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Cassariano Italian Eatery
Cassariano Italian Eatery

Cassariano Italian Eatery Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.cassariano.com
  • Email: cassa73@yahoo.it
  • Phone: (941) 485-0507
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:30pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Executive Chef: Antonio Pariano
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Beer, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: Private parties, private parties in house and corporate Events.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Nassau Rd
  • Parking: Street Parking
A word from Cassariano Italian Eatery
Contemporary Italian Cuisine in downtown Venice with a casual-elegant atmosphere. INSIDE AND OUTSIDE DINING
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Service
Diner Reviews
  • "Hardly got to sip our wine. Felt like we were being rushed out. We were there about 75 minutes."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "My friend and I ordered a glass of wine and dinner. No sooner had we got our wine and dinner arrived 5 minutes later. Too quickly !! We also were never offered bread and didn't see our waitress again until dinner was finished."
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "The two gentlemen who opened this wonderful Italian eatery in Venice did everything right. The interior is well designed and decorated, the ambiance is simply wonderful, the service is professional, and the food is top notch. I would recommend Cassariano again and again and I will definitely return."
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "If you wear Hearing Aids take them out before having dinner."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Food was awesome. Noise level was a bit loud if you sat out front. Other than that the service, food and drinks were great. Would recommend highly."
    Dined on 3/3/2014
  • "Great food, attentive service, relaxing atmosphere, reasonably priced. How lucky Venice,Florida is to have a restaurant that could easily be a great success in Boston, New York, or Philadelphia ! A perfect evening out."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "We had friends in town from NY, and we selected Cassariano for our only night out! Always great food and energy. The staff was attentive and our guests were rewarded with food and wine, that we all savored for hours! Sarasota, eat your hearts out...we have Cassariano!!"
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "Our table was waiting when we arrived and service was excellent as well as the quality of the food. Thank you Open Table"
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "was spectacular. We we're thrilled that the menu has been extended with some of our favorites still on it. We heartily recommend."
    Dined on 2/26/2014
  • "We have decided Cassariano is our favorite local restaurant. The wait staff is excellent!! Food is delicious and varied enough to please all palates. They take reservations seriously, and it is really good to make them! It is our "go to" restaurant."
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "The chef prepares the salmon to perfection service is always great"
    Dined on 2/18/2014
  • "Our waitress was exceptional, she treated us as if we special company to her home, we knew her menu, had delicious recommendations and was honest about what was great on the menu. The cuisine was delicious and the menu would satisfy all appetites. It was a great find and a great evening for us, thank you!!"
    Dined on 2/17/2014
  • "Finally. Venice gets a restaurant that was sorely needed. All the right things are there. Great atmosphere and ambiance. Top notch service staff and a kitchen that has it's act together. This is not a spaghetti joint but, instead, is an upscale restaurant offering modern interpretations with quality ingredients beautifully prepared."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "Took a group of seven on Sunday 1/16/14. Service was excellent and everyone enjoyed their food and will certainly return. Maske reservation well in advance, made ours the day before and was offered 5:15 or after 8:30. It was packed with people enjoying a wonderful evening."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "This was the first time we dined in the new location (just steps away from the old spot). It is much larger, but retains the same ambiance. I enjoyed the salmon stuffed cannelloni . It was "to die for" as the expression goes. Will definitely return…..soon !"
    Dined on 2/10/2014
  • "Caprese salad was not good....the tomatoes were soggy"
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "Lovely dining experience. Delicious food. Charming staff. A delightful evening.I highly reccommend this restaurant."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Inside, tables are noisy due to hard walls and ceilings and no acoustic softening. So we sat outside, and the restaurant two doors down had a singer (with amplifiers). And this was on a Thursday evening. But the food was good and the service fine. I would return, but might seek an earlier sitting if I wanted to have a normal (not shouted) conversation."
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "We had some of the best italian food and will go back during our stay in Venice. I had the snapper Livornese and my husband had the veal scallopini. Both were visually beautiful when presented and both were cooked to perfection.. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone."
