Casantica Ristorante

4.3

1030 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Your host Roberto Ercolani comes to Sarasota from Rome, Italy, bringing the best and most delicious authentic Italian dishes to this area. He has been in the restaurant business since his youth. As co-owner of CasAntica, Roberto provides a refined and unique Italian culinary boutique atmosphere.
The restaurant occupies a 1926 historic home nestled among the trees on the edge of downtown Sarasota. Patrons may choose indoor or outdoor dining (weather permitting), always the perfect setting... exclusive, romantic and intimate.
Message from Roberto: “At CasAntica each and every dish is prepared upon request with tender loving care. Our food is not pre-cooked, ensuring the highest quality and fresh flavor every time. We strive to provide only the freshest meals for our patrons... We are confident that you will be delighted with our outstanding dishes and warm atmosphere!”
CasAntica: A place to gather with old friends, meet new friends, and to enjoy a beautiful dining experience!!!!!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 366-1840
Website
http://www.casanticasrq.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Roberto Ercolani
Catering
All the products of our Italian menu and the big wine list.
Private party facilities
We offer the possibility of a fixed menu parties (according with the customers) for a maximum capability of 70 people

Location
1213 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Cross street
1213 N PALM AVE
Parking details
Some free parking on the street, and the free parking of the One Sarasota Tower in front of the restaurant (from 4PM to 12PM).
Entertainment
During the week end we have a musician (guitarist playing classic music)
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

White, Gavi di Gavi, Patrizi 2018$39.00
White, Gavi di Gavi, Sylla Sebaste 2018$42.00
White, Gavi di Gavi, Il Gabbiano 2018$44.00
White, Chardonnay, Francone 2016$42.00
White, Chardonnay, Lodali - Lorens DOC 2016/17$90.00
Red, Barbaresco, Il Gabbiano 2012$72.00
Red, Barbaresco, la Ganghija 2011/13$86.00
Red, Nebbiolo, Lodali - Nebbiolo d'Alba 2016$54.00
Red, Nebbiolo, Ghiomo - Nebbiolo d'Alba 2013$66.00
Red, Nebbiolo-Petit Verdot, Lodali - Alchimia 2014/16$109.00
Red, Barbera d'Alba, Guidobono DOC 2016/17$47.00
Red, Barbera d'Alba, Lodali - Lorens 2014$93.00
Red, Barbera d'Alba, Mazzoni 2010$43.00
Red, Barbera d'Alba, Ghiomo - Lavai 2015/16$47.00
Red, Barolo, Il Gabbiano$80.00
Red, Barolo, Lodali - Lorens DOCG 2013/14$199.00
Red, Barolo, Lodali - Bricco Ambrogio DOCG 2012$83.00
Red, Barolo, Lodali - Bricco Ambrogio DOCG 2009 - 375ml$49.00
Red, Barolo, Virna Borgogno - NOI 2015$91.00
Red, Pinot Noir, Monte Degli Angeli 2017$37.00
Red, Brachetto, Poderi Chiara$37.00

Veneto

White, Prosecco, Cala Nera DOC$39.00
White, Prosecco, Villa Jolanda DOC$37.00
White, Sauvignon Blanc, Pecorari - Sauvignon Blanc IGP 2016/17$39.00
White, Pinot Grigio, Pecorari - Pinot Grigio IGP 2016/17$39.00
White, Ribolla Gialla, Pecorari - Ribolla Gialla 2018$49.00
Pink, Prosecco/Peach, Bellini Cipriani$42.00
Amber, Passito, Refrontolo De Stefani 0.5LT$149.00
Red, Amarone, Luciana Cordioli 2014$124.00
Red, Amarone, Dal Forno Romano 2006$749.00
Red, Amarone, Vallena DOCG 2008 - Magnum 1.5LT$309.00
Red, Amarone, Vallena DOCG 2011/12/15$119.00
Red, Amarone, Bixio Poderi DOCG 2015$102.00
Red, Amarone, Bixio Poderi Riserva DOCG 2011$199.00
Red, Amarone, Corte Bure 2014$124.00
Red, Amarone, Savian - Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 2016$65.00
Red, Ripasso, Torre d'Orti DOC 2013$56.00
Red, Ripasso, Maso Maroni 2015$56.00
Red, Ripasso, Zeni - Marogne Ripasso Superiore 2016$51.00
Red, Ripasso, Luciana Cordioli - Vigne Nuove 2013$64.00
Red, Passito, Refrontolo de Stefani 0.5LT$119.00

Lombardia

White, Pinot Grigio, Ca Montebello 2016$38.00
White, Moscato, Ca Montebello 2015$39.00
White, Pinot Nero, Ca Montebello 2015$38.00
Red, Sangue di Juda, Casteggio$37.00

