Casantica Ristorante

4.1

1018 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

3 Jan 2025

20:30

Booked 10 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines

Your host Roberto Ercolani comes to Sarasota from Rome, Italy, bringing the best and most delicious authentic Italian dishes to this area. He has been in the restaurant business since his youth. As co-owner of CasAntica, Roberto provides a refined and unique Italian culinary boutique atmosphere.
The restaurant occupies a 1926 historic home nestled among the trees on the edge of downtown Sarasota. Patrons may choose indoor or outdoor dining (weather permitting), always the perfect setting... exclusive, romantic and intimate.
Message from Roberto: “At CasAntica each and every dish is prepared upon request with tender loving care. Our food is not pre-cooked, ensuring the highest quality and fresh flavor every time. We strive to provide only the freshest meals for our patrons... We are confident that you will be delighted with our outstanding dishes and warm atmosphere!”
CasAntica: A place to gather with old friends, meet new friends, and to enjoy a beautiful dining experience!!!!!

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 366-1840
Website
http://www.casanticasrq.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Roberto Ercolani
Catering
All the products of our Italian menu and the big wine list.
Private party facilities
We offer the possibility of a fixed menu parties (according with the customers) for a maximum capability of 70 people

Location
1213 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Area
Sarasota
Cross Street
1213 N PALM AVE
Parking details
Some free parking on the street, and the free parking of the One Sarasota Tower in front of the restaurant (from 4PM to 12PM).
Entertainment
During the week end we have a musician (guitarist playing classic music)
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

White, Gavi di Gavi, Patrizi 2018US$39.00
White, Gavi di Gavi, Sylla Sebaste 2018US$42.00
White, Gavi di Gavi, Il Gabbiano 2018US$44.00
White, Chardonnay, Francone 2016US$42.00
White, Chardonnay, Lodali - Lorens DOC 2016/17US$90.00
Red, Barbaresco, Il Gabbiano 2012US$72.00
Red, Barbaresco, la Ganghija 2011/13US$86.00
Red, Nebbiolo, Lodali - Nebbiolo d'Alba 2016US$54.00
Red, Nebbiolo, Ghiomo - Nebbiolo d'Alba 2013US$66.00
Red, Nebbiolo-Petit Verdot, Lodali - Alchimia 2014/16US$109.00
Red, Barbera d'Alba, Guidobono DOC 2016/17US$47.00
Red, Barbera d'Alba, Lodali - Lorens 2014US$93.00
Red, Barbera d'Alba, Mazzoni 2010US$43.00
Red, Barbera d'Alba, Ghiomo - Lavai 2015/16US$47.00
Red, Barolo, Il GabbianoUS$80.00
Red, Barolo, Lodali - Lorens DOCG 2013/14US$199.00
Red, Barolo, Lodali - Bricco Ambrogio DOCG 2012US$83.00
Red, Barolo, Lodali - Bricco Ambrogio DOCG 2009 - 375mlUS$49.00
Red, Barolo, Virna Borgogno - NOI 2015US$91.00
Red, Pinot Noir, Monte Degli Angeli 2017US$37.00
Red, Brachetto, Poderi ChiaraUS$37.00

Veneto

White, Prosecco, Cala Nera DOCUS$39.00
White, Prosecco, Villa Jolanda DOCUS$37.00
White, Sauvignon Blanc, Pecorari - Sauvignon Blanc IGP 2016/17US$39.00
White, Pinot Grigio, Pecorari - Pinot Grigio IGP 2016/17US$39.00
White, Ribolla Gialla, Pecorari - Ribolla Gialla 2018US$49.00
Pink, Prosecco/Peach, Bellini CiprianiUS$42.00
Amber, Passito, Refrontolo De Stefani 0.5LTUS$149.00
Red, Amarone, Luciana Cordioli 2014US$124.00
Red, Amarone, Dal Forno Romano 2006US$749.00
Red, Amarone, Vallena DOCG 2008 - Magnum 1.5LTUS$309.00
Red, Amarone, Vallena DOCG 2011/12/15US$119.00
Red, Amarone, Bixio Poderi DOCG 2015US$102.00
Red, Amarone, Bixio Poderi Riserva DOCG 2011US$199.00
Red, Amarone, Corte Bure 2014US$124.00
Red, Amarone, Savian - Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 2016US$65.00
Red, Ripasso, Torre d'Orti DOC 2013US$56.00
Red, Ripasso, Maso Maroni 2015US$56.00
Red, Ripasso, Zeni - Marogne Ripasso Superiore 2016US$51.00
Red, Ripasso, Luciana Cordioli - Vigne Nuove 2013US$64.00
Red, Passito, Refrontolo de Stefani 0.5LTUS$119.00

