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La Violetta Restaurant, Sarasota, FL

La Violetta Restaurant

4.9
4.9
1029 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Intimate and designed to provide a rustic Italian experience. Buonissimo!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 927-8716
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 1,029 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Italian

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Overall

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Food

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Ambiance

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Violetta Restaurant dazzles with its "wonderful food" and "exceptional service." This authentic Italian gem captivates diners with an "extensive and imaginative menu" and a "charming atmosphere." Patrons rave about the "authentic and absolutely delicious" cuisine, with homemade pasta and a "superb wine list." A must-visit for Italian food enthusiasts.

1,029 Reviews
  1. Holger

    Tampa

    78 reviews

    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian restaurant in Sarasota. Food, service and ambient is outstanding. We will go back many more times in the future.

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  2. Leslie

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and lovely servers! Amazing cocktails as well and never too loud to have a conversation with your guests.

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  3. Sally

    VIP

    Richmond

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service are superb! One entree serves 2 people or can be taken home for another meal. I had the ravioli stuffed with osso buco and it was delicious. Others had the baked branzini and baked bream and agreed that their entrees were outstanding. Only slight criticism was with the fried zucchini blossoms, which we ordered because they were highlighted in other reviews. The four blossoms we received were not crispy fried as I've had in other restaurants but maybe that's the way it's done at La Violetta.

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  4. david

    VIP

    New York City

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had heard from many friends that La Violetta was simply the best Italian restaurant in Sarasota. We totally agree! Everything from ambiance, service, quality of food was fabulous. Our server, Alessandro was terrific -- knowledgable, funny and right out of central casting with his great accent! We started with a lovely Prosecco (rec by Alessandro) along with a special of stuffed zucchini flowers that had great flavor, but were a bit disappointing on outer texture. Next, we shared salads as well as some "foccaccia" as an extra (highlighting the cuisine of Rome--- as La Violetta is an homage to Northern Italian cuisine -- no chcken, pasta carbonara, etc.). My wife had the wagyu beef special that was incredibly tender and flavorfull. I had the special osso buco stuffed ravioli that was remarkable in flavor and balance. Our friends had the special sea bream --- perhaps the most tender and flavorful of the night!-- as well as the seafood risotto. We quaffed a bottle of a great super tuscan that Alessandro recommended. For dessert, I got a birthday candle in tiramisu which we all shared--- an end to a truly wonderful, relaxed, quiet evening of fabulous food. We were there from 7:30 to 10:30! And will return!

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  5. Johnni

    VIP

    Naples

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love La Violetta! They have a very creative menu which is absolutely delicious! The atmosphere is warm, cozy and inviting. It is a wonderful place to have great food and conversations with family and friends.

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  6. Daria

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extensive menu of unusual Italian specialties, prepared to perfection. Best Italian in Sarasota!

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  7. Stacy

    VIP

    Maine

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the most phenomenal meal! It was our first visit here, and it was an exceptional experience. The food was amazing. We tried the stuffed zucchini flowers, the trippa, the ravioli trio, and the tagliatelle with wagyu ragout. I couldn't say what was the best because they were all so delicious. The staff is friendly and very attentive. Beautiful atmosphere.

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  8. Laurie

    Greater Boston

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our absolutely favorite restaurant in Sarasota. Food is always delicious. The staff is always smiling and amazing. Gregory was our server and he always makes our experience wonderful

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  9. Carol

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific ambience, great waiter, great food and drink!

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  10. Janis

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian restaurant! I usually don’t go out for Italian because I make it myself but will definitely go here again…

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FAQs

La Violetta Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1029 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 27 times today
Google Map for La Violetta Restaurant

4837 Swift Rd Sarasota, Sarasota, FL 34231

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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