Best Authentic Restaurants in Osprey

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1. La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

4.9

Exceptional(348)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 3 times today

We welcome our guests to an authentic Italian restaurant: here we offer traditional cuisine, with a modern take on northern and southern Italian recipes. Mauro, the chef, and his wife Tina, have an huge amount of experience behind them.Mauro is from Naples, Tina was born in a little sicilian town near by Enna.He began to learn everything about the southern cuisine by his experience in Naples since he was a child, from “Polipetti alla Luciana” to “Paccheri ai frutti di mare”. Furthermore he moved in Milan and he had the chance to learn the northern cuisine, from “Risotto ai funghi porcini” to “Polenta grigliata”, one of his favourite specialties!From an ancient sicilian tradition, Tina learnt everything about the desserts by her grandmother and her mother, from “Millefoglie” to “Cannoli cake”.We hope you enjoyed reading about us. but it would be great if you would have the chance to taste our fantastic dishes! It will be an amazing experience with no

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2. Bruschetta Fine Italian Cuisine

4.9

Exceptional(41)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gulf Gate Estates

Booked 5 times today

At Bruschetta Fine Italian Cuisine , our history is rooted in family and tradition. Our recipes have been passed down for generations, and we take great pride in using authentic ingredients and techniques to create the flavors of Italy. From our humble beginnings in a small kitchen in Rome to our bustling restaurant today, we've always stayed true to our roots.

3. Dolce Italia

4.8

Exceptional(605)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 6 times today

Dolce Italia was established in 2010 by Tiziana Di Costanzo who came from Ischia, an island in the Gulf of Naples. Using a combination of classic Italian dishes, family recipes passed down for generations, and warm hospitality, Dolce Italia has built a reputation in Sarasota as a destination for anyone seeking great food and ambiance. In 2015 Matthew joined as manager of the front of house and is now a managing partner of Dolce Italia. The kitchen staff trained by Tiziana from the beginning are still with the restaurant with Maria being the capocuoco.Some of the specialities Dolce Italia has become famous for are the Napoletan Eggplant- a tender sautee eggplant with fresh tomatoes crowned with ricotte, the Trenne Dolce Italia- the signature pasta dish with creamy tomato sauce, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and mushroom.

4. Maestrale

4.5

Awesome(117)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gulf Gate Estates

Booked 2 times today

Our restaurant and pizzeria Maestrale it's the wind that brings good and bad weather in the Italian peninsula. Our small family owned place is open for dinner six days a week. Our dishes originally are from Puglia in south Italy: la puccia, focaccia, mozzarella, orecchiette, panzerotti and the sea food dishes, the famous Pugliese olive oil as well as the fine selection of wine are a must! The atmosphere is friendly, family style dining, and also for romantic and special occassions, inspired from the old style elegant Italian restaurants where you feel just like at home, alla salute!

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5. La Violetta Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1037)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 8 times today

La Violetta is an authentic Italian restaurant, as noted in multiple reviews. Reviewers frequently mention the 'authentic' and 'genuine' Italian cuisine, and some even mentioned the chef being from Northern Italy. The restaurant's ambiance and service also received high praise, adding to the authentic Italian experience.

6. Sardinia Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(1488)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 3 times today

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.

7. Blu Kouzina

4.9

Exceptional(1284)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Sarasota

Booked 20 times today

**Cash Discount Notice**Save 3.5% on your bill by paying withcash.A 3.5% Convenience fee will beadded to all sales. As an incentivefor our customers we now offer animmediate discount to customerswho pay with CASH based on ourposted discount schedule.Blu Kouzina is bringing its signature, wholesome Greek cooking to the Sunshine State after gracing for the past five years Singapore’s culinary scene. The acclaimed restaurant, born out of the founders’ passion for the food of their native Greece and their love of sharing a hearty, family meal with friends, has set up a second home in Sarasota.Fresh and quality ingredients, mostly grown organically, and sourced from well established, local producers are used in dishes that are both traditional and creatively contemporary. What remains uniquely Greek and genuine are the flavors and the scents of extra virgin olive oil, fresh fish or succulent lamb that will take you on a journey from a beach-side taverna to a rural mezze shop.

8. Cafe Gabbiano

4.8

Exceptional(3750)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Siesta Key

Booked 19 times today

Cafe Gabbiano is a casual fine dining restaurant in Sarasota Fl (Siesta Key). We source local ingredients and have a great blend of classic and modern Italian dishes. At Cafe Gabbiano everything is made to order as we want each dish to be fresh. All of our sauces and pastas are homemade. Cafe Gabbiano is a 4,000 sqft facility that offers intimate dining as well as larger rooms to host special occasions such as beach weddings and rehearsal dinners. We have an extensive wine list, signature crafted cocktails and a great beer list. We are open daily from 5 PM to 10 PM with Happy Hour 5 PM to 6:30 PM at the bar.

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9. Cassariano Italian Eatery

4.8

Exceptional(3768)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Venice

Booked 36 times today

Contemporary Italian Cuisine in downtown Venice with a casual-elegant atmosphere. INSIDE AND OUTSIDE DINING

10. Côté France

4.9

Exceptional(466)

Price: Expensive

• French • Venice

Booked 7 times today

Côté France is the epitome of an authentic French restaurant in Venice. The reviews rave about its 'genuine and authentic' atmosphere and 'excellent food' which makes it feel like you're in a French bistro. The 'authentic French dining experience' and 'perfectly prepared French-based cuisine' are highlighted, proving it's a little slice of France in Florida. The 'fresh ingredients', 'presentation', and 'fabulous service' all add to the authenticity of the experience.

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AllanVIP
Toronto / Ontario •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
A great place to go for excellent food and service. The staff are extremely friendly and will definitely go back again. A gem of a place
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Dolce ItaliaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sarasota
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4.8
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Margaret
Tampa / Central Florida West •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
As always, La Dolce Vita serves fresh, authentic and delicious Italian food. From the moment you walk through the door until the time you leave you will not be disappointed. Tina‘s limoncello is the best we have ever had.
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La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian CuisinePrice: Expensive• Italian• Sarasota
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4.9
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Susan
Baltimore / Maryland •29 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Lovely little gem of a restaurant in Gulf Gate. Loved the complimentary bruschetta and limoncello. The spinach and ricotta ravioli was delicious
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Bruschetta Fine Italian CuisinePrice: Expensive• Italian• Gulf Gate Estates
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4.9
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LeeVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •135 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Based on reviews and having to book more than a week in advance, we accepted an early reservation and are so glad we did. I consider La Violetta to be in the top three restaurants in Sarasota after dining there just this one time. Exceptional dishes for us were the ravioli osso buco and the sardine appetizer. Our server Frederico was exceptional. We'll be back.
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La Violetta RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Sarasota
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4.8
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SusanVIP
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food was excellent and the waiters were friendly and helpful. However, they were seriously understaffed and that caused several problems with the service. Just one of the problems was that after waiting 25-30 minutes for dessert, the waiter told us he had forgotten it. And it was difficult to get anyone’s attention.
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MaestralePrice: Expensive• Italian• Gulf Gate Estates
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4.5

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

2. Bruschetta Fine Italian Cuisine

3. Dolce Italia

4. Maestrale

5. La Violetta Restaurant

6. Sardinia Sarasota

7. Blu Kouzina

8. Cafe Gabbiano

9. Cassariano Italian Eatery

10. Côté France

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