Lombardia

White, Pinot Grigio, Ca Montebello 2016US$38.00
White, Moscato, Ca Montebello 2015US$39.00
White, Pinot Nero, Ca Montebello 2015US$38.00
Red, Sangue di Juda, CasteggioUS$37.00

Trentino

White, Pinot Bianco, Klaus Lentsch 2013US$54.00
White, Pinot Grigio, Klaus Lentsch 2016US$59.00
White, Pinot Grigio, St. Michael Eppan 2018US$42.00
White, Gewurztraminer, Klaus Lentsch IGT 2015US$59.00
Red, Lagrein, Klaus Lentsch Reserve DOC 2010US$49.00

Friuli

White, Pinot Grigio, Villa del Gabbiano 2016/18US$37.00
White, Pinot Grigio, Komjanc - Collio DOC 2015US$37.00
White, Sauvignon, Villa del Gabbiano 2016/18US$37.00
Red, Ravost, Angoris 2008US$49.00

Abruzzo

White, Pecorino, Sileo Colli Aprutini 2013US$37.00
White, Pecorino, Colle Frisio IGT 2016-17US$42.00
White, Passerina, Colle Frisio IGT DOCG 2017US$42.00
White, Falanghina, Colle Frisio IGT 2017US$42.00
White, Trebbiano, Cantine Torri - '420' 2017US$37.00
Red, Other & Blend, Colle Frisio Appassimento 2017US$65.00
Red, Montepulciano, Santinumi Riserva 2011US$89.00
Red, Montepulciano, Colle Frisio In&out 2014US$86.00
Red, Montepulciano, Trinita' Riserva 2012/13US$59.00

Lazio

White, Frascati Superiore, Poggio Le Volpi - "People" DOCG 2018US$37.00
White, Chardonnay, Casale del Giglio - Chardonnay IGT-IGP 2017US$37.00
White, Other-Blend, Casale del Giglio - Satrico IGT-IGP 2018US$37.00
Red, Cesanese, Casale del Giglio - Cesanese Rosso IGT-IGP 2016US$37.00

Marche

White, Verdicchio, Bucci 2013US$37.00
Umbria, White Orvieto, Il Dialogo Cirulli 2014US$25.00

Toscana

White, Vernaccia S.gimignano, Tofanari ISI DOCG 2011US$25.00
Amber, Vin Santo, Badia di Morrona 0.5LTUS$89.00
Red, Chianti, Quercialta Classico 2013/15US$50.00
Red, Chianti, Tenuta Orsumella - Classico DOCGUS$41.00
Red, Chianti, Tenuta Orsumella - Corte Rinieri Riserva 2013/15US$59.00
Red, Chianti, Corbinelli Classico 2016US$37.00
Red, Carmignano, Villa Artimino DOC 2011US$56.00
Red, Rosso di Montalcino, Patrizia Cencioni 2016/17US$52.00
Red, Rosso di Montalcino, Corte Dei Venti 2017US$55.00
Red, Rosso di Montalcino, Terre Nere 2016US$41.00
Red, Brunello di Montalcino, Mastrojanni - DOCG 2013US$169.00
Red, Brunello di Montalcino, Altesino Montosoli 2007US$349.00
Red, Brunello di Montalcino, Corte Dei Venti 2013US$129.00
Red, Super Tuscan, Casa di Monte - Laureo Rosso 2011US$37.00
Red, Super Tuscan, N'Antia - Badia di Morrona 2015US$66.00

Campania

Red, Aglianico, Mastro Berardino 2009US$56.00
Red, Taurasi, Mollettieri 2008US$105.00