Trentino

White, Pinot Bianco, Klaus Lentsch 2013$54.00
White, Pinot Grigio, Klaus Lentsch 2016$59.00
White, Pinot Grigio, St. Michael Eppan 2018$42.00
White, Gewurztraminer, Klaus Lentsch IGT 2015$59.00
Red, Lagrein, Klaus Lentsch Reserve DOC 2010$49.00

Friuli

White, Pinot Grigio, Villa del Gabbiano 2016/18$37.00
White, Pinot Grigio, Komjanc - Collio DOC 2015$37.00
White, Sauvignon, Villa del Gabbiano 2016/18$37.00
Red, Ravost, Angoris 2008$49.00

Abruzzo

White, Pecorino, Sileo Colli Aprutini 2013$37.00
White, Pecorino, Colle Frisio IGT 2016-17$42.00
White, Passerina, Colle Frisio IGT DOCG 2017$42.00
White, Falanghina, Colle Frisio IGT 2017$42.00
White, Trebbiano, Cantine Torri - '420' 2017$37.00
Red, Other & Blend, Colle Frisio Appassimento 2017$65.00
Red, Montepulciano, Santinumi Riserva 2011$89.00
Red, Montepulciano, Colle Frisio In&out 2014$86.00
Red, Montepulciano, Trinita' Riserva 2012/13$59.00

Lazio

White, Frascati Superiore, Poggio Le Volpi - "People" DOCG 2018$37.00
White, Chardonnay, Casale del Giglio - Chardonnay IGT-IGP 2017$37.00
White, Other-Blend, Casale del Giglio - Satrico IGT-IGP 2018$37.00
Red, Cesanese, Casale del Giglio - Cesanese Rosso IGT-IGP 2016$37.00

Marche

White, Verdicchio, Bucci 2013$37.00
Umbria, White Orvieto, Il Dialogo Cirulli 2014$25.00

Toscana

White, Vernaccia S.gimignano, Tofanari ISI DOCG 2011$25.00
Amber, Vin Santo, Badia di Morrona 0.5LT$89.00
Red, Chianti, Quercialta Classico 2013/15$50.00
Red, Chianti, Tenuta Orsumella - Classico DOCG$41.00
Red, Chianti, Tenuta Orsumella - Corte Rinieri Riserva 2013/15$59.00
Red, Chianti, Corbinelli Classico 2016$37.00
Red, Carmignano, Villa Artimino DOC 2011$56.00
Red, Rosso di Montalcino, Patrizia Cencioni 2016/17$52.00
Red, Rosso di Montalcino, Corte Dei Venti 2017$55.00
Red, Rosso di Montalcino, Terre Nere 2016$41.00
Red, Brunello di Montalcino, Mastrojanni - DOCG 2013$169.00
Red, Brunello di Montalcino, Altesino Montosoli 2007$349.00
Red, Brunello di Montalcino, Corte Dei Venti 2013$129.00
Red, Super Tuscan, Casa di Monte - Laureo Rosso 2011$37.00
Red, Super Tuscan, N'Antia - Badia di Morrona 2015$66.00

Campania

Red, Aglianico, Mastro Berardino 2009$56.00
Red, Taurasi, Mollettieri 2008$105.00

Basilicata

Red, Aglianico, Sacravite d'Angelo IGT 2012$37.00

Puglia

Pink, Rosato, Poderi Angelini IGT Salento 2014$37.00
Red, Negroamaro, Mastro Leo 2012$37.00
Red, Negroamaro, Rocca Bella 2017$37.00
Red, Primitivo, Ater 2014$53.00
Red, Primitivo, Otre Teanum - IGP 2017$37.00
Red, Susumaniello, Tenute Rubino - Oltreme' IGT 2016$37.00
Red, Aglianico/Cab, Ambasciatore Dei Colli 2006$80.00

Calabria

Red, Nerone di Calabria, Crisera 2011$85.00

Sicilia

White, Grillo, Stemmari 2012$25.00

Sardegna

Red, Cannonau, Cantina Dorgali - Filieri 2016$37.00
Red, Cannonau, Cantina Dorgali - Villa di Isaie 2015$43.00

House Wine by Glass

White, Chardonnay, Fox Hollow, USA$8.95
White, Pinot Grigio, Grand Cru, USA$8.95
White, Prosecco, Villa Jolanda DOC - 375ml, Italia$10.95
Pink, Prosecco/Peach, Bellini Cipriani, Italia$7.00
Pink, White Zinfandel, Fox Hollow, USA$8.95
Red, Merlot, Fox Hollow, USA$8.95
Red, Pinot Noir, Grand Cru, USA$8.95
Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fox Hollow, USA$8.95
Red, Sangiovese, Imperio, Italia$8.95
Red, Montepulciano, Badia Al Monte, Italia$8.95
Red, Malbec, Malbec, Argentina$11.95
Red, Sangria, Home Made Blend, Spain$10.95
Red, Porto, Ramos Pinto 20 Years, Portugal$14.95
Red, Porto, Maynards 30 Years, Portugal$18.95
Red, Porto, Maynards 40 Years, Portugal$29.95
Red, Porto, Stanley Lambert - Choc-A-Block, Australia$8.95

