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Casantica Ristorante, Sarasota, FL

Casantica Ristorante

4.4
4.4
1013 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
Your host Roberto Ercolani comes to Sarasota from Rome, Italy, bringing the best and most delicious authentic Italian dishes to this area. He has been in the restaurant business since his youth. As co-owner of CasAntica, Roberto provides a refined and unique Italian culinary boutique atmosphere.
The restaurant occupies a 1926 historic home nestled among the trees on the edge of downtown Sarasota. Patrons may choose indoor or outdoor dining (weather permitting), always the perfect setting... exclusive, romantic and intimate.
Message from Roberto: “At CasAntica each and every dish is prepared upon request with tender loving care. Our food is not pre-cooked, ensuring the highest quality and fresh flavor every time. We strive to provide only the freshest meals for our patrons... We are confident that you will be delighted with our outstanding dishes and warm atmosphere!”
CasAntica: A place to gather with old friends, meet new friends, and to enjoy a beautiful dining experience!!!!!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 366-1840
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Roberto Ercolani
  • Catering
    All the products of our Italian menu and the big wine list.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer the possibility of a fixed menu parties (according with the customers) for a maximum capability of 70 people
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    1213 N PALM AVE
  • Parking details
    Some free parking on the street, and the free parking of the One Sarasota Tower in front of the restaurant (from 4PM to 12PM).
  • Entertainment
    During the week end we have a musician (guitarist playing classic music)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year’s Eve Menu 2024

    $95.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Special fixed menu that includes 4 courses (Salad/appetizer, Pasta dish, Chicken/ Veal/ Fish and Dessert) and a glass of Prosecco for 95$ p/p.

What 1,013 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Casantica Ristorante is a charming gem located in a historic 100-year-old house on Main Street, Sarasota. It offers a "quaint atmosphere" and "delicious food" with standout dishes like the veal saltimbocca and sautéed calamari. The "attentive service" and extensive wine list complete the experience, making it a must-visit for diners seeking authentic Italian cuisine.
1,013 Reviews
  1. Darcie

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Italian food here is the best I’ve had in Sarasota. Cute little place that has had some Hurricane damage, but food was excellent.

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  2. Josephine

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has become our go to. We never miss going when we are in Sarasota service is lovely. The people are beautiful and the food is superb

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  3. John

    VIP

    Detroit

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Outdoor seating was closed despite the fact that we reserved outdoor seating. Food came out cold and the atmosphere was dull.

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  4. Laura

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    homemade pasta is always delicious. food is always authentic and good. I've never been there when it's been crowded. small separate rooms, like a house makes it feel quaint and always quiet. A little bit of a musty smell, but then after the hurricanes everything has that smell. parking is easy across the street.

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  5. Mike

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    Tampa

    80 reviews

    4.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pleasant surprise after we found we were the only customers for a pre-theater dinner just ahead of Thanksgiving. From the outside, the restaurant is a bit unprepossessing as winter approaches, but inside it was more like someone’s ornate living room - cosy and inviting. The service and food were excellent. However, it was still a bit strange without other customers. We will definitely return again.

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  6. Susan

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    So disapponted! We went for our second wedding anniversary. Chicken parm does not come with pasta. It is a $6.50 surcharge. What italian restaurant does not include pasta with your meal? Bread serving is 4 very small pieces of bread and the butter requested was small little plastic packets. Nothing special for an anniversary. The waitress said it was due to the hurricane.Our bill was almost $90 and that was for 2 entrees, 1 ceasar salad and 1 beer. I did not have a drink. We left hungry! Would not recommend. We also will not return. Susan Talbot Reservation Nov 19 at 6:30PM.

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  7. Todd and Rosemary

    VIP

    New York City

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband loves the restaurant because food quality is excellent and its quiet! Thano for acknowledging his birthday.

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  8. Mark

    VIP

    Phoenix

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had only been once before on Valentine’s Day where there was a set menu so we wanted to try again to sample the menu. Great choice! Bruschetta starter was fresh and tasty. My wife had the Beef Bolognese and I had the Veal Saltimboca with a side of spaghetti aglio olio and all were excellent. The only negative was we reserved on Open Table and indicated a birthday (my wife’s) which the restaurant did not acknowledge. Still a great pre-theatre meal.

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  9. Jonell

    VIP

    New York City

    78 reviews

    4.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely restaurant! Food was very good! Excellent service! Need to mitigate the mold smell when you walk in. Main floor had a bit of mold scent. I know they just went through 2 hurricanes, we live here too. Just wanted to ensure they are aware. We'll be back! We enjoyed the Food, service & atmosphere!

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  10. debra

    VIP

    RP

    194 reviews

    5.0

    194 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This quaint jewel has authentic Italian cuisine...from the burrata to the chicken marsala. The fresh sautéed veggies are a must order! Attentive wait staff made it all the more special!

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FAQs

Casantica Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 366-1840.

Casantica Ristorante is rated 4.4 stars by 1013 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 3 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Casantica Ristorante

1213 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1213 N PALM AVE
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Some free parking on the street, and the free parking of the One Sarasota Tower in front of the restaurant (from 4PM to 12PM).
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Roberto Ercolani
  • Entertainment
    During the week end we have a musician (guitarist playing classic music)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (941) 366-1840
  • Catering
    All the products of our Italian menu and the big wine list.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer the possibility of a fixed menu parties (according with the customers) for a maximum capability of 70 people
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