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Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano, Sarasota, FL

Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

4.8
4.8
3550 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 58 times today
  • 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

What 3,550 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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.

3,550 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    VIP

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The food and service were good, but after making our reservation 2 months in advance to celebrate my retirement, we were seated at a small table next to the kitchen and the clean glasses and silverware. This meant that there was a lot of noise from staff unloading clean items and staff bumping into my husband’s chair. If I had shown up without a reservation or made a reservation at the last minute, I might have been grateful for the table. After waiting 2 months to celebrate my retirement at a nice restaurant this experience was quite dissapointing.

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  2. Carol

    VIP

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an amazing restaurant! Our server was excellent and the food spectacular!

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  3. Janice

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    46 reviews

    3.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve dined here several times and enjoyed great food and service. Last night must have been an off night. Service was poor and the food wasn’t so great. Maybe they have staff on vacation or are overwhelmed due to the holidays.

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  4. John

    VIP

    Cleveland

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu variety along with daily specials makes for a “new” experience every time. Tina, our server, is a pro and is warmly welcoming.

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  5. Chloe

    VIP

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing g NYE experience!! We were so happy we stumbled upon here on our anniversary trip to Sarasota.

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  6. David

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While the NYE menu was limited, the choices provided were excellent. Well done!

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  7. Jennifer

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was very friendly and personable. The food was amazing, full of flavor.

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  8. Hallie

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating at Mediterraneo and my boyfriend and I loved it! Food was amazing, wine was great, and our server was great too! Definitely will be back soon.

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  9. Susan

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome way to celebrate New Year’s! Great service, atmosphere and food was great!!

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  10. Emma

    Austin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I booked for NYE specifically because there was no fixed price menu. On NYE I checked my booking and they had set a fixed price menu which was double their ordinary menu. Seems a little disorganized. We sat at the table and menus were put in front of us. A waiter served us some water and dropped a drop on the menu. Our server arrived and chastised my daughter for spilling things on the menu and asked us to be careful with them in the future.

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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 3550 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 58 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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