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Cafe Amici, Sarasota, FL
Cafe Amici, Sarasota, FL
Cafe Amici, Sarasota, FL
Cafe Amici, Sarasota, FL
Cafe Amici, Sarasota, FL

Cafe Amici

4.6 (1072)
$31 to $50
Italian
1371 main street, Sarasota, FL 34236

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Cafe Amici is a traditional Italian cuisine in Sarasota Fl, since 1996 we offer extensive menu you will enjoy dish from Puglia, Veneto, Tuscany and the Mediterranean shores. There is an eight seat bar with 20 wines by the glass, 300 bottle of wines from all over the world, wine vintage from 1964 thru 2022.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Achille Nigri
  • Catering
    We can arrange catering up to 100 people.
  • Private party facilities
    The private room can accommodate up to 50 people.
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    between Palm Av and Pineapple St on Main street
  • Parking details
    Parking garage situated behind Cafe Amici, valet service available, street parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,072 people are saying

Cafe Amici reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Amici in Sarasota is praised for its "amazing food" and "phenomenal service," with a "cozy atmosphere" that offers an authentic Italian dining experience. Favorite dishes include the tortellini in vodka sauce and the Truffle Sausage Rigatoni. The proprietor, Massimo, is known for adding a "welcoming touch."
1,072 Reviews
  1. Mary Ellen

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed Mother's Day at Cafe Amici. The food was good but prices high for drinks and food. Save this place for special occasions.

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  2. Rick VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Andre our server has become a family friend, he always takes the most amazing care of our family each time we are here.

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  3. George VIP

    Naples50 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    From the time we were seated it took 45 minutes until we received our cocktails and some bread, and an hour and 20 minutes until we received our entrees. The place wasn’t that crowded and not one apology from the host/owners. Cold and impersonal for an Italian restaurant. The food was good but not good enough to warrant another visit. Mai piu!

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  4. Pam VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Loud (band playing outside), lacked ambiance (sat in side room) and food was okay. Service was very good, positive and upbeat server. Overall disappointed in our experience

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  5. Anthony VIP

    New York City31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite spot amidst a ton of others in Sarasota. Jus sayin.

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  6. ted

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Was not informed nor aware that a DJ would be playing music. Made a very expensive dinner significantly less enjoyable.

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  7. Gary VIP

    Tampa72 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We did not expect the noise level inside the restaurant. We had a table for 4 and had a hard time hearing each other. The food was good, but my chicken in their Chicken Amici pasta dish was overcooked and tough. The others at our table said their meals were good. Service was very slow with our waiter disappearing for long periods at a time. We finally had to get the owner to help us find him. As to pricing, this us an expensive restaurant.

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  8. Susan VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Always love dining here for the food and knowledgeable waitstaff. This visit was disappointing because our waitress acted like she had never served a table before! Also, there was a large party and the noise level was off the charts! Acoustics are not good here so if you want a quiet dinner, go somewhere else. Food is top notch tho!

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  9. Rosemarie VIP

    Tampa21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ok but Not Special as we expected. Table in the side room felt like a storage room waitress was nice and service was good but don’t think I will go back.

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  10. simonetta VIP

    Tampa35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and delicious food. Best Italian restaurant in Sarasota!

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FAQs

Cafe Amici offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 951-6896.

Cafe Amici is rated 4.6 stars by 1072 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Cafe Amici

1371 main street, Sarasota, FL 34236

Additional information

  • Cross street
    between Palm Av and Pineapple St on Main street
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking garage situated behind Cafe Amici, valet service available, street parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Achille Nigri
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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