to finish our experience was amazing! We started off the night with..."
toebee
"We had a lovely dinner for 4. The service was perfect. Everything was explained, and they went out of their way to make each dish perfect. We even..."
mark anthony johnson
"When we arrived (without a reservation I might add) we were greeted with a smile and quickly seated. At our table, Chef Angelo came over, took away..."
Kellie Wang
"If you haven't been to Angelo's then you need to go. This is NOT a sauce and pasta joint, it's a Italian restaurant! The wine list is great, the..."
Chris Cramer
"We didn't expect anything more than your typical Italian restaurant, and we were blown away. Live music, the antipasti was amazing, the chef brought..."
Timothy Smith
"Our dining experience was fantastic! From the moment we entered until we left, the service was great, food was wonderful and Angelo is an amazing and..."
Holly Whitaker
"Very nice experience. Waiters and staff where very friendly. Great food, great date with my wife. We don't get a chance to do this to often..."
Leon Wagler
"Went for our 11 month anniversary of dating to our engagement nite. Made our reservations in advance and notified of needing to make it a special..."
Zachary Preuss
"Marco really took care of us. The escargot was amazing and the fish filet prepared table side was absolutely fantastic. In fact, all of the dishes..."
Sandy Yeric
La Violetta Rustic Italian Restaurant
90/100 (1269 ratings)
Restaurants
Central-Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Tuscan
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Drinks
Focaccia
Salad
Tagliatelle
Duck
Lamb
Risotto
Pesto
Tuna
Fish
Ragu
Ossobuco
Foie gras
Beef
Meatballs
Octopus
Eggplant
Osso Buco
Prosciutto
Pasta
Mediterranean
Central-Italian
European
Tuscan
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"The food is good, but I won't recommend the lamb homemade pasta dish. It tastes sour. Maybe that's because I was not hungry anymore after waited..."
Solomon Vermill
"A gem in Sarasota with unique food creations that will have your taste buds dancing! šŸ’Ž you canā€™t find higher quality food anywhere in the area...."
Payton Zimmerman
"Delicious meal at La Violetta Rustic Italian restaurant Sarasota! Fresh baked bread, Tris Ravioli, Risotto frito di mare, pana cotta and vanilla..."
Tom Lelyo
"La Violetta is the best of the best! Yes the food is homemade, fresh and outstanding, however, it is the people who make this experience a night to..."
Kathleen Krause
"Our server was very attentive and offered suggestions that we followed. Loved my ravioli dish, one of the night's specials. My wife had the Risotto..."
Kevin Padget
"Cute Italian place. Nice specials and good wine selection. Not a lot of options for people who do not eat meat, cheese, or mushrooms. Excellent..."
Brenda W
"I am visiting from Massachusetts and this was my second time dining here. First time was great and tonight was amazing! Love everything about the..."
K E
"Homemade pasta reigns supreme. The flat breads are fabulous. Osso Buco..."
Soo Chin
"Ambiance was cozy, and inviting. The noise levels weren't too bad. Service was great, our server was polite and engaging. They certainly appreciate..."
Nani Nani
"Michelin dining experience - Every dish is unique to the restaurant. It's easy to recognize that the owner, Emilio, has put love and care into every..."
Kevin L
Lovely Square
90/100 (636 ratings)
Restaurants
French
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
American
Spanish
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Baguette
Crepes
Pancakes
Sit down
American
French
CafƩ
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Yep. BNB vibes all the way. If youā€™re looking for a slow, Florida morning and you can tolerate slow pace, then this is for you. I came for the..."
Aviana Hightower
"We are from New York and it was very hard for us to find a place that we love for Brunch, what can I tell you this is it! These people are from..."
Ekaterina Laci
"This was our 1st trip to Sarasota and I'm so pleased with myself that I found this restaurant! It's PERFECT!!! The owners could literally be on South..."