United States

White, Champagne, California Champagne Split 187ml$10.95
White, Riesling, Fulkerson Semi/Dry$37.00
White, Sauvignon/Blanc, Janima Ceviche 2016$40.00
Red, Syrah/Shiraz, Silkwood Petite Syrah 2007/08$96.00
Red, Syrah/Shiraz, Silkwood Satin and Silk Petit Syrah 2007$196.00
Red, Pinot Noir, James Bryant Hill - Pinot Noir 2017$41.00
Red, Pinot Noir, Bon Pari - Sonoma Pinot Noir 2013$210.00
Red, Cabernet/Sauvignon, Asura - Napa Valley 2013$409.00
Red, Cabernet/Sauvignon, Wine Spot - Napa Valley 2015$91.00

International

White, Riesling, Nahe Bruno 2014, Germany$39.00
White, Chardonnay, A Thousand Words 2014 S. Lambert, AUSTRALIA$59.00
White, Sauvignon/Blanc, Stingray Bay 2018, New Zealand$40.00
Red, Malbec, Don Genaro 2016/17, Argentina$37.00
Red, Syrah/Shiraz, Mustang Sally 2012 S. Lambert, Australia$41.00
Red, Porto, Ramos Pinto 20 Años, Portugal$149.00
Red, Porto, Stanley Lambert - Choc-A-Block, Australia$61.00

What 1,030 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Casantica Ristorante is lauded for its "authentic Italian cuisine" and "wonderful food." Guests appreciate the "charming ambience" and "excellent service." While some experienced delays during peak times, the extensive wine list and homemade pasta are major highlights. The restaurant offers a cozy, intimate setting, perfect for romantic dinners.

1,030 Reviews

D
David
VIP
New York City
199 reviews
5.0
199 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant, but we were disappointed that they only had a limited menu for Valentine’s Day. Our waitress Sophia was fantastic and had a wonderful sense of humor. Wine and the food was delicious and prepared to our liking. The only negative is if you ask for more bread they charge you for it. We probably wouldn’t go back on any type of holiday or anything like that.
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Sandra
VIP
Memphis/West TN
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Great location & ambience. They were very accommodating adding chairs. Unfortunately the service was not very good & small food portions with no food presentation.
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James
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant. Great ambience, food, service, wine list, etc. Easy parking across the street. We've been there before and will start going more often
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LARRY
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place - a bit over priced- paid $8 extra for a small plate of linguine.
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Pati
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quaint and authentic old world Italian! Nice wine selections. Extremely well balanced selections of food with superb service. So glad we found this little gem!
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Mary
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful. So glad we tried it while in the area. If we’re ever in the area again, it will be our first choice.
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Mercedes
VIP
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food. Very accommodating for special dietary needs.
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J
VIP
Greater Boston
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely outdoor dining, delicious food, and easy access to Sarasota theater district and Main Street.
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David
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I'm a regular customer. always a good dinner and attention to our folks is pleasant and frequent. it's quiet so it is a hearing aid friendly place.
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Lynne
Tampa
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We arrived on time at 7 PM but had to wait 20 minutes to be seated and there was a long line ahead of us at the door who are waiting as well. Once we got seated, we waited way too long for a waiter to come. It appears that you are very short-staffed. I recommended this restaurant to my guests and I was embarrassed. The food was just OK; my colleague ordered a fish dish and it was so full of pepper, she couldn’t eat it. I ordered the tortellini with seafood and it was almost all tortellini and very little Seafood . My past experience with CasAntica was excellent, so I was very disappointed in this visit last night. Lynne
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FAQs

Casantica Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 366-1840.

