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La Violetta Restaurant, Sarasota, FL

La Violetta Restaurant

4.9
4.9
1021 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Intimate and designed to provide a rustic Italian experience. Buonissimo!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 927-8716
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 1,021 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Italian

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Overall

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Food

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Ambiance

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Violetta Restaurant dazzles with its "wonderful food" and "exceptional service." This authentic Italian gem captivates diners with an "extensive and imaginative menu" and a "charming atmosphere." Patrons rave about the "authentic and absolutely delicious" cuisine, with homemade pasta and a "superb wine list." A must-visit for Italian food enthusiasts.

1,021 Reviews
  1. Carol

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific ambience, great waiter, great food and drink!

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  2. Janis

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian restaurant! I usually don’t go out for Italian because I make it myself but will definitely go here again…

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  3. CINDY

    Atlantic City

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Bar area was very nice and service was great. Had dinner in the dining area. Server very attentive. Food was good just disappointed with the shrimp risotto. Had only 4 shrimp in a large bowl of risotto. Could use some more shrimp.

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  4. CarolH

    Tampa

    58 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Most everything was good- right to our table, promptly greeted by server, all good recommendations on cocktails and food. But the four of agreed that the appetizer of zucchini blossoms were the best part of our food. The special spaghetti with clams was rather bland, lacked flavor and the clams were micro. All the food seemed a bit under seasoned.

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  5. Irene

    Tampa

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there, and went based on friend recos. Very authentic, very good. Our food was delicious, yet unpretentious, which we very much appreciated, and the dishes were executed with a lot of skill. The branzino was perfectly done, pappardelle was delicious, and the tiramisu was an excellent finish. Will be back.

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  6. Cheri

    Naples

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love La Violetta! Always an excellent experience. This evening we shared the carpaccio to start and both had the white truffle with pasta and parmesan special. The best ever! Service is exceptional and the tiramisu dessert was a perfect way to wrap up the evening. Thank you again for another fantastic dinner.

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  7. Karen

    Coastal Georgia

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was sensational and the service was impeccable. It was hard to believe we were in Sarasota and not Italy. We will definitely return

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  8. Stacie

    Key West

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the first time we’ve actually come to this restaurant and we were so excited because we had heard so many good things about the food. It was everything that everyone had told us. The food was phenomenal. We will definitely be back.

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  9. chris

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is outstanding, presentation amazing, service above and beyond. I would eat there every week if I could.

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  10. Caleb

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience. Food and service is incredible. We visited Rome last year and I honestly think that this food was even better! We cannot wait to return. 

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La Violetta Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1021 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
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for La Violetta Restaurant

4837 Swift Rd Sarasota, Sarasota, FL 34231

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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