SJC Productions
"Just happened upon this little gem by coincidence ā¤ļø Absolutely fabulous!! Enjoyed the lox bagel special with a salad. Everything is fresh,..."
Juliette Long
"Fabulous little French restaurant. Everything was super fresh and cooked to perfection. They really take pride in their food. They even had these..."
Jennifer Hoffmann
"This place is an absolute gem in a little area on the south end of Sarasota. Itā€™s very unassuming in a little strip, but as lovely inside as..."
Jeff Mraz
"First time visitors. Staff was attentive and friendly. The food was out of this world delicious. I had the Bread Pudding French Toast and my buddy..."
Michael Altman
"One of the best breakfasts I've had in Sarasota County. We had the lox Benedict and the lox bruschetta. Also we had a cup of the curry lentil soup...."
Lyndsey Griggs
"Our first experience and it was delicious and wonderful. The pancake was the lightest and fluffiest I have ever had. Absolutely fabulous šŸ‘Œ. We..."
Amy Burghardt
"This place was recommended to us by a local while we on holiday in the area. So glad they told us about the place as everything was excellent. We..."
Nick Clark
Goodfellas Cafe & Winery
90/100 (1004 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Beer restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Gelato
Salad
Cakes
Clams
Bruschette
Mussels
Pesto
Antipasti
Paninis
Alfredo
Tiramisu
Sandwiches
Meatballs
Lasagne
Cannoli
Ice Cream
Prosciutto
Eggplant
Sit down
Beer restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Wine and Beer
Accepts Discover
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We walked in for the first time and the smells of genuine Italian cooking made me instantly think of my Grandmaā€™s 3-storey walkup back in Jersey..."
Rick Miller
"Met some ladies at Goodfellas last night and had a wonderful time. The staff is very attentive-it was so nice to be in an establishment that..."
Chrissy Blevio
"This place is by far our favorite restaurant! The pizza is amazing and addictive! The owner, Dave and the rest of the staff are always warm and make..."
Angie Brown
"Great place excellent food, service and wine. Highly recommend this place. Rich Troncone you need to try..."
William Keele
"Great little hole in the wall! Not too cute on the outside but good food. The Bella Italian pannini and pizza were good. House made wines were..."
Erin Tyrol
"Pizza was superb; wonderful crunchy thin crust, wood fired, sauce, fresh basil, homemade sausage; maybe the best I have ever had.... everything ..."
Michael Barone
"Last 2 Times visiting my grandchildrenā€™s we have eaten at goodfellas. Have to say food was outstanding, service 5,home made wine5, home made pasta..."
Jimmy Federici
"I loved Goodfellows. Best pizza I've found since I lived in Sarasota (2009). Customer service was great. Loved out waiter. The owner came out and..."
Vicki Ross
"Great pasta, wine, sandwich, jazz music and great friends! Owner stopped by our table asked how we liked and thanked us for coming. Others at table..."
Mary Kay Bland
"A hidden gem! Amazing food, coffee and wine. The service is always amazing, with many regulars creating a family..."
Lucianna Lynn
"The food and wine was fantastic! It's no surprise that is the number one place for pizza in..."
Terri Joy
"Amazing pizza. You will not regret stopping in to see these guys! Great food, great staff, and awesome place..."
Kenny Roberts
"Pizza, wine, and atmosphere are always good! We also appreciate that we've been able to have pizza delivered to our house. We would recommend..."
Lesley Smith
"Best pizza ever. Such a hidden gem in Sarasota..."
Pam Yanis
"Fun and friendly staff, excellent pizza and pretty darn good wine! The complimentary infused oils and balsamics are fabulous...especially enjoyed..."
Linda Tarkett Fero
"Great food. Amazing pizza. Loved the balsamic bar and Gelato! Luke was a great server! Will Def be..."
Laurie Schroeder
"Just had the linguini with Pesto & it was terrific. Great ambiance, I would highly recommend to my friends &..."
