Casantica Ristorante

4.4

1013 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 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
Website
http://www.casanticasrq.com/
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

Location
1213 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
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

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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.

Popular dishes

White, Gavi di Gavi, Patrizi 2018$39.00
White, Gavi di Gavi, Sylla Sebaste 2018$42.00
White, Gavi di Gavi, Il Gabbiano 2018$44.00
White, Chardonnay, Francone 2016$42.00
White, Chardonnay, Lodali - Lorens DOC 2016/17$90.00
Red, Barbaresco, Il Gabbiano 2012$72.00
Red, Barbaresco, la Ganghija 2011/13$86.00
Red, Nebbiolo, Lodali - Nebbiolo d'Alba 2016$54.00
Red, Nebbiolo, Ghiomo - Nebbiolo d'Alba 2013$66.00
Red, Nebbiolo-Petit Verdot, Lodali - Alchimia 2014/16$109.00
Red, Barbera d'Alba, Guidobono DOC 2016/17$47.00
Red, Barbera d'Alba, Lodali - Lorens 2014$93.00
Red, Barbera d'Alba, Mazzoni 2010$43.00
Red, Barbera d'Alba, Ghiomo - Lavai 2015/16$47.00
Red, Barolo, Il Gabbiano$80.00
Red, Barolo, Lodali - Lorens DOCG 2013/14$199.00
Red, Barolo, Lodali - Bricco Ambrogio DOCG 2012$83.00
Red, Barolo, Lodali - Bricco Ambrogio DOCG 2009 - 375ml$49.00
Red, Barolo, Virna Borgogno - NOI 2015$91.00
Red, Pinot Noir, Monte Degli Angeli 2017$37.00
Red, Brachetto, Poderi Chiara$37.00

Veneto

White, Prosecco, Cala Nera DOC$39.00
White, Prosecco, Villa Jolanda DOC$37.00
White, Sauvignon Blanc, Pecorari - Sauvignon Blanc IGP 2016/17$39.00
White, Pinot Grigio, Pecorari - Pinot Grigio IGP 2016/17$39.00
White, Ribolla Gialla, Pecorari - Ribolla Gialla 2018$49.00
Pink, Prosecco/Peach, Bellini Cipriani$42.00
Amber, Passito, Refrontolo De Stefani 0.5LT$149.00
Red, Amarone, Luciana Cordioli 2014$124.00
Red, Amarone, Dal Forno Romano 2006$749.00
Red, Amarone, Vallena DOCG 2008 - Magnum 1.5LT$309.00
Red, Amarone, Vallena DOCG 2011/12/15$119.00
Red, Amarone, Bixio Poderi DOCG 2015$102.00
Red, Amarone, Bixio Poderi Riserva DOCG 2011$199.00
Red, Amarone, Corte Bure 2014$124.00
Red, Amarone, Savian - Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 2016$65.00
Red, Ripasso, Torre d'Orti DOC 2013$56.00
Red, Ripasso, Maso Maroni 2015$56.00
Red, Ripasso, Zeni - Marogne Ripasso Superiore 2016$51.00
Red, Ripasso, Luciana Cordioli - Vigne Nuove 2013$64.00
Red, Passito, Refrontolo de Stefani 0.5LT$119.00

Lombardia

White, Pinot Grigio, Ca Montebello 2016$38.00
White, Moscato, Ca Montebello 2015$39.00
White, Pinot Nero, Ca Montebello 2015$38.00
Red, Sangue di Juda, Casteggio$37.00

Trentino

White, Pinot Bianco, Klaus Lentsch 2013$54.00
White, Pinot Grigio, Klaus Lentsch 2016$59.00
White, Pinot Grigio, St. Michael Eppan 2018$42.00
White, Gewurztraminer, Klaus Lentsch IGT 2015$59.00
Red, Lagrein, Klaus Lentsch Reserve DOC 2010$49.00

Friuli

White, Pinot Grigio, Villa del Gabbiano 2016/18$37.00
White, Pinot Grigio, Komjanc - Collio DOC 2015$37.00
White, Sauvignon, Villa del Gabbiano 2016/18$37.00
Red, Ravost, Angoris 2008$49.00

Abruzzo

White, Pecorino, Sileo Colli Aprutini 2013$37.00
White, Pecorino, Colle Frisio IGT 2016-17$42.00
White, Passerina, Colle Frisio IGT DOCG 2017$42.00
White, Falanghina, Colle Frisio IGT 2017$42.00
White, Trebbiano, Cantine Torri - '420' 2017$37.00
Red, Other & Blend, Colle Frisio Appassimento 2017$65.00
Red, Montepulciano, Santinumi Riserva 2011$89.00
Red, Montepulciano, Colle Frisio In&out 2014$86.00
Red, Montepulciano, Trinita' Riserva 2012/13$59.00

Lazio

White, Frascati Superiore, Poggio Le Volpi - "People" DOCG 2018$37.00
White, Chardonnay, Casale del Giglio - Chardonnay IGT-IGP 2017$37.00
White, Other-Blend, Casale del Giglio - Satrico IGT-IGP 2018$37.00
Red, Cesanese, Casale del Giglio - Cesanese Rosso IGT-IGP 2016$37.00

