Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Sarasota / Bradenton

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Updated 05 January 2025

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Bruschetta Fine Italian Cuisine

4.9

4.9 (50)

$31 to $50

Italian

Gulf Gate Estates

About the restaurant

At Bruschetta Fine Italian Cuisine , our history is rooted in family and tradition. Our recipes have been passed down for generations, and we take great pride in using authentic ingredients and techniques to create the flavors of Italy. From our humble beginnings in a small kitchen in Rome to our bustling restaurant today, we've always stayed true to our roots.

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BonsaiannieVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Delicious food, lovely staff, cozy ambiance. We will be back!

La Dolce Vita Authentic Italian Cuisine

4.9

4.9 (353)

$31 to $50

Italian

Sarasota

About the restaurant

We welcome our guests to an authentic Italian restaurant: here we offer traditional cuisine, with a modern take on northern and southern Italian recipes. Mauro, the chef, and his wife Tina, have an huge amount of experience behind them.

Mauro is from Naples, Tina was born in a little sicilian town near by Enna.
He began to learn everything about the southern cuisine by his experience in Naples since he was a child, from “Polipetti alla Luciana” to “Paccheri ai frutti di mare”. Furthermore he moved in Milan and he had the chance to learn the northern cuisine, from “Risotto ai funghi porcini” to “Polenta grigliata”, one of his favourite specialties!
From an ancient sicilian tradition, Tina learnt everything about the desserts by her grandmother and her mother, from “Millefoglie” to “Cannoli cake”.

We hope you enjoyed reading about us. but it would be great if you would have the chance to taste our fantastic dishes! It will be an amazing experience with no

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JodiAnnVIP

Dined on 4 Jan 2025

Best authentic Italian in all of Sarasota. Their fresh pasta dishes are same quality as you would get in Italy itself!

Roessler's

4.9

4.9 (1863)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Sarasota

About the restaurant

WE CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!
PLEASE NOTE WE CAN NOT ACCEPT RESERVATIONS FOR OUTSIDE DINING, PARTIES OVER 6, OR HOLIDAYS THROUGH OPEN TABLE. PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT IF YOUR TIME IS NOT AVAILABLE. THANK YOU!!! 941 966 5688

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KathleenVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Always a wonderful dining experience at Roessler’s! Marshall is the best! Thanks for always providing the best food and the best service! We will be back again and again.

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Popular dish

Wiener Schnitzel Holstein

Popular dish

Steak Diane

Côté France

4.6

4.6 (476)

$31 to $50

French

Venice

About the restaurant

Thank you for choosing us.
Executive Chef of Côté France of 4 years, Thomas Civallero is passionate about creating an authentic French experience with homemade and traditional French Cuisine.
Our team has extensive knowledge of complementary pairings and is dedicated to providing an excellent dining experience.

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Nick

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food and service. Beef Burgundy is amazing!

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Popular dish

Classic French Onion Soup

Popular dish

Scallops Risotto

Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue- Sarasota

4.9

4.9 (739)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Sophie's offers globally influenced yet decidedly American cuisine in a luxurious intimate setting featuring an outdoor terrace, open kitchen and private dining area. Sophie's dining experience captures the style and elegance of Saks Fifth Avenue, with a passionate focus on outstanding food and drink. Sophie's Chef Andrew Thompson changes his innovative menu seasonally using the best locally-sourced ingredients. The menu is complemented by a selection of craft cocktails and a thoughtfully curated wine list.

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JudyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Everything is always excellent at Sophie’s! And everyone is so good and attentive.

Marcel DW

4.8

4.8 (102)

$30 and under

Contemporary French / American

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Marcel is Sarasota's newest and most popular dinner spot. It is an elevated European Bistro that specializes in unique dishes with a French influence. Our menu and portions are designed for guests to try a variety of items, and sharing is encouraged. Our standout dish is the snapper ceviche made with mango and passion fruit, and our most popular dish is the short ribs, which you must try!

