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Pietro's Italian Restaurant

4.9
4.9
714 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
3809 South Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Italian Restaurant& wine bar in Sarasota. Where you are a stranger only once.
His philosophy served him well with his previous Sarasota businesses. Café Gabbiano located on Siesta Key was originated by the Migliaccio family in 2003 where is four sons grew in and out of the restaurant business.
A second venture in downtown Sarasota was opened and designed by Pietro in 2012 named Casantica, a small old house converted to a quaint homey restaurant. Both restaurants are now under new ownership.
Now, this small intimate place is where I can have fun serving and meeting new friends. Benvenuti.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Pietro Migliaccio
  • Private party facilities
    We are available for private parties and or luncheons. Please call the Restaurant and speak directly to the owners
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Cross Street
    200 yards North on Tuttle from Bee Ridge Road and Tuttle Intersection
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 714 people are saying

Pietro's Italian Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Overall

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Food

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Service

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Ambience

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Italian

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Overall

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Food

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Service

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Ambience

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Value

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for fine wines

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pietro's Italian Restaurant in Sarasota offers "the best Italian food in town," with an authentic, welcoming atmosphere that feels like dining "at your friend's home." The "food is incredible," expertly prepared by owner/chef Pietro, and complemented by a "vast wine selection." Guests praise the "friendly and attentive" service, making it a "favorite restaurant" destination.
715 Reviews
  1. Ken

    Southwest Florida6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and service. The chef will stop by your table to check on everything, yet there is nothing pretentious about the atmosphere. Just perfect for me. Good-sized portions. People dress a little better here, too. I haven't been in July or August, but I have yet to see a grown man at a table dressed for the beach. Small but very well thought out selection of Italian wines.

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  2. Kristen

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing fresh authentic Italian food. Wonderful attentive service! We will definitely be back again very soon!

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  3. kim

    Philadelphia22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the restaurant. The food was exceptional. The service was great.

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  4. Blue

    Southwest Florida3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favorite restaurant. The food is the best, and the staff is always welcoming and attentive.

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  5. Gerald VIP

    New York City36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is terrific, and perhaps the best restaurant in Sarasota for good, old fashioned Italian dining. Pietro, the owner and chef is delightful.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best little Italian joint in Sarasota. Very welcoming owners!

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  7. Pam VIP

    Tampa8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ended up eating at the bar which was fun. Food was excellent - I had spaghetti carbonara which was probably the best I’ve ever had. My husband had a veal chop which he liked a lot. Got to meet the owners(husband and wife). They were very gracious and we will definitely be going back!

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  8. Linda

    Tampa7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very noisy… Over priced- asked to add anchovies to salad and was charged 3$ for ONE anchovy! Octopus appetizer was 28$????? Lasagna and eggplant Parmesan were very good.

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  9. Mary Jean

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have the most delicious dinners at Pietro’s. Every bite is exceptionally wonderful

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  10. Patricia

    Tampa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We feel like family every time we come to Pietro’s. Delicious food, great service, fine wines.

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FAQs

Pietro's Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 554-8395.

Pietro's Italian Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 714 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 6 times today
Google Map for Pietro's Italian Restaurant

3809 South Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    200 yards North on Tuttle from Bee Ridge Road and Tuttle Intersection
  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Pietro Migliaccio
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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