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La Violetta Restaurant, Sarasota, FL

La Violetta Restaurant

4.9
4.9
1010 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Intimate and designed to provide a rustic Italian experience. Buonissimo!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 16:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (941) 927-8716
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 1,010 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Violetta Restaurant is celebrated for its "phenomenal" authentic Northern Italian cuisine, with handmade pasta and an "imaginative" menu that delights diners. Guests rave about the "fabulous" food, "awesome" service, and delightful ambiance. This Sarasota gem consistently delivers a memorable dining experience, making it a "must try" destination.

1,010 Reviews
  1. Barbara

    Tampa

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There are so many restaurants in Sarasota. So many of them good, most not great. Violetta is great. Vitello Tonnato, fois gras, spaghetti with shrimp and uni, ravioli stuffed with osso buco, and many traditional but not boring Italian cuisine, all executed perfectly. Well curated wine list and attentive, professional service makes for a perfect evening. I highly recommend this lovely restaurant for any occasion.

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  2. BRENDA

    Tampa

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food, best atmosphere, best bar manager, best waitstaff and best owners!!!

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  3. Diane

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best Italian food I have eaten since I have been in Sarasota, Florida for the past four years. The service was outstanding and we loved the ambience.

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  4. Francis

    Atlantic City

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular Northern Italian food. The richness of the meal made us feel like we were back in Parma. The ambience is relaxing and overall, dining here is a very enjoyable experience .

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  5. Sue

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and ambiance were perfect. A very enjoyable dinner and well worth it. We will definitely go back again.

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  6. Thomas

    Tampa

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was wonderful. Value for the prices is not out of control but definitely on the pricey side. Good wine list. It was my birthday dinner so no small dessert…only if you want to buy one. That was surprisingly stingy on their part.

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  7. John

    Toledo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is extremely good. To get that, you pay a price. Definitely a place to go to if you like great Italian food.

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  8. Lynn

    New York City

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly delightful evening. The staff is professional, courteous and top-notch. All four of us were very pleased with our dinner choices and look forward to returning.

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  9. Paul

    Southwest Florida

    156 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    156 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An outstanding restaurant in every way. This restaurant compares with the best I have experienced on my global business travels. Exaggeration… try it and then see if you still doubt my assessment.

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  10. Jonathan

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening, food and service was exceptional.

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La Violetta Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1010 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for La Violetta Restaurant

4837 Swift Rd Sarasota, Sarasota, FL 34231

Additional information

  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 16:30–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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