Basilicata

Red, Aglianico, Sacravite d'Angelo IGT 2012US$37.00

Puglia

Pink, Rosato, Poderi Angelini IGT Salento 2014US$37.00
Red, Negroamaro, Mastro Leo 2012US$37.00
Red, Negroamaro, Rocca Bella 2017US$37.00
Red, Primitivo, Ater 2014US$53.00
Red, Primitivo, Otre Teanum - IGP 2017US$37.00
Red, Susumaniello, Tenute Rubino - Oltreme' IGT 2016US$37.00
Red, Aglianico/Cab, Ambasciatore Dei Colli 2006US$80.00

Calabria

Red, Nerone di Calabria, Crisera 2011US$85.00

Sicilia

White, Grillo, Stemmari 2012US$25.00

Sardegna

Red, Cannonau, Cantina Dorgali - Filieri 2016US$37.00
Red, Cannonau, Cantina Dorgali - Villa di Isaie 2015US$43.00

House Wine by Glass

White, Chardonnay, Fox Hollow, USAUS$8.95
White, Pinot Grigio, Grand Cru, USAUS$8.95
White, Prosecco, Villa Jolanda DOC - 375ml, ItaliaUS$10.95
Pink, Prosecco/Peach, Bellini Cipriani, ItaliaUS$7.00
Pink, White Zinfandel, Fox Hollow, USAUS$8.95
Red, Merlot, Fox Hollow, USAUS$8.95
Red, Pinot Noir, Grand Cru, USAUS$8.95
Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fox Hollow, USAUS$8.95
Red, Sangiovese, Imperio, ItaliaUS$8.95
Red, Montepulciano, Badia Al Monte, ItaliaUS$8.95
Red, Malbec, Malbec, ArgentinaUS$11.95
Red, Sangria, Home Made Blend, SpainUS$10.95
Red, Porto, Ramos Pinto 20 Years, PortugalUS$14.95
Red, Porto, Maynards 30 Years, PortugalUS$18.95
Red, Porto, Maynards 40 Years, PortugalUS$29.95
Red, Porto, Stanley Lambert - Choc-A-Block, AustraliaUS$8.95

United States

White, Champagne, California Champagne Split 187mlUS$10.95
White, Riesling, Fulkerson Semi/DryUS$37.00
White, Sauvignon/Blanc, Janima Ceviche 2016US$40.00
Red, Syrah/Shiraz, Silkwood Petite Syrah 2007/08US$96.00
Red, Syrah/Shiraz, Silkwood Satin and Silk Petit Syrah 2007US$196.00
Red, Pinot Noir, James Bryant Hill - Pinot Noir 2017US$41.00
Red, Pinot Noir, Bon Pari - Sonoma Pinot Noir 2013US$210.00
Red, Cabernet/Sauvignon, Asura - Napa Valley 2013US$409.00
Red, Cabernet/Sauvignon, Wine Spot - Napa Valley 2015US$91.00

International

White, Riesling, Nahe Bruno 2014, GermanyUS$39.00
White, Chardonnay, A Thousand Words 2014 S. Lambert, AUSTRALIAUS$59.00
White, Sauvignon/Blanc, Stingray Bay 2018, New ZealandUS$40.00
Red, Malbec, Don Genaro 2016/17, ArgentinaUS$37.00
Red, Syrah/Shiraz, Mustang Sally 2012 S. Lambert, AustraliaUS$41.00
Red, Porto, Ramos Pinto 20 Años, PortugalUS$149.00
Red, Porto, Stanley Lambert - Choc-A-Block, AustraliaUS$61.00

What 1,018 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Casantica Ristorante is a charming gem located in a historic 100-year-old house on Main Street, Sarasota. It offers a "quaint atmosphere" and "delicious food" with standout dishes like the veal saltimbocca and sautéed calamari. The "attentive service" and extensive wine list complete the experience, making it a must-visit for diners seeking authentic Italian cuisine.

