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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
293 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • 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

What 293 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 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 offers a "true dining experience" with "authentic Italian" cuisine and "fantastic service" in a "quaint, relaxing setting." Guests rave about the "excellent" wine list and "delicious" food, including standout dishes like mushroom risotto and duck. Chef Antonio's personal touch and the charming atmosphere make it a "favorite" for many.

293 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Brian

    VIP

    Raleigh

    99 reviews

    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Len

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. Powers

    VIP

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  5. Chapgolf

    St. Louis

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  6. Liz

    VIP

    Tampa

    218 reviews

    5.0

    218 reviews

    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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  7. John

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This small quiet restaurant near the Van Wezel is a superb choice for before show dining. The ambiance is warm and very pleasant, the service is superb and the food was excellent.

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  8. Roger

    VIP

    Tampa

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner again. This is fast becoming one of our fav restaurants and Chef!!

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  9. Richard

    VIP

    Washington DC

    58 reviews

    3.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was friendly, not overly attentive. Tables were very close to each other. Mushroom soup had no taste (my sister in law said it tasted like dishwater) - salt didn’t help. I actually asked for cooking sherry but never got it. We enjoyed our entrees - gnocchi, veal chop, scallops, and duck. The menu promises a “symphony of flavors!” “Sophistication with every bite!” And other elegant adjectives. Unfortunately the taste did not live up to the hype. Glad I tried it but none of us felt we would return.

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  10. Beverly

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sweet upscale, elegant thoughvcabin-like venue. Food was subperb. Will definitely be goinbg back.

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FAQs

The Reserve by Chef Antonio is rated 4.7 stars by 293 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
7:00 PM
Booked 5 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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