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Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano, Sarasota, FL

Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

4.8
4.8
3544 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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 3,544 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Italian

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Food

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano consistently impresses with "outstanding food" and "superb service," making it a top choice for Italian cuisine in Sarasota. Patrons rave about the homemade pasta, extensive wine list, and attentive staff, particularly highlighting servers like Amy. While it can get "a bit loud," the delicious dishes and warm atmosphere ensure a memorable dining experience.

3,544 Reviews
  1. Chloe

    VIP

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing g NYE experience!! We were so happy we stumbled upon here on our anniversary trip to Sarasota.

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  2. David

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While the NYE menu was limited, the choices provided were excellent. Well done!

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  3. Hallie

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating at Mediterraneo and my boyfriend and I loved it! Food was amazing, wine was great, and our server was great too! Definitely will be back soon.

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  4. Emma

    Austin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I booked for NYE specifically because there was no fixed price menu. On NYE I checked my booking and they had set a fixed price menu which was double their ordinary menu. Seems a little disorganized. We sat at the table and menus were put in front of us. A waiter served us some water and dropped a drop on the menu. Our server arrived and chastised my daughter for spilling things on the menu and asked us to be careful with them in the future.

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  5. Pam

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, our time there was amazing. Our server was very detailed and didn’t rush our time. The food was amazing and flavourful, everyone was very happy with their choices. We all shared the Panna Cotta for dessert and it was lovely and refreshing!

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  6. Montse

    New York City

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Mediocre food and ok service. Generous bread basket and a variety of bread and bread sticks but none was really great. The meatballs appetizer was generous and flavor was ok but not great. The swordfish was good, the sauce was too thin. Gnocchi was good. Tiramisu didn’t have much coffee flavor, this is what happens when they don’t use espresso or dilute the espresso to make the recipe. I will not hurry back!

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  7. Peter

    Tampa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service tonight was horrible. We have eaten here many times and never had such poor service.

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  8. Alley

    VIP

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Local hot spot, been going for years and never disappointed, be sure make reservation.

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  9. William

    Naples

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an excellent place to visit anytime. The food and service are always exceptional. Always check the specials as I have gotten some great ones at different times. The prices are a value for such quality.

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  10. Toni

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! We went back the next night for dinner!!

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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 3544 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 36 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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