Pietro's Italian Restaurant

Name: Pietro's Italian Restaurant
Address: 3809 South Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL, United States, 34239
Telephone: (941) 554-8395
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

666 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Italian Restaurant& wine bar in Sarasota. Where you are a stranger only once.
His philosophy served him well with his previous Sarasota businesses. Café Gabbiano located on Siesta Key was originated by the Migliaccio family in 2003 where is four sons grew in and out of the restaurant business.
A second venture in downtown Sarasota was opened and designed by Pietro in 2012 named Casantica, a small old house converted to a quaint homey restaurant. Both restaurants are now under new ownership.
Now, this small intimate place is where I can have fun serving and meeting new friends. Benvenuti.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(941) 554-8395
Website
https://pietrositalianrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Pietro Migliaccio
Private party facilities
We are available for private parties and or luncheons. Please call the Restaurant and speak directly to the owners

Location
3809 South Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239
Neighbourhood
Sarasota
Cross Street
200 yards North on Tuttle from Bee Ridge Road and Tuttle Intersection
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Insalata di SpinaciUS$12.95
Fresh baby spinach with a lemon virgin olive oil dressing
Classico CesareUS$12.95
A classic favorite, broken romaine lettuce with our homemade caesar dressing
Insalata MistaUS$12.95
Mixed green salad tomato, onion, carrot with your choice of dressing
Deep Green Organic ArugulaUS$12.95
Fresh arugula, cherry tomato topped with shaved parmigiana in our olive oil dressing

Pasta e Legumi

All Pasta dishes are served Alla Carte

Pappardelle CampagnolaUS$28.95
Homemade pappardelle pasta with wild mixed mushrooms with a touch of panna
Linguine Vongole (White or Red Sauce)US$36.95
Linguine pasta with fresh clams on the shells garlic parsley spices with extra virgin olive oil
Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$26.95
Spaghetti in a cream sauce with sauteed pancetta, eggs and a touch of panna
Lasagna Marinara US$26.95
Fresh layered pasta with ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiana smothered in our fresh tomato sauce
Melanzane Parmigiana VegetarianUS$26.95
Layered sliced lightly dipped fried eggplant, mozzarella, parmigiana cheese, fresh tomato
Ravioli CrustaceanUS$34.95
Fresh Ravioli stuffed with lobster served in a vodka pink cream sauce

Pesce

Al main courses are served with a side of pasta Marinara or today's specially prepared vegetable

Gamberoni Fra DiavolaUS$36.95
wild shrimp sauteed in a spicy light virgin olive oil, fresh spices and fresh tomato
Filet of Flounder FranceseUS$34.95
Fillet dipped in an egg batter sauteed in a white wine lemon butter sauce
Salmone di PietroUS$36.95
Grilled wild caught salmon sautéed in onion, fresh tomato, white wine, virgin olive oil, spices
Pesce del Giorno
Fresh catch of the day please inquire with your server
- Market Price

Special Menu Options

Gluten Free pasta and Almond flour is available upon request for special dietary accommodations

Zuppa di GiornoUS$14.95
Large bowl Freshly made soup of the day
Spaghetti MarinaraUS$24.95
Gluten free pasta smothered in our fresh made marinara sauce
Vegan Crostini MistaUS$13.95
Small toast with hummus base and mixed vegetable based toppings
Spaghetti Aglio Olio con Spinach or Broccoli RabeUS$28.95
Gluten free pasta tossed with sautéed spinach or broccoli rabe and spiced to perfection with fresh hot red pepper

Chicken

Chicken FranceseUS$32.95
lightly ounded delicately sauteed in butter white wine sauce
Chicken ScarpriellaUS$34.95
Chicken on the bone sauteed in a spicy red saouce
Chicken CacciatoreUS$34.95
Chicken on the bone in a light red sauce
Chicken Mamma LuciaUS$36.95
Specialty dish with chicken filets with light marsala tstes , mushrooms , extravirgin Oil

Veal

16 ounce Veal Chop over mushroom creamy rissottoUS$61.95
Veal Mamma Lucia our Specialty dishUS$38.95
veal thinly sliced pounded topped with a slice of eggplant , mushroom, pancettaand light marsala sauce
Veal PiccataUS$39.00
thin veal medallions butchered by our chef/owner in a white wine butter capers sauce

What 666 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa / Central Florida West
Best Ambience
Tampa / Central Florida West
Italian
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Overall
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Service
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Ambience
Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for fine wines
Sarasota / Bradenton
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pietro's Italian Restaurant is a hidden gem in Sarasota, offering "authentic Italian food" with an "intimate setting." Guests rave about the "fantastic wine selection" and "excellent service." The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, with owners Pietro and Susan making everyone feel like family. A must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers!

