Cafe Amici

4.7

1018 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Charming

Cafe Amici is a traditional Italian cuisine in Sarasota Fl, since 1996 we offer extensive menu you will enjoy dish from Puglia, Veneto, Tuscany and the Mediterranean shores. There is an eight seat bar with 20 wines by the glass, 300 bottle of wines from all over the world, wine vintage from 1964 thru 2022.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(941) 951-6896
Website
http://www.cafeamicisarasota.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Achille Nigri
Catering
We can arrange catering up to 100 people.
Private party facilities
The private room can accommodate up to 50 people.

Location
1371 main street, Sarasota, FL 34236
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Cross street
between Palm Av and Pineapple St on Main street
Parking details
Parking garage situated behind Cafe Amici, valet service available, street parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Beef Carpaccio
paper thin beef sprinkled evo, shaved parmigiano & capers
Antipasto Rustico for Two
assorted Italian meats and cheeses
Meatball Ricotta Salata
polpette, grated salted ricotta cheese, pomodoro & basilico
Prosciutto di Parma with Marinated Artichoke
stem artichoke, tomatoes, & parma prosciutto
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
traditional apulian bruschette topped with fresh tomatoes, & basil
White Anchovies
marinated white anchovies served on a bed of arugula
Fried Calamari & Shrimp
served with a spicy marinara sauce
Sauteed Clams
littleneck clams with evo & garlic
Octopus Carpaccio
sliced thin octopus, evoo, a drizzle of freshly squeezed lemon

Insalate

Classic Caesar Salad
Mozzarella al Verde
tomatoes, fresh homemade mozzarella & basil
Spinach & Gorgonzola
organic spinach topped with gorgonzola, olives & tomatoes
Arugula & Parmigiano
Organic arugula topped with parmigiano and tomatoes
Sauteed Spinach Oil & Garlic
Marinated Cerignola Olives & Taralli
Eggplant Rollatini
rollatini of melanzane stuffed with ricotta & basil
Soup of the Day

Secondi

Eggplant Parmigiana
layer of eggplant, cheese, & tomatoes over spaghettini
Grilled Sausage
homemade sausage (cervellata) with roasted peppers
Chicken Milanese with Arugula
milanese-style paper thin chicken, topped with arugula & parmigiano
Braciole & Orecchiette
beef rollatini stuffed with garlic & parmigiano, served with homemade orecchiette; Nonna Rita's original recipe, an authentic Puglia dish
Veal Amici
house specialty veal served with pancetta, & a creamy mushroom sauce
8oz Filet Mignon
marinated & grilled, served with a green peppercorn sauce
Salmone and Artichoke
filet of salmon baked with artichokes, capers, olives, & tomatoes
Beef Short Ribs and Polenta
slowly simmered beef short ribs, served over polenta
Roasted Duck Confit
slowly cooked with caramelized onion
Rack of Lamb
scottadito-style with rosemary & garlic

Pasta

Gluten Pasta Available upon Request

Tortelloni alla Vodka
pasta filled with beef & veal, served with a vodka sauce & pancetta
Penne al Pesto Genovese
sauteed with pesto di basilico & grilled chicken
Linguine Clams
sauteed littleneck clams served with oil & garlic
Spaghettini alla Carbonara
eggs, parmigiano, & pancetta
Sacchetti alle Pere e Zafferano
bag pasta stuffed with pear, cheese, & served in a saffron sauce
Linguine with Shrimp and Crab
linguine with shrimp, crab, oil, garlic, & tomatoes
Rigatoni alla Norcina
rigatoni with cream of truffle & sausage
Pappardelle Amici
homemade fettuccine, chicken, & sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce
Pappardelle Bolognese
original "Mamma" recipe of meat sauce
Ravioli with Wild Mushroom
cheese ravioli with a cream & wild mushroom sauce
Lasagna al Forno
homemade pasta baked with cheese & topped with a Bolognese sauce
Gnocchi Caprese
dumpling potato pasta served with tomato, basil, & mozzarella

What 1,018 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Amici in Sarasota offers a delightful Italian dining experience, praised for "amazing food" and "great service." Guests love the "cozy atmosphere" and authentic dishes like lasagna and braciole. Owner Massimo's warm hospitality enhances the experience. With "wonderful wine selections" and a vibrant ambiance, it's a Sarasota favorite.

