Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

Name: Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano
Address: 1970 Main St., Sarasota, FL, United States, 34236
Telephone: (941) 365-4122
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2923 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(941) 365-4122

Other options

Order online

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
Website
http://www.mediterraneorest.com/
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

Location
1970 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236
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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Popular dishes

Caprese di fior di latte con pomodori e basilico
Fresh mozzarella with sliced tomatoes and basil, sub. Bufala mozz. Add $4
Bresaola con rucola, carciofini all'olio e scaglie di parmigiano
Thinly sliced cured beef prosciutto with arugola, artichokes and parmesan
Prosciutto di parma con melone dolce
Parma prosciutto with sliced melon
Gamberetti saltati con salciccia spagnola e cannellini
Sauteed gulf shrimp and andouille sausage over Tuscan beans in white wine sauce
Torretta di melanzane e pomodori arrosto con formaggio caprino
Tower of roasted eggplants with goat cheese in tomato sauce
Cozze al vino bianco e pomodoro fresco
Sauteed Mussels with white wine , fresh tomato and garlic
Mozzarella avvolta in speck su letto di radicchio nel forno a legna
Mozzarella wrapped with smoke prosciutto over radicchio baked in wood burning oven
Fagottini di pepperoni arrosto ripieni di mozzarella e basilico
Roasted red peppers stuffed with mozzarella cheese and basil
Calamari ripieni serviti con lenticchie brasate
Stuffed calamari sautéed with white wine sauce served over lentils
Carpaccio di manzo con rucola e parmigiano
Paper thin slices of raw beef topped with arugola and sliced parmesan
Carpaccio di manzo con avocado, pomodorini, cuori di palma e parmigiano
Paper thin slices of raw beef topped with avocado, hearts of palm, tomato and parmesan
Carpaccio di manzo con caprino, pancetta e crescione
Paper thin slices of raw beef with goat cheese, crispy pancetta and watercress

Salads

Insalata mista della casa
Mixed baby greens with carrots and tomatoes
Pomodori
Sliced tomatoes ,romaine ,gorgonzola and onions
Spinaci
Fresh spinach, pears, pecorino cheese and walnuts
Tropicale
Arugola, hearts of palm, avocado and parmesan
Cesare
Romaine, Caesar dressing croutons and parmesan
Tricolore
Arugola, radicchio, endive and parmesan
Greca
Romaine,olives,tomato,onions,feta cheese and our dressing

Pizze from Our Wood Burning Oven

Margherita
Tomato, mozzarella and basil
Napoletana
Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies and oregano
Funghi
Tomato, mozzarella, champignon mushrooms
Capricciosa
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms
Salamino
Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni
Pancetta e cipolle
Tomato, mozzarella. Italian bacon and onions
Vegitale
Tomato, mozzarella, mixed grilled vegetables
Saliccia
Tomato, mozzarella and sweet sausage
Quattro formaggi
Four cheeses/White Pizza
Jessica
Tomato, mozzarella, shrimp and garlic
Prosciutto crudo
Tomato, mozzarella and prosciutto
Rustica
Tomato, mozzarella, ham, gorgonzola and onions
Spinaci e ricotta
White Pizza with mozzarella, ricotta and spinach
Bufalina
Tomato, bufala mozzarella, cherry tomato, basil
Speck
Tomato, mozzarella, smoked prosciutto, mushrooms
Bruno
Tomato, mozzarella, sausage, egg, garlic and parsley
Valtellinese
Tomato, mozzarella, beef prosciutto, arugola, parmesan
Americana
Tomato, mozzarella, grilled chicken, pesto, parmesan
Miki
Cherry tomato, bufala mozzarella, arugola, prosciutto
Mare
Tomato, mozzarella, mixed seafood, oil and garlic
Pecorino
Tomato, mozzarella, Italian salami and pecorino cheese
Mari e Monti
Tomato, mozzarella, shrimp, mushrooms, spinach
Calzone farcito
Calzone with tomato, mozzarella, sausage, pepperoni

Pasta

Penne alla Bisanzio
With tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese and basil
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
With pancetta and creamy egg sauce
Linguine alle melanzane con ricotta fresca
With roasted eggplants and fresh ricotta cheese in tomato sauce
Rigatoni con salciccia e broccolini in aglio e olio
Rigatoni with sausage, broccolini , pine-nuts and dry ricotta cheese in oil and garlic sauce
Gnocchi di patate con salsa ai quattro formaggi
Potatoes dumplings with four cheeses sauce
Linguine nere ai gamberi e pomodoro piccante
Black linguine with shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce
Lasagne alla Bolognese
Lasagne with meat ragu' and creamy bechamelle sauce (not Italian-American tomato style
Fettuccine con pollo, piselli e funghi
Home-made fettucine with chicken, green peas, mushrooms and cream sauce
Linguine ai frutti di mare
With mixed seafood in a light tomato sauce
Spaghetti al sugo di carne e spinaci
With meat sauce and spinach
Cappellini Primavera all'aglio e olio
Angel hair with roasted eggplant, zucchini, sundried tomatoes in oil and garlic
Bucatini con agnello, funghi shitake e pecorino sardo
Bucatini pasta with braised lamb, shitake mushroom and Sardinian pecorino cheese
Minestrone soup