    Dined on 2/5/2014
  • "I liked the atmosphere and the wait staff, but the food was only average and rather overpriced. The bread was totally disappointing. No character; bland. Caesar salad had a very disappointing dressing, and the greens were not very green. The entree, Cannelloni di Salmone al Pesto, was disappointing also. I traveled down from Sarasota to meet friends, but will not make the trip again. The price tag of $91 including a half bottle of wine, was clearly way out of line."
    Dined on 1/30/2014
  • "While we usually go there for good Italian this night was fish night and we weren't disappointed Always consistently good and tonight healthy too!"
    Dined on 2/3/2014
  • "Cassariano is the best restaurant in Venice...Both the food and service are excellent"
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "Everyone enjoyed their meal and service was very good"
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "The whole experience was very positive. Wait staff, bar staff could not have been more friendly."
    Dined on 1/28/2014
  • "Hosted a dinner party there Friday night (01/24/14)... there were 6 of us and it turned out fantastic. Had a small problem with the reservation seating (specify a round table if you want one), but Luca rectified that immediately... even though the place was crowded! It was our first time there and the service,food and beverages were absolutely great. After dessert and nightcaps, we all left fat and happy. No complaints from our party... and we all agree that we'd go back in a heartbeat... easily the best restaurant in the Venice, FL area!"
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Authentic Italian food which is consistently delicious with superb service. The new location gives sufficient space for a large or small group. Large round tables are perfect for a group of 6."
    Dined on 1/20/2014
  • "Our favorite downtown Venice restaurant. Don't be afraid to order the steak it was very good."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Service, food, wine choices excellent. Great environment, modern clean and aesthetically pleasing."
    Dined on 1/20/2014
  • "The new location is much larger and the food is still fantastic!"
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "5 stars is not enough for this gem in downtown Venice. Great cuisine, imaginatively prepared, with excellent service. PS. Tell Luca I said hi!"
    Dined on 9/26/2013
  • "We continue to patronize because we like the food and friendly atmosphere. The new restaurant is too noisey especially if seated in the back by the busy bar, kitchen and server areas. These take away from the former location's intimacy and better atmosphere. We always ask open table to seat us in the front by the windows."
    Dined on 1/14/2014
  • "I own an Italian Restaurant and this is very, very good! The west coast of Florida is filled with pretenders and this is the best Italian in Sarasota and Charlotte Counties! Bravo! We will be back again and again!!!!"
    Dined on 1/8/2014
  • "We were in a Venice for a week and ate here three times. Each time was marvelous. Some of the best Italian food I've had anywhere."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "The food was amazing, My husband had the filet and it was done to perfection. I had the spaghetti carbonara and it was very creamy. We tried the special appetizer buffalo mozzarella and prosciutto, to die for!!!! Went with a group of 3 couples and they all raved about their dishes as well. We will be back for sure."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Everything we ordered was absolutely wonderful and I especially recommend the polenta appetizer---ummm! The only negative about this restaurant is that everything on the menu sounds so delicious that its hard to make a selection! We sat outside on the sidewalk which was fun, the inside looks nice as well."
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "I am so grateful to have Cassariano in Venice FL. The quality of the food is excellent. The roast meats, fresh fish, and homemade pasta options are great, and make almost any selection a good one. The atmosphere in their newly redesigned location is great, and includes a private dining room for events. If you are foodie visiting Venice FL, a visit to Cassariano’s is a must."
    Dined on 1/6/2014
  • "This is my favorite restaurant!! We have been there several times and are never disappointed with the food or service. We always take our out-of-town guests there."
    Dined on 1/3/2014
  • "Been here once and the food was as good as any of the top Italian restaurant I have eaten in around the world The spaghetti Carbonara was excellent. Will go again."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "We continue to return for great food and service ... the front room area leaves much to be desired. The noise level is much too high and the through traffic is cumbersome. We very much prefer the rear area."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "Great friendly and vibrant atmosphere. Beautiful decor. Nice wine list. Every meal has been special"
    Dined on 1/3/2014
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  • Best Food
  • Italian
  • Sarasota / Bradenton Winners
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  • Best Food
  • Best Service
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Neighborhood Gem
  • Notable Wine List
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