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SharonVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food—good variety—creative and served well

Dolce Italia

4.8

4.8 (619)

$31 to $50

Italian

Sarasota

About the restaurant

Dolce Italia was established in 2010 by Tiziana Di Costanzo who came from Ischia, an island in the Gulf of Naples. Using a combination of classic Italian dishes, family recipes passed down for generations, and warm hospitality, Dolce Italia has built a reputation in Sarasota as a destination for anyone seeking great food and ambiance. In 2015 Matthew joined as manager of the front of house and is now a managing partner of Dolce Italia. The kitchen staff trained by Tiziana from the beginning are still with the restaurant with Maria being the capocuoco.
Some of the specialities Dolce Italia has become famous for are the Napoletan Eggplant- a tender sautee eggplant with fresh tomatoes crowned with ricotte, the Trenne Dolce Italia- the signature pasta dish with creamy tomato sauce, fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and mushroom.

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PatVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Dinner with NY friends visiting Sarasota. Scrumptious food, cozy ambiance , delicious dessert & wonderful service from Matthew & Taylor!

Veronica Fish & Oyster

4.9

4.9 (2299)

$31 to $50

Oyster Bar

Sarasota

About the restaurant

A modern oyster bar with a nod to classic supper clubs of past featuring flavors from across the globe
We save tables for walk ins as well as the bar, lounge and patio, if a reservation time is not available feel free to walk in and check out these areas

PLEASE NOTE*** for parties of 5 and over, we ask that you call in in order for us to better serve the group's needs.

OUTDOOR SEATING NON RESERVABLE ***Our outdoor seating is all first come first serve- we apologize for any inconvenience

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FrancescaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Love the restaurant, food was excellent, very good waiter and very nice environment and reasonable prices for the quality of the food. Would highly recommend it.

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Thai Crispy Snapper (Whole Fish)

Adeline - Sarasota

4.8

4.8 (45)

$31 to $50

American

Sarasota

About the restaurant

The team at Adeline lives every second, of every minute, of every hour, of every day striving to always be moving forward in a better direction. To never stop learning and bettering themselves. To always learn from the past to create a better tomorrow.

Drew, who was born in Baltimore, Maryland, made a name for himself working in a number of kitchens in Washington, D.C., including high-ranked restaurants and Michelin-starred establishments. Drew went on to receive the Rising Stars award from StarChefs, being recognized as one of the Top Chefs in Washington DC.

The Chef’s Counter is an intimate view into the heart of Adeline.
We offer six seats showcasing a front row immersive experience of our chefs. Reserve your seat at the Chefs
Counter by booking on "Experiences" Exclusively through Opentable.

We offer Lunch 11am- 2pm No reservations.

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LisaVIP

Dined today

Excellent, innovative food. The best in Sarasota.

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Experience

Chef's Counter

Apulia Osteria Italiana

4.9

4.9 (349)

$31 to $50

Italian

Rotonda

About the restaurant

Apulia Osteria Italiana is located in Placida, Florida just a few miles away from the beautiful Island of Boca Grande and Manasota key just 20 minutes from Port Charlotte and Venice.
The warm hospitality and the professionalism you will receive at Apulia will make you feel welcome throuout your entire visit. Chef Dario Leo along with his staff will make sure you will be delighted with superb food and great service.
You will enjoy dishes from his native region " Apulia" also called "The hill of the boot", specialties such as Orecchiette with Rapini, Fritto misto di Paranza ( seafood) , Burrata, Baked Snapper, Beef Braciole, Pasticciotto Leccese and so many other dishes from all over Italy such as Ossobuco, Risotti, Gnocchi, Branzino, Ravioli, Tiramisu, Gelati and so much more......

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DEBORAHVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Everything was great . We went to see Billy Frederick’s and he was playing for a private party so we couldn’t hear him. Hope they invite him back we love Billy. Waiter was excellent. Food was great. Chocolate martinis were awesome!!

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Popular dish

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese

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