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Dine on our open-air courtyard or inside - The Reserve by Chef Antonio, Sarasota, FL

The Reserve by Chef Antonio

4.9
4.9
257 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
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Join Chef Antonio at THE RESERVE by CHEF ANTONIO!
New and exciting menu offering sea and land delicacies, served in a cozy, intimate space nestled within the charming, historical former home of the Ringling family. Come and enjoy the vibrant fusion of American culinary tradition with the colorful flavors of Southern European cuisine.
Call now for reservations 941-362-4220.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, European, Home cooking
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 362-4220
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Antonio
  • Neighbourhood
    Sarasota
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 257 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Reserve by Chef Antonio is a charming hidden gem in Sarasota, offering an "amazing dining experience" with "the best risotto in memory." Guests rave about the "phenomenal service" and authentic Italian dishes. Chef Antonio and his wife Elena provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere in a historic setting.

257 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! I had Mushroom risotto, and my husband had spinach and ricotta ravioli. We loved them both!

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  2. James

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Restaurant very pleasurable experience. The staff was friendly and made my experience more enjoyable.

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  3. Beth

    VIP

    Naples

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice wine list. Salad was very good. Fresh and crisp with tasty dressing. Flavor was lacking in risotto in my scallops main dish. Scallops were cooked nicely though. Husband thought pasta was good not great. Service was top notch.

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  4. Susan

    VIP

    New York City

    52 reviews

    3.0

    52 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The staff although very nice and kind appeared unorganized. The food selections were beautifully presented however everyone at our table agreed that all our individual selections tasted quite bland. It was as if there were no spices or seasonings used and we all had different selections. We (4 guests) ordered two bottles of wine and we had to pour our own and wait for the waitress to refill our glasses. The bread served was one plain white roll served warm in a small brown paper bag sliced 4 times. My piece was the size of a silver dollar. Served with the bread was an almost unrecognizable by taste olive tapenade. Where was the salt and garlic etc? The cheese with drizzled honey was good. I have to believe it was a very off night. It was Christmas evening and maybe more experienced staff had the evening off. The reviews are all excellent so we were a bit taken aback that it was so off the mark. It’s a cute venue and the staff is warm and inviting. I would suggest trying it out and I’m sure it will probably be amazing. Our suggestions, use more spices, and either bake your own bread or find a local really bread maker and serve that and use a better recipe for the tapenade. I would try it again for sure. It’s quant and romantic.

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  5. Jonathan

    VIP

    Tampa

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at The Reserve. Our Christmas Eve dinner was fabulous. Service impeccable, And very comfortable setting. You feel like a welcomed guest at the Reserve. We will be back!

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  6. MerS

    VIP

    Tampa

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been a few times. The food is excellent, service is top notch!

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  7. Hannah

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an incredible experience. My husband and I (in our 30's) went on our Friday night date night and made reservations for 7:00pm. They were so accommodating right away and we got an amazing table for two in a private corner. The drinks and food were Outstanding! It's Italian food but authentic Italian. The portions are large enough to fill both of us up. I had the Fish with veggies and polenta and my husband had the Ravioli. They brought us a complimentary raisin bread dessert thing as well as limoncello for us both. We also ordered another dessert, some custard pudding I think? It was so good whatever it was! Highly recommend. We will absolutely be returning. The ambiance was romantic and calm and quiet and very pleasing. Cheers!

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  8. Claire

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming small restaurant in the heart of very busy Sarasota. An historic old home of the Ringling family that has been converted into a lovely, intimate setting for a restaurant. The food was wonderful, pork osso buco, was one of the entrees, and diver scallops served over a creamy risotto. A drizzle of chimichurri was a nice touch. Both were excellent. Extensive wine list , great service. All in all a great experience.

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  9. Nathalie

    VIP

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious The service is excellent my new favorite restaurant in Sarasota

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  10. Judy

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place. Great service - very attentive and very friendly.

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The Reserve by Chef Antonio is rated 4.9 stars by 257 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for The Reserve by Chef Antonio

1322 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236-2433

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, European, Home cooking
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Antonio
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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