1,018 Reviews

D
Darwin
VIP
Tampa
32 reviews
3.0
32 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The lamb bolognese was excellent, the service devine and on point. I was disappointed in the water servers. It had musty metallic taste. I was in drinkable. The wine a 2018 vintage Italian needed to be filtered as sediment was Stuck to the side of the bottle. I my opinion the wine was not up to its quality. Now with that said my guest were very satisfied with the wine and water. I hope restaurant staff take heed with my comments and review the handling of water ( cleaning the pitchers) filtering the water. Better care of wine inventories.
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Terri
Greater Boston
19 reviews
1.0
19 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible experience. Nearly three hours for dinner. They were clearly understaffed and maybe the chef quit. Was a pre fixed menu for NYE and totally not worth the price.
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Bill
Nashville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The waitstaff were very disorganized. Everything was very slow and we had several servers come and go. My wife had lasagna that was the smallest portion I’ve ever seen. Good was very good, it seemed they were unprepared for a New Years dinner crowd though it required a reservation
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Radosveta
Tampa
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The Worst experience I ever had in New Year Eve!Do Not Recommend it!!!!! It is no atmosphere, , we had to wait for long time to get our food doesn’t matter we had reservations and the restaurant had a fixed menu for New Year, they survived bread basket with 3 size of the half dollar slice of bread, the portions are small, my husband told them that we are leaving and we are not paying for the food, the woman he talked to came out in the garden we were eating with her cellphone and started video taping us and threatening us to put us on the Facebook, she was very rude and prepare for this kind of activity, it looks like happened before! I read the previous reviews and realized we are not the only one who weren’t happy with this place!We are never going to go back to this Restaurant!!!!
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bob
VIP
Charleston
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
My bad I guess that I didn’t know it was a pre fixed menu for NYE but when I made reservation it didn’t mention that. A lot of food for the price of $95 but some in our party of 7 never would have ordered 4 courses… I would like to try this place on a normal night. Good ambience and food was very good. Service was ok since we were up on 2nd floor servers have to go up and down stairs the entire time so at times the server was not readily available. Not a glowing recommendation but I would try again one day.
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Darcie
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Italian food here is the best I’ve had in Sarasota. Cute little place that has had some Hurricane damage, but food was excellent.
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Josephine
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This has become our go to. We never miss going when we are in Sarasota service is lovely. The people are beautiful and the food is superb
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John
VIP
Detroit
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Outdoor seating was closed despite the fact that we reserved outdoor seating. Food came out cold and the atmosphere was dull.
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Laura
Tampa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
homemade pasta is always delicious. food is always authentic and good. I've never been there when it's been crowded. small separate rooms, like a house makes it feel quaint and always quiet. A little bit of a musty smell, but then after the hurricanes everything has that smell. parking is easy across the street.
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Mike
VIP
Tampa
81 reviews
4.0
81 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pleasant surprise after we found we were the only customers for a pre-theater dinner just ahead of Thanksgiving. From the outside, the restaurant is a bit unprepossessing as winter approaches, but inside it was more like someone’s ornate living room - cosy and inviting. The service and food were excellent. However, it was still a bit strange without other customers. We will definitely return again.
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FAQs

Casantica Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 366-1840.

Casantica Ristorante is rated 4.1 stars by 1018 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

3 Jan 2025

20:30

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1213 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

Additional information

Cross Street
1213 N PALM AVE
Area
Sarasota
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Some free parking on the street, and the free parking of the One Sarasota Tower in front of the restaurant (from 4PM to 12PM).
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Roberto Ercolani
Entertainment
During the week end we have a musician (guitarist playing classic music)
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.casanticasrq.com/
Phone number
(941) 366-1840
Catering
All the products of our Italian menu and the big wine list.
Private party facilities
We offer the possibility of a fixed menu parties (according with the customers) for a maximum capability of 70 people

