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Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano, Sarasota, FL

Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

4.8
4.8
3576 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
With its modern but classic Italian cuisine and emphasis on artisanal and contemporary Northern Italian style, Mediterraneo is often credited with being the first restaurant to bring authentic contemporary Italian cuisine to Sarasota when it first opened in 1996. Still under the same ownership, Mediterraneo has consistently been rated one of the top restaurants in Zagat. The restaurant has received numerous accolades including the acclaimed Insegna Del Ristorante Italiano awarded by The Minister of Agriculture & Commerce in Rome. With its highest honor, inducting the restaurant into its Accademia Italiana della Cucina "Fine Dining Hall of Fame." Mediterraneo has been rated as Best of the Best in Sarasota Magazine since the first year of opening.

So whether you're celebrating a special occasion or grabbing a quick bite to eat, at Mediterraneo you are always assured the best quality food accompanied by excellent service. All of it thoroughly Italian.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 365-4122
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    "Rossa" Room is available for private events. Contact us for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    N. Washington Blvd
  • Parking details
    Private garage parking behind restaurant
  • Additional
    Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout

What 3,576 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Italian

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano is celebrated for its "best Italian food in Sarasota," offering a delectable menu with standout dishes like homemade pasta and veal scallopini. Regulars praise the "fantastic service," with favorites like Amy and Tina making dining memorable. Despite occasional noise, the ambiance remains welcoming. Always a top choice in town!

3,576 Reviews
  1. Felice

    VIP

    Naples

    85 reviews

    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is a rare week when my husband I don't make our way to Mediterraneo. We appreciate the excellent food, great wine list and superlative service. Everyone on the team is great, although we have a favorite server, Amy. She is very knowledgeable about the menu and the wine list and has helped us make better choices in our selections because of that.

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  2. WAYNE

    VIP

    Tampa

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands-down, the best Italian restaurant in the city. The staff is excellent and the ambience is so much fun.

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  3. marcus

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were polite and kind. The food was delicious as was the wine. The cost of our meal was reasonable. The staff went out of their way in providing us an easygoing experience

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  4. Bill

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian food in Sarasota! Love the ambiense and the crowed. Service was and has always being the vest, thats why we continue coming to this restaurant and bringing our friends.

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  5. Steve

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best Italian restaurant I have been to in Sarasota. Everything was exceptional and the service was terrific. Will now be our go to restaurant when we go downtown.

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  6. Maureen

    Memphis/West TN

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dinning at this restaurant. Great food and service. All people in our party ordered something different and all dishes were delicious! I will definitely go back!

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  7. Christopher

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mediterraneo has become our favorite Italian restaurant in downtown Sarasota. We frequently walk to lunch there and greatly enjoy their excellent cuisine, atmosphere and attentive service. Standouts are the carefully prepared pastas, appetizers and salads. Ana, the manager, is always exceptionally thoughtful and helpful! We always look forward to returning!

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  8. Bill

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. Great ambience Totally enjoyed our time there for dinner. Highly recommended

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  9. Maria

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Three of our party of four ordered the ravioli special. All were pleased. One ordered pepperdalle ragu and was also delighted. Burrata app special, spinach salad, Amarana and profiteroles desserts were delicious. Will be returning soon!

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  10. Dave

    VIP

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Too much wonderful food. We’ll be back.

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FAQs

Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 365-4122.

Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano is rated 4.8 stars by 3576 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 58 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

1970 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N. Washington Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private garage parking behind restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout
  • Phone number
    (941) 365-4122
  • Private party facilities
    "Rossa" Room is available for private events. Contact us for more information.
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