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Cafe Amici, Sarasota, FL

Cafe Amici

4.8
4.8
983 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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–Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 951-6896
  • 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

Experiences

  • New Year A la carte Dinner Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Join us to celebrate the New Year at Cafe Amici! We are offering an A la carte menu with all of our favorites from the year.

What 983 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Italian

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for fine wines

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Amici delights with "authentic Italian" cuisine, "great service," and a "welcoming ambiance." Guests praise the "best lasagna," attentive staff, and unique cork ceiling decor. While some mention noise and slow service, the overall dining experience is consistently "amazing," making it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.

983 Reviews
  1. Bob

    Naples

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Amechi continues to be our favorite go to restaurant. Detail to every dish from our Ceasars salad to my bronzino to my wife's beef braciole was prepared perfectly and delicious.

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  2. Jamie

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant ! Small intimate, accommodating. Great food and service.

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  3. Dr. Robert

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always exceptional experience. Food, service, and ambiance. A++

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  4. Deb

    VIP

    Tampa

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best Italian restaurant! It is so cozy inside with the friendliest staff from the moment we walked in the door. Service was spectacular and the food was so fresh and good. The burrata appetizer was delicious! I ordered the cheese ravioli and the sauce served with it was amazing along with fresh mushrooms. My husband ordered the spaghetti carbonaro which he loved. A really nice evening out in downtown Sarasota!

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  5. Tifffany

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an outstanding meal. Pastas were fresh with incredible flavor. Had the truffle pasta and the carbarna. Osobucco was also a winner. Was one of our favorite meals! The server was knowledgable and gave good advice.

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  6. Christine

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service are always outstanding! The owners and servers welcome guests as family.True Italian ambience.

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  7. Laura

    VIP

    Coastal Georgia

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome dinner… such a warm and intimate atmosphere. We will be back!!

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  8. Gary

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Good was ok. A bit overpriced for pasta. Very, very noisy. Could not even converse with those at the table.

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  9. Kathleen

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service from our waiter. The ambiance had an authentic Italian feel. The salads and entrees were delicious.

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  10. Carl

    VIP

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really like this place. Food is uniformly good; interesting specials. Service always attentive.

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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 4.8 stars by 983 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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–Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 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
  • Phone number
    (941) 951-6896
  • Catering
    We can arrange catering up to 100 people.
  • Private party facilities
    The private room can accommodate up to 50 people.
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