The Italian Grill

Name: The Italian Grill
Address: 8620 S Tamiami Trail m, Sarasota, FL, United States, 34238-3049
Telephone: (941) 966-6565
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

72 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 6 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Great for fine wines

The New Italian Grill Restaurant serves traditional Italian favorites & wood-fired pizza pies in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Grill, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 966-6565
Website
https://www.italiangrillsrq.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
8620 S Tamiami Trail m, Sarasota, FL 34238-3049
Area
Osprey
Parking details
Public Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

Originale Pizza
Mozzarella, tomato sauce
- Personal 10"USD 15.00
- Large 15"USD 27.00
White Pizza
Fresh garlic, ricotta, and mozzarella
- Personal 10"USD 18.00
- Large 14"USD 29.00
Margherita Pizza
Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil
- Personal 10"USD 18.00
- Large 14"USD 29.00
Roma Pizza
Pesto sauce, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella
- Personal 10"USD 18.00
- Large 14"USD 29.00
Meat Amore Pizza
Sausage, pepperoni, meatballs, ham, mozzarella
- Personal 10"USD 18.00
- Large 14"USD 29.00
Three Cheese Pizza
Mozzarella, ricotta, and provolone
- Personal 10"USD 18.00
- Large 14"USD 29.00
Suprema Pizza
Sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, and mozzarella
- Personal 10"USD 18.00
- Large 14"USD 29.00
Four Seasons Pizza
Ham, artichoke, mushroom, black olives, and mozzarella
- Personal 10"USD 18.00
- Large 14"USD 29.00
Veggie Pizza
Mushrooms, olives, zucchini, onions, green peppers, and mozzarella
- Personal 10"USD 18.00
- Large 14"USD 29.00

Appetizers

Calamari FrittiUSD 18.00
Breaded & fried. Served with marinara sauce
Italian AntipastoUSD 23.00
Traditional meats, cheese, and olives
Red MusselsUSD 18.00
Tomato, garlic, shallot, lemon, and parsley
BruschettaUSD 11.00
Crostini, tomato, onion, garlic, and parsley
White MusselsUSD 18.00
Tomato, garlic, shallot, lemon, and parsley
Zucchini FrittiUSD 11.00
Lightly breaded & fried. Served with ranch
Mama's MeatballsUSD 14.00
Marinara, ricotta, long hot peppers
Sausage & PeppersUSD 12.00
Our Italian special
Crab CakesUSD 19.00
Maryland style with Dijon remoulade

Soups

Soup of the DayUSD 8.00
Italian Wedding SoupUSD 7.00

Salads

Tomato Caprese SaladUSD 14.00
Tomato, fresh mozzarella, pesto, balsamic paint, and fresh basil
Caesar SaladUSD 11.00
Romaine, parmigiana, croutons, and Caesar dressing
Chopped SaladUSD 18.00
Lettuce, tomato, grilled chicken, salami, cannellini beans, and house dressing
Fresh Beet SaladUSD 16.00
Fresh beet, orange, onion, tomato, arugula, homemade mozzarella, arugula, and burnt honey

Strombolis & Calzones

Veggie StromboliUSD 20.00
Fresh vegetables & mozzarella
Cheese CalzoneUSD 18.00
Ricotta & mozzarella
Meat StromboliUSD 20.00
Pepper, sausage, ham, salami, and mozzarella
Spinach CalzoneUSD 19.00
Spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella

Pasta

Cheese Ravioli with Marinara SauceUSD 19.00
GnocchiUSD 21.00
Potato gnocchi with tomato cream sauce
Cheese Ravioli with Bolognese SauceUSD 21.00
Spaghetti MeatballUSD 23.00
Pasta with homemade mama meatballs
Spaghetti MarinaraUSD 19.00
Pasta with homemade tomato sauce
Fettuccine AlfredoUSD 23.00
Parmesan cream sauce
Pasta PuttanescaUSD 21.00
Black olives, capers, tomato, onion, garlic, and red sauce
Rigatoni CarbonaraUSD 27.00
Pancetta, cream, parmesan, black pepper
Penne alla VodkaUSD 21.00
Vodka with garlic pink sauce
LasagnaUSD 27.00
A layer of pasta, ricotta, bolognese sauce, and mozzarella
Baked ZitiUSD 21.00
Ziti with marinara, ricotta, and mozzarella

