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Restaurants in Sarasota

17 restaurants in Sarasota recognised by Gambero Rosso and Wine Spectator. The ones most guides agree on come first.

1. Osteria500

   2 guides · 1580 Lakefront Dr UNIT 101 Sarasota

   Osteria500 in Sarasota serves Italian lunch and dinner at 1580 Lakefront Dr, with a 2024 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and two Gambero Rosso forks.

2. Alpine Steakhouse

   1 guide · 4520 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida

   Since 1975, Alpine Steakhouse has been a Sarasota landmark, combining a German steakhouse, butcher shop, and specialty grocery. Enjoy prime dry-aged steaks, homemade TurDucKen, and an award-winning wine list.

3. Bella Napoli

   1 guide · 1551 Main Street Sarasota

   Family-owned trattoria on Sarasota's Main Street serving authentic Neapolitan-Italian cuisine, from wood-fired pizzas to hearty pasta and classic secondi.

4. Café Gabbiano

   1 guide · 5104 Ocean Blvd., Sarasota, Florida

   Authentic Italian cuisine steps from Siesta Key Beach, with handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and a Wine Spectator-recognized wine list curated by an in-house sommelier.

5. Casamì Italian Bistrot

   1 guide · 1272 N Palm Ave Sarasota

   Casamì Italian Bistrot on N Palm Ave brings authentic Italian cooking to Sarasota, earning recognition from Gambero Rosso in 2025.

6. CW Prime

   1 guide · 1601 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida

   CW Prime at The St. Regis Longboat Key pairs prime cuts and Gulf Coast seafood with a Wine Spectator-awarded cellar, led by Michelin-pedigreed Chef Drew Adams.

7. Duval's Fresh. Local. Seafood.

   1 guide · 1435 Main St., Sarasota, Florida

   Voted Sarasota's best seafood restaurant 11 years running, Duval's serves fresh-daily fish sourced from local fishermen in the heart of downtown.

8. Grove

   1 guide · 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch, Florida

   Grove in Lakewood Ranch brings carefully crafted American cuisine to Sarasota, recognized by Wine Spectator for its outstanding wine program.

9. La Dolce Vita

   1 guide · 2704 Stickney Point Rd Sarasota

   Chef Mauro and Tina bring Naples, Milan, and Sicily to Sarasota's table. Gambero Rosso-recognized Italian cuisine on Stickney Point Road.

10. La Violetta Restaurant

    1 guide · 4837 Swift Rd Sarasota

    Owned by Emilio & Rosaria from Parma, La Violetta brings rustic Northern Italian cooking to Sarasota with handmade pasta and wood-fired meats.

11. Marcello's Ristorante Italiano

    1 guide · 4155 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida

    A chef-owned Italian restaurant in Sarasota with nine tables, daily-changing menus, and a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence.

12. Michael's on East

    1 guide · 1212 East Ave. S., Sarasota, Florida

    Michael's on East in Sarasota brings refined American steakhouse dining and a Wine Spectator-recognized cellar to Florida's Gulf Coast.

13. Sage

    1 guide · 1216 First St., Sarasota, Florida

    Chef Christopher Covelli's award-winning Sage brings worldly European and Mediterranean cuisine to a historic landmark in downtown Sarasota, FL.

14. Seasons 52

    1 guide · 170 University Town Center, Sarasota, Florida

    Seasons 52 in Sarasota brings seasonally inspired American cuisine and a Wine Spectator-recognized wine list to University Town Center.

15. Selva Grill

    1 guide · 69 N. Cattleman Road, Sarasota, Florida

    Selva Grill brings Latin Fusion and Peruvian flavors to two Sarasota locations. A Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner praised by the New York Times.

16. Siesta Key Summer House Steak and Seafood

    1 guide · 149 Avenida Messina, Sarasota, Florida

    Elegant yet relaxed American steak and seafood on Siesta Key, with a Wine Spectator-recognized wine list and hand-cut steaks from prestigious ranches.

17. The Capital Grille

    1 guide · 180 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, Florida

    The Capital Grille in Sarasota brings refined American steakhouse dining to University Town Center, recognized by Wine Spectator for wine excellence.