666 Reviews

J
James
VIP
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cozy place for intimate date night dining. Started with grilled octopus and fried calamari. The marinara sauce was perfect for the calamari and the octopus had a wonderful char and was tender with the complimentary arugula, roasted red peppers and lemon. We normally choose a bottle of Pietro’s Amarone wine from Peter’s own vineyard in the Island of Ichia, but that night we went with the house Chianti Classico by the glass two rounds which was excellent, and just enough for two. My wife had the Bronzino which is her favorite and for her to think it is fine no where better when her own Bronzino is to die for is an extreme compliment to the Maestro Peter, owner and chef. Susan, Peter’s wife is a gracious host keeping things under control while performing feats of puzzlery moving tables to accommodate vied for reservations in what should be a Michellin Star restaurant, now admittedly the best Italian restaurant in all the Sarasota / Bradenton area, being his twilight years crowning gemstone, Peter’s fifth restaurant creation in Sarasota with three of the others still in existence and still crowd pleasers. I had the Mama Lucia veal which is alternating thin slices of veal, eggplant and mozzarella with Marsella sautéed mushrooms and a side of Rottelli pasta with that incredible red sauce again. Mama Lucia is their signature dish. Now, dessert is a hard choice with so many great options but we narrowed it down to the Spumoni and the Lemon cake with Oranchini aperitifs. No good Italian meal from the Bay of Naples area like Ichia can finish without a great Spumoni experience, and let me tell you, Peter does not disappoint.
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mary
Naples
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved everything about this special place, will be returning soon
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J
Jeffrey
VIP
Naples
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As with our other visits, Pietro and family provided warm, welcoming hospitality and great food. The wine is good value too.
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D
David
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal with excellent attention to detail with the entire staff.
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G
Gail
VIP
Tampa
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love everything about Pietro’s. Highly recommended!!
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R
Robert
VIP
Seattle
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding on all dimensions - nice atmosphere, friendly and efficient staff, great food and the desire to make your time with them enjoyable. They succeeded as it was a most enjoyable dinner.
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MickeyS
VIP
Columbus
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and great food! Wine selection is vast and good prices.
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M
Mary
Tampa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pietro’s never disappoints.. it is always the best and they make you feel like family. If you have never been it is a must
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ToniD
VIP
New York City
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant, the owners and staff cannot be any better - one of our favorite go-to places - food is exceptional- people exceptional- ambience exceptional- love love this place!
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j
jay
VIP
Tampa
58 reviews
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time at the new location. It was wonderful!
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FAQs

Pietro's Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 554-8395.

Pietro's Italian Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 666 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pietro's Italian Restaurant

3809 South Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239

Additional information

Cross Street
200 yards North on Tuttle from Bee Ridge Road and Tuttle Intersection
Neighbourhood
Sarasota
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Pietro Migliaccio
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://pietrositalianrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(941) 554-8395
Private party facilities
We are available for private parties and or luncheons. Please call the Restaurant and speak directly to the owners

Pietro's Italian Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Veal Piccata

Lasagna Marinara

Spaghetti Carbonara

Insalata

Insalata di SpinaciUS$12.95

Classico CesareUS$12.95

Insalata MistaUS$12.95

Deep Green Organic ArugulaUS$12.95

Pasta e Legumi

Pappardelle CampagnolaUS$28.95

Linguine Vongole (White or Red Sauce)US$36.95

Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$26.95

Lasagna Marinara US$26.95

Melanzane Parmigiana VegetarianUS$26.95

Ravioli CrustaceanUS$34.95

Pesce

Gamberoni Fra DiavolaUS$36.95

Filet of Flounder FranceseUS$34.95

Salmone di PietroUS$36.95

Pesce del Giorno

Special Menu Options

Zuppa di GiornoUS$14.95

Spaghetti MarinaraUS$24.95

Vegan Crostini MistaUS$13.95

Spaghetti Aglio Olio con Spinach or Broccoli RabeUS$28.95

Chicken

Chicken FranceseUS$32.95

Chicken ScarpriellaUS$34.95

Chicken CacciatoreUS$34.95

Chicken Mamma LuciaUS$36.95

Veal

16 ounce Veal Chop over mushroom creamy rissottoUS$61.95

Veal Mamma Lucia our Specialty dishUS$38.95

Veal PiccataUS$39.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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