Greg Bever
"Food was really good. My husband had the chicken alfredo and raved about it for two days (and he comes from an Italian family so this is a big feat)...."
Melissa Samuelsen
"Had a great dinner. Our waiter Matt was very busy but still very attentive, smiling and friendly. His suggestions for food was spot on as it was mine..."
Cheryn Croom
"When we walked in the chef stepped out from the kitchen & his black apron had flour all over the front of it so I figured everything was homemade...."
HAB
"Weā€™re here for about 4 months in the winter and a month in the late summer, This is our go to place almost once a week. Love to have a beer or..."
gpanner Lewis
"Great pizza - have gluten-free crust option. Wonderful tiramisu (wish the portion was larger šŸ˜Š). Welcoming staff with great..."
Kayon Allen
"Passed by here by coincidence after visiting Myakka. No regrets here. Had a pizza and my girlfriend had a sandwich. I believe both came from a wood..."
Jan-Willem Havelaar
"Best time with food in Florida itā€™s here!!! If you want change oil in auto shop (A lot of around shops) and you donā€™t know where you want to..."
One Million
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
89/100 (761 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Pizza
Italian
Sicilian
Neapolitan
Southern-Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Neapolitan
Campania
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Pesto
Salad
Margherita Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Oyster
Wood-Roasted Gulf Oysters
Ricotta Meatballs
Spaghetti
Risotto
Cannoli - Single
Penne alla Vodka
Heirloom Bruschetta
Burrata pizza
Italian Chop Salad
Charcuterie board
Tiramisu
Wood-Fired Wings
Beers
Meatballs
Half Pepperoni Opizza on a Margarita Pizza
Bolognese
Cannoli
Diavola
Prosciutto
Espresso Martini
Tagliatelle
Shrimp
Cavatelli
Nutella Pizza
Rigatoni Al Funghi
Linguine Vongole
Bruschette
Pasta
TiramisĆŗ
Neapolitan
Sicilian
Pizza
Italian
Television
Street Parking
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Reservations
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Delivery
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Host, waiter- all were very pleasant, accommodating. Best Pasta Ala Vodka I've had! Food was really fresh and hot, delicious. Drinks were great...."
C B
"The food was absolutely astonishing!!! The pizza and tiramisu tastes like they were straight from Italy. I wouldnā€™t add anything to their dishes..."
Valerie Shcherbyna
"I would recommend Bavaros to friends and family! The pizza was very good! Authentic flavor and texture of a truly Italian pizza. The flavors were..."
Megan Griffiths
"Went to Bavaroā€™s tonight for dinner and canā€™t say enough good things. The ambiance, the service was top notch, the chairs so comfortable and the..."
Jessica Elle
"We found this place by mistake, and boy, are we glad we did! The restaurant is super cute, has outside seating, indoor seating, and upstairs. Our..."
Nicole
"Highly recommend Five stars ā­ļø ā­ļøā­ļøā­ļøā­ļø Janeen was amazing! Food was excellent ā€¦atmosphere delightfulā€¦love eating authentic..."
Lissa Florida
"Came here looking for a new place in town.. was not disappointed! The food was excellent(I had the cioppino), staff was friendly, and the live music..."
Julio Cruz
"This is my 2nd visit to Bavaroā€™s and I am always impressed. The Manager Joe was wonderful and checked on us and made sure we were pleased with..."
m b
"I have been to the Tampa location for Bavaro's multiple times but this was the first time I got to go to the Sarasota location! I love the vibe of..."
PJ Rosen (PandemicFoodie on Insta)
"After a long night out on the town, struggling to find a place with the perfect ambiance, we knew there was only one place to goā€¦Bavaros. Not only..."
McKinley Benson
Blue Moon Grill
89/100 (403 ratings)
Restaurants
Grill
American
Italian
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Salad
"We just googled and found this place close by. Small, but nice neighborhood atmosphere. Great service from Amanda! We had the house sandwich and a..."
