This restaurant will make you feel like you found a little piece of Italy in Sarasota! From the friendly Italian staff to the authentic Italian food, it's hard to have a bad experience here! This pizza reminded me of the pizza I had in Naples, Italy! The ingredients were so fresh and the pizza was cooked to perfection! Molto bene! Seating is limited so I wouldn't recommend going with a big group and make a reservation in advance if you are able! read more

Atmosphere - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Stay the heck away. The hostess or manager, whoever she is , is so rude and uneducated. I wasn't impressed with the pizza at all. To be honest it was gross. From the crust to the sauce. I waited with my daughter so long , because the place can only hold about 8 tables if that. I don't think a large restaurant would ever be filled , but she reminded me how crowded they were because of their pizza. She told me something was wrong with my palette and I must be 7th generation Italian. She was an idiot. I will tell everyone I know to stay away from here. Here's other reviews from people. read more

Atmosphere - That's just one. There are many more. - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Who doesn't love pizza? I think all pizza is either good or great. And then you have pizza from Atmosphere! Wow! I moved here two years ago from Chicago. We know our food in Chicago, and we definitely know our pizza. The pizza here is not Chicago style, it's not New York style, it's Italian. Not Italian style, but authentic 100% Italian. Period. Many of the key ingredients are imported from Italy. The pizza is prepared by Antonio, also from Italy. It's baked in a beautiful, hand crafted wood burning oven. You can sit right at the bar and watch the chef masterfully prepare your pie from scratch and gracefully slide it into the piping hot oven. My kids love watching the make process and the flames coming off of the burning wood. I can honestly say that this is the best authentic Italian pizza I have ever had. Yes, better than any other Italian pizza I had in Chicago, and there are some great ones there! You can also get a nice bottle of wine and Italian beer that's hard to find elsewhere. The owners Jay and Antonio are the nicest couple. After my first visit, I left feeling like I knew them forever. They make you feel right at home and take great care to assure the food is exceptional and that the experience is even better. It's clearly a labor of love for them and you can feel the warmth and hospitality from the moment you walk in. read more

Casual and friendly and real neopolitan pizza. The girls Bianca and Jay were very cool and hospitable. Simple place and if not preach is turning into a local favorite. read more

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Excellent pizza. Service good. I ordered the Vesuvius pizza. They use San Marzano tomatoes. read more

Atmosphere - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

The best Italian Food Ive ever had! Even the ambience and employees make you feel like you've gone to a Italy. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. Definitely check it out in Sarasota! read more

We went on a rainy Weds at about 5:45. I did call ahead to make a reservation as I had seen suggested by so many, as this is a very small place with +/- 10 tables. Whomever answered the phone was so nice, but told me they do not take reservations; she did, however, offer to put me on the "call ahead list". Once we arrived, I was a bit confused, as I saw 2 tables and the small pizza bar area with "reserved for" signs on them. We were offered a small table in the back of the house which ended up being just fine. The atmosphere (no pun intended) was simple and cozy. The place was super busy, even on a rainy Wednesday at 5:45; always a good sign! Our Server was the best! Super sweet, cheerful and knowledgeable of the menu. She was also on top of everything which was amazing considering she was the only server for the 7 or 8 tables in the restaurant. I also noticed the staff was very sensitive to the COVID situation by wearing masks, deep cleaning tables and having hand sanitizers not only up front, but at each table. We started off with the meatballs, which, by themselves, were executed well. Very light, not dense or heavy and had a nice flavor. The sauce they serve on top, however, killed the meatballs. It was too heavy with consistency and flavor. Totally overwhelmed the beautiful meatballs, which should have been the showcase. They would have been lovely with the lighter, fresh sauce they use on their pizzas. We also had the Bruschetta. This was underwhelming, basically just chopped tomatoes with a balsamic glaze and oil. No garlic, or basil. This was served with arugula atop their pizza crust. We also had the Caprese salad, again, average and underwhelming. Next came the entrées. We had the Margarita Pizza and the lasagna. The pizza crust was good (though tended to be soggy towards the center), with a very light, fresh and flavorful sauce which allowed me to enjoy the crust and the simple ingredients of fresh mozz and basil. The Lasagna, to me, was heavy with the same bolognese sauce which topped our meatballs. It had an unexpected flavor of smokiness, which we were told was smoked provolone. My fiancé said it was interesting, but wouldn't necessarily order again. Lastly, we took home their Salami Pizza to my very picky 17 year old Son, who devoured it and said he really liked it. Total for our dinner: 2 Appetizers 1 Salad 1 Lasagna Entrée 2 Personal pizzas 2 glasses of wine $124.00 w/o tip Atmosphere 7/10 Service 10/10 Food 7/10 Value 7/10 *Tips* *Make sure you ask about the daily specials- totally different menu *This is Neapolitan style pizza *Pizzas are personal size *Wine & Beer only *They do nice LARGE wine pours *Go at opening or late in the evening, or guaranteed to wait read more

