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Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano, Sarasota, FL

Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

4.8
4.8
3627 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 71 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (941) 365-4122
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    "Rossa" Room is available for private events. Contact us for more information.
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Cross Street
    N. Washington Blvd
  • Parking details
    Private garage parking behind restaurant
  • Additional
    Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway

What 3,627 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food," "outstanding service," and a lively ambiance. Known for its "fresh ingredients" and "homemade pasta," it consistently impresses with a diverse menu and attentive staff. Popular dishes include ravioli, calamari, and a standout wine list.

3,627 Reviews
  1. David

    VIP

    New York City

    199 reviews

    5.0

    199 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very crowded and noisy, must have been because Valentine weekend. Service was fine. Food selection was excellent and tasted delicious. It’s always been a favorite Italian restaurant on Main Street.

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  2. Lisa

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was a little slow tonight, we were thinking about dessert but took 15 minutes after we were done to have someone clear the table or inquire if we were interested in dessert

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  3. Cherie

    VIP

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    I've had better Italian food although it was fine. It was very hectic although it was Valentines Day. The place was just too noisy for me.

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  4. James

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Was a great experience. Was pretty loud but it was Valentine Day. Wait staff was great.

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  5. Gary

    VIP

    Southwest Florida

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met all our expectations. Staff very customer focused.

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  6. Debra

    VIP

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very crowded but the staff knew how to be excellent anyway!

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  7. robert

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was disappointing. Osso Buco was dry. Branzino had wrong veggies.

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  8. Richard

    VIP

    Tampa

    51 reviews

    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent menu. Food was very good. Lasagna has changed and no longer served with a red sauce but rather a brown sauce. Broccoli Rabe was excellent.

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  9. Nancy

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the food was delicious and the server was very, very good.

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  10. Linda

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had tickets to McCurdy’s comedy and saw that Mediterranean was nice and close so we decided to try it out. We’ve been here four years ago, but haven’t been there recently. We were pleasantly surprised at how good the food was and how quickly we were able to get in and out for our show.

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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 4.8 stars by 3627 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
19:00
Booked 71 times today

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Google Map for Mediterraneo Ristorante Italiano

1970 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    N. Washington Blvd
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private garage parking behind restaurant
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway
  • Phone number
    (941) 365-4122
  • Private party facilities
    "Rossa" Room is available for private events. Contact us for more information.
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