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Cafe Amici, Sarasota, FL

Cafe Amici

4.6
4.6
1059 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
1371 main street, Sarasota, FL 34236

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 15 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 1,059 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Amici offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the warm and welcoming atmosphere, highlighted by owner Massimo's personal touch. Despite occasional noise and service hiccups, the restaurant consistently delivers "authentic cuisine" and a "cozy atmosphere," making it a favorite in Sarasota.

1,059 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    NRW1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Has the most amazing tortellini dish and the other people in my party also loved their choices. Seriously, order the tortellini in vodka sauce.

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  2. Rick VIP

    Naples61 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the restaurant. Food very good. Staff friendly and attentive.

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  3. David VIP

    Pittsburgh25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Over rated. Food was average at best. There are many better options available in Sarasota.

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  4. Deanna

    Detroit17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Amici was a great experience for my husband and I. Our food was delicious and plentiful, Celeste, our server was a delight and the outdoor seating was perfect on a beautiful evening.

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  5. Moheb VIP

    Washington DC40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our dinner on Monday, April 7. Food, wine and service were great!

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  6. Charlie

    Tampa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best. Love this restaurant and owner Massimo adds an extra welcoming touch.

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  7. Lisa

    Naples7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been there multiple times because we love the food and live here. Our food was once again really good, but our waiter was arrogant and made us feel as though we were doing him a favor by dining there. The host was warm and welcoming. 

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  8. Charles

    Tampa19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for my wife’s birthday with friends and our waiter was wonderful The food was excellent and a good time was had by all. It seemed that everyone in the place was enjoying themselves.

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  9. John

    New York City8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    So much time spent sitting with a dirty plate in front of us waiting and waiting! Slow, slow service! The food was okay - - the branzino special was much better than the lasagna.

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  10. Jane VIP

    Tampa30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the food, did not like where we were seated, table to close to bar and table of eight-many people crowding past us. It got very loud-we could not have a conversation without raising our voice. The food was awesome and waiter superb.

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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 4.6 stars by 1059 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
10:00 PM
Booked 15 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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