Sardinia Sarasota

Name: Sardinia Sarasota
Address: 5770 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, United States, 34239
Telephone: (941) 702-8582
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

985 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Chef Carta brings the authentic simple elegance of the Sardinian dining tradition to your table. Sardinian cuisine is known for the purity of food and flavors. To insure the authenticity of the dining experience Chef has imported an authentic hood wood-burning oven for the kitchen. The menu is focused on farm fresh and locally grown food. Chargrilled meats and local fish will be cooked in the oven as it is in Sardinia. Taste the Sardinia bread, know as Pane carasau, baked fresh daily which welcomes you at your table. The pasta dough is also made fresh daily. Revel in the authentic Sardinian paella made with fregola and enjoy the unique flavor of bottarga. To maximize the pleasure of sharing good food with good friends, Sardinia has 45 seats- 24 in the main dining room, a chefs table for 10 and 13 seats in the bar area. Good food-good conversation-good friends. A true Sardinia experience you will not forget.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(941) 702-8582

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(941) 702-8582
Website
https://www.sardiniasrq.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Dino Carta

Location
5770 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Parking details
Street parking and more parking available in the rear of the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Funghi Selvatici su Crosta di Parmigiano$16.95
Wild Mushrooms in a Crispy Parmesan Basket
Antipasto$16.95
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Marinated Italian Olives, Artichoke and Salamino
Pecorino Arrosto su Pane Carasau$15.95
Roasted Sardinian Pecorino Cheese over Homemade Carasau Bread
Cioppino di Pesce Misto$17.95
Mixed Seafood Cioppino
Insalata Tiepida di Mare$17.95
Mixed Seafood Salad
Prosciutto San Daniele e Pecorino Sardo$17.95
Prosciutto San Daniele and Sardinian Pecorino Cheese
Pomodoro con Parmigiana di Melanzane al Forno$12.95
Brick Oven Roasted Tomato Stuffed with Eggplant and Fresh Mozzarella
Carpaccio di Polpo con Rucola e Bottarga$17.95
Octopus Carpaccio w/ Arugula and Bottarga
Cozze e Vongole al Vermentino e Pomodoro$16.95
Mussels and Clams in Vermentino and Tomato

Soups & Salads

Soup of the Day$7.95
Minestrone$7.95
Vegetable Soup
House Salad con Scaglie di Parmigiano$9.95
Mix Greens w/ Shaved Parmesan
Romana, Gamberi, Capperi, Mais e Favette$12.95
Romaine lettuce, Shrimp, Capers, Corn and Fava Beans
Rucola, Mozzarella Fresca, Olive, Cetrioli e Pomodori$12.95
Organic Arugula, Fresh Mozzarella, Marinated Mediterranean Olives, Cucumber and Tomato
Spinaci Biologici, Noci, Cipolle Caramellate, e Caprino$12.95
Organic Spinach, Walnuts, Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese

Le Paste

Tagliolini Freschi con Favette Menta e Pecorino Sardo$19.95
Homemade Tagliolini w/Fava Beans Mint and Fresh Sardinian Pecorino
Gnocchi di Patate Agli Asparagii e Parmigiano$19.95
Homemade Potato Gnocchi w/Aasparagus Butter and Parmesan Cheese
Linguine alle Vongole e Bottarga$21.95
Linguine w/ Clams and Bottarga
Lasagna$22.95
Lasagna with Meat Ragu' and Bechamelle Sauce Baked in a Wood-Burning Brick Oven
Ravioli di Vitello al Burro, Salvia, Noci e Pecorino$21.95
Homemade Veal Ravioli in Butter, Sage, Walnuts and Pecorino Cheese
Gnocchi Sardi al Ragu di Carne e Porcini$21.95
Sardinian Gnocchi w/Meat Ragu and Porcini Mushrooms
Culurgiones con Ripieno di Formaggio e Arancia al Pomodoro$21.95
Pecorino and Orange Zest Culurgiones in Tomato Sauce
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare$22.95
Linguine w/ Fresh Mixed Seafood
Fettuccine ai Funghi Selvatici e Pecorino Fresco$21.95
Fettuccine w/Wild Mushrooms and Fresh Pecorino
Tagliolini Freschi all'Aglio, Olio, Salsiccia e Spinaci$19.95
Homemade Tagliolini w/ Sausage, Spinach, Olive Oil and Garlic

Meat & Fish

Salsiccia Fresca al Forno con Patate Novelle e Melanzane all'Aglio$21.95
Brick-Oven Roasted Sausage w/New Potato, Eggplant and Roasted Garlic
Tagliata di Manzo con Rucola e Scaglie di Parmigiano*$36.95
Prime Striploin Tagliata with Arugula and Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Zuppetta di Pesce Misto con Sugo di Astice$35.95
Seafood Bouillabaisse
Salmone Selvatico con Pomodorini, Capperi e Origano*$28.95
Wild Salmon w/ Cherry Tomatoes, Capers and Oregano
Costoletta di Maiale al Forno con Funghi e Asparagi*$34.95
Brick-Oven Roasted Longbone Pork Chop w/Mushrooms and Asparagus
Petto di Pollo alla Milanese con Rucola e Pomodoro$21.95
Chicken Breast Milanese Served w/ Arugula and Tomato
Costoletta di Vitello alla Brace*$44.95
Ember-Roasted Veal Chop
Spigola al Sale$35.95
Salt Crusted Mediterranean Sea Bass
Paella di Fregola con Pesce Misto e Bottarga$34.95
Sardinian Paella w/ Fregola, Mixed Seafood and Bottarga

