Cafe Amici

4.7

1035 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Charming

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 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00 Sun 16:30–21:30
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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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 1,035 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

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Amici enchants diners with "authentic Italian food" and "excellent service." The lasagna is lauded as the "best ever," while the creative menu impresses with its "wonderful pasta" and "superb wine list." Despite some noise concerns, the warm, welcoming atmosphere and "top-notch" staff ensure a memorable dining experience.

1,035 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Tampa4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our favorite reataurant downtown if not all of Sarasota. Massimo is welcoming and his presence always adds to the enjoyable experience.
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EllenM
Las Vegas4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time at Cafe Amici what an amazing experience from owner Massimo, our server Celeste the outstanding food and wine and best of all meeting Mamma. Five Stars
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marc VIP
Philadelphia60 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Arrived on time ahead of another couple. Seated other couple at a nicer table and us in the back. Waitress was trying hard. Restaurant reported that we didn’t show up. Food was good. Won’t return ant time soon.
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Bob
Monaco1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best Italian restaurant in Sarasota! Warm and inviting ambiance, great food and spectacular service with an exceptional wine list. Try the Truffle Sausage Rigatoni, you'll never forget it!
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Randy
Northern MI2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restaurant in Sarasota. The pasta is always delicious and a great atmosphere.
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John VIP
Cleveland55 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server did a terrific job. The ambiance was subdued which made for a pleasant evening. Plenty of specials which supplemented the main menu. Excellent wine list with variety. Our meals were very well prepared and the pace was very comfortable. A real bonus was having valet parking available across the street. This was our first experience at Cafe Amici and it is now on our favorites list.
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Susanna
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful authentic vibe and delicious food! Will be back!
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Nancy VIP
Philadelphia9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. The food was fresh and delicious. The service was perfect. Very extensive wine list. Nice ambiance. Would definitely go back
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Joyce VIP
St. Louis18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a positive experience..,service, food and ambience. One of my most favorite restaurants in Sarasota. We constantly bring friends who love it as well! Great find!!!
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Joan VIP
New York City43 reviews
3.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The special octopus was good but the duck was two small legs over cooked with a lot of sauce. The gnocchi was nothing great. This restaurant is convenient to the opera but not the best meal.
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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 4.7 stars by 1035 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 17 times today

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 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:30–22:00 Sun 16:30–21:30
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.

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Cafe Amici

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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

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

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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