Marche

White, Verdicchio, Bucci 2013$37.00
Umbria, White Orvieto, Il Dialogo Cirulli 2014$25.00

Toscana

White, Vernaccia S.gimignano, Tofanari ISI DOCG 2011$25.00
Amber, Vin Santo, Badia di Morrona 0.5LT$89.00
Red, Chianti, Quercialta Classico 2013/15$50.00
Red, Chianti, Tenuta Orsumella - Classico DOCG$41.00
Red, Chianti, Tenuta Orsumella - Corte Rinieri Riserva 2013/15$59.00
Red, Chianti, Corbinelli Classico 2016$37.00
Red, Carmignano, Villa Artimino DOC 2011$56.00
Red, Rosso di Montalcino, Patrizia Cencioni 2016/17$52.00
Red, Rosso di Montalcino, Corte Dei Venti 2017$55.00
Red, Rosso di Montalcino, Terre Nere 2016$41.00
Red, Brunello di Montalcino, Mastrojanni - DOCG 2013$169.00
Red, Brunello di Montalcino, Altesino Montosoli 2007$349.00
Red, Brunello di Montalcino, Corte Dei Venti 2013$129.00
Red, Super Tuscan, Casa di Monte - Laureo Rosso 2011$37.00
Red, Super Tuscan, N'Antia - Badia di Morrona 2015$66.00

Campania

Red, Aglianico, Mastro Berardino 2009$56.00
Red, Taurasi, Mollettieri 2008$105.00

Basilicata

Red, Aglianico, Sacravite d'Angelo IGT 2012$37.00

Puglia

Pink, Rosato, Poderi Angelini IGT Salento 2014$37.00
Red, Negroamaro, Mastro Leo 2012$37.00
Red, Negroamaro, Rocca Bella 2017$37.00
Red, Primitivo, Ater 2014$53.00
Red, Primitivo, Otre Teanum - IGP 2017$37.00
Red, Susumaniello, Tenute Rubino - Oltreme' IGT 2016$37.00
Red, Aglianico/Cab, Ambasciatore Dei Colli 2006$80.00

Calabria

Red, Nerone di Calabria, Crisera 2011$85.00

Sicilia

White, Grillo, Stemmari 2012$25.00

Sardegna

Red, Cannonau, Cantina Dorgali - Filieri 2016$37.00
Red, Cannonau, Cantina Dorgali - Villa di Isaie 2015$43.00

House Wine by Glass

White, Chardonnay, Fox Hollow, USA$8.95
White, Pinot Grigio, Grand Cru, USA$8.95
White, Prosecco, Villa Jolanda DOC - 375ml, Italia$10.95
Pink, Prosecco/Peach, Bellini Cipriani, Italia$7.00
Pink, White Zinfandel, Fox Hollow, USA$8.95
Red, Merlot, Fox Hollow, USA$8.95
Red, Pinot Noir, Grand Cru, USA$8.95
Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fox Hollow, USA$8.95
Red, Sangiovese, Imperio, Italia$8.95
Red, Montepulciano, Badia Al Monte, Italia$8.95
Red, Malbec, Malbec, Argentina$11.95
Red, Sangria, Home Made Blend, Spain$10.95
Red, Porto, Ramos Pinto 20 Years, Portugal$14.95
Red, Porto, Maynards 30 Years, Portugal$18.95
Red, Porto, Maynards 40 Years, Portugal$29.95
Red, Porto, Stanley Lambert - Choc-A-Block, Australia$8.95

United States

White, Champagne, California Champagne Split 187ml$10.95
White, Riesling, Fulkerson Semi/Dry$37.00
White, Sauvignon/Blanc, Janima Ceviche 2016$40.00
Red, Syrah/Shiraz, Silkwood Petite Syrah 2007/08$96.00
Red, Syrah/Shiraz, Silkwood Satin and Silk Petit Syrah 2007$196.00
Red, Pinot Noir, James Bryant Hill - Pinot Noir 2017$41.00
Red, Pinot Noir, Bon Pari - Sonoma Pinot Noir 2013$210.00
Red, Cabernet/Sauvignon, Asura - Napa Valley 2013$409.00
Red, Cabernet/Sauvignon, Wine Spot - Napa Valley 2015$91.00

International

White, Riesling, Nahe Bruno 2014, Germany$39.00
White, Chardonnay, A Thousand Words 2014 S. Lambert, AUSTRALIA$59.00
White, Sauvignon/Blanc, Stingray Bay 2018, New Zealand$40.00
Red, Malbec, Don Genaro 2016/17, Argentina$37.00
Red, Syrah/Shiraz, Mustang Sally 2012 S. Lambert, Australia$41.00
Red, Porto, Ramos Pinto 20 Años, Portugal$149.00
Red, Porto, Stanley Lambert - Choc-A-Block, Australia$61.00

