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Cafe Amici, Sarasota, FL

Cafe Amici

4.5 (1074)
$31 to $50
Italian
1371 main street, Sarasota, FL 34236

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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 1,074 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Amici delights with its "authentic Italian cuisine" and "unbelievable food quality." Patrons enjoy the "cozy atmosphere" and "exceptional service," often praising the friendly staff, especially owner Massimo. While some mention noise levels and occasional service lapses, the "delicious pasta" and "extensive wine list" make it a Sarasota favorite.

1,074 Reviews
  1. Joyce VIP

    St. Louis19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    EXCELLENT as always! My favorite restaurant in Sarasota. We introduce friends each time we go!

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  2. Martha VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West26 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We've always enjoyed the food at this restaurant but this recent service experience puts an end to future visits. When I asked the server for another set of silverware (food stuck to my fork and a dirty knife), he was not pleased. After that it went downhill. When our wine arrived, one of the guest's glasses arrived with, yes, food stuck to it. Waiter never told us about any specials and from that point on was rude and clearly not interested in providing service to us. Too bad but there are many, many other restaurants in town these days. Life's too short to accept dirty silverware and glasses as ok at a restaurant.

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  3. Dianne VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous!! Can’t wait to go back again! Delicious!!

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  4. Mary Ellen

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed Mother's Day at Cafe Amici. The food was good but prices high for drinks and food. Save this place for special occasions.

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  5. Rick VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Andre our server has become a family friend, he always takes the most amazing care of our family each time we are here.

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  6. George VIP

    Naples50 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    From the time we were seated it took 45 minutes until we received our cocktails and some bread, and an hour and 20 minutes until we received our entrees. The place wasn’t that crowded and not one apology from the host/owners. Cold and impersonal for an Italian restaurant. The food was good but not good enough to warrant another visit. Mai piu!

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  7. Pam VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Loud (band playing outside), lacked ambiance (sat in side room) and food was okay. Service was very good, positive and upbeat server. Overall disappointed in our experience

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  8. Anthony VIP

    New York City31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite spot amidst a ton of others in Sarasota. Jus sayin.

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  9. ted

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Was not informed nor aware that a DJ would be playing music. Made a very expensive dinner significantly less enjoyable.

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  10. Gary VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West72 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    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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FAQs

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

Cafe Amici is rated 4.5 stars by 1074 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 4 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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