Ed c
"Stumbled upon the Blue Moon Cafe at lunchtime today. The place was very cute inside and well decorated. They had a variety of options on the menu..."
Katie Miller
"The menu was not only unique, but pleasantly comforting with just the right touches of familiar foods. The wait staff was not only friendly but also..."
bennie blueeyes
"This place is my absolute favorite! The owner is so welcoming. The food is delicious, fresh and affordable. The restaurant itself is clean and..."
Brandi Stiffler
"I had the burger and fries and it was outstanding. The fries were hot and the burger was done correctly. The place is very comfortable for single. ..."
Willow Morst
"Such a great atmosphere and the food was phenomenal! My best experience was when I went for my first time with my fiancƩ and had a real pretty..."
Larry Gordon
"Was looking for a place to eat online and decided on the Blue Moon Grill.....we were not disappointed. We ordered Chicken Frances and Shrimp..."
Carol Reid
"Had lunch today. The food was outstanding as was the service. I had the Blue Moon Burger which was great. A friend ordered a side of the mac &..."
Louise McCarthy
"You know those days , when you are too tired to cook and clean up, but are hungry and want that really fresh , good tasting food? The Blue Moon Grill..."
Paige Hartmann
"The food is absolutely amazing!!!! My go to place now. Burgers are phenomenal. Every time I go I want to try new things but the burgers and tater..."
Serena Marie
Mona Lisa Italian Restaurant
89/100 (467 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Salad
Crab
Clams
Risotto
Mussels
Salmon
Cheesecake
Tiramisu
Cheesecakes
Shrimp
Bolognese
Lasagne
Pesto
Eggplant
Fish
Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts Discover
Dinner
Mid-range
"They took a large group of us without a reservation and were some of the nicest most polite people we had met in a long time. The food was absolutely..."
Herbert McCants
"Mona Lisa restaurant is one of our favorites in all of Sarasota. We eat out a lot: Downtown, Lakewood Ranch, St Armand's Circle, Longboat Key......"
Frank Morgano
"Very good Italian food. Taste so home made :) The service and atmosphere was great. Small but wonderful. Highly suggest reservations. Once again,..."
Paul D
"This is our favorite Italian restaurant in Sarasota. Hands down. We are full time residents and eat at many restaurants. Marissa, one of the owners,..."
Michelle Solomon
"We had another great experience at Mona Lisa's! Food, service, and atmosphere were all fantastic! Marissa the owner/waitress was absolutely..."
Jake Yaure
"We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary and had a lovely evening. The table was set with sparkling confetti, the waitress gave us a warm welcome..."
Ann Sundeen
"Great people! Just amazing service. You feel very welcome. The food is spectacular. With fresh homemade pastas. The ambience is cozy-chic. Perfect..."
Marcus Williams
"This place is awesome šŸ‘Œ šŸ‘. Donie and Marisa are fantastic. Make sure you make reservations for excellent service. It's a mom and pop..."
Anthony Cannella
"We enjoyed a wonderful unhurried dinner for our Anniversary. Fabulous food! Service was..."
Dianne Froment
"Great Italian food with fantastic service. This was our first visit and we sat outside on a covered patio which was very comfortable and not..."
Joe Giannetti
"Every meal there is delicious. The owners go out of the way to make you feel at home and to ensure that you have the best experience..."
Stephen Johnson
"Every bit of food is amazing. Feels like I sm at my grandmother's house. Please go..."
Phyllis Brown
"This is a family-owned cozy intimate restaurant where diners feel like family. The food is homemade, absolutely nothing pre-packaged and it shows!..."
Colleen Baxter
"A real treasure, Mom and Pop Italian gem. Great veal and pasta! Will come back for many entrees. We did not sample wine list but did succumb to the..."
Kevin Maltais
Rico's Pizzeria
89/100 (1154 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Wings
Meatballs
New York Style Pizza
Pesto
Sandwiches
Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Honestly some of the best food we've had. And the service was amazing. Our server was so nice and attentive! Thank you, Rico's for an amazing..."