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

Noise • Moderate

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

D
Darcie
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 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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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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John
VIP
Detroit
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
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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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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Mike
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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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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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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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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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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debra
VIP
RP
195 reviews
5.0
195 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

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.casanticasrq.com/
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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Casantica Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Tampa / Central Florida West Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

New Year’s Eve Menu 2024

Strozzapreti Al Salmone

Fettuccine Alle Vongole

Pappardelle Lamb Bolognese

Italia

Piemonte

White, Gavi di Gavi, Patrizi 2018$39.00

White, Gavi di Gavi, Sylla Sebaste 2018$42.00

White, Gavi di Gavi, Il Gabbiano 2018$44.00

White, Chardonnay, Francone 2016$42.00

White, Chardonnay, Lodali - Lorens DOC 2016/17$90.00

Red, Barbaresco, Il Gabbiano 2012$72.00

Red, Barbaresco, la Ganghija 2011/13$86.00

Red, Nebbiolo, Lodali - Nebbiolo d'Alba 2016$54.00

Red, Nebbiolo, Ghiomo - Nebbiolo d'Alba 2013$66.00

Red, Nebbiolo-Petit Verdot, Lodali - Alchimia 2014/16$109.00

Red, Barbera d'Alba, Guidobono DOC 2016/17$47.00

Red, Barbera d'Alba, Lodali - Lorens 2014$93.00

Red, Barbera d'Alba, Mazzoni 2010$43.00

Red, Barbera d'Alba, Ghiomo - Lavai 2015/16$47.00

Red, Barolo, Il Gabbiano$80.00

Red, Barolo, Lodali - Lorens DOCG 2013/14$199.00

Red, Barolo, Lodali - Bricco Ambrogio DOCG 2012$83.00

Red, Barolo, Lodali - Bricco Ambrogio DOCG 2009 - 375ml$49.00

Red, Barolo, Virna Borgogno - NOI 2015$91.00

Red, Pinot Noir, Monte Degli Angeli 2017$37.00

Red, Brachetto, Poderi Chiara$37.00

Veneto

White, Prosecco, Cala Nera DOC$39.00

White, Prosecco, Villa Jolanda DOC$37.00

White, Sauvignon Blanc, Pecorari - Sauvignon Blanc IGP 2016/17$39.00

White, Pinot Grigio, Pecorari - Pinot Grigio IGP 2016/17$39.00

White, Ribolla Gialla, Pecorari - Ribolla Gialla 2018$49.00

Pink, Prosecco/Peach, Bellini Cipriani$42.00

Amber, Passito, Refrontolo De Stefani 0.5LT$149.00

Red, Amarone, Luciana Cordioli 2014$124.00

Red, Amarone, Dal Forno Romano 2006$749.00

Red, Amarone, Vallena DOCG 2008 - Magnum 1.5LT$309.00

Red, Amarone, Vallena DOCG 2011/12/15$119.00

Red, Amarone, Bixio Poderi DOCG 2015$102.00

Red, Amarone, Bixio Poderi Riserva DOCG 2011$199.00

Red, Amarone, Corte Bure 2014$124.00

Red, Amarone, Savian - Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 2016$65.00

Red, Ripasso, Torre d'Orti DOC 2013$56.00

Red, Ripasso, Maso Maroni 2015$56.00

Red, Ripasso, Zeni - Marogne Ripasso Superiore 2016$51.00

Red, Ripasso, Luciana Cordioli - Vigne Nuove 2013$64.00

Red, Passito, Refrontolo de Stefani 0.5LT$119.00

Lombardia

White, Pinot Grigio, Ca Montebello 2016$38.00

White, Moscato, Ca Montebello 2015$39.00

White, Pinot Nero, Ca Montebello 2015$38.00

Red, Sangue di Juda, Casteggio$37.00

Trentino

White, Pinot Bianco, Klaus Lentsch 2013$54.00

White, Pinot Grigio, Klaus Lentsch 2016$59.00

White, Pinot Grigio, St. Michael Eppan 2018$42.00

White, Gewurztraminer, Klaus Lentsch IGT 2015$59.00

Red, Lagrein, Klaus Lentsch Reserve DOC 2010$49.00

Friuli

White, Pinot Grigio, Villa del Gabbiano 2016/18$37.00

White, Pinot Grigio, Komjanc - Collio DOC 2015$37.00

White, Sauvignon, Villa del Gabbiano 2016/18$37.00

Red, Ravost, Angoris 2008$49.00

Abruzzo

White, Pecorino, Sileo Colli Aprutini 2013$37.00

White, Pecorino, Colle Frisio IGT 2016-17$42.00

White, Passerina, Colle Frisio IGT DOCG 2017$42.00

White, Falanghina, Colle Frisio IGT 2017$42.00

White, Trebbiano, Cantine Torri - '420' 2017$37.00

Red, Other & Blend, Colle Frisio Appassimento 2017$65.00

Red, Montepulciano, Santinumi Riserva 2011$89.00

Red, Montepulciano, Colle Frisio In&out 2014$86.00

Red, Montepulciano, Trinita' Riserva 2012/13$59.00

Lazio