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Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano, Sarasota, FL

Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

4.9
4.9
3500 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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.

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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
    (941) 365-4122
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    "Rossa" Room is available for private events. Contact us for more information.
  • 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 3,500 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano is beloved in Sarasota for its authentic Italian cuisine and attentive service. Guests rave about the "excellent food," "friendly and efficient service," and "delicious specials." Despite occasional noise, the atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, making it a "guaranteed guest pleaser" for both locals and visitors.

3,500 Reviews
  1. richard

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome restaurant. Great Italian food. Great service. Can be loud when the restaurant is full. Been going here over 20 years and it’s consistently good if you like Italian food.

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  2. Christopher

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mediterraneo is a family favorite as it serves the finest Italian cuisine in Sarasota. Standouts are the pastas, appetizers, salads and Italian wine selection. Ana is an incredibly gracious and thoughtful host/manager and her staff are extremely attentive and knowledgeable. Lunch is a particularly good value and we look forward to returning often!

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  3. WAYNE

    Tampa

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian restaurant in Sarasota bar none, My wife’s grouper special and my veal special were spectacular. Cocktails were superb and wine is great. A true treasure downtown.

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  4. Robert

    Seattle

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice experience. Authentic Italian food and recipes. The menu has many different options so it makes you want to come back for more. Great waiter recommendations. Attentive service. A strong thumbs up!

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  5. Doug

    Chicago

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic and delicious- we celebrated a birthday and very one like the dessert

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  6. Felice

    Naples

    80 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    80 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    For dependably good food, excellent (efficient, friendly, thoughful) service you can't go wrong with Mediterraneo. We dine there frequently. A perfect afternoon is catch a movie across the street and dine at Mediterraneo to discuss the film. And if you are lucky enough to get Amy as your server, she will just be one more star in your evening!

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  7. Howard

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meditertrtaneo is a long standing and great quality downtown Italian restaurant. They have done a great job keeping the whole experience top notch.

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  8. William

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mediterraneo does not disappoint! Their homemade pasta is wonderful, and the 3 different pasta dishes we had last evening (Bucatini with lamb sauce and shitake mushrooms, Linguine all Vongole and a dish with angel hair pasta and veggies, including eggplant and roasted tomatoes) we all delicious, well presented and fairly hearty portions. Although we did not have a standard entree last night, we have done so in the past and were impressed with our choices. I can't wait to go back and try the swordfish!

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  9. joann

    Tampa

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always very consistent and delicious. A warm welcoming atmosphere. One of our very favorites

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  10. Frank

    Tampa

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty good pizza. A little soggy in the middle. Great bottle of barbera red wine. Terrific service. The restaurant is a little loud.

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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 4.9 stars by 3500 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 55 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Phone number
    (941) 365-4122
  • Private party facilities
    "Rossa" Room is available for private events. Contact us for more information.
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