La Mucca Ballerina

Name: La Mucca Ballerina
Address: 1668 Main St, Sarasota, FL, United States, 34236-5811
Telephone: (941) 366-7600
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

585 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

1668 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5811

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

A Tradition In Authentic Italian Cooking!
We are the Zappaterreno Family and for more than 20 years we’ve owned, operated and crafted fresh comfort food our restaurant, Agriturismo La Mucca Ballerina in Rome, Italy. Chef Mario Zappaterreno and family's latest outpost.
At an early age, Chef Mario learned from his grandmother that the true Italian dining experience is more than just the food, it’s the combination of a welcoming environment where fresh homemade pasta and mozzarella, hand-picked vegetables and the right seasoning ingredients welcomes friends with open arms. Our Italian farmhouse style in downtown Sarasota is a true taste of Rome! Transport yourself to a agriturismo villa in Rome for the evening and enjoy the warm atmosphere and welcoming service + truly authentic cuisine.
For this simple formula of creating the fresh and flavorful food we loved growing up, our restaurant in Rome is successful... and to which I know bring to our new home in Sarasota.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 366-7600
Website
http://lamuccaballerina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Marsilio Zappaterreno

Location
1668 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5811
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Cross street
Main St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Meat Lasagna$17.50
Special Ravioli$20.00
Cacio e Pepe$17.00
Homemade Gnocchetti with Pecorino, & Black Pepper Sauce
Fettuccine Amatriciana$17.50
Homemade Fettuccine with Guanciale, Tomato sauce & Pecorino
Rigatoni Carbonara$13.00
Homemade Pasta with Homemade Guanciale, Egg Yolk, Pecorino & Black Pepper
Fettuccine Bolognese$17.00

Entrees

Veal Saltimbocca$24.00
Veal cooked with White Wine, Sage & Prosciutto
Chicken Marsala$21.00
Sauteed with Sicilian Marsala & Mushrooms
Chicken Pizzaiola$21.00
Chicken Cutlet with Capers, Mozzarella & Olives
Veal Ossobuco$36.00
Veal Ossobuco slow cooked with Italian Seasoning over Homemade Pasta

Lunch Sandwiches

Fresh Mozzarella
Arugula, Tomatoes, Mozzarella
- Regular$8.00
Fried Eggplant
Ham, Roasted Red Peppers, Fried Eggplant, Mozzarella, Olive oil
- Regular$8.00
Maple Honey Turkey
Sliced Turkey, Tomatoes, Onions, Lettuce, Mozzarella, Olive oil
- Regular$8.00
Prosciutto
Prosciutto, Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Olive Oil
- Regular$10.50
Chicken Parm
Chicken Cutlet, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Marinara
- Regular$9.50
Meatball Parm
Whole Meatballs, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Marinara
- Regular$9.50
Eggplant Parm
Fried Eggplant, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Marinara
- Regular$9.50
Grilled Chicken
Grilled Chicken, Tomatoes, Onions, Lettuce, Mozzarella
- Regular$9.50
Smothered Grilled Chicken
Grilled Chicken, Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Mozzarella
- Regular$9.50
Classic Italian
Prosciutto, Ham, Genoa Salami, Sopressata, Pepperoni, Capocollo, Mozzarella, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Oregano, Olive & Red Wine Vinegar
- Regular$11.00

Pizza al Taglio

What is Pizza al Taglio? Well, it literally means "pizza by the cut". Pizza al taglio baked rectangular trays, and is considered Rome's favorite street food. We make all of our dough by scratch using natural flowers with a low gluten content

Grilled Eggplant$4.50
Cheese (Hot)
Mozzarella
- 1/2 Slice$3.50
- Slice$6.00
- Full Tray$24.00
Rosemary Potato (Hot)
Potato
- 1/2 Slice$3.50
- Slice$6.00
- Full Tray$24.00
Artichoke & Pomodoro (Hot)
Artichoke, Mozzarella
- 1/2 Slice$4.00
- Slice$8.00
- Full Tray$33.00
Focaccia (Hot)
Ham, Mozzarella
- 1/2 Slice$5.00
- Slice$9.00
- Full Tray$38.00
Caprese (Hot)
Fresh Mozzarella, fresh Tomato, Basil Oil, Mayo
- 1/2 Slice$4.00
- Slice$8.00
- Full Tray$36.00
Prosciutto (Cold)
Prosciutto, Arugula, Tomato
- 1/2 Slice$5.00
- Slice$9.00
- Full Tray$38.00

Lunch Salads

Arugula
Mushrooms, Artichoke, Arugula
- Half$4.00
- Full$8.00
Caprese
Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers, Mozzarella
- Half$4.00
- Full$8.00
House Salad
Tomatoes, Red Onions, Kalamata Olives, Mixed Greens, Mozzarella
- Half$4.00
- Full$8.00
Mesclun
Mixed Greens, Ricotta
- Half$4.00
- Full$8.00