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Casantica Ristorante

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Strozzapreti Al Salmone

Fettuccine Alle Vongole

Calamari Sautéed

Italia

Piemonte

White, Gavi di Gavi, Patrizi 2018US$39.00

White, Gavi di Gavi, Sylla Sebaste 2018US$42.00

White, Gavi di Gavi, Il Gabbiano 2018US$44.00

White, Chardonnay, Francone 2016US$42.00

White, Chardonnay, Lodali - Lorens DOC 2016/17US$90.00

Red, Barbaresco, Il Gabbiano 2012US$72.00

Red, Barbaresco, la Ganghija 2011/13US$86.00

Red, Nebbiolo, Lodali - Nebbiolo d'Alba 2016US$54.00

Red, Nebbiolo, Ghiomo - Nebbiolo d'Alba 2013US$66.00

Red, Nebbiolo-Petit Verdot, Lodali - Alchimia 2014/16US$109.00

Red, Barbera d'Alba, Guidobono DOC 2016/17US$47.00

Red, Barbera d'Alba, Lodali - Lorens 2014US$93.00

Red, Barbera d'Alba, Mazzoni 2010US$43.00

Red, Barbera d'Alba, Ghiomo - Lavai 2015/16US$47.00

Red, Barolo, Il GabbianoUS$80.00

Red, Barolo, Lodali - Lorens DOCG 2013/14US$199.00

Red, Barolo, Lodali - Bricco Ambrogio DOCG 2012US$83.00

Red, Barolo, Lodali - Bricco Ambrogio DOCG 2009 - 375mlUS$49.00

Red, Barolo, Virna Borgogno - NOI 2015US$91.00

Red, Pinot Noir, Monte Degli Angeli 2017US$37.00

Red, Brachetto, Poderi ChiaraUS$37.00

Veneto

White, Prosecco, Cala Nera DOCUS$39.00

White, Prosecco, Villa Jolanda DOCUS$37.00

White, Sauvignon Blanc, Pecorari - Sauvignon Blanc IGP 2016/17US$39.00

White, Pinot Grigio, Pecorari - Pinot Grigio IGP 2016/17US$39.00

White, Ribolla Gialla, Pecorari - Ribolla Gialla 2018US$49.00

Pink, Prosecco/Peach, Bellini CiprianiUS$42.00

Amber, Passito, Refrontolo De Stefani 0.5LTUS$149.00

Red, Amarone, Luciana Cordioli 2014US$124.00

Red, Amarone, Dal Forno Romano 2006US$749.00

Red, Amarone, Vallena DOCG 2008 - Magnum 1.5LTUS$309.00

Red, Amarone, Vallena DOCG 2011/12/15US$119.00

Red, Amarone, Bixio Poderi DOCG 2015US$102.00

Red, Amarone, Bixio Poderi Riserva DOCG 2011US$199.00

Red, Amarone, Corte Bure 2014US$124.00

Red, Amarone, Savian - Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 2016US$65.00

Red, Ripasso, Torre d'Orti DOC 2013US$56.00

Red, Ripasso, Maso Maroni 2015US$56.00

Red, Ripasso, Zeni - Marogne Ripasso Superiore 2016US$51.00

Red, Ripasso, Luciana Cordioli - Vigne Nuove 2013US$64.00

Red, Passito, Refrontolo de Stefani 0.5LTUS$119.00

Lombardia

White, Pinot Grigio, Ca Montebello 2016US$38.00

White, Moscato, Ca Montebello 2015US$39.00

White, Pinot Nero, Ca Montebello 2015US$38.00

Red, Sangue di Juda, CasteggioUS$37.00

Trentino

White, Pinot Bianco, Klaus Lentsch 2013US$54.00

White, Pinot Grigio, Klaus Lentsch 2016US$59.00

White, Pinot Grigio, St. Michael Eppan 2018US$42.00

White, Gewurztraminer, Klaus Lentsch IGT 2015US$59.00

Red, Lagrein, Klaus Lentsch Reserve DOC 2010US$49.00

Friuli

White, Pinot Grigio, Villa del Gabbiano 2016/18US$37.00

White, Pinot Grigio, Komjanc - Collio DOC 2015US$37.00

White, Sauvignon, Villa del Gabbiano 2016/18US$37.00

Red, Ravost, Angoris 2008US$49.00

Abruzzo

White, Pecorino, Sileo Colli Aprutini 2013US$37.00

White, Pecorino, Colle Frisio IGT 2016-17US$42.00

White, Passerina, Colle Frisio IGT DOCG 2017US$42.00

White, Falanghina, Colle Frisio IGT 2017US$42.00

White, Trebbiano, Cantine Torri - '420' 2017US$37.00

Red, Other & Blend, Colle Frisio Appassimento 2017US$65.00

Red, Montepulciano, Santinumi Riserva 2011US$89.00

Red, Montepulciano, Colle Frisio In&out 2014US$86.00

Red, Montepulciano, Trinita' Riserva 2012/13US$59.00

Lazio

White, Frascati Superiore, Poggio Le Volpi - "People" DOCG 2018US$37.00