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Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano, Sarasota, FL
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Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

4.7 (3759)
$31 to $50
Italian
1970 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    "Rossa" Room is available for private events. Contact us for more information.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 3,759 people are saying

Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano is cherished for its "consistently excellent Italian fare" and "superb service." With a welcoming ambiance and standout dishes like mozzarella avvolta and costoletta di vitello, it's a "must-visit" in Sarasota. The wine list is "outstanding" and desserts are a delight.
3,759 Reviews
  1. Jim VIP

    Tampa4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed the lasagna Bolognese. Traditional preparation (without marinara and ricotta) with a delicious bechamel sauce. Ask for a small side of marinara if you want a nice touch of tomato sauce. highly recommend this dish! Also loved the Mediterranea salad, super fresh and flavorful. Service was excellent (except a bit rushed).

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  2. Gary VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amy was great! Food was great! Can’t wait to come back

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  3. Charles

    California Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently excellent Italian fare and superb service. Good wine list, interesting cocktails. If you haven’t tried it, you should.

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  4. Pat VIP

    Pittsburgh62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been dining at Mediterraneo since it opened over 30 years ago, and it remains one of our absolute favorites in Sarasota. Each year during our visit, we make sure to return—and it never disappoints. The food, service, and ambience only get better with time. We love starters like the mozzarella avvolta in speck, carpaccio di manzo con rucola, and pecorino al forno con marmellata di fichi. The costoletta di vitello alla Milanese is the best we’ve ever had, the pastas are always fantastic, and desserts are a must. The wine list has become outstanding. We truly love this place!

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  5. Felice VIP

    Naples101 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If we don't go to Mediterraneo at least once a week, we really miss it. Very tasty food and terrific, consistently friendly and efficient service are a given. We have our favorite server, Amy, but everyone is great. Worth trying if you haven't and returning to, if you have.

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  6. John VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful hosts and staff; always made to feel,welcome

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  7. Lawrence

    Tampa26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sitting inside is horrendous. To noisy to carry on an conversations. Outside is delightful.

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  8. margaret VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good all around! Consistently good so we always go back !

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  9. Mia

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We are italians. The experience we had was absolutely dreadful. The food was average and very ordinary. It was recommended as a good restaurant t us and we got very disappointed.

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  10. WAYNE VIP

    Tampa75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was great. I had pasta and my wife had fish. Both were prepared perfectly. Drinks were fabulous and service superb. Keep up the great work.

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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 4.7 stars by 3759 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
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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
  • Delivery & takeout
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