Casantica Ristorante is rated 4.3 stars by 1030 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1213 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

Additional information

Cross street
1213 N PALM AVE
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Some free parking on the street, and the free parking of the One Sarasota Tower in front of the restaurant (from 4PM to 12PM).
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Roberto Ercolani
Entertainment
During the week end we have a musician (guitarist playing classic music)
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.casanticasrq.com/
Phone number
(941) 366-1840
Catering
All the products of our Italian menu and the big wine list.
Private party facilities
We offer the possibility of a fixed menu parties (according with the customers) for a maximum capability of 70 people

Featured in

100 Tampa / Central Florida West Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Casantica Ristorante

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Tampa / Central Florida West Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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Italia

Piemonte

White, Gavi di Gavi, Patrizi 2018$39.00

White, Gavi di Gavi, Sylla Sebaste 2018$42.00

White, Gavi di Gavi, Il Gabbiano 2018$44.00

White, Chardonnay, Francone 2016$42.00

White, Chardonnay, Lodali - Lorens DOC 2016/17$90.00

Red, Barbaresco, Il Gabbiano 2012$72.00

Red, Barbaresco, la Ganghija 2011/13$86.00

Red, Nebbiolo, Lodali - Nebbiolo d'Alba 2016$54.00

Red, Nebbiolo, Ghiomo - Nebbiolo d'Alba 2013$66.00

Red, Nebbiolo-Petit Verdot, Lodali - Alchimia 2014/16$109.00

Red, Barbera d'Alba, Guidobono DOC 2016/17$47.00

Red, Barbera d'Alba, Lodali - Lorens 2014$93.00

Red, Barbera d'Alba, Mazzoni 2010$43.00

Red, Barbera d'Alba, Ghiomo - Lavai 2015/16$47.00

Red, Barolo, Il Gabbiano$80.00

Red, Barolo, Lodali - Lorens DOCG 2013/14$199.00

Red, Barolo, Lodali - Bricco Ambrogio DOCG 2012$83.00

Red, Barolo, Lodali - Bricco Ambrogio DOCG 2009 - 375ml$49.00

Red, Barolo, Virna Borgogno - NOI 2015$91.00

Red, Pinot Noir, Monte Degli Angeli 2017$37.00

Red, Brachetto, Poderi Chiara$37.00

Veneto

White, Prosecco, Cala Nera DOC$39.00

White, Prosecco, Villa Jolanda DOC$37.00

White, Sauvignon Blanc, Pecorari - Sauvignon Blanc IGP 2016/17$39.00

White, Pinot Grigio, Pecorari - Pinot Grigio IGP 2016/17$39.00

White, Ribolla Gialla, Pecorari - Ribolla Gialla 2018$49.00

Pink, Prosecco/Peach, Bellini Cipriani$42.00

Amber, Passito, Refrontolo De Stefani 0.5LT$149.00

Red, Amarone, Luciana Cordioli 2014$124.00

Red, Amarone, Dal Forno Romano 2006$749.00

Red, Amarone, Vallena DOCG 2008 - Magnum 1.5LT$309.00

Red, Amarone, Vallena DOCG 2011/12/15$119.00

Red, Amarone, Bixio Poderi DOCG 2015$102.00

Red, Amarone, Bixio Poderi Riserva DOCG 2011$199.00

Red, Amarone, Corte Bure 2014$124.00

Red, Amarone, Savian - Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 2016$65.00

Red, Ripasso, Torre d'Orti DOC 2013$56.00

Red, Ripasso, Maso Maroni 2015$56.00

Red, Ripasso, Zeni - Marogne Ripasso Superiore 2016$51.00

Red, Ripasso, Luciana Cordioli - Vigne Nuove 2013$64.00

Red, Passito, Refrontolo de Stefani 0.5LT$119.00

Lombardia

White, Pinot Grigio, Ca Montebello 2016$38.00

White, Moscato, Ca Montebello 2015$39.00

White, Pinot Nero, Ca Montebello 2015$38.00

Red, Sangue di Juda, Casteggio$37.00

Trentino

White, Pinot Bianco, Klaus Lentsch 2013$54.00

White, Pinot Grigio, Klaus Lentsch 2016$59.00

White, Pinot Grigio, St. Michael Eppan 2018$42.00

White, Gewurztraminer, Klaus Lentsch IGT 2015$59.00

Red, Lagrein, Klaus Lentsch Reserve DOC 2010$49.00

Friuli

White, Pinot Grigio, Villa del Gabbiano 2016/18$37.00

White, Pinot Grigio, Komjanc - Collio DOC 2015$37.00

White, Sauvignon, Villa del Gabbiano 2016/18$37.00

Red, Ravost, Angoris 2008$49.00

Abruzzo

White, Pecorino, Sileo Colli Aprutini 2013$37.00

White, Pecorino, Colle Frisio IGT 2016-17$42.00

White, Passerina, Colle Frisio IGT DOCG 2017$42.00

White, Falanghina, Colle Frisio IGT 2017$42.00

White, Trebbiano, Cantine Torri - '420' 2017$37.00

Red, Other & Blend, Colle Frisio Appassimento 2017$65.00

Red, Montepulciano, Santinumi Riserva 2011$89.00

Red, Montepulciano, Colle Frisio In&out 2014$86.00

Red, Montepulciano, Trinita' Riserva 2012/13$59.00

Lazio

White, Frascati Superiore, Poggio Le Volpi - "People" DOCG 2018$37.00