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Pietro's Italian Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(759)Italian Restaurant& wine bar in Sarasota. Where you are a stranger only once.
His philosophy served him well with his previous Sarasota businesses. Café Gabbiano located on Siesta Key was originated by the Migliaccio family in 2003 where is four sons grew in and out of the restaurant business.
A second venture in downtown Sarasota was opened and designed by Pietro in 2012 named Casantica, a small old house converted to a quaint homey restaurant. Both restaurants are now under new ownership.
Now, this small intimate place is where I can have fun serving and meeting new friends. Benvenuti.Dolce Italia
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(689)Dolce Italia was established in 2010 by Tiziana Di Costanzo who came from Ischia, an island in the Gulf of Naples. Using a combination of classic Italian dishes, family recipes passed down for generations, and warm hospitality, Dolce Italia has built a reputation in Sarasota as a destination for anyone seeking great food and ambiance. In 2015 Matthew joined as manager of the front of house and is now a managing partner of Dolce Italia. The kitchen staff trained by Tiziana from the beginning are still with the restaurant with Maria being the capocuoco.
Some of the specialities Dolce Italia has become famous for are the Napoletan Eggplant- a tender sautee eggplant with fresh tomatoes crowned with ricotte, the Trenne Dolce Italia- the signature pasta dish with creamy tomato sauce, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and mushroom.
Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota
Price: Expensive•Latin / Spanish•4.9(6,086)Selva offers innovative, intricately prepared dishes, plated and presented as works of art. Selva has earned raves from all
over the world, including from the New York Times, which write that Selva is “serving possibly the best food in Sarasota,”
and that “everything on the menu is worth trying.”La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(432)For Valentine’s Day, we are offering a special prix-fixe menu at $95 per person. You can see the menu in the appropriate section.
We welcome our guests to an authentic Italian restaurant: here we offer traditional cuisine, with a modern take on northern and southern Italian recipes. Mauro, the chef, and his wife Tina, have an huge amount of experience behind them.
Mauro is from Naples, Tina was born in a little sicilian town near by Enna.
He began to learn everything about the southern cuisine by his experience in Naples since he was a child, from “Polipetti alla Luciana” to “Paccheri ai frutti di mare”. Furthermore he moved in Milan and he had the chance to learn the northern cuisine, from “Risotto ai funghi porcini” to “Polenta grigliata”, one of his favourite specialties!
From an ancient sicilian tradition, Tina learnt everything about the desserts by her grandmother and her mother, from “Millefoglie” to “Cannoli cake”.
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The Reserve by Chef Antonio
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(327)Leave us a note for OUTDOOR sitting if avalible.
Join Chef Antonio at THE RESERVE by CHEF ANTONIO!
New and exciting menu offering sea and land delicacies, served in a cozy, intimate space nestled within the charming, historical former home of the Ringling family. Come and enjoy the vibrant fusion of American culinary tradition with the colorful flavors of Southern European cuisine.
Call now for reservations 941-362-4220.Cest La Vie
Price: Moderate•French•4.8(158)C'est la Vie Downtown! Authentic French Bistrot. Serving Classic French cuisine in a rustic provençal atmosphere. Only downtown location is doing dinner.
We also offer a spacious outdoor dinning garden terrace with a beautiful shady oak tree and illuminating string lights.
Our Artisan bakery and the quality of our pastries will have you feeling like you are in the heart of Paris.
Opened since 1997 by Christophe and Geraldine Coutelle, we collected over the years many awards from Best French Restaurant to Best french bakery. Located on Main street - Downtown Sarasota.
Come and join us for a delightful evening.
Rufa
Price: Moderate•Contemporary Mexican•4.5(22)Enliven your senses at Rufa, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota’s newest al fresco dining and lounge experience. Rufa promises to make your senses soar with imaginative cocktails, interactive shareables prepared tapas style, and breathtaking sunset views. Located across the lawn from Jack Dusty, this restaurant boasts unmatched Sarasota Bay sunset views. Choose a beverage from the carefully curated cocktail menu, extensive wine list or one of Sarasota’s best tequila and mezcal menus. The Baja California-inspired cuisine will make your taste buds take flight.
