Mediterraneo Ristorante ItalianoConsistency CountsThis restaurant is one of my favorites. The staff is always welcoming and helpful. The service caring. And, perhaps most importantly, the food is consistently good. Daily specials add some interest and provide the freshest ingredients. Just wish the location were a bit more accessible and scenic.6/7/2013 12:00:00 AMalways a good timewe are regulars and we always enjoy this restaurant. The service in the bar area where we like to sit was not very good the last two visits. wont keep us away but hope it improves. Bruno at the Pizza oven is the best in town!5/31/2013 12:00:00 AMBest Italian Outside ItalyMy family has been enjoying Mediterraneo since it first opened. The food is outstanding and is truly the BEST ITALIAN FOOD outside Italy. You can not go wrong with anything on the menu. Do not miss the Veal Chop Milanese and any of the Pizzas.
Wine list has some of the best Italian wines available in the US.5/26/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat as alwaysEvery time we come to Sarasota this restaurant is a 'must' on our list. Everything is consistantly fantastic. A few of our favs are the carbonara, black pasta with shrimp and the best entree on the menu is the frutti de mare. Best ive had anywhere!5/24/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat!Went there for an anniversay dinner. Food and atmosphere was great.5/19/2013 12:00:00 AMI like this restaurant's atmosphereI like this restaurant's atmosphere. The food is good and the pizza and most pasta dishes are reasonably priced.5/5/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat suggestionOur experience was exactly what we were told it would be. A colleague of mine suggested we try this ristorante because of their food. Wow she was right! If you enjoy great authentic Italian cuisine then I recommend you try this place!4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMConsistaintly IncredibleBeen going here for years. Restaurants come and go all the time in SRQ and I have been to most. Grew up with classically trained chef as a father in a foodie town. I eat out seven days a week and know my way around a kitchen. So I know food and Cafe Med is on my short-short list. Should be on yours too.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways a pleasure to eat here,Always a pleasure to eat here, the food is well prepared and the service is outstanding!4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was our second trip toThis was our second trip to Mediterraneo and it was even better than the first. Food was fantastic and the wait staff and owners are extremely helpful and friendly. Highly recommend the Bucatini and the Profiteroles!4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMgreat duck and osso bucco!great duck and osso bucco! also, enjoyed complimentary buschetta, and carpazzio was perfect as appy4/10/2013 12:00:00 AMI am a regular!Veal Valdastano is excellent! So is most everything else!4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMBest pizza on the west coast of FLThe Famous Italians in Sarasota never fail to deliver chic - borderline snobby - in a good way- entertainment and delicious pizza.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMThe only negative we experiencedThe only negative we experienced was that we had requested a table in the bar or by the wall and the maitre d had no such notation. He said that he didn't know that and that the table in the bar that was open had a reservation. He was very brusque.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMvery busy night but our servicevery busy night but our service adn food were very good !4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic!!!!!My new favorite Italian restaurant...don't just walk RUN!!!3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMVery good but extremely noisy.Very good but extremely noisy. Went three times First time noisy for dinner but food was excellant had trout, partner had salmon. Second time lunch still noisy Food was good both times except for a side of marinara which was not so good Lady who ordered it was from Italy. I had rigatoni with sausage, excellat 2 people had gnocci so so they said 1 had liguini prima vera good. 3rd visit was Easter Sunday for dinner..quiet but was not busy at that time had black linguini with shrimp partner had pasta with ricotta both good. Tirami Su was very good as was panna cotta3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMVery good dining experience.Very good dining experience. Food was excellent and service was very good in spite of a large crowd. Only downside was the noise level. A little too loud for a nice dining spot.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious food and great service!Delicious food and great service! I would recommend this place to friends and family.3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMI love everything about MediterraneI love everything about Mediterraneo except the noise level. It is impossible to have a conversation idf there are more than a few people at the table.3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food and service. NoisyGreat food and service. Noisy atmosphere! I recommend it!3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is one of my favoriteThis is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is always good. The ingredients are always very fresh and the specials highlight that freshness.3/21/2013 12:00:00 AMAll the entrees ordered (menuAll the entrees ordered (menu & daily specials) were superb. We shared a pizza for a starter course and it was excellent!3/19/2013 12:00:00 AMHad an amazing meal here withHad an amazing meal here with a large group of people...and everyone loved their food. The complimentary bruschetta is the best I've ever had! Definitely a must go for Italian food lovers. The only downfall is the restaurant gets very noisy!3/18/2013 12:00:00 AMAuthentic Italian gemDon't miss this venue if you are in Sarasota. Elegant, delicious, fresh Italian food beautifully presented. Home-made pasta dishes are a must. Highly recommended.3/13/2013 12:00:00 AMWe love love love Mediterraneo.We love love love Mediterraneo. It has been our go-to place for special occasions for years. The servers are always helpful and attentive, the food is always superior- even the specials are top shelf... excellent wine list... best tiramisu in town... lovely ambiance... you will not be disappointed.3/13/2013 12:00:00 AMEnjoyed our experience veryEnjoyed our experience very much from food to the service will definitely be returning!3/8/2013 12:00:00 AMBe sure to make reservations!Be sure to make reservations! Place is always busy! Definitely worth it! Best Italian food in sarasota!1/1/0001 4:00:00 PM