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Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano, Sarasota, FL

Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

4.7
4.7
2928 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
With its modern but classic Italian cuisine and emphasis on artisanal and contemporary Northern Italian style, Mediterraneo is often credited with being the first restaurant to bring authentic contemporary Italian cuisine to Sarasota when it first opened in 1996. Still under the same ownership, Mediterraneo has consistently been rated one of the top restaurants in Zagat. The restaurant has received numerous accolades including the acclaimed Insegna Del Ristorante Italiano awarded by The Minister of Agriculture & Commerce in Rome. With its highest honor, inducting the restaurant into its Accademia Italiana della Cucina "Fine Dining Hall of Fame." Mediterraneo has been rated as Best of the Best in Sarasota Magazine since the first year of opening.

So whether you're celebrating a special occasion or grabbing a quick bite to eat, at Mediterraneo you are always assured the best quality food accompanied by excellent service. All of it thoroughly Italian.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (941) 365-4122

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Private party facilities

    "Rossa" Room is available for private events. Contact us for more information.

  • Private party contact

    Daniel Baroni: (941) 365-4122

  • Neighborhood

    Sarasota

  • Cross street

    N. Washington Blvd

  • Parking details

    Private garage parking behind restaurant

  • Additional

    Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout

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What 2,928 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Good for groups

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

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  1. edwardb

    Chicago

    179 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    179 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    SERVICE AND WAIT STAFF WERE EXCELLENT HER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FOOD AND WINE WERE EXCELLENT AND ENJOYED BY EVERYONE.

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  2. BiancaG

    New England

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    I made a reservation here for my moms birthday. The food and service were very good. They give you bruschetta which is very tasty and a lovely bread basket with yummy focaccia, grissini and regular bread. We split a Greek salad. Mom and I both had the frutti di mare. Husband asked them to make chicken parm. They gave my mom free tirimasu and lemoncelo for her birthday. We also got profiteroles and another beverage. Oh and a bottle of wine. The whole meal was under $200 which I found very reasonable. Service was excellent. My only complaint is it’s loud. I would definitely recommend this place.

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  3. Janis

    Tampa

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is consistently, exquisite. Great service, food and menu options.

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  4. Mweiss

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Recommended to us from friends… Anniversary dinner Fabulous food and staff!

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  5. LelandD

    Pittsburgh

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb dining experience! Excellent food, wine, and service!

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  6. Davids

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food (I recommend the veal shank) . Great service and just a marvelous place for dinner with loved ones.

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  7. GregS

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service. Our second time there. Looking forward to the next visit.

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  8. Pilgrim

    Naples

    41 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We enjoyed another nice meal at Mediterraneo on an unusually quiet Wednesday night. It rained heavy so many customers I’m sure were likely no shows for their reservations, which if true, is very unfortunate for the business. Our meal was generally spot on, seafood mixed grill special was good but not exceptional. Thanks for an enjoyable experience as we introduced our visiting niece to Sarasota.

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  9. Foodie

    Tampa

    54 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    The food was delicious, one of the most authentic Italian restaurant in Sarasota continues to prove itself over and over as the best in class. The service was efficient but our server was grumpy and never smiled. He may have been having a bad day but he seemed put off to be working. Other servers that we have had are amazing and we unfortunately got a bad apple.

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  10. KeithM

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very good food and presentation. Excellent service.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and the service was exceptional! We were celebrating my Mom Birthday and they made it special for all of us!!

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  12. LindaV

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was delightful. Allowed tasting of two wines before selecting.

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  13. FrankB

    Tampa

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place. Great food, great service and friendly staff.

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  14. mayoga

    Tampa

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything good , our waitress excellent , very attentive, not any issues

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  15. ErinO

    Tampa

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Great service!! We can't wait to go back again!!

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  16. JB1014

    Tampa

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been here many times, always good. I love the veal chop parmigiana.

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  17. Officejet

    Newcastle

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Busy Saturday night. Noisy but ok lots of celebrations. Wine list was difficult to negotiate on iPad, but we got sorted eventually. With it being busy, service was a little slow. Food was good.

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  18. MichaelT

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff were great food was awesome! Will definitely go back and bring friends.

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  19. BillK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of the few restaurants I trust to get a great meal always!

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  20. TMcD

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my go to restaurants downtown, always good food, good wine and friendly service.

