Pietro's Italian Restaurant

4.9

679 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Italian Restaurant& wine bar in Sarasota. Where you are a stranger only once.
His philosophy served him well with his previous Sarasota businesses. Café Gabbiano located on Siesta Key was originated by the Migliaccio family in 2003 where is four sons grew in and out of the restaurant business.
A second venture in downtown Sarasota was opened and designed by Pietro in 2012 named Casantica, a small old house converted to a quaint homey restaurant. Both restaurants are now under new ownership.
Now, this small intimate place is where I can have fun serving and meeting new friends. Benvenuti.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(941) 554-8395
Website
https://pietrositalianrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Pietro Migliaccio
Private party facilities
We are available for private parties and or luncheons. Please call the Restaurant and speak directly to the owners

Location
3809 South Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239
Area
Sarasota
Cross Street
200 yards North on Tuttle from Bee Ridge Road and Tuttle Intersection
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Popular dishes

Insalata di SpinaciUS$12.95
Fresh baby spinach with a lemon virgin olive oil dressing
Classico CesareUS$12.95
A classic favorite, broken romaine lettuce with our homemade caesar dressing
Insalata MistaUS$12.95
Mixed green salad tomato, onion, carrot with your choice of dressing
Deep Green Organic ArugulaUS$12.95
Fresh arugula, cherry tomato topped with shaved parmigiana in our olive oil dressing

Pasta e Legumi

All Pasta dishes are served Alla Carte

Pappardelle CampagnolaUS$28.95
Homemade pappardelle pasta with wild mixed mushrooms with a touch of panna
Linguine Vongole (White or Red Sauce)US$36.95
Linguine pasta with fresh clams on the shells garlic parsley spices with extra virgin olive oil
Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$26.95
Spaghetti in a cream sauce with sauteed pancetta, eggs and a touch of panna
Lasagna Marinara US$26.95
Fresh layered pasta with ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiana smothered in our fresh tomato sauce
Melanzane Parmigiana VegetarianUS$26.95
Layered sliced lightly dipped fried eggplant, mozzarella, parmigiana cheese, fresh tomato
Ravioli CrustaceanUS$34.95
Fresh Ravioli stuffed with lobster served in a vodka pink cream sauce

Pesce

Al main courses are served with a side of pasta Marinara or today's specially prepared vegetable

Gamberoni Fra DiavolaUS$36.95
wild shrimp sauteed in a spicy light virgin olive oil, fresh spices and fresh tomato
Filet of Flounder FranceseUS$34.95
Fillet dipped in an egg batter sauteed in a white wine lemon butter sauce
Salmone di PietroUS$36.95
Grilled wild caught salmon sautéed in onion, fresh tomato, white wine, virgin olive oil, spices
Pesce del Giorno
Fresh catch of the day please inquire with your server
- Market Price

Special Menu Options

Gluten Free pasta and Almond flour is available upon request for special dietary accommodations

Zuppa di GiornoUS$14.95
Large bowl Freshly made soup of the day
Spaghetti MarinaraUS$24.95
Gluten free pasta smothered in our fresh made marinara sauce
Vegan Crostini MistaUS$13.95
Small toast with hummus base and mixed vegetable based toppings
Spaghetti Aglio Olio con Spinach or Broccoli RabeUS$28.95
Gluten free pasta tossed with sautéed spinach or broccoli rabe and spiced to perfection with fresh hot red pepper

Chicken

Chicken FranceseUS$32.95
lightly ounded delicately sauteed in butter white wine sauce
Chicken ScarpriellaUS$34.95
Chicken on the bone sauteed in a spicy red saouce
Chicken CacciatoreUS$34.95
Chicken on the bone in a light red sauce
Chicken Mamma LuciaUS$36.95
Specialty dish with chicken filets with light marsala tstes , mushrooms , extravirgin Oil

Veal

16 ounce Veal Chop over mushroom creamy rissottoUS$61.95
Veal Mamma Lucia our Specialty dishUS$38.95
veal thinly sliced pounded topped with a slice of eggplant , mushroom, pancettaand light marsala sauce
Veal PiccataUS$39.00
thin veal medallions butchered by our chef/owner in a white wine butter capers sauce

What 679 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Tampa / Central Florida West
Best Overall
Tampa / Central Florida West
Best Ambience
Tampa / Central Florida West
Italian
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Overall
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Food
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Service
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Ambience
Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for fine wines
Sarasota / Bradenton
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pietro's Italian Restaurant, led by the charismatic chef/owner from Naples, offers "authentic Italian" cuisine in Sarasota. Guests rave about the "fantastic staff," "superb risotto," and "perfect for date night" atmosphere. The extensive wine selection complements dishes like the "lobster ravioli" and "Mama Lucia veal." A "must-go" for Italian dining lovers.

