Vino Vino is as authentic Italian as it gets in Sarasota. Cirro (the Chef) is from Puglia and has curated a menu authentic to the region. In his small little storefront, he has created an atmosphere that makes you feel at home like you're with family where he feeds you delicious flavors that make you think you're actually in Italy. Delizioso! read more

Vino Vino - Cannoli - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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I can't believe the great reviews this restaurant has. Those reviews are what got us there in the first place, but we were so disappointed. First of all, the place smells like moth balls as soon as you walk in. The service is slow, and the complimentary focaccia bread they give you is cut into such tiny pieces that seem to be toasted, so it was almost like eating croutons (ew). The menu is very limited; just for the pasta dishes, they only offer 3 different shapes of pasta, and if you're vegetarian, you can eliminate half the menu. But the WORST part was the SINGING. Yes, they gave a MICROPHONE to a drunk lady who sang "Sweet Caroline" (quite badly, I might add), and then the staff members started singing "That's Amore" and walked around the restaurant shoving the microphone in front of ALL of our faces insisting that we sing. We went there for dinner, not karaoke! The music/singing was so loud that we could not even talk to our friends, who we were hoping to catch up with since we hadn't seen them in months. Seriously, the only thing good about our experience was the wine, and you can get good wine almost anywhere. Not even CLOSE to the 5-star experience everyone else claims to have had. read more

Vino Vino - Calamari pasta - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Vino Vino is the kind of place you walk into as a guest and leave feeling like family. The energy in the room is incredible you can feel how much the owners and staff genuinely care about what they're doing. There's so much warmth, passion, and love in the atmosphere that it makes the whole experience really special. The focaccia bread was absolutely delicious!! Warm, soft, and seriously so good. It's one of those things you keep reaching for without even realizing it. We also tried the special of the day and it was incredible. The flavors were amazing and everything was perfectly balanced with just the right amount of each ingredients. read more

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What an incredible dinner! We ate here on a recommendation from a friend- it's a nondescript store front in a strip mall and the parking can be scarce so know this- However, it is well worth it! A small, family run Italian restaurant- small inside but a huge presence! The service is wonderful- friendly, chanting and mostly Italian born family members of the owner. The food is great and the menu is small - everything we had was great! Fresh made pasta and authentic combinations of vegetables, sea food etc. The best part is the atmosphere! The entire staff breaks out in song repeatedly through the meal! Make reservations as they have limited hours and tables. A new favorite in the Sarasota area!! read more

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My wife and I finally found our favorite restaurant. We took a chance trusting the great reviews and we were blown away. From the moment you step in the restaurant you are transported to Italy. The food, service and the atmosphere is superb. Ciro and Svet are committed to your best dining experience. Before our first time there was coming to a delicious end we pleaded for their next available opening on the weekend. Luckily Svet squeezed us in on a Friday night. Unbelievably our second visit and meal was just as fantastic as our first. I can't wait to get back to Sarasota and Vino Vino!!!! Ciro and Svet, siete fantastici, a presto!! read more

Vino Vino - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

The service was awesome, a very quaint restaurant with great homemade pasta dishes. We highly recommend this place. You may want to call and reserve a table it's a not a big venue. Also, the phone number on yelp was wrong. Look for their number on google. read more

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Amazing food and service (and karaoke). Service is impeccable and they are so kind and generous! read more

Vino Vino - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Fun tiny Sarasota Italian with Puglia roots specializing in homemade pastas from the region and nightly specials, a nice wine list and very personable friendly service the entire evening was fun , the artichoke appetizer super and our homemade pasta entrees were very tasty and plentiful excellent home made focaccia added to our enjoyable evening read more

Vino Vino - Homemade orecchiette one with eggplant, olives tomatoes and capers and one with sausage, broccoli rabe and anchovies both excellent - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Fun atmosphere, the owners or gentlemen who MC'd the night were very funny. We all had a great time, singing at the end of the evening. The food was good. We might go back but it will be for the experience more than the cooking. read more

Fantastic restaurant with really good Italian food. Everything was delicious, and I'd definitely come back!

