Sardinia Sarasota

4.7

1482 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Chef Carta brings the authentic simple elegance of the Sardinian dining tradition to your table. Sardinian cuisine is known for the purity of food and flavors. To insure the authenticity of the dining experience Chef has imported an authentic hood wood-burning oven for the kitchen. The menu is focused on farm fresh and locally grown food. Chargrilled meats and local fish will be cooked in the oven as it is in Sardinia. Taste the Sardinia bread, know as Pane carasau, baked fresh daily which welcomes you at your table. The pasta dough is also made fresh daily. Revel in the authentic Sardinian paella made with fregola and enjoy the unique flavor of bottarga. To maximize the pleasure of sharing good food with good friends, Sardinia has 45 seats- 24 in the main dining room, a chefs table for 10 and 13 seats in the bar area. Good food-good conversation-good friends. A true Sardinia experience you will not forget.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(941) 702-8582
Website
https://www.sardiniasrq.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Dino Carta

Location
5770 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Parking details
Street parking and more parking available in the rear of the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Antipasto$16.95
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Marinated Italian Olives, Artichoke and Salamino
Pecorino Arrosto su Pane Carasau$15.95
Roasted Sardinian Pecorino Cheese over Homemade Carasau Bread
Cioppino di Pesce Misto$17.95
Mixed Seafood Cioppino
Insalata Tiepida di Mare$17.95
Mixed Seafood Salad
Prosciutto San Daniele e Pecorino Sardo$17.95
Prosciutto San Daniele and Sardinian Pecorino Cheese
Pomodoro con Parmigiana di Melanzane al Forno$12.95
Brick Oven Roasted Tomato Stuffed with Eggplant and Fresh Mozzarella
Carpaccio di Polpo con Rucola e Bottarga$17.95
Octopus Carpaccio w/ Arugula and Bottarga
Cozze e Vongole al Vermentino e Pomodoro$16.95
Mussels and Clams in Vermentino and Tomato

Soups & Salads

Soup of the Day$7.95
Minestrone$7.95
Vegetable Soup
House Salad con Scaglie di Parmigiano$9.95
Mix Greens w/ Shaved Parmesan
Romana, Gamberi, Capperi, Mais e Favette$12.95
Romaine lettuce, Shrimp, Capers, Corn and Fava Beans
Rucola, Mozzarella Fresca, Olive, Cetrioli e Pomodori$12.95
Organic Arugula, Fresh Mozzarella, Marinated Mediterranean Olives, Cucumber and Tomato
Spinaci Biologici, Noci, Cipolle Caramellate, e Caprino$12.95
Organic Spinach, Walnuts, Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese

Le Paste

Tagliolini Freschi con Favette Menta e Pecorino Sardo$19.95
Homemade Tagliolini w/Fava Beans Mint and Fresh Sardinian Pecorino
Gnocchi di Patate Agli Asparagii e Parmigiano$19.95
Homemade Potato Gnocchi w/Aasparagus Butter and Parmesan Cheese
Linguine alle Vongole e Bottarga$21.95
Linguine w/ Clams and Bottarga
Lasagna$22.95
Lasagna with Meat Ragu' and Bechamelle Sauce Baked in a Wood-Burning Brick Oven
Ravioli di Vitello al Burro, Salvia, Noci e Pecorino$21.95
Homemade Veal Ravioli in Butter, Sage, Walnuts and Pecorino Cheese
Gnocchi Sardi al Ragu di Carne e Porcini$21.95
Sardinian Gnocchi w/Meat Ragu and Porcini Mushrooms
Culurgiones con Ripieno di Formaggio e Arancia al Pomodoro$21.95
Pecorino and Orange Zest Culurgiones in Tomato Sauce
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare$22.95
Linguine w/ Fresh Mixed Seafood
Fettuccine ai Funghi Selvatici e Pecorino Fresco$21.95
Fettuccine w/Wild Mushrooms and Fresh Pecorino
Tagliolini Freschi all'Aglio, Olio, Salsiccia e Spinaci$19.95
Homemade Tagliolini w/ Sausage, Spinach, Olive Oil and Garlic

Meat & Fish

Salsiccia Fresca al Forno con Patate Novelle e Melanzane all'Aglio$21.95
Brick-Oven Roasted Sausage w/New Potato, Eggplant and Roasted Garlic
Tagliata di Manzo con Rucola e Scaglie di Parmigiano*$36.95
Prime Striploin Tagliata with Arugula and Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Zuppetta di Pesce Misto con Sugo di Astice$35.95
Seafood Bouillabaisse
Salmone Selvatico con Pomodorini, Capperi e Origano*$28.95
Wild Salmon w/ Cherry Tomatoes, Capers and Oregano
Costoletta di Maiale al Forno con Funghi e Asparagi*$34.95
Brick-Oven Roasted Longbone Pork Chop w/Mushrooms and Asparagus
Petto di Pollo alla Milanese con Rucola e Pomodoro$21.95
Chicken Breast Milanese Served w/ Arugula and Tomato
Costoletta di Vitello alla Brace*$44.95
Ember-Roasted Veal Chop
Spigola al Sale$35.95
Salt Crusted Mediterranean Sea Bass
Paella di Fregola con Pesce Misto e Bottarga$34.95
Sardinian Paella w/ Fregola, Mixed Seafood and Bottarga

What 1,482 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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Sardinia Sarasota is a hidden gem offering an authentic Italian dining experience with "exceptional food" and "great service." Guests rave about the fresh, delicious pasta and standout dishes like the red snapper special and Sardinian paella. The cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make it a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.

