Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Sarasota / Bradenton

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Updated November 05, 2024

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Bruschetta Fine Italian Cuisine

4.9

4.9 (40)

$31 to $50

Italian

Gulf Gate Estates

About the restaurant

At Bruschetta Fine Italian Cuisine , our history is rooted in family and tradition. Our recipes have been passed down for generations, and we take great pride in using authentic ingredients and techniques to create the flavors of Italy. From our humble beginnings in a small kitchen in Rome to our bustling restaurant today, we've always stayed true to our roots.

Top review

Kenvip

Dined on Nov 22, 2024

Our second trip to Bruschetta. We tried new things, and we were not disappointed! This small restaurant is a gem from front to back! Highly recommended.

Dolce Italia

4.8

4.8 (592)

$31 to $50

Italian

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Dolce Italia was established in 2010 by Tiziana Di Costanzo who came from Ischia, an island in the Gulf of Naples. Using a combination of classic Italian dishes, family recipes passed down for generations, and warm hospitality, Dolce Italia has built a reputation in Sarasota as a destination for anyone seeking great food and ambiance. In 2015 Matthew joined as manager of the front of house and is now a managing partner of Dolce Italia. The kitchen staff trained by Tiziana from the beginning are still with the restaurant with Maria being the capocuoco.
Some of the specialities Dolce Italia has become famous for are the Napoletan Eggplant- a tender sautee eggplant with fresh tomatoes crowned with ricotte, the Trenne Dolce Italia- the signature pasta dish with creamy tomato sauce, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and mushroom.

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John

Dined 4 days ago

Great Italian food and the staff knows how to take care of its clients

Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue- Sarasota

4.9

4.9 (733)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Sophie's offers globally influenced yet decidedly American cuisine in a luxurious intimate setting featuring an outdoor terrace, open kitchen and private dining area. Sophie's dining experience captures the style and elegance of Saks Fifth Avenue, with a passionate focus on outstanding food and drink. Sophie's Chef Andrew Thompson changes his innovative menu seasonally using the best locally-sourced ingredients. The menu is complemented by a selection of craft cocktails and a thoughtfully curated wine list.

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Chrisvip

Dined 2 days ago

This is by far the best hidden lunch spot in Sarasota. The entire staff is amazing and the ever changing menu is always exciting to explore.

Roessler's

4.9

4.9 (1835)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Sarasota

About the restaurant

WE CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!
PLEASE NOTE WE CAN NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONS FOR OUTSIDE DINING, PARTIES OVER 6, OR HOLIDAYS THROUGH OPEN TABLE. PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT IF YOUR TIME IS NOT AVAILABLE. THANK YOU!!! 941 966 5688

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Tom

Dined 1 day ago

The escargo were perfectly cooked, great tasting. Crispy lobster tail was very good, & the aioli excellent. For mains we did Steak Diane & the duck. 3 thin filet slices, hard to cook rare, but tender & tasty. Duck very good, & good portion

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Popular dish

Wiener Schnitzel Holstein

Popular dish

Steak Diane

La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

5.0

5 (344)

$31 to $50

Italian

Sarasota

About the restaurant

We welcome our guests to an authentic Italian restaurant: here we offer traditional cuisine, with a modern take on northern and southern Italian recipes. Mauro, the chef, and his wife Tina, have an huge amount of experience behind them.

Mauro is from Naples, Tina was born in a little sicilian town near by Enna.
He began to learn everything about the southern cuisine by his experience in Naples since he was a child, from “Polipetti alla Luciana” to “Paccheri ai frutti di mare”. Furthermore he moved in Milan and he had the chance to learn the northern cuisine, from “Risotto ai funghi porcini” to “Polenta grigliata”, one of his favourite specialties!
From an ancient sicilian tradition, Tina learnt everything about the desserts by her grandmother and her mother, from “Millefoglie” to “Cannoli cake”.