Sides

Broccoli Rabe$5.50
Grilled Eggplant$4.50
Sauteed Spinach$4.50
Grilled Zucchini$4.50

What 585 people are saying

La Mucca Ballerina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.6Value

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585 Reviews

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Mary beth
Washington DC11 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service was horrible. Waited 15 mins before someone waited on us and that trend continued as we waited about 15 mins to get our drinks, waters weren’t refilled. Entrees came out after about 45 mins. Very slow service. Food was very good but not worth the bad service.
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Ed
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite restaurant. We love spending time and dining here w our family. Everything is excellent. Pizza. Wine. Pasta. Specials. Service. Chicken. Veal. EVERYTHING. my wife’s father is off the boat spoke limited English and I can tell you this is as authentic as it gets to Roman style cuisine. We love it and feel at home when we’re there, Which is at least 4 times a month.
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gina VIP
New York City66 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We finally were able to get a table at this Sarasota favorite. Service was amazing; friendly, informative. We had the lamb bolognese special ( ate every bite!) and the braccole. Had a side of the fresh grilled veggies. The portions were very ample and delicious. We took home some foccacia and enjoyed it the next day with our leftovers. It was just like being back in Italy. Fresh food and herbs. All homemade.. No rush. Relaxed. Spent time talking with our waiter and other guests. (They had meatballs and a pizza and loved their food as well.) Can't wait to go back.
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DianeT VIP
Miami55 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic Roman cuisine. Great wine selection and courteous staff. Would come again
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Kathy VIP
Philadelphia32 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
MB Never, ever disappoints!!!!! Authentic, delicious, piping hot, consistently amazing food!!! Amazing service ALWAYS!!!! Best Italian restaurant in all of Sarasota, IMO.
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Charlie
Baltimore8 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, La Mucca Balerina is a great experience. The food is amazing and comes with exceptional and very traditional Roma service. This is our favorite Italian restaurant in Florida. We take all our out of town and in town guests here.
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DavidB VIP
Tampa3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Weekend trip to Sarasota! Michael and staff were phenomenal. Food was divine. I had the homemade fettuccine with vodka sauce and salmon. The calamari was the best I’ve had outside of Greece!
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ShannonP
Orlando5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything is super fresh and so delicious! Recommended: Parpadelle Bolognese, lasagna, Caprese salad, meatballs. The focaccia bread is wonderful, too. And, desserts are heavenly! We tried the limoncello cake, the tiramisu, and the pistachio ricotta cake. Our table was split over which was the best but we enjoyed all of them. The service is top-notch—friendly, warm, and helpful. Can’t wait to go back!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City4 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had an table outdoors on a very hot night. It took a very long time to get our food and some of our items were very good and others not so great. I ordered the fish special which was snapper with capers and it was prepared well and very tasty. My husband ordered the stuffed pork chop which was dry. Our server was pleasant but too busy to refill our waters. I would recommend the restaurant if you can sit inside.
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Rance VIP
Orlando5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food. Pasta made daily, every dish has been great.
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1668 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5811

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Main St
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Marsilio Zappaterreno
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://lamuccaballerina.com/
Phone number
(941) 366-7600

La Mucca Ballerina

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Appetizers

Eggplant Rollatini$9.50

Polpette Al Sugo$10.00

Antipasto Italiano$12.00

Tris of Brushette$9.00

Salads

House Salad$8.50

Caprese$11.00

Soup

Minestrone$7.00

Italian Wedding Soup$7.50

Coffee

Espresso

Americano

Hot Tea$3.00

Cappuccino$4.00

Latte$4.00

Pastas

Meat Lasagna$17.50

Special Ravioli$20.00

Cacio e Pepe$17.00

Fettuccine Amatriciana$17.50

Rigatoni Carbonara$13.00

Fettuccine Bolognese$17.00

Entrees

Veal Saltimbocca$24.00

Chicken Marsala$21.00

Chicken Pizzaiola$21.00

Veal Ossobuco$36.00

Lunch Sandwiches

Fresh Mozzarella

Fried Eggplant

Maple Honey Turkey

Prosciutto

Chicken Parm

Meatball Parm

Eggplant Parm

Grilled Chicken

Smothered Grilled Chicken

Classic Italian

Pizza al Taglio

Grilled Eggplant$4.50

Cheese (Hot)

Rosemary Potato (Hot)

Artichoke & Pomodoro (Hot)

Focaccia (Hot)

Caprese (Hot)

Prosciutto (Cold)

Lunch Salads

Arugula

Caprese

House Salad

Mesclun

Sides

Broccoli Rabe$5.50

Grilled Eggplant$4.50

Sauteed Spinach$4.50

Grilled Zucchini$4.50

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