Rufa takes its name from the Rufa Red Knot, a shorebird that winters in the Sarasota region, notable for traveling incredibly long distances from the Canadian Arctic to South America and back again.
Elevate your Sundays with live music from 4:00-8:00PM.Sage SRQ
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.7(1,925)Sage is Sarasota’s premier dining destination, providing inspirational cuisine and original craft cocktails in an unforgettable setting. Award-winning Chef Christopher Covelli and his team curate seasonal menus, highlighting flavorful culinary creations from around the world. As a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence recipient, Sage also offers an extensive wine list. Housed in the stunning historic Sarasota Times building, Sage's decor and attention to detail is mirrored in the food and service they provide. Sage's rooftop bar provides a serene setting for viewing some of Sarasota's spectacular sunsets.
Marcel DW
Price: Moderate•Contemporary French / American•4.7(202)Marcel is Sarasota's newest and most popular dinner spot. It is an elevated European Bistro that specializes in unique dishes with a French influence. Our menu and portions are designed for guests to try a variety of items, and sharing is encouraged. Our standout dishes are the snapper ceviche, the Cacio e Pepe, Mortadella toast, sweetbread gratin and the Beef Bourgignon, which you must try!Seasons 52 - Sarasota
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(5,554)Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.
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- LLisaOrlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWe are locals yet have not visited Cuba 1958 since they opened last year. Authentic cuisine in a beautiful atmosphere. Service was top notch! Delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts. We will definitely be back soon.More infoCUBA 1958 - SarasotaPrice: Expensive• Cuban• Sarasota•4.7
- HHerbVIPSouthwest Florida •180 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe have been dining at Mediterraneo for years. The food and service is excellent and prepared well.More infoMediterraneo Ristorante ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sarasota•4.8
- RReneeSt. Louis •4 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoFantastic food with creative flair. Friendly and great service.More infoFork and HenPrice: Expensive• Southern• Downtown•4.4
- RRoxieVIPNew Mexico •4 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoWonderful dinner as always. We LOVE Indigenous - the food is delicious and inventive and sustainably sources, service is always over the top and the ambiance is so charming. Thanks!More infoIndigenousPrice: Expensive• American• Sarasota•4.8
- NNicole VIPOrlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 15, 2025We were celebrating my husbands 60th Bday. 15 Total People in our Party. The service was so good. He was very attentive and on it with his wine recommendation too. We had wonderful food - highly recommend the Grilled Whole Branzino! AMAZING!! We had the Smoked Fish Dip to start - delicious! Recommend the "not a gyro" Pulled Lamb Open Face Pita. Our friends ordered the pizzas and were very happy with the flavor.More info1592 Wood Fired KitchenPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Sarasota•4.5
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Top Hispanic Owned and Operated Restaurants in the U.S.
September 15th to October 15th brings the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, a time that honors the cultures of people whose ancestors came from Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Spain. A big part of the cultural heritage that many Latinx people share in this country is food. To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, below find Hispanic-owned and -operated across the U.S.
Discover Sarasota
There are two times of year that define life in the Sarasota area: peak and off seasons. Population numbers may spike by about 20 percent in the peak season, and the change is evident as commercial activity ramps up. The local dining scene is especially susceptible to the changing seasons. Peak season is the best time to sample the diverse cuisine, which ranges from soul food at hole-in-the-wall diners to fusion menus in hip bistros. There are also plenty of fine dining options at white-tablecloth restaurants. Sip on a good wine while enjoying fresh cheeses or stop by the local pub to sample one of 50 different beers and chow down on thin-crust pizza. You're sure to get your fill of fresh seafood in this Florida town, or maybe you prefer vegetarian dishes featuring super foods like quinoa, goji berries, and sweet potatoes.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Sarasota include Lefty's Oyster & Seafood Bar, Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota and Libby's - Sarasota
Child friendly restaurants in Sarasota include Columbia Restaurant - Sarasota, Libby's - Sarasota and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Sarasota, FL
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