1,018 Reviews

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Ranjit
VIP
San Francisco
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is great. A little pricey. Owners and staff are excellent. Very warm and welcoming.
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David
Tampa
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the following dishes: Sacchetti alle pere e zafferano, spaghettini alla carbonara, and veal amici. All were delicious! We also had wine and two people had cocktails which were also delicious. Our waiter, Nick, was very good and one of the owners, Massimo, was very gracious to us. We never have a bad experience at Cafe Amici.
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Steve
Sacramento
83 reviews
4.0
83 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been wanting to try this restaurant for years. Heard very good things about it. 4 people at the table, 3 ordered pasta. All good. I ordered the salmon because I don’t eat pasta and it was awful! The salmon looked poached and tasted fishy which means it’s not fresh. The whole fish was bland, no seasoning. Even the capers were tasteless. The restaurant is loud.
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margaret
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second time here. Very good Italian food, homemade pasta. Gnocchi light and basil mozzarella sauce different. Friend had the Oslo bucco special, very tender and no fat. Eggplant is very thin. I had the rollatini and friend had the entree. Arugula salad is also a hit
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Kim
VIP
Maastricht
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is delicious! I had the lasagna and my husband the sausage with peppers. He said it was the best sausage he has ever had ever eaten we will return.
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Cindy
VIP
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous every time!! Thank you. I will be back.
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Sharon
VIP
Chicago
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time at Cafe Amici. Our waiter was great, he was very helpful in describing the various entrees. We all enjoyed our food.
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Dawn
Tampa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Thought the owner/manager was rude and abrupt and server not very friendly
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Brian
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I had the lasagna. It was really good. Bechemel added a nice nuttiness.
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Sean
VIP
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I love going to Cafe Amici! It feels like a family owned and run restaurant- which it is! The food is amazing, service impeccable. The owner, Massimo, greets us at the door with a smile and a firm hand shake. Impeccably dressed, he seats us at our fave seats at the bar. We are transported to our time in Italy! The drinks are perfect and the wine is fabulous. I had an amazing Amarone- the taste profile of a great Pinot with more depth and aroma. We weren’t rushed and our food came out at a relaxed pace. We shared wine with strangers and had another great evening!
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FAQs

Cafe Amici offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 951-6896.

Cafe Amici is rated 4.7 stars by 1018 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1371 main street, Sarasota, FL 34236

Additional information

Cross street
between Palm Av and Pineapple St on Main street
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking garage situated behind Cafe Amici, valet service available, street parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Achille Nigri
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafeamicisarasota.com/
Phone number
(941) 951-6896
Catering
We can arrange catering up to 100 people.
Private party facilities
The private room can accommodate up to 50 people.

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100 Tampa / Central Florida West Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Cafe Amici

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Tampa / Central Florida West Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Lasagna al Forno

Spaghettini alla Carbonara

Eggplant Parmigiana

Antipasti

Beef Carpaccio

Antipasto Rustico for Two

Meatball Ricotta Salata

Prosciutto di Parma with Marinated Artichoke

Bruschetta al Pomodoro

White Anchovies

Fried Calamari & Shrimp

Sauteed Clams

Octopus Carpaccio

Insalate

Classic Caesar Salad

Mozzarella al Verde

Spinach & Gorgonzola

Arugula & Parmigiano

Sauteed Spinach Oil & Garlic

Marinated Cerignola Olives & Taralli

Eggplant Rollatini

Soup of the Day

Secondi

Eggplant Parmigiana

Grilled Sausage

Chicken Milanese with Arugula

Braciole & Orecchiette

Veal Amici

8oz Filet Mignon

Salmone and Artichoke

Beef Short Ribs and Polenta

Roasted Duck Confit

Rack of Lamb

Pasta

Tortelloni alla Vodka

Penne al Pesto Genovese

Linguine Clams

Spaghettini alla Carbonara

Sacchetti alle Pere e Zafferano

Linguine with Shrimp and Crab

Rigatoni alla Norcina

Pappardelle Amici

Pappardelle Bolognese

Ravioli with Wild Mushroom

Lasagna al Forno

Gnocchi Caprese

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cafe Amici offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cafe Amici restaurant rated?

Is Cafe Amici currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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