La Violetta Restaurant

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   Celia

   Tampa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is always outstanding and the atmosphere is authentic and romantic! La Violetta never disappoints.
   

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   Debbie

   Tampa

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   First time here, met friends for dinner. Husband and I shared the pulpa/octopus, grilled, tender and juicy really cooked to perfection. Our friend had the same appetizer. Next we had the seafood risotto. The risotto was filled with calamari, mussels, clams, and shrimp all perfectly cooked which cant be easy I would imagine but they did a great job. The flavor of the red sauce was really good and not overly done. Friends had the ravioli in a black truffle cream sauce that they raved about. I believe it was one of the specials that evening. The ambiance was low lighting, cozy, but with all the people in the restaurant it got quite loud at times. I cant wait to go back and try more dishes, They have quite an extensive menu making it hard to choose what to order! That's a good thing!
   

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   Brittany

   VIP

   Orlando

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Today was our first time dining at La Violetta and we will definitely be back. The menu was unique and each course delicious.
   

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   Gary

   Tampa

   20 reviews

   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our favorite restaurant in Sarasota. It was a special occasion which made it perfect. As an Italian and retired Chef I always find the food exceptional. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting. As always the evening was amazing.
   

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   Fatboy

   Greater Boston

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding menu, many choices, service is outstanding food was cooked to perfection highly recommend
   

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   Cary

   Tampa

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and atmosphere are amazing, as are the service and the flexibility of the chef/owner to create a special dish for you. (In this case a Foie gras and Bone Marrow appetizer that was Heavenly.) By far my favorite Italian restaurant in Sarasota.
   

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   Sandra

   VIP

   Indiana

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 30 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding food and service! Enjoyed the vitello tonnato, and schiacciatina all’italiana appetizer and our entrees were delicious. We had caramelle candy shaped ravioli, tagliatelle al ragout di wagyu and risotto frutti di mare. All outstanding! Federico our waiter was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. He made our evening celebrating a birthday a fun experience.
   

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   BRENDA

   VIP

   Tampa

   68 reviews

   5.0

   68 reviews

   Dined on 30 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   LaVioletta has become a second home to us. The staff are all warm and friendly people. We have met many people there and love seeing them time and time again. The food is outstanding! You must try their Wagu Rib Eye!!!!!! Again, thank you for another wonderful evening.
   

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   Ted

   VIP

   Tampa

   10 reviews

   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 30 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food, good service, pleasant ambience. We will go back.
   

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    Gail

    VIP

    Tampa

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    It was a wonderful evening! Everything was perfect. We can’t wait to go back.
    

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