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Cafe Amici, Sarasota, FL

Cafe Amici

4.6
4.6
1065 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
1371 main street, Sarasota, FL 34236

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Cafe Amici is a traditional Italian cuisine in Sarasota Fl, since 1996 we offer extensive menu you will enjoy dish from Puglia, Veneto, Tuscany and the Mediterranean shores. There is an eight seat bar with 20 wines by the glass, 300 bottle of wines from all over the world, wine vintage from 1964 thru 2022.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Achille Nigri
  • Catering
    We can arrange catering up to 100 people.
  • Private party facilities
    The private room can accommodate up to 50 people.
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    between Palm Av and Pineapple St on Main street
  • Parking details
    Parking garage situated behind Cafe Amici, valet service available, street parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,065 people are saying

Cafe Amici reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Amici offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with "the best Italian restaurant in Sarasota." Renowned for delicious dishes like tortellini in vodka sauce and truffle sausage rigatoni, the "food is amazing" and "service is always outstanding." Owner Massimo adds a personal touch, enhancing the "authentic Italian experience."

1,065 Reviews
  1. Gary VIP

    Tampa71 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We did not expect the noise level inside the restaurant. We had a table for 4 and had a hard time hearing each other. The food was good, but my chicken in their Chicken Amici pasta dish was overcooked and tough. The others at our table said their meals were good. Service was very slow with our waiter disappearing for long periods at a time. We finally had to get the owner to help us find him. As to pricing, this us an expensive restaurant.

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  2. Susan VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Always love dining here for the food and knowledgeable waitstaff. This visit was disappointing because our waitress acted like she had never served a table before! Also, there was a large party and the noise level was off the charts! Acoustics are not good here so if you want a quiet dinner, go somewhere else. Food is top notch tho!

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  3. Rosemarie VIP

    Tampa21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ok but Not Special as we expected. Table in the side room felt like a storage room waitress was nice and service was good but don’t think I will go back.

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  4. simonetta VIP

    Tampa35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and delicious food. Best Italian restaurant in Sarasota!

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  5. Kristen

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The server was so bad. Apparently he didn’t feel the need to welcome us or tell us the specials until we asked! Impossible to have a conversation without yelling. Celebrating a special evening was completely ruined by the poor service.

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  6. David

    Tampa9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always delicious and the service excellent!

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    NRW1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Has the most amazing tortellini dish and the other people in my party also loved their choices. Seriously, order the tortellini in vodka sauce.

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  8. Rick VIP

    Naples61 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the restaurant. Food very good. Staff friendly and attentive.

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  9. David VIP

    Pittsburgh25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Over rated. Food was average at best. There are many better options available in Sarasota.

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  10. Deanna

    Detroit17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Amici was a great experience for my husband and I. Our food was delicious and plentiful, Celeste, our server was a delight and the outdoor seating was perfect on a beautiful evening.

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FAQs

Cafe Amici offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 951-6896.

Cafe Amici is rated 4.6 stars by 1065 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Cafe Amici

1371 main street, Sarasota, FL 34236

Additional information

  • Cross street
    between Palm Av and Pineapple St on Main street
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking garage situated behind Cafe Amici, valet service available, street parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Achille Nigri
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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