Fish and Meat

Costoletta di vitello alla Milanese con rucola e pomodori
Pounded and breaded Veal chop topped with arugola and tomatoes, Chicken optional
Tagliata di manzo con salsa al gorgonzola
Sliced black Angus steak with gorgonzola cheese sauce and roasted potatoes
Scaloppine di vitello con funghi e Marsala
Veal scaloppine sautéed with marsala and mushrooms served with potatoes
Stinco d'agnello con risotto alla parmigiana
Braised lamb shank ossobuco served with parmesan risotto
Bistecca di manzo al pepe verde con pure di patate
Sauteed sirloin steak with green peppercorn sauce served with mashed potatoes
Costoletta di vitello alla Parmigiana
Breaded and pounded bone- in Veal chop with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese
Rollatini di Pollo ripieni di brie e spinaci
Chicken stuffed with brie cheese and spinach sautéed in white wine sauce served with potatoes
Piccata di Salmone con capperi e limone
Sauteed Salmon scaloppine with lemon and capers sauce served with spinach
Spiedino di gamberoni alla griglia su spinaci e ceci
Grilled jumbo shrimp on a skewer served over sautéed spinach and chick peas

Side Dishes

Penne Pasta with tomato sauce (or cream)
Sauteed string beans with butter sauce
Sauteed fresh spinach oil garlic
Sauteed mushrooms oil garlic
Roasted potatoes with rosemary
Mashed potatoes
Mixed sautéed vegetables

Focacce

Flat pizza bread with various toppings

Olio e rosemarino
Extra virgin olive oil and rosemary
Cipolle e capperi
Onions and capers
Pomodori
Fresh tomato and parmesan cheese
Salmone e brie
Smoked salmon and brie cheese
Tartufata
Prosciutto, parmesan and truffle oil

What 2,923 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sarasota / Bradenton
Italian

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LelandD
Pittsburgh
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb dining experience! Excellent food, wine, and service!
GS
GregS
Milwaukee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service. Our second time there. Looking forward to the next visit.
P
Pilgrim
Naples
40 reviews
vip
4.0
40 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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.
F
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.
KM
KeithM
Alabama
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very good food and presentation. Excellent service.
OT
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!!
LV
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.
FB
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.
m
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
EO
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!!
JB
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.
O
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.
MT
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.
BK
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!
TM
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.
e
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.
FT
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.
JH
JoeH
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Mediterranean always meets or exceeds expectations,
FK
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
TS
TamarS
Louisville
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food in a great setting. Highly recommend
SC
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
J
Jackieg303
Tampa
94 reviews
vip
5.0
94 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the chicken parmigiana, good drinks and professional service
F
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.
JW
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.
M
Mike
Tampa
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food in a welcoming and friendly sounding.
N
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
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
OT
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.
OT
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.
F
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!
j
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…
j
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 👎
ST
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.
BM
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!
AA
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.
BY
BYRONW
E. Tennessee
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food and service 5 star experience. Will go again
RD
RebD
Tampa
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good. A go-to place for Italian food. Love the professional staff. No long waits for food. A pleasure to dine there.
F
Fatcaddy
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Matthew was excellent as was the food and wine
ET
ETKares
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this restaurant so did our guests. Food great Alessandro always makes you feel at home. We had two of the days specials and they were delicious. It is becoming our “go to” restaurant in Sarasota.
TO
TomO
Naples
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service and food! We’ll be back again soon!

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 2923 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(941) 365-4122

Other options

Order online

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

Website
http://www.mediterraneorest.com/
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

Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

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Margherita

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Spinaci

Appetizers

Caprese di fior di latte con pomodori e basilico

Bresaola con rucola, carciofini all'olio e scaglie di parmigiano

Prosciutto di parma con melone dolce

Gamberetti saltati con salciccia spagnola e cannellini

Torretta di melanzane e pomodori arrosto con formaggio caprino

Cozze al vino bianco e pomodoro fresco

Mozzarella avvolta in speck su letto di radicchio nel forno a legna

Fagottini di pepperoni arrosto ripieni di mozzarella e basilico

Calamari ripieni serviti con lenticchie brasate

Carpaccio di manzo con rucola e parmigiano

Carpaccio di manzo con avocado, pomodorini, cuori di palma e parmigiano

Carpaccio di manzo con caprino, pancetta e crescione

Salads

Insalata mista della casa

Pomodori

Spinaci

Tropicale

Cesare

Tricolore

Greca

Pizze from Our Wood Burning Oven

Margherita

Napoletana

Funghi

Capricciosa

Salamino

Pancetta e cipolle

Vegitale

Saliccia

Quattro formaggi

Jessica

Prosciutto crudo

Rustica

Spinaci e ricotta

Bufalina

Speck

Bruno

Valtellinese

Americana

Miki

Mare

Pecorino

Mari e Monti

Calzone farcito

Pasta

Penne alla Bisanzio

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Linguine alle melanzane con ricotta fresca

Rigatoni con salciccia e broccolini in aglio e olio

Gnocchi di patate con salsa ai quattro formaggi

Linguine nere ai gamberi e pomodoro piccante

Lasagne alla Bolognese

Fettuccine con pollo, piselli e funghi

Linguine ai frutti di mare

Spaghetti al sugo di carne e spinaci

Cappellini Primavera all'aglio e olio

Bucatini con agnello, funghi shitake e pecorino sardo

Minestrone soup

Fish and Meat

Costoletta di vitello alla Milanese con rucola e pomodori

Tagliata di manzo con salsa al gorgonzola

Scaloppine di vitello con funghi e Marsala

Stinco d'agnello con risotto alla parmigiana

Bistecca di manzo al pepe verde con pure di patate

Costoletta di vitello alla Parmigiana

Rollatini di Pollo ripieni di brie e spinaci

Piccata di Salmone con capperi e limone