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    Mediterraneo

    3.9 (349 reviews)
    PriceyPizza, Italian
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    MEDITERRANEO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Fresh pasta al ragu
    Richard S.

    A large group of residents (about 20) had dinner here. I had been here many years ago and remembered the acoustics were not great; that has not changed. The restaurant is popular with both inside and outside dining. I liked the complimentary bruschetta served plus the bread. My Mediterranean salad had large chunks of feta and tomatoes and was very good. My pasta (pappardella al ragu) with meat sauce was good and flavorful. Our waiter brought me a second gin and tonic even though I never ordered it and forgot the Cabernet I wanted. Since we were a table of 7, a twenty percent gratuity was added to the bill. Still very popular but loud with good food.

    View towards the front from the back room dining area
    Thomas L.

    July 26, 2025 - Two for dinner before a play @ Florida Studio Theatre. A little far from walkable to FST so an incredible and fantastic THANK YOU to the merchants in the building and Mediterraneo for the ample and free parking so we are not paying the thieves of the City or Sarasota for parking nonsense and another $350 predatory towing bill!!! This is a fantastic looking establishment!!! The layout is efficient but felt family friendly and the clientele was all smiles!! The main dining area was packed and was turning during our meal in the back dining area (we requested) how it too was packed when we were leaving at 7:30 pm! This felt special...... And it was!!! Service by Ralph was some of the best in my 45 years of business/global travel. Of note my dad (deceased for now 30 years) must have been smiling that night as one of my measures for a great restaurant HE told me about from his college days in the 1940s was from the Tally-Ho restaurant in Chicago. The wait staff was drilled on NEVER letting the water glass get below half filled for even 1 minute!!! THIS was the case here at Mediterraneo. Not just the water glass but the tables were cleared and bused swiftly and efficiently. AWESOME zone defense and service!!! We had a little bread and some chopped olives and olive oil. A little bruschetta made and appearance as well. The mixed drinks were very good according to the "boss" and I had a Stella N/A that was served properly in a chilled glass. Not crazy expensive. My wife ordered the Tropicale salad which was arugula w/heart of palms and avocado and some very nice large slices of parmesan. I had some after her gleeful report of freshness and nice palm pieces and the cheese was fantastic!! 10/10 I ordered the pinto bean soup de jour (cup) that was also excellent. Nice full bodied broth and beautifully flavored. A touch saltier than I like, but this was a winner. 9/10 Ralph highly recommended the Veal Chop and that was an absolutely fantastic suggestion. My wife enjoyed it whole-heartedly. I had a bite and it was truly awesome product and wonderfully prepared, seasoned, and cooked!!! She commented and I agreed also a bit heavy on the salt. 9/10 I went with the Capellini Primavera a angel-hair pasta with a variety of vegetables in an oil and garlic sauce. First of this was a perfectly made and spot on TEXTBOOK cooked al dente (first cooked firm to the tooth) pasta. This was GREAT!!! The zucchini and other vegetables were also firm and not mushy boiled wet filler!!! A great job!!! Only quip is the oil and garlic was very tasty but the dish was very oily and also a little heavy handed on the salt as well. 9/10 We know we are coming back here! As a matter of fact my wife is changing a birthday celebration "with the girls" from XXXXXXXX (smile) around the corner Italian spot to here at Mediterraneo !!! Always glad to have an experience like this......and also enjoy giving back to my dining-out warriors lookin' for good food and service. I FOUND ONE FOR YOU!!!

    Carpaccio
    Maura G.

    Had not visited this Sarasota treasure before - grateful to the locals who told me about it. Lovely service and menu. I was dining alone, sitting at the bar and was perfectly comfortable. The complimentary bread basket and bruschetta were an unexpected treat. And the carpaccio - muah!

    Wednesday evening
    Pat C.

    Walked in for dinner. Noticed that a lot of other customers were Italian which I took as a good sign since Italians would go to this Italian restaurant! Food was very good. Cappellini primavera tasted light and fresh. Scaloppine di vitello al vino bianco was definitely very tasty. Atmosphere was relaxed. Service was good but not exceptional. Giving this place 4/5.

    Pasta with meat sauce
    Eugene C.

    There are times when there is an option to give a 3.5 star review on Yelp and this would definitely be the time. In terms of food, I think I would give Mediterraneo a 3 star because it's definitely not anything to write home about. But in terms of ambiance and pricing, it is something to note. It has the feel of an expensive midtown New York restaurant but the price of a restaurant in one of the outer boros. I was drawn by the decor and ambiance of the place. We ordered a pasta dish, broccoli, and pizza. All were fine but if it were New York, it would be considered barely average. I would give it a higher rating if I were more of an ambiance reviewer and less of a good food value reviewer. That being said, if I were back again I would try other items on the menu

    Britt L.

    So many great pasta options. Pasta tasted fresh. Generous portions. Appreciated the fresh bread to the table as well. Service was decent.

    Spaghetti alla Carbonara
    Andrew T.

    First time visiting and I have no clue why it took so long. Went in for lunch and I was blown away by the flavors of the food! The service was quick and friendly and I can't say enough about the food!!!! I will definitely be back for dinner service.

    Carl J.

    We dined for dinner with two other couples. The first time for four of us. We were seated quickly for our Friday evening reservation. The restaurant was nicely decorated with art and photos. The dining room was full and had good energy. Bread service was quick and offered a few varieties complimentary, a nice touch. The focaccia was wonderful. The bruschetta needed a little more seasoning. The olive tapenade and olive oil were nice. Cocktails were average, nothing special. The table shared a calamari and we were underwhelmed with the lack of flavor. We asked for a split Caesar Salad only to get two plates to split ourselves; not the way to earn returning guests. This could have been overlooked if the Caesar was outstanding, it was not for $16. Entrees were a little slow coming out and most were good, just no standouts from our group of six. No desert. Service did what was needed, no extraordinary except the water service was outstanding. With so many restaurants in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch now, unlikely we will return soon since so many other Italian options to try.

    Carl L.

    Mediterraneo was a great evening out. The atmosphere is very nice and has a bit of a big city type feel. The waitress was polite and the greeters were pleasant. The focaccia and breads were complimentary and a genius move. My lasagna was tasty and not the usual Italian American style (thank you), the salmon was moist and worth the money, tuna app was pretty decent, the meatballs were tender and good (thank you for not putting ricotta on them to take away from the taste of the meatballs), tiramisu was outstanding (I could have eaten 2 of them) and anybody that says it is tasteless apparently doesn't understand what a real tiramisu is supposed to taste like, the ravioli with the wine sauce was my only let down, the wine sauce was delicious but maybe better on a meat dish. That being said great restaurant and I will return! Food 9 Atmosphere 8.5 Service 8

    Nicole W.

    We've been here a handful of times and every visit seems to get better and better. Out waitress is always knowledgeable and helpful. Drinks and food come out in a timely manner no matter how busy it gets. Cant wait to come back already.

    Rigatoni with broccolini and sausage. SO good!

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    Food was excellent. Service was excellent. Highly recommend this place. One of my new favorites

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    Food, service and wine O.M.G. It's a MUST try! The atmosphere is relaxing and inviting, great for dinner dates or family.

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    Simply the best restaurant we have in Sarasota. Service is over the top and food quality is excellent

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    Superb environment wonderful customer service, and we both really enjoyed the menu and our dinner.

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