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Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano, Sarasota, FL

Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

4.7
4.7
3676 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 54 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private garage parking behind restaurant
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

What 3,676 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano in Sarasota delights diners with "consistently delicious" Italian cuisine and "friendly and efficient service." Known for its "great wine list" and "amazing food," it's a local favorite for special occasions. While busy nights can be "quite noisy," the overall experience remains "outstanding" and "highly recommended."

3,676 Reviews
  1. John VIP

    Tampa32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I prefer the indoor seating. Outdoor seating is not good.

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  2. Alex VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mediterraneo is always a good place to eat, great food and ambiance. Bob, our waiter was great!

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  3. James VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal and atmosphere staff is welcoming and friendly

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  4. Dawn

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our 1st visit - our waiter Salvatore R was friendly and attentive. He enhanced our dinning experience. Would definitely recommend. We did not sit outside but the area looked very nice as well.

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  5. violette

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My father passed away last month and I knew my mom's birthday, today, would be a very difficult day for her. So I wanted to spoil her with a special day and booked us lunch at Mediterraneo. The restaurant didn't disappoint. The care, kindness and attention, not to mention the amazing food, including a complimentary desert, were outstanding and helped me celebrate mom and make her feel special. Thank you.

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  6. John

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful spot. Great pasta, excellent service and reasonably priced. We will go back!

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  7. Felice VIP

    Naples89 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We made a last minute decision to dine at Mediterraneo last night and as usual, it didn't disappoint. Delicious food, fantastic service and a welcoming environment all make for a lovely evening. And we were lucky to have our favorite server, Amy, so life is good 😊

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  8. Dina VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our bartender was awesome’ The service and food were exceptional!

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  9. Marti

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Mediterraneo! We have been coming to this restaurant for six years. The food, service and the patio are excellent. Thank you!!

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  10. Kathy VIP

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Always gave great meal. Tonight our server was just ok. After he took drink order asked if ready to order. Never told us specials. Poured our bottle of wine only once. Checked us at end.. the others were very attentive filling water glasses asking fr pepper etc. he was slow bringing check. Didn’t ask if we wanted desserts or coffee. But def go there again we love the owner n the food

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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 4.7 stars by 3676 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 54 times today
Google Map for Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

1970 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private garage parking behind restaurant
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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