We hope you enjoyed reading about us. but it would be great if you would have the chance to taste our fantastic dishes! It will be an amazing experience with no

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Arthur

Dined on Nov 22, 2024

Delightful and authentic Italian restaurant with outstanding food and once you walk through the front door you would think you were in Italy intimate dining area. You are greeted with friendly smiles and superb service. All four meals, appetizers and dessert was top notch.

Côté France

4.9

4.9 (462)

$31 to $50

French

Venice

About the restaurant

Thank you for choosing us.
Executive Chef of Côté France of 4 years, Thomas Civallero is passionate about creating an authentic French experience with homemade and traditional French Cuisine.
Our team has extensive knowledge of complementary pairings and is dedicated to providing an excellent dining experience.

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Lindavip

Dined 5 days ago

A wonderful Thanksgiving Meal with fabulous service and amazing food

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Popular dish

Classic French Onion Soup

Popular dish

Scallops Risotto

Selva Grill Downtown Sarasota

4.9

4.9 (5781)

$31 to $50

Latin / Spanish

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Selva offers innovative, intricately prepared dishes, plated and presented as works of art. Selva has earned raves from all
over the world, including from the New York Times, which write that Selva is “serving possibly the best food in Sarasota,”
and that “everything on the menu is worth trying.”

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Keffievip

Dined 1 day ago

We always love going to Selva and this night did not disappoint! Glenda gave us the perfect amount of attention and helped us celebrate our anniversary! We loved our tuna ceviche, the salmon special was off the chart and the chocolate pot de creme was dreamy and perfect! Thanks for always making our nights at Selva Special!

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4.8

4.8 (240)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Discover the crown jewel of the University Park Country Club, The Park Grille, where you can indulge in gourmet dining while enjoying stunning views of the 9th and 18th greens and a serene, shimmering lake. Celebrated by Sarasota Magazine as the "Best of the Best Restaurant with a View," The Park Grille's renowned Sunday Brunch Buffet has also been honored by Sarasota Magazine, the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, and SRQ Magazine readers.

Dining Options:
Lunch: Open to the public daily from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Please note that Mondays feature a lunch buffet only.
Sunday Brunch Buffet: Available every Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

**Dinner service is exclusively for MEMBERS.**

Dress Code:
To ensure an elegant dining experience, proper attire is required. Blue denim, cut-offs, tank tops, and workout attire are not permitted in the dining room.

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Art

Dined 2 days ago

This is the best Sunday buffet in the Sarasota area. The food is very good a very big selection and well worth the price they charge it’s a great way to spend Sunday

Lila

4.8

4.8 (1179)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Lila (pronounced lee-lah) means creative play. Lila is a spontaneous, playful, organic, healthy, mostly vegetable restaurant which does serve sustainable meats.

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Deanvip

Dined 7 days ago

Wonderful change from the never ending openings of mediocre Italian restaurants in Sarasota. Lila’s food is delicious, creative and good to eat! Staff are terrific. Great casual ambience. A favorite go to place

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Popular dish

Mushroom Burger

Rumours Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (117)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Englewood

About the restaurant

Rumours Wine Bar was brought to life from a vision that began back in 2019 in our living room. Dana had recently resigned from her Wine Sales position and wasn’t sure what she wanted to do next. She had always dreamed of opening her own Wine bar so we created our logo, our name, and our brand and simply followed our heart. We opened as a retail store in January 2020 and pivoted when the Pandemic started by creating an online store and offering curbside pick-up and delivery. In September 2020, we passed our final inspections and received our beer and wine license for “on-premise” consumption as well as a restaurant license. We have not slowed down since. We have won numerous awards from our local community including 2022 and 2023 "Best Local Cheers Bar." Our mission at Rumours Wine Bar is to simply embrace intellectual stimulation linked to wine in a relaxed and friendly environment.

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Debbievip

Dined on Nov 20, 2024

Awesome wine bar with great food!! Love taking friends there to enjoy a great evening!!

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