680 Reviews

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Lawrence
VIP
Tampa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Valentines Day-great table, decorated with rose petals, beautiful background music. The wait staff very friendly as was the hostess. Really nice family run restaurant, the chef owner puts a lot of love into every dish. Zero complaints with this establishment, which is rare today..highly recommend!
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SHAUN
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly the best Italian food in The state of Florida. We have been a few times and we are from Massachusetts/RI line. We have some amazing Italian restaurants here at home. Pietro’s is way on top of the list. We go to Florida on purpose sometimes just to go to Pietros. Susan the owner is amazing and kind. Nothing bad to say because there really isn’t anything bad. From the moment we walk in to the moment we left. Top notch service.
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Robert
VIP
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit and hopefully not the last. Great food, wine selection and service. Several signature dishes and daily specials.
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William
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance is incredible. The food and service is special. Great place for special occasions.
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Joan
New York City
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best italian food in Sarasota with a wonderful chef and owner!
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ed
VIP
Tampa
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pietro, the chef/owner, is from Naples, as in Naples, Italy. He has brought with him family recipes that form the base of the best Italian restaurant in the Sarasota area. The extensive menu is capped by a frequent special of a tomahawk veal chop. He has an extensive wine collection that includes Italian imports under his own label. He effortlessly floats between the kitchen and the floor of the restaurant throughout the evening with his effusive personality. This no doubt inspires his wife, Susan, who hosts fantastically, as well as the entire staff (Joanna, Wendy, Alejandro, Ivo and others). A dinner at Pietro’s is guaranteed to be a special night.
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Keith
VIP
Minneapolis
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Food and Fantastic staff made our Family all vote Pietro’s as their Favorite Restaurant
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glen
Tampa
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Don't miss Pietro"s! Small place in strip mall with fabulous food and even better service. Both Pietro and his wife visited the tables and were so gracious. Servers worked as a team, so you always had attentioon. Spaghetti carbonara was delicious and the lobster ravioli was fantastic. A wonderful place to eat, be sure to have a reservation,
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Ken
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoy the chicken and veal dishes. My friend ordered the veal shank special for the day.,since most entrees were priced in the high twenties to mid thirties, he was quite surprised at the $62 price for the special. The veal shank was a bounty of deliciously prepared morsels, enough for two and superb risotto was included. For us price was not an issue, but I suggested that he inquired about prices for daily specials.
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Henry
New York City
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always the food and the service were excellent. One of the best in Sarasota.
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Pietro's Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 554-8395.

Pietro's Italian Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 679 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

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Google Map for Pietro's Italian Restaurant

3809 South Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239

Additional information

Cross Street
200 yards North on Tuttle from Bee Ridge Road and Tuttle Intersection
Area
Sarasota
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Pietro Migliaccio
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://pietrositalianrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(941) 554-8395
Private party facilities
We are available for private parties and or luncheons. Please call the Restaurant and speak directly to the owners

Pietro's Italian Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Veal Piccata

Lasagna Marinara

Spaghetti Carbonara

Insalata

Insalata di SpinaciUS$12.95

Classico CesareUS$12.95

Insalata MistaUS$12.95

Deep Green Organic ArugulaUS$12.95

Pasta e Legumi

Pappardelle CampagnolaUS$28.95

Linguine Vongole (White or Red Sauce)US$36.95

Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$26.95

Lasagna Marinara US$26.95

Melanzane Parmigiana VegetarianUS$26.95

Ravioli CrustaceanUS$34.95

Pesce

Gamberoni Fra DiavolaUS$36.95

Filet of Flounder FranceseUS$34.95

Salmone di PietroUS$36.95

Pesce del Giorno

Special Menu Options

Zuppa di GiornoUS$14.95

Spaghetti MarinaraUS$24.95

Vegan Crostini MistaUS$13.95

Spaghetti Aglio Olio con Spinach or Broccoli RabeUS$28.95

Chicken

Chicken FranceseUS$32.95

Chicken ScarpriellaUS$34.95

Chicken CacciatoreUS$34.95

Chicken Mamma LuciaUS$36.95

Veal

16 ounce Veal Chop over mushroom creamy rissottoUS$61.95

Veal Mamma Lucia our Specialty dishUS$38.95

Veal PiccataUS$39.00

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Diners' Choice Awards

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