1,482 Reviews

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Marsha
Tampa
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to this restaurant many times now and always have a good experience.
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Paul
Naples
156 reviews
vip
5.0
156 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding cuisine and excellent service! What more can you ask for?!?
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dr. gary
Detroit
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Loved the food! So fresh and tasty! Pasta is AMAZING!
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Kiminmiami
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there for my Birthday. Our first visit and we were pleasantly surprised and delighted. Food and portions were perfect. Pasta was perfecto! Service was spot on and priced equal to quality. We will be back! 5 Star
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Retta
Tampa
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sardinia is always outstanding and provided another delicious meal with exceptional service!
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Jonell
New York City
78 reviews
vip
5.0
78 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our sever was lovely! She's been there for years and is very professional and nice! Food is always great.
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Bill
Orange County
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This is the 2nd time dining here. it was just ok the 1st time but wanted to try again. We had reservations and arrived and was seated right away. Friendly staff. Restaurant was nice, clean and the tables were set well. The issue we had (both times now) was the food. We ordered the Cioppino appetizer and it came out hot the taste however was very fishy. We get this all the time from restaurants and never as "fishy" tasting and smelling as last night. Next was entrées, My wife ordered Gnocchi with meat ragu and I had the Red Snapper special. Both dishes came out hot, but again the flavors were not good. My wife's dish was overly salted where all you tasted was the salt. My fish, like the appetizer dish was very fishy in taste and smell. This was not fresh. We brought our own wine and at the end of dinner I was surprised to see 40.00 corkage fee. All the waitress did was open the bottle. She never even came by to fill our glasses as we were getting low. I completely understand and expect corkage fees but 40.00 seems excessive. Most are 15 to 25 range. I could not complain about this since that was on me, not to check in advance. We mentioned to the waitress that dinner was just "ok" and the tastes of the food was "off", but she merely say "I see" and never said another word. I would not recommend this place after our 2 failed attempts there. There are far better Italian food restaurants in and around this area. We wanted this to be our "go to" dinner place because of the ambience but we will be searching for another.
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Kim
Maastricht
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service and delicious food! Love this place!
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Barbara
Tampa
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is excellent and special, representing the Italian region of Sardinia. The whole bass roasted in salt is spectacular. Service is wonderful. Really lovely wine list, well curated, but I always get a bottle from Sardinia. they even serve a fantastic warm zabaglione, you can’t get that anywhere and it’s perfection. pastas are homemade and hard to choose from, they are all so good. Italian restaurants are a dime a dozen, this one is worth the trip.
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Jeffrey
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of if not THE BEST restaurant in Sarasota. The finest ingredients are authentically prepared to deliver dishes that are simple and flavorful- never over-sauced or over-spiced. The quality of the ingredients' and preparation do the talking- and never disappoints! Paired with a fantastic selection of wines from Sardinia, you are in for a wonderful meal- every time!
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FAQs

Sardinia Sarasota offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 702-8582.

Sardinia Sarasota is rated 4.7 stars by 1482 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5770 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sarasota
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking and more parking available in the rear of the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dino Carta
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.sardiniasrq.com/
Phone number
(941) 702-8582

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Sardinia Sarasota

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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

Appetizers

Funghi Selvatici su Crosta di Parmigiano$16.95

Antipasto$16.95

Pecorino Arrosto su Pane Carasau$15.95

Cioppino di Pesce Misto$17.95

Insalata Tiepida di Mare$17.95

Prosciutto San Daniele e Pecorino Sardo$17.95

Pomodoro con Parmigiana di Melanzane al Forno$12.95

Carpaccio di Polpo con Rucola e Bottarga$17.95

Cozze e Vongole al Vermentino e Pomodoro$16.95

Soups & Salads

Soup of the Day$7.95

Minestrone$7.95

House Salad con Scaglie di Parmigiano$9.95

Romana, Gamberi, Capperi, Mais e Favette$12.95

Rucola, Mozzarella Fresca, Olive, Cetrioli e Pomodori$12.95

Spinaci Biologici, Noci, Cipolle Caramellate, e Caprino$12.95

Le Paste

Tagliolini Freschi con Favette Menta e Pecorino Sardo$19.95

Gnocchi di Patate Agli Asparagii e Parmigiano$19.95

Linguine alle Vongole e Bottarga$21.95

Lasagna$22.95

Ravioli di Vitello al Burro, Salvia, Noci e Pecorino$21.95

Gnocchi Sardi al Ragu di Carne e Porcini$21.95

Culurgiones con Ripieno di Formaggio e Arancia al Pomodoro$21.95

Linguine ai Frutti di Mare$22.95

Fettuccine ai Funghi Selvatici e Pecorino Fresco$21.95

Tagliolini Freschi all'Aglio, Olio, Salsiccia e Spinaci$19.95

Meat & Fish

Salsiccia Fresca al Forno con Patate Novelle e Melanzane all'Aglio$21.95

Tagliata di Manzo con Rucola e Scaglie di Parmigiano*$36.95

Zuppetta di Pesce Misto con Sugo di Astice$35.95

Salmone Selvatico con Pomodorini, Capperi e Origano*$28.95

Costoletta di Maiale al Forno con Funghi e Asparagi*$34.95

Petto di Pollo alla Milanese con Rucola e Pomodoro$21.95

Costoletta di Vitello alla Brace*$44.95

Spigola al Sale$35.95

Paella di Fregola con Pesce Misto e Bottarga$34.95

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