Pietro's Italian Restaurant

4.9

704 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 15 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

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
Area
Sarasota
Cross Street
200 yards North on Tuttle from Bee Ridge Road and Tuttle Intersection
Parking details
Private Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Insalata di SpinaciUSD 12.95
Fresh baby spinach with a lemon virgin olive oil dressing
Classico CesareUSD 12.95
A classic favorite, broken romaine lettuce with our homemade caesar dressing
Insalata MistaUSD 12.95
Mixed green salad tomato, onion, carrot with your choice of dressing
Deep Green Organic ArugulaUSD 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 CampagnolaUSD 28.95
Homemade pappardelle pasta with wild mixed mushrooms with a touch of panna
Linguine Vongole (White or Red Sauce)USD 36.95
Linguine pasta with fresh clams on the shells garlic parsley spices with extra virgin olive oil
Spaghetti CarbonaraUSD 26.95
Spaghetti in a cream sauce with sauteed pancetta, eggs and a touch of panna
Lasagna Marinara USD 26.95
Fresh layered pasta with ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiana smothered in our fresh tomato sauce
Melanzane Parmigiana VegetarianUSD 26.95
Layered sliced lightly dipped fried eggplant, mozzarella, parmigiana cheese, fresh tomato
Ravioli CrustaceanUSD 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 DiavolaUSD 36.95
wild shrimp sauteed in a spicy light virgin olive oil, fresh spices and fresh tomato
Filet of Flounder FranceseUSD 34.95
Fillet dipped in an egg batter sauteed in a white wine lemon butter sauce
Salmone di PietroUSD 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 GiornoUSD 14.95
Large bowl Freshly made soup of the day
Spaghetti MarinaraUSD 24.95
Gluten free pasta smothered in our fresh made marinara sauce
Vegan Crostini MistaUSD 13.95
Small toast with hummus base and mixed vegetable based toppings
Spaghetti Aglio Olio con Spinach or Broccoli RabeUSD 28.95
Gluten free pasta tossed with sautéed spinach or broccoli rabe and spiced to perfection with fresh hot red pepper

Chicken

Chicken FranceseUSD 32.95
lightly ounded delicately sauteed in butter white wine sauce
Chicken ScarpriellaUSD 34.95
Chicken on the bone sauteed in a spicy red saouce
Chicken CacciatoreUSD 34.95
Chicken on the bone in a light red sauce
Chicken Mamma LuciaUSD 36.95
Specialty dish with chicken filets with light marsala tstes , mushrooms , extravirgin Oil

Veal

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

What 704 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
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pietro's Italian Restaurant offers a warm, family-like atmosphere with "outstanding" food and service. Guests rave about the authentic Italian cuisine, especially the veal dishes, and the personal touch from owners Peter and Susan. The cozy ambiance and extensive wine selection make it a "hidden gem" in Sarasota.

704 Reviews

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Kevin VIP
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first visit to their new location and upon arrival we were greeted not as customers but as friends! The service, food and ambiance makes Pietro’s our favorite restaurant on our visits to Sarasota.
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Toni VIP
New York City41 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, amazing service, amazing owners what could be better - most underrated restaurant in Sarasota!!!
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Robert VIP
Tampa36 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An outstanding meal. The veal chop parmigiana was certainly the finest tasting and most tender veal I have had in over 50 years of Italian dining. Great atmosphere and extremely pleasant staff.
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Deborah VIP
Tampa42 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Family owned restaurant serving authentic Italian dishes, excellent wine list, friendly staff and a welcoming environment. A local gem!
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OpenTable Diner
Naples1 review
4.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food is very good. Dining area is smaller. The service is outstanding and they care about their customers.
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Don VIP
Tampa61 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent. The service was great but the server's English could have been somewhat better. That, combined with the noise level made it a challenge to understand the specials.
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Ronald VIP
Tampa70 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pietro's gives the feeling of eating at your friends home. It has a unique welcoming and comfortable feeling. The food is wonderful and the wine selection offers bottles not found anywhere. Overall, this place can't be beat.
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Lisa VIP
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our dinner was delicious! The quality and flavors of the sauces and food were outstanding. we will definitely be going back.
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Kristine VIP
Alabama56 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down, this is the best restaurant in Sarasota. My husband loves authentic Italian cuisine over any and finds Pietro’s his favorite one (and there are soooo many to choose from in SRQ). Their new location is somehow more charming than the previous. When you arrive you feel as though you’ve just walked in to your dear friend’s family home, it’s a cozy feel good atmosphere. Everyone there is welcoming not to mention busy! The food is incredible. Crisp lettuces, crunchy perfectly ripe tomatoes, the olive oil and balsamic with the bread service is so delicious you could drink it. I’ve had the grouper entree and a lobster special that were both perfect. I absolutely love this spot and highly recommend it.
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Jim VIP
Tampa8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pietro’s is my all time favorite restaurant. Our dinner was excellent as usual!
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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 704 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

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
Area
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 Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Pietro Migliaccio
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Veal Piccata

Lasagna Marinara

Spaghetti Carbonara

Insalata

Insalata di SpinaciUSD 12.95

Classico CesareUSD 12.95

Insalata MistaUSD 12.95

Deep Green Organic ArugulaUSD 12.95

Pasta e Legumi

Pappardelle CampagnolaUSD 28.95

Linguine Vongole (White or Red Sauce)USD 36.95

Spaghetti CarbonaraUSD 26.95

Lasagna Marinara USD 26.95

Melanzane Parmigiana VegetarianUSD 26.95

Ravioli CrustaceanUSD 34.95

Pesce

Gamberoni Fra DiavolaUSD 36.95

Filet of Flounder FranceseUSD 34.95

Salmone di PietroUSD 36.95

Pesce del Giorno

Special Menu Options

Zuppa di GiornoUSD 14.95

Spaghetti MarinaraUSD 24.95

Vegan Crostini MistaUSD 13.95

Spaghetti Aglio Olio con Spinach or Broccoli RabeUSD 28.95

Chicken

Chicken FranceseUSD 32.95

Chicken ScarpriellaUSD 34.95

Chicken CacciatoreUSD 34.95

Chicken Mamma LuciaUSD 36.95

Veal

16 ounce Veal Chop over mushroom creamy rissottoUSD 61.95

Veal Mamma Lucia our Specialty dishUSD 38.95

Veal PiccataUSD 39.00

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