We had a great dinner last night at La Dolce Vita. It is a small place, I didn't think to count…read morethe tables inside but there is maybe a dozen, and a few more outside. Small and busy, I would recommend getting a reservation. I checked out their menu earlier in the day and was very much looking forward to trying their Pappardelle, Funghi e Salsiccia, a sausage and mushroom pasta dish with a creamy panna sauce. I was not disappointed. In fact, I found my food absolutely delicious. I loved the mushrooms, the sausage, and the sauce really tied it all together. Service was fine, maybe just a little slow at the end getting the bill, but we were in no hurry. Very helpful, one person in our group had some dietary restrictions which were accommodated.

Food was terrible, owner was more interested in being a singer than actually cooking…read more I don't know what part of Italy she is from, but it's not like any Italian food I've ever experienced in my lifetime The chicken was mushy and they use way too much salt

Cindy at the bar...if nothing else she will make it crazy levels of amazing!…read moreHappy hour is 4-6 and that means half off all cocktails and 5$ off the bar bites/appetizers. Super attractive men in the server pool...easy on the eyes is never a bad thing! Prime Rib Monday?!?! Everyone else's is later in the week, Fin & Tonic does it right at the start of the week! We will ABSOLUTELY be back!

Well, about a year and a half or so ago a couple friends of mine and I went to the pentatonic and…read moresat at a booth and nobody came in and even said hi or will be right with you. Nothing we sat there for 15 minutes with people walking by us so over and over so we left and just now my boyfriend and I went in and sat at the bar and nobody talk to us. Nobody even acknowledged USA sitting there didn't say we'll be right with you. Nothing- Yes they were busy, but still should have at least acknowledged us. We were sitting there for like 10 minutes. We left. We're done trying.

It's a private social club members only! You have to call or text in order for them to open the…read moredoor for you. It says wine tasting but it does that mentioned in the Yelp page that it's a private club.

Family run local wine bar! Incredible variety of wine reasonably priced and fun themed events…read more Great atmosphere, exactly what Sarasota & Gulf Gate area needed!

Hidden gem. Smoked…read moreall my sticks last night and woke up looking for some more. Stumbled on this place and grabbed a few more for the boys and the weekend. INCREDIBLE SELECTION. Let Audrie, the owner, aware of it. Picked up my smokes and enjoyed a nice Cigar City Maduro beer with a nice maduro stick while listening to to Mel Torme and Sinatra. Music was also great. Stop by.

One of my favorite go-to cigar shops in the area. Fair prices and very good selections…read more Comfortable seating and good selection of beer, wine and other beverages. They have some hard to find cigar brands that are amazingly good and always please. Owners are always pleasant and very accommodating. The place feels welcoming any time my friends and I visit. Even the grouchy bartender has a good side to him!

Smallish family owned restaurant with a very solid menu…read more The veal parm was one of the best I have ever had. The calamari was fresh and perfectly cooked. What I liked the most was the owner/ chef coming to your table. They take pride in their work and it shows. The ambiance is warm and inviting. This owner is well known in Brooklyn NY and Sarasota having opened many restaurants and eventually selling them. This may be his last hurrah and he has immense pride in it

The service at Pietro's was excellent. Our waiter was extremely attentive. The noise level was WAY…read moretoo loud to have a conversation. It ruined the experience. The menu had many options, however the prices were out of sight. After dining, the four of us were underwhelmed. It was an average tasting meal with 4 star prices. Plus, it was completed with appetizers and dinner in one hour! We will not return.

Extremely helpful service and a great selection of the best wines. I have always been happy with…read morethe recommendations and rarely need to shop any place else.

Mitch the proprietor of this business offers an outstanding array of wines and is willing to go out…read moreof his way to help you find something if he doesn't have it on hand. The customer service is out of this world and if you're not buying from this place you should start today, because their an incredible source for purchasing wines. Great pricing and incredible customer service. thanks again Mitch; you're the best.

Walking into La Violetta from a small office parking lot feels like stepping into Rome. It's warm,…read moreintimate, and genuinely feels family-owned. The Italian staff (speaking Italian and carrying themselves in that effortless European way) make the experience feel authentic, not staged. The interconnected dining rooms are beautifully designed -- a refreshing change from the typical one-room Sarasota setup. The food was outstanding from start to finish. Complimentary frittata to begin, delicious bread with olive tapenade (would've loved it slightly more toasted, but minor detail). The carbonara on fried bread with guanciale was a WOW dish -- crispy, rich, unforgettable. The duck lasagna special was mind-blowing with clearly homemade pasta, and the short rib with polenta was fall-off-the-bone tender (a touch more sear would've made it perfect). Panna cotta to finish? Incredible. Old Fashioned was a bit sweet for me, but the martini and Sangiovese were spot on. We will absolutely be back. A true escape to Italy right here in Sarasota.

Atmosphere - The restaurant has a quiet elegance. There is a small bar (8 spots?) as you enter the…read morerestaurant that looks very inviting. Service - beginning with the bartenders to our server, we were provided prompt and attentive service. Food - I had the tagliatelle Ragout. The entree was served hot and pasta was cooked perfectly. The Wagu was plentiful, tender and very tasty. Overall - this is not your basic Italian cuisine. The menu is varied and offers many interesting options. Although the prices are a little higher than most (the appetizer menu is overpriced in my opinion and experience), the restaurant delivers a high quality experience