What 985 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Sarasota / Bradenton
Italian

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K
Kimber
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We just returned from a week on the island of Sardinia and we were pleased to visit this restaurant. The food was delicious and authentic. Our starter, pasta, and main dishes were perfectly prepared. We especially enjoyed the pane carasau, and a bottle of Vermentino. We hope to return to try other offerings.
CA
CABW
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food and service were excellent. I requested to sit outside, but the noise from the road was very loud.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great delicious good!!
AN
AndreeN
Tampa
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great. We love the food which is unique and always great. The wait staff is kind and excellent too.
M
Moonstruck
Tampa
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous Italian food! The best in Sarasota! The owner is very hands on, warm and friendly. The food and atmosphere is exquisite! Will be returning with friends and family many times. Highly recommend this restaurant!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mothers Day
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flarobyn
Tampa
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite restaurants! Great food, great wine list, excellent service!
P
Passepartout
Tampa
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Small, intimate restaurant serving authentic Italian / Sardinian cuisine. Wait service is very professional, courteous all done with a smile.
s
stash
Tampa
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
SERVER VERY HELPFUL & ATTENTIVE. FOOD VERY GOOD. VERY NOISY IN MAIN AREA.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this restaurant! Food is delicious! Taking my sister from Seattle there in two week! Love the Sardinia Gnocci
PV
PhilV
New England
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Really enjoyed the cuisine. Unusual to find Sardinian style of Italian. Especially liked their use of mushrooms. It’s now on my list of go-to restaurants.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great!
JI
JamesI
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our dinner at Sardinia was excellent! The food was delicious, and the service excellent. We will be back! Great find!
AC
AlC42
Tallahassee
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Portions a bit small. Bread offered only oK. Service very good. Specials and regular menus interesting.
m
mbm52
Tampa
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Wonderful italian fare with a Sardinian flair. Excellent wine list as well. Attentive service. Delicious Sardinian bread - crisp, cracker-like texture seasoned with rosemary and sea salt. Emphasis on fish and seafood, expertly prepared. We can recommend the Sardinian paella and the red snapper special. Ignore the "hole in the wall" location and enjoy this hidden gem.
J
Jeppo
Portland
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
As always, pastas were excellent and the Sardinian wine recommended by our server was complex and matched the meal well. The only issue is that once a number of tables are filled, the sound level goes up sharply.
h
honestfoodie
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second dinner at this gem of a restaurant— we brought friends this time and they loved it too. Authentic and fresh preparations with lots of flavor, extensive Italian wine list makes this experience like a visit to Sardinia. The Staff are attentive and knowledgeable—We will be back!
RD
RDL1
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
As stated, overall experience was excellent. Waitress was exceptional due to knowledge, personality and attentativeness.
JO
JudyO
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great authentic food and personable service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
There is no place I would rather dine! Thank you for a delicious dinner, excellent service, and delightful ambiance!
M
Mamak
Tampa
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A personal favorite
b
brioz
New England
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my favorite Sarasota restaurant and we make a point to visit it whenever we’re in town. The food is beyond spectacular and the service wonderful (thank you Antonio)!
P
Peggy65
Miami
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent waiter. Food was delicious
AN
AndreeN
Tampa
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Sardinia remains one of our favorite restaurants in Sarasota. The food is always amazing. The two highlights this time were the fava bean tagliatale and the special gelatto (pistachio this time). Everything is terrific here. I don't want to write a review because it can be hard enough to get a reservation, but I want to honor the owners.
MD
MichaelD
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent staff and the great extensive true Italian cuisine menu, wines from some of the best regions in Italy and the food never disappoints.
DM
DonnaM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Excellent experience. Food was delicious; server was knowledgeable in food and drink, attentive & fun! Recommend the Sardinian Paella for an authentic Italian meal. It was incredible. It was a bit noisy inside so outside was definitely the best for our taste.
LP
LisaP
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sardinia always delivers a first class experience for the diner. We have dined here on multiple occasions, and every time we are treated like an honored guest. The food is delicious, and the service is top shelf. We recommend Sardinia to anyone who is looking for an excellent dining experience.
JB
JillB
Memphis/West TN
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding in every way: food, wine, service. Mushroom fettuccine is absolutely delicious. (So good, I had it twice in one week.) My husband loved the Sardinian bread w/melted pecorino appetizer and the veal ravioli.
KL
KarenL
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Lovely. We were not rushed, didn’t wait for the check. Food was delicious and service outstanding.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
The pork chop that was served was overcooked and should not have been served according to the waiter as it was too thin. The accompanying vegetable was bland without any flavor. The item was compted, They didn’t have their signature dish, salt encrusted branzino, a disappointment. The veal chop was quite good, however , the kitchen was very slow.
J
Jackie
Philadelphia
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service were excellent!
LJ
LeahJ
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the quiet room we were seated in, wine was excellent, Gabriela was very helpful and pleasant, food was excellent
TL
TaylorL
London
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Very disappointing evening. Waiter was rude, ignored our table, There was a table of 4 extremely obnoxious people that everyone in the entire restaurant could hear and complained about. We asked for the manager, the rude waiter said they didn’t have one! All of the patrons were shocked and annoyed that the restaurant made no attempt to ask the obnoxious loud table to tone it down. I’m sure many of the patrons will not be coming back including us! This atmosphere made the food just ok. It’s a small intimate restaurant, we could not even carry on a conversation at our table, because of all the noise. Local Italian couple had made the recommendation to us, unfortunately we will share our experience with them.
B
Bonefish
Atlanta
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Terrific authentic Sardinian food. I love the oven baked bread. Sea Bass was wonderful. Pana Cotta to die for. Inside dining room was too noisy. Otherwise one of our favorite restaurants. Try some insulation in the ceiling.
MB
MrsB
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From start to finish, a perfect meal with excellent service and wine list. Ariadna was our server, but it was refreshing to have all servers helping all customers. It is now our go to restaurant for special occasions.
F
Foodmaster
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Antipasto was ok but fresh mozzarella was tasteless. Frutta di Mare was tasty - could have been a little more plentiful with proteins Amaretto Gelato was excellent Service was excellent
d
dianem
Tampa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Love the restaurant, but Saturday night in "season" the noise level was horrific; my bad -- should have known better --
v
valandfriends
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is a small diamond in the rough. I originally had to book outdoor seating, and was very pleased that they were able to accommodate us in the bar because the outdoor seating overlooks the parking lot and route 42. The ambiance indoors has an italian feel. The waitstaff are very attentive, food delicious, pricing is moderate. We will be back
RC
RonC
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our third time at Sardinia, our friends first, all enjoyed their meal and atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back. Thanks Dino!!
E
Eatapeach
New York Area
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. I had the antipasto, salt-baked sea bass and the roasted pecorino with honey. All were wonderful.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Sardinia Sarasota offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 702-8582.

