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Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano, Sarasota, FL

Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

4.7
4.7
3666 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 65 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 3,666 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano in Sarasota delights diners with "consistently delicious" Italian cuisine and "friendly and efficient service." Known for its "great wine list" and "amazing food," it's a local favorite for special occasions. While busy nights can be "quite noisy," the overall experience remains "outstanding" and "highly recommended."

3,666 Reviews
  1. Kathy VIP

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Always gave great meal. Tonight our server was just ok. After he took drink order asked if ready to order. Never told us specials. Poured our bottle of wine only once. Checked us at end.. the others were very attentive filling water glasses asking fr pepper etc. he was slow bringing check. Didn’t ask if we wanted desserts or coffee. But def go there again we love the owner n the food

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  2. vafoodie VIP

    Baltimore30 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Not up to the usual standard. Food was so do. Carpaccio was not thin enough and not well seasoned. Bronzino was tasteless and expensive at $42. Spicy linguini was not spicy enough. Restaurant was very loud. High point was service - our waitress Bianca was very attentive.

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  3. Joe VIP

    Naples95 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic restaurant located in the heart of Sarasota. The food is excellent, and the service is second to none. Couple that with an excellent wine list at affordable prices.

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  4. Jane VIP

    Tampa28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was nice and took care of our every need. Lobster pasta special was great! Delicious wine!

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  5. Kathy VIP

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful wine food and service as always. Perfect locale fr us

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  6. Kathi VIP

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service outstanding food swanky vibe ‘ Love it here !

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  7. james VIP

    New York City108 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at restaurant was in 1998. Nothing has changed since then except the price, and that’s to be expected. If you like the taste of “homemade” Italian, then Mediterranean is the place to go in Sarasota.

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  8. Theodore VIP

    Washington DC17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was mediocre. Service was good. Extensive wine list.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Italian food. Wait staff friendly and plenty of parking. We will return!

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  10. Charles VIP

    Tampa22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice night!! Good waiter!! Fun evening with friends.

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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 3666 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 p.m.
Booked 65 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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