La Violetta Restaurant

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   Paige

   Tampa

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The sauces were excellent, though the pasta a little too “robust” (thick) compared to what we have been accustomed to have in Italy. Wine list very good. No deserts suitable for lactose intolerant diners, but the pistachio crème brûlée was declared the “best ever”, by the non lactose intolerant member of the party. Overall, however, a lovely dining experience…the atmosphere and service were perfect.
   

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   tom

   VIP

   Las Vegas

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice atmosphere. Attentive and friendly service. Good wine list with reasonable prices. Not sure what else you'd need.
   

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   Karen

   Tampa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I had an excellent experience, the food was outstanding, the service excellent and knowledgeable and the ambiance lovely. We will definitely be back.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Sad. I had heard this place was so good. We were talked into dishes that we had not planned on ordering and to say they were a huge disappointment is an understatement. Dinner took an hour and half to arrive. It was as if the forgot about us. They did bring something for us to eat for free while we were waiting as they must have felt badly. All in all the food was just disappointing.
   

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   Al

   Tampa

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The best authentic Italian restaurant in Sarasota
   

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   Paul

   VIP

   Southwest Florida

   161 reviews

   5.0

   161 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   La Violetta presents an incredible dining experience each time we dine there. The combination of an extensive menu and nightly specials, served by outstanding and personable servers, provides an unbelievable variety of delicious choices of appetizers and entrees. The popularity of La Violetta appears ti be increasing exponentially as the word of this epicurean gem spreads cross the area.
   

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   Amy

   New York City

   12 reviews

   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I was really excited to try this restaurant. A lot of people mentioned that the food was excellent. Although I had a good meal, I have had much better. The service and atmosphere were great!
   

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   Dean

   VIP

   Southwest Florida

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always amazing food and service here. Love Alessandro
   

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   Telma

   Tampa

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   The very expensive and over aged Tomahawk steak was COLD. We ordered medium ( and came totally rare). No excuse for cold meat. The Brussels sprouts were soggy and not roasted . The waiter never asked if we would want more water ? Overall, for what cost FOR 2 people $400,00 with 2 glasses of wine, should have been A+, but wasn’t. Very slow service and not good food. Very disappointing experience for my husband birthday!
   

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    Jakki

    VIP

    New York City

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The zucchini flowers, mushroom soup and Gorgonzola panne cotta were a big hit! Love the Caramelle pasta!
    

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