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  21. ellae

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    the food was good and the service was good. a little pricey though.

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  22. FloridaTricia

    Tampa

    156 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    156 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great as always. Bruno pizza was the best. Great service.

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  23. JoeH

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Mediterranean always meets or exceeds expectations,

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  24. FotiniK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good atmosphere, excellent service by our waitress food very well cooked and prepared

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  25. TamarS

    Louisville

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food in a great setting. Highly recommend

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  26. StacyC

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was great. The portions were perfect and the service was excellent

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  27. Jackieg303

    Tampa

    94 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the chicken parmigiana, good drinks and professional service

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  28. Flgirl

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been eating here 28 years! Food is always consistent. Best restaurant in town. The only downside is the noise level.

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  29. JonathanW

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional evening dinner and wonderful service. Highly recommended for superior dining in Sarasota.

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  30. Mike

    Tampa

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food in a welcoming and friendly sounding.

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  31. Nomnomnom

    Tampa

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant! Food was spectacular, as usual, as was the service. It was my husband’s birthday, and they brought out a delicious, complimentary tiramisu with a candle in it…how thoughtful. And I love the newly covered outdoor patio! It was great in blocking the wind on a blustery evening.

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  32. Davids

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went there for our 35th wedding anniversary and it was so enjoyable. Meatball app melts in your mouth. Wow. The veal parmigiana, bone in was awesome. My wife had and loved the LINGUINE NERE. Atmosphere was warm and the service was great

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely the best Veal Milanese ….period !!! Good variety of wines also. This restaurant never disappoints.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    84 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of our all time favorites in Sarasota. The service is top notch, they have a nice wine selection at reasonable prices, and they really know Italian food. And Bruno is a master pizza maker, so somehow fit in one of his artisan pizzas.

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  35. Foodie42

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Excellent service staff made the dinner perfect. Of course the food is top notch too! The noise level was high but it was a Friday night so that’s par for the course. Will definitely return!

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  36. jennifern

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall2food5service5ambience3
    Just found out. We spent 700 on dinner and we were there for 2 nights in a row and dinner was 900 the night before! We went again 2nd night cause our guests guests and us enjoyed it so much the night before: we specifically changed all our plans that evening to accommodate having dinner really early and then going to our home to watch the game thats how Invested we are , in our team… we are season ticket holders years now and love it…… feels really bad to be treated so poorly 🫤. Doesn’t say anywhere on the menu that your not allowed to enjoy yourself and have a good time…

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  37. jennifern

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall2food5service5ambience3
    I was asked to leave by a server. My husband and I had dinner with friends here as we have many many times, on the way out we all stopped in the bar area to watch the NHL playoffs that were being broadcast on the TV, well, I woo hooed my team scoring and apparently that upset some uptight person and the server working that section literally walked up to me and said “you have to leave, your bothering my section”. Meanwhile I just spent $600 on dinner and was extremely upset and embarrassed that this guy had the nerve to say this to me. Very upsetting, So, we hopped in our Bentley and waved goodbye. I will never dine here again, I only support businesses that appreciate my patronage 👎

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  38. SusanT

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite Italian restaurant in Sarasota! Food is consistently delicious and service is great. Salvatore is a wonderful waiter.

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  39. BradM

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We had a super nice experience at this Sarasota jewel. It's a casually elegant spot, with beautifully prepared food, a convivial bar area, and good service. We also appreciated its location at the east end of downtown Sarasota, which is accessible. There was a fee associated with the bread offerings, something we experience in Europe, though not often in the States. While not a disappointment (it was delicious), it would be helpful to know that customers have to pay for it unless they decline it. The semifreddo dessert was a real treat, and our kind server even made fresh decaf for us. We will return!

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  40. AnonymousAnnie

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We both ordered the salmon special with tomato and artichokes over broccoli robe - it was delicious. Our waitress was informative and attentive. Would definitely go back and highly recommend.

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano using the Order Online button. Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 365-4122.

Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.7 stars by 2928 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

1970 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236

Additional information

  • Cross street

    N. Washington Blvd

  • Neighborhood

    Sarasota

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Private garage parking behind restaurant

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout

  • Phone number

    (941) 365-4122

  • Private party facilities

    "Rossa" Room is available for private events. Contact us for more information.

  • Private party contact

    Daniel Baroni: (941) 365-4122

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