Mediterraneo

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1970 Main St Fl 1
Sarasota, FL 34236
+1 (941) 365-4122
http://mediterraneorest.com
With its modern but classic Italian cuisine and emphasis on artisanal and contemporary Northern Italian style, Mediterraneo is often credited with being the first restaurant to bring authentic contemporary Italian cuisine to Sarasota when it first opened in 1996. Still under the same ownership, Mediterraneo has consistently been rated one of the top restaurants in Zagat. The restaurant has received numerous accolades including the acclaimed Insegna Del Ristorante Italiano awarded by The Minister of Agriculture & Commerce in Rome. With its highest honor, inducting the restaurant into its Accademia Italiana della Cucina "Fine Dining Hall of Fame." Mediterraneo has been rated as Best of the Best in Sarasota Magazine since the first year of opening. So whether you're celebrating a special occasion or grabbing a quick bite to eat, at Mediterraneo you are always assured the best quality food accompanied by excellent service. All of it thoroughly Italian.

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4.0341 reviews
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Julia T.
12/8/2025

Exquisite. From being seated to receiving the check, our experience was superb. Our server Larry was helpful, witty, and timely with our requests. The starter bread basket with olive oil and...

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Richard S.
12/4/2025

A large group of residents (about 20) had dinner here. I had been here many years ago and remembered the acoustics were not great; that has not changed. The restaurant is popular with both...

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Thomas L.
7/27/2025

July 26, 2025 - Two for dinner before a play @ Florida Studio Theatre. A little far from walkable to FST so an incredible and fantastic THANK YOU to the merchants in the building and Mediterraneo...

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Maura G.
11/24/2025

Had not visited this Sarasota treasure before - grateful to the locals who told me about it. Lovely service and menu. I was dining alone, sitting at the bar and was perfectly comfortable. The...

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Heather H.
11/26/2025

Stopped in while on vacation. Food was great! The olive tapenade with the bread was fantastic. Veal was super tender and delicious and the rigatoni was so flavorful. Ambiance and service was...

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