La Violetta Restaurant

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   Holger

   Tampa

   78 reviews

   5.0

   78 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Best Italian restaurant in Sarasota. Food, service and ambient is outstanding. We will go back many more times in the future.
   

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   Leslie

   Atlanta Metro

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Excellent food and lovely servers! Amazing cocktails as well and never too loud to have a conversation with your guests.
   

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   Sally

   VIP

   Richmond

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   The food and service are superb! One entree serves 2 people or can be taken home for another meal. I had the ravioli stuffed with osso buco and it was delicious. Others had the baked branzini and baked bream and agreed that their entrees were outstanding. Only slight criticism was with the fried zucchini blossoms, which we ordered because they were highlighted in other reviews. The four blossoms we received were not crispy fried as I've had in other restaurants but maybe that's the way it's done at La Violetta.
   

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   david

   VIP

   New York City

   62 reviews

   5.0

   62 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   We had heard from many friends that La Violetta was simply the best Italian restaurant in Sarasota. We totally agree! Everything from ambiance, service, quality of food was fabulous. Our server, Alessandro was terrific -- knowledgable, funny and right out of central casting with his great accent! We started with a lovely Prosecco (rec by Alessandro) along with a special of stuffed zucchini flowers that had great flavor, but were a bit disappointing on outer texture. Next, we shared salads as well as some "foccaccia" as an extra (highlighting the cuisine of Rome--- as La Violetta is an homage to Northern Italian cuisine -- no chcken, pasta carbonara, etc.). My wife had the wagyu beef special that was incredibly tender and flavorfull. I had the special osso buco stuffed ravioli that was remarkable in flavor and balance. Our friends had the special sea bream --- perhaps the most tender and flavorful of the night!-- as well as the seafood risotto. We quaffed a bottle of a great super tuscan that Alessandro recommended. For dessert, I got a birthday candle in tiramisu which we all shared--- an end to a truly wonderful, relaxed, quiet evening of fabulous food. We were there from 7:30 to 10:30! And will return!
   

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   Johnni

   VIP

   Naples

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   We love La Violetta! They have a very creative menu which is absolutely delicious! The atmosphere is warm, cozy and inviting. It is a wonderful place to have great food and conversations with family and friends.
   

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   Daria

   Tampa

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Extensive menu of unusual Italian specialties, prepared to perfection. Best Italian in Sarasota!
   

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   Stacy

   VIP

   Maine

   20 reviews

   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Absolutely the most phenomenal meal! It was our first visit here, and it was an exceptional experience. The food was amazing. We tried the stuffed zucchini flowers, the trippa, the ravioli trio, and the tagliatelle with wagyu ragout. I couldn't say what was the best because they were all so delicious. The staff is friendly and very attentive. Beautiful atmosphere.
   

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   Laurie

   Greater Boston

   34 reviews

   5.0

   34 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Our absolutely favorite restaurant in Sarasota. Food is always delicious. The staff is always smiling and amazing. Gregory was our server and he always makes our experience wonderful
   

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   Carol

   Greater Boston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 11, 2024

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

   Terrific ambience, great waiter, great food and drink!
   

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    Janis

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

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

    Best Italian restaurant! I usually don’t go out for Italian because I make it myself but will definitely go here again…
    

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