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Sardinia Sarasota, Sarasota, FL

Sardinia Sarasota

4.8
4.8
1552 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
5770 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Chef Carta brings the authentic simple elegance of the Sardinian dining tradition to your table. Sardinian cuisine is known for the purity of food and flavors. To insure the authenticity of the dining experience Chef has imported an authentic hood wood-burning oven for the kitchen. The menu is focused on farm fresh and locally grown food. Chargrilled meats and local fish will be cooked in the oven as it is in Sardinia. Taste the Sardinia bread, know as Pane carasau, baked fresh daily which welcomes you at your table. The pasta dough is also made fresh daily. Revel in the authentic Sardinian paella made with fregola and enjoy the unique flavor of bottarga. To maximize the pleasure of sharing good food with good friends, Sardinia has 45 seats- 24 in the main dining room, a chefs table for 10 and 13 seats in the bar area. Good food-good conversation-good friends. A true Sardinia experience you will not forget.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dino Carta
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Parking details
    Street parking and more parking available in the rear of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,552 people are saying

Sardinia Sarasota reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sardinia Sarasota offers a cozy, authentic Italian dining experience with "amazing food, atmosphere and service." Highlights include the wood-fired branzino, homemade pastas, and a "delicious" lasagna. The attentive staff and charming ambiance make it a "hidden gem." Notably, Chef Dino's creations are "simply exquisite."
1,552 Reviews
  1. JoAnn VIP

    Naples16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time there, and we LOVED everything—The Super Tuscan and Montepulciano wine and appetizers (Olive, burrata, artichoke plate) were perfect. The salads and soup especially! We’re tasty and fresh. And the linguini with sausage and spinach was awesome. Then, of course the affogato was wonderful. It was pricey—probably because we ordered so much. Can’t wait to go back.

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  2. Can

    St. Louis1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    very limited menu and no sides options at all was really disappointing to me. great service personal very friendly thank you for that

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  3. vincent

    Naples3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleasant atmosphere, great table service and wonderful food.

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  4. Debi VIP

    Naples45 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I really wanted a particular server for a special evening and was really disappointed it did not happen. Our guests had never been there before it was important to us and when we arrived they gave us someone else.

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  5. Judy VIP

    Atlantic City166 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience all around. The food is delicious, the service is incredibly courteous and friendly and the evening is always enjoyable. 

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  6. Roberto VIP

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    all good, food quality services and price. recomended.

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  7. Kenneth VIP

    New York City73 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is in walking distance of my short term rental and given the great reviews, I wanted to try it. Waitstaff was wonderful and prices were reasonable, although the menu prices on the menu found on Open Table were way out of date. We shared an antipasto plate which was not only small for the price, but mediocre in every respect. Olives were a bit soft and mushy and nearly tasteless. Mozzarella portion was ample but most of the stuff I buy in supermarkets has more taste. One artichoke stalk and three small sausage slices completed a completely uninspiring plate. My wife enjoyed the linguine and clams. My lasagna was tasty enough and large, but, having been prepared in a wood fired oven in a cast iron pan, was incredibly hot and took a long time to cool enough to eat. And the cast iron pan was so hot, that it continued to cook the dish long after it arrived at the table making the pasta too soft as I ate the dish.

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  8. Tonia

    Caribbean2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed our dinner. Sardinia’s restaurant is fairly small and quaint. We noticed a well appointed private dining area with a nice wine collection. Lasagna was delicious. The ricotta tart dessert with raisins and walnuts was excellent. 

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  9. Kathy

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent- especially bouillabaisse ! Very accommodating for allergies. Will definitely visit again.

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  10. Cheryl VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and the lasagne is the best I have ever had

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FAQs

Sardinia Sarasota offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 702-8582.

Sardinia Sarasota is rated 4.8 stars by 1552 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 6 times today
Google Map for Sardinia Sarasota

5770 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking and more parking available in the rear of the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dino Carta
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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