I've eaten at atmosphere pizza five times. Last night. Was my last time. Last night I experienced the most rude behavior I've ever seen or received personally in a restaurant. Jay the co owner was unreasonably confrontational over a simple request for service. I was floored by the experience. I'm eighty years old. This was a first and a last. Beware. read more

My first stop for food in Sarasota and they did not disappoint! Great customer service and delicious pizza! I highly recommend for a legit pizza read more

Atmosphere - Margherita Pizza getting ready to go into the oven - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Delicious, great service and comfortable ambience. We ordered four types of pizza, burrata and prosciutto that was amazing, and calamari because my kids love it. Everything was scrumptious, and will return when in town. read more

Recent, I ordered take-out choosing the pasta of the day and a salad - I was told would be ready in minutes. When I arrived fifteen minutes later, I was immediately greeted by a very friendly host, my food was nicely packed, the restaurant smelled delicious and as I left, I hoped my initial impression would last. It was better than wonderful, it was fabulous! The pasta ravioli in cream sauce was outstanding and the salad was cold, crisp and incredibly tasty. The restaurant is very. very small but Atmosphere has an online process to reserve/notify of an available table but whether you eat there or at home, I guarantee you, the food is truly impressive. read more

Absolutely wonderful staff and i felt so at home with mr franco. very happy food was so good

We had the meatballs as an appetizer and it was incredible!! Home made meatballs, home made sauce...unbelievable We each had pizzas as the main and this is the best pizza in Sarasota and it is not even close. I would ho as far to say this is the closest pizza I have had to Rome. Service was great and it is clear these are family recipes with authentic ingredients. We will definitely be back. read more

Coming from NY I am a pizza snob and like every other state outside of NY and NJ have not found pizza like home or a restaurant that makes you feel like family. Not one restaurant in Fl have I patronize that remembered my name the second time I went back. Until Atmosphere. The best food I have had outside of NY and NJ Hands down but what puts this wonderful little gem over the top is the owners. Jay and chef Antonio are warm and engaging from the second you walk in. You can tell they love what they do, from the love of their food which comes beaming through to the greeting when you walk in. Go and get blown away read more

Atmosphere - Now that's a pizza and a couple of cold beers - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

One and Done! Before going onto the negative, let's emphasize the positive: the service staff is absolutely top-notch, friendly, and knowledgeable, they are the salt of this restaurant...and while we are on the 'salt' subject, the kitchen staff (and ownership) seem to be completely oblivious of that essential ingredient...food totally unseasoned and bland...not even a salt shaker on the table. We arrived for a 6:30 reservation, were seated promptly, beverages, specials recited and food order taken, the appetizer served...and then? then the fun began. We were offered a front-seat row to observe tables, that were seated after us, get their food, pay, and leave while we waited 2 hours (no kidding) for our 3 pizzas to arrive...soggy. Ate and left...Thanks but no thanks, Solorzano's pizza next time. read more