Kimberly Pitts
"Sibel and Adrianna are the best!!! I recently had the pleasure of dining at Ricoā€™s Pizza, and I must say, it was a truly unforgettable experience...."
Marshall Jones
"I have eaten here many times 5stars- pizza is wonderful & staff is always helpful. Tonight I planned a takeout meal- my order took more than normally..."
L J
"Authentic Italian pizza and pasta right here! The food was AMAZING, and tasted just look food I've had in Rome. Portions were huge, and I will easily..."
Kristina Pannone
"Went in this morning to finally try Rico's as it's talked about so much on social media. Delish!!! I ordered 2 different slices and both were..."
Jason Collins
"I am in heaven right now. I just stopped here and got a chicken sandwich with roasted peppers and jalapenos, and the cheese Pull is out of this..."
Sarah Brockie
"What a little gem of a place. We were visiting the States from the UK and we had ride out to Venice and stopped at this place on the way back to our..."
Emma Small
"Wow.. where to start... I was in the area looking for pizza.. this shows first on the list.. we we weren't disappointed! Walked in got a seat waiter..."
Kurt Parker
"The pizza here in excellent. Every time we are in Sarasota or even close by, we will go out of our way to get the pizza here!..."
Andy Petterson
"Had pizza delivery to our office a few weeks ago & sadly it wasnā€™t the greatest.. Today gave em another shot & So Happy we did. Knocked it out of..."
Monica u
"Great pizza! Ordered 5 pizzas 2 weekends ago! Delivery driver did a great job making sure we were takin care of! Buffalo chicken pizza was..."
Westin Wilson
"I went to Ricoā€™s tonight for dinner and I want to compliment how the girls handled a situation tonight that I witnessed. I heard them getting..."
Robert White
"This was so good, the pizza crust Is delicious, I'm not a big fan of pizza tails but I ate these ones! It was so well balanced! I ordered the Arugula..."
Sabrina R
"It seems like every time I go to Ricos I always get the new girl that just started that week. Heā€™s having a hard time hanging on the people. I..."
Anthony Recupero
"Went here for lunch today. They've been here for 30 years and nothings changed...Still great. Had the lunch special 2 slices and a soda for $10. The..."
Neil McStravick
"Our favorite pizzeria in Sarasota. You can enjoy anything from pizza to pasta and anything in between. Salads are always cold and so fresh. Pizza..."
Maria Sarullo-Wieand
"People were nice, the food was absolutely delicious!! We got a margarita pizza, Brischetta and a Caesar salad. They were all amazing and HIGHLY..."
Kevin Huggins
"Among the best pizza you can have in Sarasota. Always consistent. Service was pretty good in the evening rush. They had a birthday party and a..."
Jared Schaeffer
Casa Italia
88/100 (185 ratings)
Specialty Food Market
Indian
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Indian
Vegan Options
Lunch
Italian
Indian
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Mid-range
"I was looking for an authentic Italian grocery store in the area and I came across this one. I absolutely fell in love. The people that work there..."
Trey Mafia
"We had a phenomenal experience! The service was wonderful and all of the employees were jovial and excited to help us learn more and experience new..."
Charlotte Rozzi
"A great market for real Italian food and very friendly..."
George Ulrich
"Love this place! Besides the fresh pasta, the many wines to choose from, allll the olive oils and more from the market side ā€¦the food is delicious...."
Heather Schank- Urribarri
"Best prosciutto this side of Italy! And professionally sliced (so thin, you can read The NY Times thru it)! Great inexpensive wine selection. Tasty..."
Andrew W
"I stopped by Casa Italia last week to get a recommendation from the Indian owners for a good Indian restaurant in Sarasota. I learned that I was..."
mymother thestar
"Absolutely loved this find. Frank is a gem from Staten Island, so heā€™s a true Italian who knows the struggle of finding good Italian food down..."
