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Where to eat Italian food in Sarasota: The Best Restaurants and Bars
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10. Mediterraneo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 457 reviews
With its modern but classic Italian cuisine and emphasis on artisanal and contemporary Northern Italian style, Mediterraneo is often credited with being the first restaurant to bring authentic contemporary Italian cuisine to Sarasota when it first opened
Reviewed By CathyA943
This is one of my favorites in Sarasota. Excellent wood-fire over pizzas, delicious pastas, grilled fish and more. The owners are wonderful and do their best to make sure you are comfortable, happy and well-fed. Across from the Hollywood movie theatre, it's a great place to dine before or after a movie.
9. Solorzano Bros. - Webber St.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 248 reviews
An independent neighborhood pizza shop serving classic east-coast style pies in a friendly atmosphere.
Reviewed By Alaska_Bulldawg
I had always wanted to stop by Solorzano Brothers on past visits to Sarasota but for one reason or another never did. This trip I gave them a try and was not disappointed. I ordered a large combination pizza and waited 20 minutes for it to be prepared. I took it back to the hotel and feasted. I've had a lot of pizza in my time and I can honestly say this pizza was one of the very best I've ever had. The crust was not super thin but just right and they certainly did not skimp on the toppings. I can normally eat three pieces when really hungry but in this case two filled me up. I put the remaining six in the room refrigerator, ate two more pieces more dinner the next night and put the remainder in the cooler to take home with me (for me to do that, it must have been really good). I realize that everyone's tastes are different but for me Solorzano Brothers pizza is one of the best anywhere and their prices are very reasonable. They also sell pizza by the slice and have a seating area for those wanting to eat there. Note too that I rarely give 5 stars to any restaurant!
8. Cafe Gabbiano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 628 reviews
Cafe Gabbiano is the best Italian fine dining experience on Siesta Key! We invite you to enjoy our carefully prepared authentic Italian cuisine and a world class selection of wine.
Reviewed By JAM623
I went with four of my siblings on the first night of a sibling reunion weekend. Everything was at least very good, and the veal dishes (Veal Parmesan, Saltimbocca, and the nightly veal special with truffles) were excellent. The veal parmesan (a very large bone-in chop) was the best I have ever had. Anywhere. Prices were reasonable, service was excellent, food was authentic and unpretentious. I would return here without hesitation.
7. Solorzanos Late Night Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 535 reviews
Reviewed By AceParsley
How good does a pizza taste after a night of pub crawling? You have no idea until you stop here before heading home! one of the best pizza's in town but certainly not the cheapest. But in a land where a decent pizza is still a better-kept secret than Coke's recipe, you get what you pay for.
6. Palermo Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 403 reviews
Reviewed By GR260
Palermo serves up excellent food reminiscent of the NE US. I'm from Philly originally, and my cheese steak ranked up there with some of the best I've had. And the bread (he makes it there fresh every day) was fabulous!
5. Cafe Baci
Overall Ratings
4 based on 786 reviews
At Café Baci, we strive to perfectly recreate the full Italian experience. From the moment you walk through our door, you sense the difference and you feel the culture. The atmosphere here is enchanting and peaceful, the Italian cuisine reminiscent of tha
Reviewed By Mike C
We set off on a very rainy evening to go to Walt's Fish Restaurant but when we got there we found it packed with a long wait for a table so we decided to try this Italian restaurant across the road - an excellent decision. The food was very good and the staff were friendly and welcoming. We shared a plate of calamari to start with and couldn't finish it as it was so large - would serve four as a starter. I then had half a duck
4. La Mucca Ballerina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 538 reviews
La Mucca Ballerina is a great place open for lunch and dinner in downtown Sarasota just east of Orange avenue. The owner's are directly from Rome, Italy where they also own Agriturismo La Mucca Ballerina and serve only the finest, authentic, Italian cuisi
Reviewed By Mary J
A busy place over Saturday lunch time during Sarasota Film Festival in April. Not enough staff meant slow food and beverage service and barely heated food. The only thing warm was the indoor temperature. Might be worth a try during a slower time according to earlier reviews.
3. La Violetta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By elizabeth128i
This intimate Italian restaurant is a must see in Sarasota. A reservation is recommended as it is a charming little place with the true feeling of a small rustic Italian Inn. The waiter was great and provided perfect suggestions at our request. Each meal was exceptional and our guests were very pleased we shared this gem with them. They were surprised at its location in a small strip mall type of setting but once inside, the restaurant is charming and the food delicious.
2. Dolce Italia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 970 reviews
A warm welcome to Dolce Italia, celebrating our fourth anniversary. Four years ago we opened with the dream of creating a little gathering place to enjoy good food and good company. You have helped us realize our dream, and we wish to thank you by providi
Reviewed By TomKat5281
My third visit and another great dinner! Outside of my ten trips to Italy...Best Italian food I've ever had. Other couple with us were equally impressed.Don't think twice...Open Thursday Friday and Saturday.Thank You for your continuous support and for the nice review!!!For the people who planning on visiting us in the future I like mention here that weâre now (October) open Tuesday through Saturday and starting at the begging of November gonna be back to the Monday through Saturday schedule.
1. Cafe Gabbiano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 628 reviews
Cafe Gabbiano is the best Italian fine dining experience on Siesta Key! We invite you to enjoy our carefully prepared authentic Italian cuisine and a world class selection of wine.
Reviewed By JAM623
I went with four of my siblings on the first night of a sibling reunion weekend. Everything was at least very good, and the veal dishes (Veal Parmesan, Saltimbocca, and the nightly veal special with truffles) were excellent. The veal parmesan (a very large bone-in chop) was the best I have ever had. Anywhere. Prices were reasonable, service was excellent, food was authentic and unpretentious. I would return here without hesitation.
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