Sardinia Sarasota is rated 4.7 stars by 985 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

May 19, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(941) 702-8582

5770 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sarasota
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking and more parking available in the rear of the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Dino Carta
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.sardiniasrq.com/
Phone number
(941) 702-8582

Sardinia Sarasota

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Lasagna

Antipasto

Minestrone

Appetizers

Funghi Selvatici su Crosta di Parmigiano$16.95

Antipasto$16.95

Pecorino Arrosto su Pane Carasau$15.95

Cioppino di Pesce Misto$17.95

Insalata Tiepida di Mare$17.95

Prosciutto San Daniele e Pecorino Sardo$17.95

Pomodoro con Parmigiana di Melanzane al Forno$12.95

Carpaccio di Polpo con Rucola e Bottarga$17.95

Cozze e Vongole al Vermentino e Pomodoro$16.95

Soups & Salads

Soup of the Day$7.95

Minestrone$7.95

House Salad con Scaglie di Parmigiano$9.95

Romana, Gamberi, Capperi, Mais e Favette$12.95

Rucola, Mozzarella Fresca, Olive, Cetrioli e Pomodori$12.95

Spinaci Biologici, Noci, Cipolle Caramellate, e Caprino$12.95

Le Paste

Tagliolini Freschi con Favette Menta e Pecorino Sardo$19.95

Gnocchi di Patate Agli Asparagii e Parmigiano$19.95

Linguine alle Vongole e Bottarga$21.95

Lasagna$22.95

Ravioli di Vitello al Burro, Salvia, Noci e Pecorino$21.95

Gnocchi Sardi al Ragu di Carne e Porcini$21.95

Culurgiones con Ripieno di Formaggio e Arancia al Pomodoro$21.95

Linguine ai Frutti di Mare$22.95

Fettuccine ai Funghi Selvatici e Pecorino Fresco$21.95

Tagliolini Freschi all'Aglio, Olio, Salsiccia e Spinaci$19.95

Meat & Fish

Salsiccia Fresca al Forno con Patate Novelle e Melanzane all'Aglio$21.95

Tagliata di Manzo con Rucola e Scaglie di Parmigiano*$36.95

Zuppetta di Pesce Misto con Sugo di Astice$35.95

Salmone Selvatico con Pomodorini, Capperi e Origano*$28.95

Costoletta di Maiale al Forno con Funghi e Asparagi*$34.95

Petto di Pollo alla Milanese con Rucola e Pomodoro$21.95

Costoletta di Vitello alla Brace*$44.95

Spigola al Sale$35.95

Paella di Fregola con Pesce Misto e Bottarga$34.95

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