The atmosphere has changed for the better. Also, pizza is like sex when it's good it's very good and when it's bad it's still pretty good. The pizza at atmosphere is good. read more

Great pizza! Definitely need to make a reservation! Best pizza in Sarasota, bar none

If you are looking for excellent wood fired pizza this is your spot. We have tried several places and Atmosphere is by far the best. We enjoyed the friendly and welcoming service. You can watch the owner make the pizza right from your table and the oven is beautiful. On top of amazing pizza the desserts were delicious! We were very impressed with the selection from triple chocolate cake, lemon cake, and pistachio cake. We couldn't decide so we got all three and they did not disappoint. I can't wait to go back to try another pizza and the tiramisu. They had sold out by the time we got there. read more

This is some great pie! Authentic Napoli pizza made from a wood fire pizza oven. I had the monday night special margherita  pizza with a beer for $15 and my parents had some kind of pizza with prosciutto and sausage. We all loved it. We also loved the ambience, service and care. We spoke to the owner for about 10 minutes and he shared a bit of his story with us. For dessert we had the lemoncello cake and the pistachio ricotta cake. We liked the pistachio ricotta cake the most but both were really good. We will definitely be back! read more

This restaurant was great when we first went last fall. We last went in late March and again in late April. The way the pizzas are cooked has changed. The crust is burned black in spots, and the cook said that was normal. It wasn't always that way. The meatballs are VERY good, and so are the specials of the evening. Staff seemed to have changed between the fall and the spring. On the April visit it was a Friday night, slow and we felt very rushed. We had a bottle of wine, appetizer and an entree and a pizza and still were rushed out in 45 min. It is very small inside the restaurant, but that night it was quiet. Maybe 3 tables. read more

Best Pizza in Sarasota. Antônio was formerly the pizza chef at Napule. And yes, he is from Naples Italy

Wow, what a meal! The food at Atmosphere is prepared by a brilliant chef from Naples who keeps classic Italian food fresh and served by his wonderful wife. I used to live in Italy and every single food item was the best I'd had since. We cannot wait to be back at Atmosphere eating more of the delicious food and enjoying the lovely company. Thank you Antonio & Jay! - Baylee & Lewis read more

True Italian pizza place. We tried several apps, Pizzas, and desserts. All of them were good. Desserts were a home run. Recommend the Pistachio cake. Pizzas are Neapolitan style. Staff was friendly and amazing. Decor was interesting- we each had different silverware and cup styles. read more

Opened by a kind and sharing family, this is the best pizza I've had in Florida... or anywhere in the South! The quality of the ingredients are fresh and superior to most restaurants. Staff remember your name and are attentive. They went above and beyond with splitting dishes without charging extra. We had three pizzas (one per person) and salads. No leftovers and we are stuffed (but don't feel sick). I cannot recommend this place enough. read more

Atmosphere - Pizza Vesuvio (margarita and summer IPA in background) - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Amazing pizza! I ate the entire Margherita pizza. It was fresh and authentic. Our waitress Jay was wonderful. She was personal, friendly and very informative. I was highly impressed with her that I wondered if she was an owner or close to the owner. She made our dinner very memorable. We will definitely be back. It says something when you have dual 10/10 service and food. read more

Atmosphere - Atmosphere Neapolitan Pizza - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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I haven't read any of the other reviews of this place but I guarantee anyone who says anything negative about this place probably loves Dominos or Little Caesar's. This is authentic Naples style pizza that is absolutely amazing. Best pizza place in Sarasota hands down in my opinion. Friendly service, casual vibe and looking forward to coming back. read more

Atmosphere - Margherita Pizza and Napoletana...delicious! - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Amazing pizzas! If you want to watch the chef, I'd sit at the bar. Watching the wood-fired logs burn is so relaxing. Absolutely delicious. The dough is proofed so well, good texture, and wonderful cook. read more

