Cafe Amici

4.8

986 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

Cafe Amici is a traditional Italian cuisine in Sarasota Fl, since 1996 we offer extensive menu you will enjoy dish from Puglia, Veneto, Tuscany and the Mediterranean shores. There is an eight seat bar with 20 wines by the glass, 300 bottle of wines from all over the world, wine vintage from 1964 thru 2022.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 951-6896
Website
http://www.cafeamicisarasota.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Achille Nigri
Catering
We can arrange catering up to 100 people.
Private party facilities
The private room can accommodate up to 50 people.

Location
1371 main street, Sarasota, FL 34236
Area
Sarasota
Cross Street
between Palm Av and Pineapple St on Main street
Parking details
Parking garage situated behind Cafe Amici, valet service available, street parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

New Year A la carte Dinner Menu
Multiple dates available
Join us to celebrate the New Year at Cafe Amici! We are offering an A la carte menu with all of our favorites from the year.

Popular dishes

Beef Carpaccio
paper thin beef sprinkled evo, shaved parmigiano & capers
Antipasto Rustico for Two
assorted Italian meats and cheeses
Meatball Ricotta Salata
polpette, grated salted ricotta cheese, pomodoro & basilico
Prosciutto di Parma with Marinated Artichoke
stem artichoke, tomatoes, & parma prosciutto
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
traditional apulian bruschette topped with fresh tomatoes, & basil
White Anchovies
marinated white anchovies served on a bed of arugula
Fried Calamari & Shrimp
served with a spicy marinara sauce
Sauteed Clams
littleneck clams with evo & garlic
Octopus Carpaccio
sliced thin octopus, evoo, a drizzle of freshly squeezed lemon

Insalate

Classic Caesar Salad
Mozzarella al Verde
tomatoes, fresh homemade mozzarella & basil
Spinach & Gorgonzola
organic spinach topped with gorgonzola, olives & tomatoes
Arugula & Parmigiano
Organic arugula topped with parmigiano and tomatoes
Sauteed Spinach Oil & Garlic
Marinated Cerignola Olives & Taralli
Eggplant Rollatini
rollatini of melanzane stuffed with ricotta & basil
Soup of the Day

Secondi

Eggplant Parmigiana
layer of eggplant, cheese, & tomatoes over spaghettini
Grilled Sausage
homemade sausage (cervellata) with roasted peppers
Chicken Milanese with Arugula
milanese-style paper thin chicken, topped with arugula & parmigiano
Braciole & Orecchiette
beef rollatini stuffed with garlic & parmigiano, served with homemade orecchiette; Nonna Rita's original recipe, an authentic Puglia dish
Veal Amici
house specialty veal served with pancetta, & a creamy mushroom sauce
8oz Filet Mignon
marinated & grilled, served with a green peppercorn sauce
Salmone and Artichoke
filet of salmon baked with artichokes, capers, olives, & tomatoes
Beef Short Ribs and Polenta
slowly simmered beef short ribs, served over polenta
Roasted Duck Confit
slowly cooked with caramelized onion
Rack of Lamb
scottadito-style with rosemary & garlic

Pasta

Gluten Pasta Available upon Request

Tortelloni alla Vodka
pasta filled with beef & veal, served with a vodka sauce & pancetta
Penne al Pesto Genovese
sauteed with pesto di basilico & grilled chicken
Linguine Clams
sauteed littleneck clams served with oil & garlic
Spaghettini alla Carbonara
eggs, parmigiano, & pancetta
Sacchetti alle Pere e Zafferano
bag pasta stuffed with pear, cheese, & served in a saffron sauce
Linguine with Shrimp and Crab
linguine with shrimp, crab, oil, garlic, & tomatoes
Rigatoni alla Norcina
rigatoni with cream of truffle & sausage
Pappardelle Amici
homemade fettuccine, chicken, & sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce
Pappardelle Bolognese
original "Mamma" recipe of meat sauce
Ravioli with Wild Mushroom
cheese ravioli with a cream & wild mushroom sauce
Lasagna al Forno
homemade pasta baked with cheese & topped with a Bolognese sauce
Gnocchi Caprese
dumpling potato pasta served with tomato, basil, & mozzarella

What 986 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Tampa / Central Florida West
Italian
Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for fine wines
Sarasota / Bradenton
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Amici delights with "authentic Italian" cuisine, "great service," and a "welcoming ambiance." Guests praise the "best lasagna," attentive staff, and unique cork ceiling decor. While some mention noise and slow service, the overall dining experience is consistently "amazing," making it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.

