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La Violetta Restaurant, Sarasota, FL

La Violetta Restaurant

4.8
4.8
1112 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Intimate and designed to provide a rustic Italian experience. Buonissimo!
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 927-8716
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 1,112 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Food

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Ambience

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Romantic

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Violetta Restaurant offers "authentic Italian cuisine" that leaves diners raving about its "outstanding food" and "exceptional service." Guests appreciate the "warm, cozy atmosphere" and "creative menu." Despite occasional service hiccups, the "extensive wine list" and "delicious homemade pasta" make it a "must-visit" for Italian food lovers in Sarasota.

1,112 Reviews
  1. Andrea

    Pittsburgh

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, an excellent overall experience. The only disappointment was the stuffed squash blossoms. All we could taste was the cheese… it was if a few mozzarella cheese sticks were inside the blossom and then breaded and deep fried. This just wasn’t up to your standards.! Otherwise, the meal was outstanding. Thank you.

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  2. Cyril

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and pleasant. The service was very good too.

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  3. Paul

    VIP

    Naples

    163 reviews

    5.0

    163 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another spectacular evening at La Violetta! We had friends who are frequent diners at high end restaurants visiting and we had raved about La Violetta. They were not only not disappointed but were amazed at the variety and ingenuity of menu choices and the incredible flavor of each selection they made. In closing, great food, excellent wine choices and outstanding service.

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  4. William

    VIP

    New York State

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service with excellent food and ambience. Wonderful dining experience.

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  5. Malcolm

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In an unassuming location, La Violetta offers high-end traditional Italian cooking. Service is impeccable. My partner and I shared gnudi and house-made fettuccine with black truffles. Our friends enjoyed long-cooked wild boat, and a pasta with sea urchin. All delicious.

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  6. Bruce

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about La Violette was great, great, great.

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  7. KarenO

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food and service as always. This place is an authentic gem.

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  8. robert

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Italian Restaurant. Service and food were outstanding. We will return.

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  9. Siobhan

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent as it always is - LaVioleta never disappoints.

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  10. Irene

    VIP

    Tampa

    88 reviews

    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this extraordinarily authentic Italian restaurant, and last night we introduced friends to the wonderful food and atmosphere. They loved it!

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La Violetta Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1112 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for La Violetta Restaurant

4837 Swift Rd Sarasota, Sarasota, FL 34231

Additional information

  • Area
    Sarasota
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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