Best Restaurants with a Wood Oven in Sarasota

6 restaurants available nearby

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1. Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

4.8

Exceptional(3557)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 55 times today

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.

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2. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(1097)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 27 times today

For parties of 13 or more please call the restaurant.*Weather may interfere with your reservation, we will do our best to accommodate you.*Out of passion, tradition, hard work and integrity, Bavaro’s opened its doors in March 2009 as the first traditional Neapolitan Pizzeria in the state of Florida. Determined to share their family recipes with the world, Dan Bavaro, his wife Anna-Maria, and their five beautiful children packed their U-Haul, left their friends and family, drove from New Jersey to Tampa, and set out to provide for others the same love, energy, and authenticity that they experience around their own dinner table.

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3. Flavio's Brick Oven Bar - Siesta Key

4.7

Exceptional(1468)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Siesta Key

Booked 24 times today

Our casual restaurant has a retro contemporary theme which includes a carved wood bar topped with marble, granite table tops and bright turquoise and red accents flanking the wood-burning brick oven. Terrace seating is shared with our fine dining concept Bella Roma. Flavio, a third-generation chef from Venice, Italy, says his Farinata is not available anywhere else in the area. The thin pancake (much like a tortilla) is made of chickpeas, baked in the wood-burning oven and enhanced with rosemary and other savory toppings. Among Flavio's thin-crust pizzas (his grandfather's recipes) are the popular Quattro Stagioni (fresh mozzarella, mushrooms, prosciutto, olives) and the Pizza Vegetariana with assorted grilled veggies. The rustic bread and focaccia are made on the premises. Flavio's also serves up house-made pasta dishes, plus veal and seafood entrees. We look forward to serving you!

4. Sardinia Sarasota

4.7

Exceptional(1494)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sarasota

Booked 6 times today

Chef Carta brings the authentic simple elegance of the Sardinian dining tradition to your table. Sardinian cuisine is known for the purity of food and flavors. To insure the authenticity of the dining experience Chef has imported an authentic hood wood-burning oven for the kitchen. The menu is focused on farm fresh and locally grown food. Chargrilled meats and local fish will be cooked in the oven as it is in Sardinia. Taste the Sardinia bread, know as Pane carasau, baked fresh daily which welcomes you at your table. The pasta dough is also made fresh daily. Revel in the authentic Sardinian paella made with fregola and enjoy the unique flavor of bottarga. To maximize the pleasure of sharing good food with good friends, Sardinia has 45 seats- 24 in the main dining room, a chefs table for 10 and 13 seats in the bar area. Good food-good conversation-good friends. A true Sardinia experience you will not forget.

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5. Trattoria Bella Napoli

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Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

## Trattoria Bella Napoli: A Taste of Italy in the Heart of Sarasota Trattoria Bella Napoli transports you to the heart of Italy with its authentic cuisine and warm, inviting atmosphere. This family-owned restaurant, nestled in downtown Sarasota, offers a delightful culinary journey through homemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and classic Italian dishes. Step inside and be greeted by the aroma of fresh herbs and the gentle hum of conversation. The cozy ambiance, reminiscent of a traditional trattoria, sets the stage for a memorable dining experience. Start your culinary adventure with an array of delectable appetizers, like the Zucchina, a zucchini cream with zucchini chips, ricotta, and speck, or the Fichi, featuring fig jam, pancetta, pecorino cheese, and caramelized onions. For your main course, indulge in the restaurant's signature pizzas, crafted with the finest ingredients and cooked to perfection in a wood-fired oven. The Margherita, with its simple yet flavorful combination of tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano, basil, and olive oil, is a classic choice. For a more adventurous palate, try the Carpaccio, topped with beef carpaccio, arugula, walnuts, and lemon oil. If you prefer pasta, Trattoria Bella Napoli offers

6. Paulo and Bill's

4.7

Exceptional(30)

Price: Expensive

• American • Shawnee

Booked 13 times today

Paulo & Bill Restaurant in Shawnee serves up well-presented seafood and Italian cuisine including the classics and more modern choices.Paulo & Bill Restaurant offers appetizers that include garlic bread, wood-fired salmon salad, calamari, crab cakes and goat cheese bruschetta. Pasta options can be made gluten free and include the house-made gnocchi, wild mushroom ravioli and lasagna. Guests can choose entrées like the chicken piccata and Mama Mia grilled beef tenderloin with whipped potatoes. There is also a wood-fired oven with a number of pizza selections, such as peppered chicken and applewood smoked bacon. Paulo & Bill Restaurant has an outdoor seating area, a kids' menu and a special happy hour menu that includes small plates, such as lasagna rolls and sausage or beef tenderloin flatbreads. There is also brunch available. Special wine dinners are offered throughout the year with vintages paired with each course.

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SallyVIP
Southwest Florida •34 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Bavaro's of Sarasota is absolutely the best of the best - our every Friday night dining feast. From their authentic wood-fired Pizza Napolitana, to a wide array of uniquely prepared appetizers and main dishes, they are sure to satisfy every craving. Be sure to save room for dessert where you will enjoy delicious cannolis made from scratch in their own kitchen, along with gelato and more, and the best espresso anywhere for a smooth and satisfying finish. Enjoy indoor or covered patio dining where the weekly music provides a perfect setting to relax, eat and enjoy.
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Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-SarasotaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Sarasota
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4.7
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Amir
Chicago / Illinois •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall wonderful dinner shared w friends. The restaurant policy on corkage might be reviewed? Sardinia offers many wines unfamiliar to us, but $40/bottle (and one bottle limit) dissuaded us from bringing high end plonk from our cellar. We’d come more often if we could pour some of our good stuff.
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Sardinia SarasotaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Sarasota
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4.7
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Felice
Southwest Florida •84 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Mediterraneo never disappoints! Delicious food and friendly and efficient service. Was fortunate to have our favorite server, Amy, so everything was delightful.
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Mediterraneo Ristorante ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sarasota
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4.8
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Michael
Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Jan 2025
Excellent Waiter (Andrew?). Personable and attentive, but not overshadowing. Delicious Food
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Flavio's Brick Oven Bar - Siesta KeyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Siesta Key
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4.7

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

2. Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria-Sarasota

3. Flavio's Brick Oven Bar - Siesta Key

4. Sardinia Sarasota

5. Trattoria Bella Napoli

6. Paulo and Bill's

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