986 Reviews

A
Anthony
VIP
Washington DC
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was great, but they don’t take any Opentable vouchers. I found it odd considering they are a registered Opentable restaurant. I asked the waiter why and he refused to budge and didn’t give a good explanation. Something about it being difficult to use? If you’re an Opentable restaurant, you should take their points vouchers which is a perk for us users of the App. Disappointing in an otherwise good restaurant.
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Peter
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service very reasonable prices. We were a party of seven and everyone enjoyed their food.
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Bob
Naples
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Amechi continues to be our favorite go to restaurant. Detail to every dish from our Ceasars salad to my bronzino to my wife's beef braciole was prepared perfectly and delicious.
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John
VIP
Greater Boston
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and exemplary service an a convivial environment. Wonderful!
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Jamie
VIP
Philadelphia
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant ! Small intimate, accommodating. Great food and service.
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Dr. Robert
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always exceptional experience. Food, service, and ambiance. A++
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Deb
VIP
Tampa
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the best Italian restaurant! It is so cozy inside with the friendliest staff from the moment we walked in the door. Service was spectacular and the food was so fresh and good. The burrata appetizer was delicious! I ordered the cheese ravioli and the sauce served with it was amazing along with fresh mushrooms. My husband ordered the spaghetti carbonaro which he loved. A really nice evening out in downtown Sarasota!
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Tifffany
Phoenix
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an outstanding meal. Pastas were fresh with incredible flavor. Had the truffle pasta and the carbarna. Osobucco was also a winner. Was one of our favorite meals! The server was knowledgable and gave good advice.
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Christine
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service are always outstanding! The owners and servers welcome guests as family.True Italian ambience.
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Laura
VIP
Coastal Georgia
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome dinner… such a warm and intimate atmosphere. We will be back!!
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FAQs

Cafe Amici offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 951-6896.

Cafe Amici is rated 4.8 stars by 986 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1371 main street, Sarasota, FL 34236

Additional information

Cross Street
between Palm Av and Pineapple St on Main street
Area
Sarasota
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking garage situated behind Cafe Amici, valet service available, street parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Achille Nigri
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.cafeamicisarasota.com/
Phone number
(941) 951-6896
Catering
We can arrange catering up to 100 people.
Private party facilities
The private room can accommodate up to 50 people.

Featured in

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

Cafe Amici

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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

New Year A la carte Dinner Menu

Lasagna al Forno

Spaghettini alla Carbonara

Eggplant Parmigiana

Antipasti

Beef Carpaccio

Antipasto Rustico for Two

Meatball Ricotta Salata

Prosciutto di Parma with Marinated Artichoke

Bruschetta al Pomodoro

White Anchovies

Fried Calamari & Shrimp

Sauteed Clams

Octopus Carpaccio

Insalate

Classic Caesar Salad

Mozzarella al Verde

Spinach & Gorgonzola

Arugula & Parmigiano

Sauteed Spinach Oil & Garlic

Marinated Cerignola Olives & Taralli

Eggplant Rollatini

Soup of the Day

Secondi

Eggplant Parmigiana

Grilled Sausage

Chicken Milanese with Arugula

Braciole & Orecchiette

Veal Amici

8oz Filet Mignon

Salmone and Artichoke

Beef Short Ribs and Polenta

Roasted Duck Confit

Rack of Lamb

Pasta

Tortelloni alla Vodka

Penne al Pesto Genovese

Linguine Clams

Spaghettini alla Carbonara

Sacchetti alle Pere e Zafferano

Linguine with Shrimp and Crab

Rigatoni alla Norcina

Pappardelle Amici

Pappardelle Bolognese

Ravioli with Wild Mushroom

Lasagna al Forno

Gnocchi Caprese

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cafe Amici offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cafe Amici restaurant rated?

Is Cafe Amici currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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