We picked up two pizzas (Diavola and Burrata Prosciutto) as takeout for a beach picnic. It was ready quickly and both pizzas were amazing. We will definitely go back and try more menu items. read more

From someone who had to travel to Italy once a week for work this place is the real thing. Authentic ingredients and fresh made to order pizza. The owner/chef is fresh from Italy and the food tastes like it. The staff are amazing friendly and considerate of your every need. The intimate dining inside is comfortable but we chose to sit outside. We had a bottle of wine reasonably priced and the smoked wood fire mozzarella as a starter, we each had a pizza and had to take some home. They also make pizzas you can take home and cook for that busy after work night. I was told about the special events where they offer multi course authentic Italian cuisine with wine paring. We can't wait to go back. I hesitate to share this as I would keep this as my best kept secret. read more

Atmosphere - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Meh not the same anymore, new owners perhaps and food was just ok. I used to love this place, but I'm afraid I won't be returning as prices did increase and service is also mediocre. read more

Get the Vesuvio pizza! Authentic Neapolitan style pizza is a super hot brick oven. The whole Italian family is so friendly and welcoming, too! read more

Delicious, fresh, wood-fired pizza and a welcoming "atmosphere." . This neighborhood Italian restaurant is the perfect addition... just what we needed. read more

First off, let me state my credentials. I'm of Italian heritage, first generation and I've frequented the best Neapolitan Pizza places across the country. I don't write a ton of reviews but I am making an exception because I love to see a young/ up and coming Chef looking to take it to the next level. I had a completely different experience compared to a couple of negative reviews about the disposition of the front hostess/staff; the front hostess had a great personality. Perhaps the opposing reviews are people who like to have the restaurant staff take a subservient position to the customers. Never mind the noise or private issues that individual customers need to work through on their own with their so called "reviews". Without a doubt Chef Antonio the owner who is from Naples, Italy is dedicated, hardworking and passionate about his craft. The pizza was really good. I would give it 5 stars but there is room for improvement that I am sure as Chef Antonio grows over time will take that leap. Some areas of improvement would be the ambience of the place itself. The ambience is modest and somewhat basic, nothing special yet clean but over time could use some updating. The old drop ceiling and lighting is a bit outdated and the fixtures/tables are somewhat drab. The pizza itself is really good like I said but is a notch or 2 below the best of the best. However, this is the best in the Sarasota area for authentic eat in or take out Neapolitan Pizza hands down! Nothing in the Sarasota/Bradenton area comes close to this. If you're looking for a really good Margherita pizza in the Sarasota area then stop in and support a local business. I didn't have anything else on the menu but just came here for the pizza and I wasn't disappointed but yet pleasantly pleased. read more

Atmosphere - Chef Antonio dedicated to his craft. Bravo! - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Excellent pizza!! Best in Sarasota. Staff very friendly. Chef/Owner from Napoli. Try it out.

He makes the best authentic Italian pizza I have ever had in my life. You will be treated like family when you walk in the door. I highly recommend this casual restaurant. Sarasota needs more places like this. I highly recommend this restaurant as a place to grab the best pizza you've ever eaten. read more

Best Italian pizza in town hands down but pizza takes forever to come out and if u take it to go even longer of a wait I'm talking one hour they need to get it together in there read more

Delicious pizza! So fresh, made to order and you can watch the pizza being created. OUTSTANDING customer service!!

6 stars!! absolutely amazing best pizza since Europe in fact- even better ! truly amazing and wonderful owners and staff read more

This is the absolute worst pizza not just in Sarasota or Florida or the USA but the world . When I called to tell the owner that the pizza was not cooked he argued with me and told me I didn't know his pizza . What a joke this guy and his awful pizza place is he also hung up on me . Give this place another year and it will be closed , people say patronize small business yes but not when the owners have a attitude like these owners read more

This is best Pizza hands down in Sarasota. I recently took a trip to Italy and this pizza is easily comparable to what we had there. I have dined here five times and it is always excellent. Highly recommend it read more