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Dine on our open-air courtyard or inside - The Reserve by Chef Antonio, Sarasota, FL

The Reserve by Chef Antonio

4.8
4.8
243 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
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Join Chef Antonio at THE RESERVE by CHEF ANTONIO!
New and exciting menu offering sea and land delicacies, served in a cozy, intimate space nestled within the charming, historical former home of the Ringling family. Come and enjoy the vibrant fusion of American culinary tradition with the colorful flavors of Southern European cuisine.
Call now for reservations 941-362-4220.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, European, Home cooking
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 362-4220
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Antonio
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 243 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Reserve by Chef Antonio is a charming and intimate restaurant housed in a historic setting. Diners rave about its "delicious Italian food" and personal touch from Chef Antonio and his wife. The ambiance is cozy, making it perfect for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "excellent service," with standout dishes like the Parmesan eggplant tower and mushroom risotto. While some mention room for improvement, the overall experience is warmly recommended for its "wonderful creative food" and attentive environment.

243 Reviews
  1. Brooke

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a quiet and very lovely ambience. The service was excellent. We shared the calamari appetizer, which was fair. The bay scallops we had as an entree were good, but not outstanding. The tiramisu was the best part of the meal. Perhaps we just ordered the wrong items, but I wouldn’t spend the money to dine here again, despite the wonderful ambience and service.

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  2. Diane

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanksgiving dinner with my family was perfect! Relaxed outdoor dining with fabulous and friendly service, amazing food and wine selection. Best of all.. we were not rushed and felt welcoming love from Chef Antonio, Elena and the servers. Exceeded our holiday expectations and can not wait to return. Thank you so much!

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  3. Joan

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious from start to finish. We went on Thanksgiving so my husband had a traditional turkey dinner. He raved that it was the best he ever had eaten. I had risotto with mushrooms. The flavor was so good!! We finished with the lemon mousse which was simply perfect. The staff were very attentive and pleasant. I absolutely loved the ambiance of the dining area. We definitely plan to go back. Highly recommend!

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  4. Rick

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful small restaurant with great food and service. Antonio and his team have it going great. It’s up with out top three restaurants in the Sarasota area.

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  5. Richard

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals I’ve ever had in my life. The service was amazing, and even the chef came by to say good evening. Outstanding.

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  6. Andrea

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely intimate restaurant for a dinner with friends. Good food, friendly service.

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  7. Amy

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience from the professional and friendly service to the menu selections and personalized attention from the chef. Food is fantastic!

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  8. WAYNE

    Tampa

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous! I had Antonio’s duck and my wife had their Caesar salad and shrimp burrata. Both dinners were perfection. They have a very good, very affordable wine list. Service was outstanding and the ambiance so very comfortable. This is becoming our favorite spot for a perfect evening,

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  9. Tim

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is excellent and now my new favorite. You have to try the mushroom bisque!

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  10. Kim C

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely birthday celebration , service was a bit slow but our meals were authentic and delicious

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FAQs

The Reserve by Chef Antonio is rated 4.8 stars by 243 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for The Reserve by Chef Antonio

1322 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236-2433

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, European, Home cooking
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Antonio
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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