House Specialties

Served with your choice of soup or salad

Chicken PiccataUSD 25.00
Lemon, capers, white wine sauce
Chicken FranceseUSD 25.00
Ligh egg batter, lemon, spinach, white win sauce
Veal PiccataUSD 30.00
Lemon, capers, white wine sauce
Veal FranceseUSD 30.00
Light egg batter, lemon, spinach, white win sauce
Chicken ParmigianaUSD 25.00
Breaded with homemade sauce & mozzarella
Chicken PuttanescaUSD 25.00
Black olives, caper, tomato, onion, pasta, and marinara sauce
Veal ParmigianaUSD 30.00
Breaded with homemade sauce & mozzarella
Veal PuttanescaUSD 30.00
Black olives, caper, tomato, onion, pasta, and marinara sauce
Chicken MilaneseUSD 25.00
Breaded and served with fresh arugula & parmesan
Chicken SaltimboccaUSD 28.00
Pancetta, provolone cheese, sage, and white wine sauce
Veal MilaneseUSD 30.00
Breaded and served with fresh arugula & parmesan
Veal SaltimboccaUSD 34.00
Pancetta, provolone cheese, sage, and white wine sauce
Chicken MarsalaUSD 25.00
Marsala wine & mushrooms
Eggplant ParmigianaUSD 23.00
Breaded Coletta with homemade sauce & mozzarella
Veal MarsalaUSD 30.00
Marsala wine & mushrooms
Spicy Chicken ScarparielloUSD 28.00
Tender pieces of chicken sauteed with hot Italian sausage, cherry peppers, and a rich brandy tomato demi-glace served over roasted potatoes

Grill

Tomahawk Pork Chop
Grilled to your liking
- 16 ozUSD 35.00
Prime Fillet
Grilled to your liking
- 16 ozUSD 52.00

Seafood

Linguini & Red ClamsUSD 27.00
In garlic wine sauce
Spicy Shrimp Fra DiavoloUSD 28.00
Linguini with sauteed shrimp in spicy red sauce
Linguini & White ClamsUSD 27.00
In garlic wine sauce
Salmon PicattaUSD 29.00
Pan seared, capers, garlic, and lemon
Shrimp ScampiUSD 28.00
Linguini with sauteed shrimp, garlic, and white wine
Seafood PastaUSD 31.00
Linguini, shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, white wine, or red sauce

Sides

Side of Grilled ChickenUSD 8.00
Side of Broccoli RabeUSD 7.00
Side of Grilled ShrimpUSD 8.00
Side of Grilled AsparagusUSD 7.00
Side of MeatballsUSD 11.00
Side of Bolognese SauceUSD 7.00
Side of SausageUSD 8.00
Side of Alfredo SauceUSD 7.00

Lunch Specials

Only available 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Small One Topping Pizza LunchUSD 13.00
With a house salad. Choose Topping: Sausage, Pepperoni, Ham, Onions, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Tomatoes

Lunch Salads

Only available 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

House Salad LunchUSD 7.00
House Salad with Grilled Shrimp LunchUSD 15.00
Caesar Salad LunchUSD 11.00
Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken LunchUSD 19.00
House Salad with Grilled Chicken LunchUSD 15.00
Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp LunchUSD 19.00

Lunch Sandwiches

Only available 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Homemade Meatball Sandwich LunchUSD 15.00
With mozzarella and French fries
Sweet Italian Sausage, Onions & Peppers LunchUSD 15.00
With mozzarella and French fries

Lunch Entrees

Only available 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce LunchUSD 12.00
Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp LunchUSD 20.00
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce LunchUSD 14.00
Linguini with Clam Sauce LunchUSD 16.00
Red or white
Spaghetti with Housemade Meatballs LunchUSD 15.00
Shrimp Scampi LunchUSD 20.00
Fettuccine Alfredo LunchUSD 15.00
Cheese Ravioli with Tomato Sauce LunchUSD 14.00
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken LunchUSD 20.00
Cheese Ravioli with Meat Sauce LunchUSD 16.00

What 72 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
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