Kristina Calabro
"A wonderful array of Italian Delicacies, the staff was friendly and knowledgeable and the owner Frank it's just the best. His homemade meatballs are..."
darcy cocozza
"Stopped in for my first visit today, but it wonā€™t be my last! Great selection of authentic Italian meats and cheeses, friendly and knowledgeable..."
Ben Lamson
"This is one of those family owned markets that has great service, freshly made sandwiches, quality meats & cheeses, homemade pitted olives that..."
Richard Rheaume
"Do yourself a favor and visit this market. I go to Casa Italia to buy their mixed olives. They are the best. The owners are very friendly and..."
Nancy B Drake
"Haven't had lasagna like that in 30 years!!! When i was a young man, I ate home cooked lasagna and Italian food with a large Italian family. I have..."
Douglas Booth
"They are so friendly here! On my husband's birthday I surprised him with sandwiches and wine from here. The caprese sandwiches were delicious! I went..."
Shana Tibi
"The most fantastic and unique eggplant parmesian I've ever had. I was a little hesitant at first as it is breadcrumb free...now I'm absolutely..."
Nili Dutton
"We love Casa Italia! Owners are very sweet and fantastic cooks. We usually order the Indian dishes during the week and pick them up on Fridays. Such..."
Bruna
"I miss the fine italian delis from up north. If u are.in need of a good authentic italian deli with fresh made delights and full meals to go. It's a..."
Vince Cosentino
"Great food, great..."
John Hogan
Cafe Amici
88/100 (2361 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Octopus
Bolognese
Eggplant
Lasagne
Carbonara
Salad
Osso Buco
Crab
Bruschette
Clams
Calamari
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Antipasti
Ossobuco
Shrimp
Tiramisu
Beef
Bass
Sit down
Mediterranean
Italian
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Late Night
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"5 stars across the board for service, ambience and taste. Great spot, we sat outside and enjoyed our dining experience thoroughly. I only gave 4..."
Pierre Suranto
"Amazing food and wine selection! I highly recommend the Rigatoni Alla Norcina, and for dessert the Tiramisu. Service is also..."
Andrew Franco
"We had a great experience dining here on St Patrickā€™s Day. The best tomahawk steak that I have had in town. Excellent wine selection too. This is..."
Debbie Turner
"We celebrated our wedding anniversary night at Cafe Amici šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹. I would recommend this restaurant, excellent food and service. Steak Fillet with..."
Peter Peduzzi
"Food was very good. Loved the Buratta appetizer. We ordered the Beef short ribs and the Bone in real chop....really tender. Staff was very friendly..."
William
"Every dish we had was amazing! The spinach Gorgonzola salad was delicious. I got the pear pasta and my boyfriend got the chicken milanese. Highly..."
Rica Patel
"Suburb ambiance, takes a long time for food but worth the wait. Super cosy. I got the special that was a stuffed pepper. It was more like a meatball..."
Kayla Gruters
"I dine at Cafe Amici upon every visit to Sarasota (every 2 weeks). It is by far the best restaurant in town with the freshest seafood and pastas...."
Justin Barnes
"Hidden gem in downtown dinning! Cafe Amici is awesome Italian restaurant! Food is truly brilliant, Russian speaking waitress provide excellent..."
Katerina Zhu-zhu
"As a lady who went to venice and was smitten with the food, this place gets the stamp of approval. Jason was our server and did a fabulous..."
Yung Neri
"The lasagna was the best I've ever had; husband had the Branzino and he thought it was great. The calamari appetizer was very good but a bit on the..."
Robin Gutierrez
"Hidden gem downtown Sarasota! Feels of Italy in every plate! Best Italian food in the..."
Juju B
"I am italian and this is a perfect trattoria Italiana. So cozy and the food is cooked by their owners (they are the chefs). I specially requested..."
pietro previte
"Great spot for dinner and drinks. The owners and staff welcome you as part of the family and make your experience one to..."
Uriel Quiles