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La Violetta Restaurant, Sarasota, FL

La Violetta Restaurant

4.8
4.8
1069 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Intimate and designed to provide a rustic Italian experience. Buonissimo!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 927-8716
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 1,069 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Ambience

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Violetta Restaurant in Sarasota dazzles with its authentic Italian cuisine, warm atmosphere, and exceptional service. Guests rave about the "outstanding food" and "superb dining experience," often likening it to dining in Italy. The extensive menu, featuring homemade pasta and creative dishes, keeps visitors returning for more delightful culinary adventures.

1,069 Reviews
  1. Maryalice

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    67 reviews

    4.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was so nice to see such a different variety of dishes offered I do see many of the choices offered at other restaurants. The food was delicious and Frederick was an excellent server. The ambiance was very nice.

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  2. Brandon

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! Every dish that hit the table was fantastic! Can’t wait to go back!

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  3. Joyce

    VIP

    Naples

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time visiting La Violetta. The restaurant has separate eating areas which helps keep the noise level down and makes the ambiance lovely. We started with wine and then the waiter explained the menu and specials. One friend had the special fish, another had the tri ravioli, another had the Special Ossobucco and I had the zucchini flower appetizer special which I shared. My friend had the mushroom soup. For the main course zi had the seafood risotto. Every meal was excellent and two of us took leftovers home. Everything was amazing. We will return to this wonderful restaurant!

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  4. Holger

    VIP

    Tampa

    79 reviews

    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For us, La Violetta is the best Italian Restaurant in Sarasota and around. The menu and Wine list is very good, the food is always top notch and the service is unbeatable.

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  5. Paul

    VIP

    Naples

    160 reviews

    5.0

    160 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, an incredible dining experience. The menu is extensive and creative with specials daily. The food is the definition of gourmet! Service is friendly and efficient. I believe this is one of the top restaurants in Sarasota.

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  6. Terri

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent service Excellent food Excellent Service My only disappointment is that I would have loved to see a basic spaghetti bolognese on the menu

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  7. Gary

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
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  8. Kayla

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was some of the best Italian food we have had outside of Italy! And the service was also excellent!

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  9. Elio

    VIP

    New York City

    172 reviews

    5.0

    172 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always perfect dinner. Trippa, outstanding orata, vitello tonnato, tagliatelle with Wagyu beef…… Great drinks, excellent and personable service ( Federico ). Glad to be back.

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  10. Roger

    VIP

    Tampa

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    John was an excellent server The food was delicious

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La Violetta Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1069 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for La Violetta Restaurant

4837 Swift Rd Sarasota, Sarasota, FL 34231

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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