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Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano, Sarasota, FL

Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

4.8
4.8
3526 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

Experiences

  • NYE À la carte Dinner Menu

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate NYE at Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano ! Please be advised that we will be serving only a special menu for the night.(See it on our website Mediterraneorest.com) We hope to ring in the New Year with you!
    NYE À la carte Dinner Menu photo

What 3,526 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Italian

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Food

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano consistently impresses with "outstanding food" and "superb service," making it a top choice for Italian cuisine in Sarasota. Patrons rave about the homemade pasta, extensive wine list, and attentive staff, particularly highlighting servers like Amy. While it can get "a bit loud," the delicious dishes and warm atmosphere ensure a memorable dining experience.

3,526 Reviews
  1. Mark

    VIP

    Tampa

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant and server Johnny were very welcoming and accommodating of a group of 9 for lunch.

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  2. Steve

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Looking forward to our next excellent ding experience at Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano. Reservations are simple with Open Table. A warm welcome upon arrival leads to a lovely dining table attended by hospitality professions who provided us with very attentive service while not obtrusive. The food is excellent; cold food is delivered cold and hot food is delivered hot! Numerous fine wines to choose from by the glass or the bottle. Lovely desserts, coffees, and after dinner libations. Thank you all at Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano for a wonderful dining experience last evening,

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  3. Mark

    VIP

    Tampa

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. Very attentive server. Very accommodating for larger groups as well.

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  4. Nancy

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently amazing overall. Have Ben going there for over 20 years.

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  5. Felice

    Naples

    83 reviews

    4.0

    83 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We go to Mediterraneo frequently and while I usually order the same thing, I am continually impressed with the innovation of the kitchen. Last night's specials were so varied and tempting that our friends had difficulty choosing. And when was the last time you saw Elk on a menu? Apparently, it was outstanding! And can't write a review without a shoutout to our favorite server Amy!

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  6. Foodie

    Atlanta Metro

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, super crowded but not as noisy as most restaurants would be with a full restaurant. Our waitress was great and overall the food was great!

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  7. Tony

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience tonight. Very busy night, but Reinaldo was terrific. Food was very tasty with what tasted like lots of fresh ingredients. A little noisy at times, but heck, the place was hopping! Prices are a bit high, but where are they not these days, and the tastes and experience was worth it. We were even able to tweak our dinners to satisfy our tastes with no resistance from the chef or wait staff, and that alone gets high praise from me! Certainly will be making a return visit and highly recommend.

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  8. Donald

    VIP

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    No Comment. We have sent a private message to the restaurant.

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  9. julie

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to Mediterraneo for over 20 years and have had great food and service. Something changed this week. The service was abysmal. We were patient but the waitress was either overwhelmed or clueless. Food was good not great. Seems like they added seats without the help. Large party next to us that got great service and were very loud. We we ignored. Not rushing back

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  10. Alley

    VIP

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been dining at Mediterrano for years and have NEVER been disappointed. The food, staff and ambiance has always exceeded our expectations.

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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 4.8 stars by 3526 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.

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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