72 Reviews

L
Lisa
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service was outstanding. We went on Christmas Eve and they were packed so it was a bit loud but we loved our server and never felt rushed.
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Bill
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Place was awesome. Authentic Italian food and a very attentive staff. Highly recommend it there.
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William
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice neighborhood restaurant. Casual but white tablecloths and lovely waitstaff and owner. I gave the food 4 stars because it doesn't have a Michelin star (haha).
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Cindy
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had not dined here since the remodel. The interior has been modernized and looks great. Our server and host were very sweet and attentive. The baked ziti and penne vodka were delicious as were the Limoncello Martinis. My only concern would be that the music doesn't need to be so loud. I chose this place not only for the food but also because it had previously been a quiet place to converse with friends. But overall still a great experience and the music isn't nearly as loud as some other establishments.
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Linda
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was so nice. Nice place and relaxing my friends and I had a blast. It was my birthday and got a dessert and a bottle of wine from the owner, Robert.
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Kathleen
VIP
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Cheese Ravioli and a glass of Chianti were a delicious pairing for our annual luncheon. For dessert we had the spumoni ice cream covered in dark hard chocolate as well as the limoncello cake. The service was wonderful too!
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Dewey
VIP
Tampa
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighbourhood restaurant. It has a very varied Italian menu with really good dishes. You won’t be disappointed.
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Mary
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 16 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always a pleasure to go there. Their service is great as is the food.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 27 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was excellent. Our only complaint was the serving size for the eggplant parmesan was too small. only one piece of eggplant. Portions for all other meals were large. We mentioned to our server, and she said other diners had also complained. Our check was reduced by ~5%.
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PatriciaW
Tampa
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 16 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great selection of food to choose from. Our party choose a personal pizza, shrimp fra diavlo, chicken scarppeli, and gnocchi in a bread bowl. All were tasty, portioned well, and served at a perfect temperature. Service was great. Our server Nikki was pleasant and attentive. Prices were reasonable. Definitely a restaurant will return to.
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FAQs

The Italian Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 966-6565.

The Italian Grill is rated 4.9 stars by 72 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

8620 S Tamiami Trail m, Sarasota, FL 34238-3049

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Osprey
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Grill, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

Website
https://www.italiangrillsrq.com/
Phone number
(941) 966-6565

The Italian Grill

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Pizza

Originale Pizza

White Pizza

Margherita Pizza

Roma Pizza

Meat Amore Pizza

Three Cheese Pizza

Suprema Pizza

Four Seasons Pizza

Veggie Pizza

Appetizers

Calamari FrittiUSD 18.00

Italian AntipastoUSD 23.00

Red MusselsUSD 18.00

BruschettaUSD 11.00

White MusselsUSD 18.00

Zucchini FrittiUSD 11.00

Mama's MeatballsUSD 14.00

Sausage & PeppersUSD 12.00

Crab CakesUSD 19.00

Soups

Soup of the DayUSD 8.00

Italian Wedding SoupUSD 7.00

Salads

Tomato Caprese SaladUSD 14.00

Caesar SaladUSD 11.00

Chopped SaladUSD 18.00

Fresh Beet SaladUSD 16.00

Strombolis & Calzones

Veggie StromboliUSD 20.00

Cheese CalzoneUSD 18.00

Meat StromboliUSD 20.00

Spinach CalzoneUSD 19.00

Pasta

Cheese Ravioli with Marinara SauceUSD 19.00

GnocchiUSD 21.00

Cheese Ravioli with Bolognese SauceUSD 21.00

Spaghetti MeatballUSD 23.00

Spaghetti MarinaraUSD 19.00

Fettuccine AlfredoUSD 23.00

Pasta PuttanescaUSD 21.00

Rigatoni CarbonaraUSD 27.00

Penne alla VodkaUSD 21.00

LasagnaUSD 27.00

Baked ZitiUSD 21.00

House Specialties

Chicken PiccataUSD 25.00

Chicken FranceseUSD 25.00

Veal PiccataUSD 30.00

Veal FranceseUSD 30.00

Chicken ParmigianaUSD 25.00

Chicken PuttanescaUSD 25.00

Veal ParmigianaUSD 30.00

Veal PuttanescaUSD 30.00

Chicken MilaneseUSD 25.00

Chicken SaltimboccaUSD 28.00

Veal MilaneseUSD 30.00

Veal SaltimboccaUSD 34.00

Chicken MarsalaUSD 25.00

Eggplant ParmigianaUSD 23.00

Veal MarsalaUSD 30.00

Spicy Chicken ScarparielloUSD 28.00

Grill

Tomahawk Pork Chop

Prime Fillet

Seafood

Linguini & Red ClamsUSD 27.00

Spicy Shrimp Fra DiavoloUSD 28.00

Linguini & White ClamsUSD 27.00

Salmon PicattaUSD 29.00

Shrimp ScampiUSD 28.00

Seafood PastaUSD 31.00

Sides

Side of Grilled ChickenUSD 8.00

Side of Broccoli RabeUSD 7.00