Dined here numerous times, made sure we had reservations for both nights in town for the holiday…read moreweekend. Each night overdelivered with attentive, friendly service, superb meals for our entire party, and bread we couldn't wait to sink our teeth into (multiple baskets consumed quickly, perfect for dipping in our vodka and marina sauces). The chicken parm was its usual tasty dish and I thoroughly enjoyed the rigatoni a la vodka. Side salads were a perfect compliment and who can't resist cannolis for dessert?!?? Can't wait to return when we are back in town!

Sooo Caragiulo's Italian American was on my list for our Sarasota visit and I'm glad we went. I…read morelove some good Italian food, and they did not disappoint. The restaurant had that classic Italian vibe, but the real star was the food. Everything was flavorful without feeling too heavy, and we left happy and full. If you're in the area, definitely add this spot to your list. What was ordered: Lasagna Al Forno = light yet filling

First time dining in. I've done pizza take out a few years ago. I think it's headed a bit downhill…read more We ordered calamari and it was not great. Pretty overcooked and chewy. The charcuterie was better but tough to mess this up. I had the Quattro pizza. It was super soft and really not that great, super floppy and just ok. The soup was meh. Friends had pasta and said it was pretty good. We had a group that hasn't seen each other in over a year. Being a server is hard but you have to understand when to break in and when not too. Ours was nice but always seemed to be interrupting a story. I get it, but this is an art. I just don't see us going back, there are so many better places.

Napule is an independent Italian restaurant featuring top quality ingredients and delicious…read moreentrees. I have been dining Napule for a while, and the service has always been top notch. The dining areas are on the main floor with also an outdoor patio and a small upstairs area. What I love about this restaurant is you can see the cooks making your entrees. This is really appealing when you view your pizza in their wood fire oven. We tried their meatball appetizer which was a chef special, and you see from my picture there were three meatballs in a tasty red sauce topped with mozzarella and a fresh basil leaf. It was a great addition to our meal. I also recommend the Semplice salad and grilled salmon which is a good size portion with arugula and lettuce topped with carrots, radicchio and layered with shaved Parmesan cheese. Don't expect dressing as they serve olive oil and balsamic vinegar at your table. Another favorite dish is the cod filet sautéed with capers, onions, and olives which is served with potatoes and broccoli. If you're in the Sarasota area and want a clean and delicious Italian dinner Napule is a great choice.

Cute interior, excellent service, wonderful pizza! Thin crust, fresh basil and great parmigiana…read morecheese.

The best pizza in town! Both the red and white pizzas are so delicious! Thin crust. Bursting with…read moreflavor.

I had their Pasta Carbonara. It was very good. I would return for this menu option alone. I am sure…read morethere are other great items also, but I tend to stick with what I know is great. The service was great also. We had a group of 6 and the place was packed, but the service did not suffer. This was a really enjoyable experience.

We traveled 49 min to this place because of the accolade. It's a pizza joint with lacquered tables…read morewith a layer of grease you can write your name on.Wines start @$40 A 5oz glass of house wine ?11.the food mediocre at best,Pizza very doughy tasteless.Chicken Parm sounded to death 1/8"thick 4oz dry and tough Pasta tasteless.Mussels$19 for 16 small mussels in a pink sauce with halved cherry tomatoes.Italian in name only.Poor excuse for quality.

Got a pizza from Roccos for dinner. Fast service. Tasted great with quality ingredients…read more I will try some of there daily specials. Very clean and organized front of the house. I was greated promptly and felt welcome. Good atmosphere. Stop in for a daily special or happy hour. Cheers!

Let me start by saying, I really wanted to like this place. The vibe and ambiance were great, the…read moreprices were reasonable, and the house wine was honestly excellent. Unfortunately, that's where the positives ended for me. I arrived around 5:30 PM on a Saturday and was surprised at how empty it was. There were only three people at the bar when I arrived, and maybe a dozen total by the time I left. With the atmosphere, pricing, and huge menu selection, I expected it to be much busier. I ordered the Veal Saltimbocca. The flavor was decent, but the portion size was disappointing. The attached photo shows the entire veal portion -- a very small gray medallion that felt completely out of proportion to the dish. When the main protein is that limited, the value just isn't there. What really concerned me, though, was a food safety issue I witnessed. One of the servers dropped a to-go box on the floor and walked past it multiple times without picking it up. Eventually, a shift lead picked it up and placed it directly on a prepared table setting with silverware, a plate, and a napkin. About a minute later, the box was thrown away -- thankfully -- but the contaminated table setting remained in place for guests. That kind of cross-contamination is hard to ignore and honestly overshadowed the rest of the experience for me. I genuinely wanted to enjoy this restaurant, but between the disappointing portion size and the careless handling of basic sanitation, I left understanding why it wasn't busier on a Saturday night.

