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Dine on our open-air courtyard or inside - The Reserve by Chef Antonio, Sarasota, FL

The Reserve by Chef Antonio

4.7
4.7
296 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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Join Chef Antonio at THE RESERVE by CHEF ANTONIO!
New and exciting menu offering sea and land delicacies, served in a cozy, intimate space nestled within the charming, historical former home of the Ringling family. Come and enjoy the vibrant fusion of American culinary tradition with the colorful flavors of Southern European cuisine.
Call now for reservations 941-362-4220.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, European, Home cooking
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Antonio

Private dining

What 296 people are saying

The Reserve by Chef Antonio 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Good for special occasions

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Reserve by Chef Antonio is a hidden gem offering "the best risotto in memory," with a charming ambiance in a historic home. Chef Antonio's personal touch and his wife's warm service create a welcoming atmosphere. The food is "impeccable and authentically Italian," making it a "wonderful dining experience" that invites guests to return.

297 Reviews
  1. Deborah VIP

    Cincinnati32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! We had our first dining experience at The Reserve by Chef Antonio. For an appetizer we could not decide between the appetizer special which was tuna tartare and the menu listed filet mignon carpaccio so we decided to get both. My goodness they were both incredible and the filet mignon carpaccio was the best we have ever had anywhere. I had the fettuccine with lobster and my partner had the shrimp dish with polenta and fresh seasonal vegetables. I would highly recommend both dishes. The sauce on the fettuccine was flavorful and light. See photos. We finished off our meal with panna cotta and we were blessed with a tiramisu sample. Again, I would recommend either or both! What a wonderful gem.

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  2. Evelyn VIP

    Naples14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little gem in Sarasota! Kudos to Chef Antonio for preparing excellent and varied cuisine.

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  3. Bill VIP

    Naples11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Multiple return visits with different friends each time and all agree: terrific in every regard!!

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  4. Simone

    San Francisco18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    what a wonderful surprise...we had no idea how amazing this was going to be. A wonderful experience, amazing food, and the service was outstanding.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We discovered this little gem recently after meeting a couple at the Ballet who raved about their recent experience. The food and the presentation were excellent. We were delighted from beginning to end. The service was so personal and professional and despite the restaurant being quite busy,, it was not noisy……a pleasant surprise. We definitely plan to return.

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  6. Brian VIP

    Raleigh100 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a Find! We had a wonderful outdoor dinner (in a courtyard) where the food and the service were terrific! Several family members commented that it was their favorite meal in recent memory. We will definitely return next winter in 2026!

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  7. Len VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and ambiance. Beef carppacio was top shelf as was the eggplant tower. We both had the pasta special of tortellini with a truffle sauce. It's not the fake truffle oil at many restaurants. Panna Cotta was the real deal that topped off the meal. We will be back.

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  8. Powers VIP

    Chicago18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Antonio prepares excellent meals coupled with five star service.

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  9. Chapgolf

    St. Louis16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is top notch. The service is outstanding along with the food! All the staff continues to make sure we were happy but not bothersome doing so. We will definitely return and would highly recommend !

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  10. Liz VIP

    Tampa218 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable. The grouper livornese and tortellini with black truffle sauce were both delicious. The parmigiana ‘tower’ was a miss - hope they fix that one as it’s one of my favorites. Service was perfect and charming. We’ll return.

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FAQs

The Reserve by Chef Antonio is rated 4.7 stars by 296 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for The Reserve by Chef Antonio

1322 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236-2433

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, European, Home cooking
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Antonio
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