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Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano, Sarasota, FL

Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

4.7 (3748)
$31 to $50
Italian
1970 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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 3,748 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano consistently delights with "great food and service," offering "authentic Italian" cuisine. Patrons appreciate the "friendly" and "attentive" staff, especially standout servers like Amy. The lively atmosphere, "excellent" wine list, and delicious dishes, such as "Bronzino and veal scaloppine," create a memorable dining experience.
3,748 Reviews
  1. Tony VIP

    Tampa15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined here last night and it all went really well, except that we elected to sit outside and as lovely as it was weather and temperature wise, the smell from the exhaust fumes of passing cars and diesel trucks and a couple of people with loud blasting music, ruined it for us, otherwise the review for the restaurant and it's food were very good...albeit not as good as the first time we ate here, it seems like there has been a change in the kitchen...it didn't blow us away like last time when we thought it was outstanding...(maybe there's a new chef in town).

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  2. Heidi VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent meal and service at Mediterraneo. Amy was outstanding and provided great suggestions for dinner.

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  3. Natasha VIP

    Naples5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mediterraneo has been a family favorite for many, many years!

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  4. Chris

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We typically do a family of 4 dinner at Mediterraneo every 2-3 weeks for the past year and it's consistently great. We always seem to get a GREAT waitress, Amy T. She has a great attitude and she knows how to talk to people. Your water glass never falls below 3/4. The host on Sundays is always welcoming. The only thing I could ever say about Mediterraneo is DON'T CHANGE. What your doing works so please keep it up. Thank you, Chris K

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  5. Sandra VIP

    Cleveland44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good, great menu. The restaurant was very active, but it was a Saturday night.

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  6. Jennifer VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This was a great find we can’t wait to try it again

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  7. John VIP

    Orlando66 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Because of the number of good restaurants in Sarasota, it has been a long time since we have come back to Mediterraneo. Last night being Tuesday, it was very quiet in the restaurant, but we felt very rushed. We had a Caesar salad that lacked flavor. The problem was we barely put our forks down from eating it when our main course arrived. The waiter was pleasant and attentive, but everything was happening so fast . The veal dish was very good especially the broccolini and the side order of pasta with tomato sauce. My husband had the papadelle Ragu, which he felt was OK maybe a little too eldente for his taste. The tiramisu dessert was excellent . We enjoyed eating in the courtyard. There is a nice breeze that comes through there especially welcoming on a very hot evening. 

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  8. Renee VIP

    Tampa4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is by far the best restaurant in downtown Sarasota.

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  9. Susan VIP

    New York City37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love Mediterraneo and we were entertaining first time visitors, one of them gluten-free. Although the menu was not specifically designed for that, it was still a fantastic experience. Noah, our server, was attentive and efficient. Food was outstanding.

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  10. Alley VIP

    Tampa18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No where better to have dinner in Sarasota, food, service and ambiance has always been terrific.

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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 3748 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
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