Ohh my gosh!!!!this pizza was AMAZING!!!! Thin crust margarita perfection! Carla our server ,…read morewonderful . Oh my gosh I could go on and on . Our first time here, we will be back . 5 +++++++ Stars!

I'm reminded of the Billy Joel song Piano Man..."and the regular crew shuffles in,,," Every time…read moreI've been at Shaners there's been a steady stream of those taking out and those dining in. And while the take out is mostly pizza, this dining in seem to consume everything on the menu. Now I'm not going to suggest this is the world's best pizza, you've likely already established that place in your own mind. Some will say the crust is too thin or they slice it in a weird way , but damn it's good pizza. A small supreme with anchovies is the winning ticket for me. Ambiance:,,,it's a crowded pizza joint. Prices are most reasonable. Service is friendly... sometimes fast, sometimes slow. be Italian: talk, drink and eat...be happy.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Their pizza is just so good and don't even get me started on their desserts!…read moreThe service there is impeccable with kind waiters and the owner is so sweet! It is a lovely restaurant with an authentic Italian vibe and beautiful paintings. 10/10 WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!

Food is always delicious and the osso bucco is a specialty treat…read more The pizza, with a crispy crust and authentic Italian flavor, is superb.

I was stationed in NAPOLI for 3 years while serving in the United States Navy…read more I will be the first to tell you that most pizza restaurants are NOT even close to the authentic Neopolitan Pizza this restaurant makes. The ingredients are the reason this restaurant will become my go to place for AMAZING AUTHENTIC NAPOLITANO PIZZA in the future. While we tried the restaurant for the first time, I couldn't contain my enjoyment and while my wife and I were eating I played my favorite Italian music off my phone, as loud as I could, first (Tu Vuo Fa 'L' Americano), and then (NAPOLI) by Nino D'angelo. My wife was concerned with the volume as she thought it would upset the patrons and the restaurant staff, but it did the opposite....everyone was singing along with a smile on their face...recognizing that I was having the time of my life, bringing back memories of BELLA NAPOLI! Very authentic cuisine and excellent service!

My wife took me to Bella Napoli this evening to celebrate Father's Day…read more We had 6:00 PM reservations for an inside table. We were seated in the back next to a serving/drinking station across from a group of 6 10 year old girls...whose parents were eating outside. The noise level was so unbearable that we asked to be moved outside, which they accommodated. But the noise level was strike number 1. After we were seated outside we waited. And waited. And waited more, roughly 20 minutes before we finally caught the attention of a waitress. Strike 2. My wife order the white bean soup for an appetizer and the Branzino. I ordered the special...Veal Osso Buco over risotto The white bean soup was delicious. 4 out of 5 stars. The Branzino was a little fishy tasting, which it should not. We order Branzino all the time and it's never tasted fishy. But the most disturbing part of the meal was the bait and switch using Pork in place of Veal for the Veal Osso Buco. Yes you read that right. It was Pork. Not Veal. The meat was gray, fatty and not very tender. Veal is tan or light brown, extremely tender and very lean. Charging $49.95 for Veal Osso Buco would have been reasonable. Trying to pass off Pork as Veal for that price is down-right criminal. Strike 3. AN ABSOLUTE HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE.! WE WILL NEVER GO BACK!!! Response to Ceasar D: the parent's of the 6 little girls (who you must admit were quite loud and unsupervised) were sitting inside. All of the children's parents and some other adults, about 14 adults in total, were seated outside. So please don't try and pass this off as if they were celebrating Father's Day. They weren't even sitting with their "Fathers". It simply demonstrates poor restaurant management. The wait for a server outside was so long, my wife had actually suggested we leave. I truly wish we had. Regarding the Branzino, if it HAD been fresh it would not have tasted fishy! As for the Osso Buco, I'm a culinary expert and know the difference between Veal and Pork. I knew it was pork as soon as I tasted it! The fat was a dead giveaway. Perhaps now that this has been posted, you'll start using veal or be truthful and simply let your patrons know you're serving Pork Osso Buco! I stand by my original post.