It was our first visit to Vino Vino, a hidden gem in a strip mall along Siesta Dr. For me it was literally hidden, I remember seeing it before but didn't realize it was even a restaurant. My wife sleuthed it out and suggested we go. Checking out the menu beforehand I learned it was a small regional Italian restaurant. Reviews talk about it being a locally owned place. Supporting local businesses enriches us all. Chef/owner Ciro and his best friend Svet were very much a part of an enjoyable evening. Dean Martin was also there in spirit and there was singing. Whatever I had decided from looking at the menu was replaced by a couple of specials that my wife and I shared. The meal started with Focaccia bread, soft and airy with a garbanzo bean spread. For first course we had a pasta special, Ricotta Cheese Gnocchi, delicious with a pink sauce. There was citrus and mint involved, my wife noticed, I'm not as refined. We also ordered a side of spaghetti so we could sample that and we both really liked it. For our second course we had their Veal Braciole Special. This too was an excellent choice. Ciro explained the time and many steps to prepare this dish. It is a rolled veal with a sauce/gravy, situated atop mashed potatoes. This was a hardy entrée and we brought some home. We finished the meal with the Italian classic, Tiramisu. It was even better than it looked, and it was beautiful. Make a reservation. We decided to go to Vino Vino and made a reservation the day before. Although the restaurant was not full for our visit, we learned some days it is and as we approach the season, most if not all days will be booked in advance. read more

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Incredible food and atmosphere! The owners are very friendly and welcoming Authentic Italian food read more

The experience is as close to Italy as I have experienced in this country. While the food was fantastic, fresh and authentic, the hospitality was fun and enthusiastic. These folks care about your enjoyment and experience. It's not performed, as it is in better upscale. Their hospitality is genuine and just who they are. And by the way, the food was fantastic, fresh and authentic. read more

Worth a visit! Cute authentic Italian cuisine. Everything we had was delicious. The focaccia was warm and we wanted to keep eating more but we had dinner coming. Dinner was fantastic and you can taste the freshness. read more

Service was excellent. Ambiance very much like Trattorias in Italy. Food and wine were exceptional. read more

Stop what you are doing and head straight there! It was the most amazing culinary experience. It wasn't just wonderful food. It was a wonderful experience. From the lovely wine to the fantastic fresh pasta. It was the best! We can't wait to go back. The gentlemen who run Vino Vino shook our hands and walked us out. It's a must must! Ciao! read more

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Highly recommend. Excellent food and impeccable service. Very very noisy however. It is a small restaurant. Everything made from scratch. Excellent! read more

Loved our first visit here! The food quality is top notch. Loved the very personal service from the staff! The homemade pasta is as good as pasta gets, cooked to al dente perfection! If there was a downside, not a big fan of the ambience... too dark inside. Not terrible, but could be so much more inviting with just a small change, like opening up the curtains and repainting the black ceiling. We still loved it and will definitely return! read more

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If you're looking for "real" Italian food, this is the place! Walking into this Small and intimate place, we were met with smiling and generous hosts- the owners and chefs themselves! Explaining where the food is from, how it's made, and the history behind the menu helped to make the night. They have amazing wines, and they make their own pasta daily- plus they import ItlIan olive oil, balsamic and ingredients to make their pasta from scratch every day. The atmosphere made us all feel comfortable, like sitting at our own table. All our food was very well prepared, and the taste was even better than the smell. They give you time- time to enjoy the wine, time to enjoy the appetizers, time to enjoy your friends before your main course arrives. This is just the kind of place I didn't know I was looking for. I look forward to another night out at Vino Vino. read more

Vino Vino - So many wines... - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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If it were just the fabulous food, unique selections and authentic Italian vibe I would give this top rating. But add to that the sincere family ambiance and the waiters/cook breaking into song and serenading the customers I implore you to make this a regular visit. You will not be disappointed. read more

Ambiance was outstanding. We even got 2 live Italian songs by one of the waiters! The ladies were swooning over the 3 waiters. All services was excellent and attentive. The focaccia bread was great. Wine very good. We appreciated the non-breaded calamari. My salmon special was great and my husband had an outstanding pasta. Would definitely go back!! read more

Great food - back for 2026 season and looking forward to enjoying great food and great service again. Will be taking family there as they come and visit. read more

Food was excellent. Staff were great. Restaurant is very small so definitely need reservations. This is a wonderful spot

Amazing food! Silky homemade pasta crafted from premium Italian flour, bursting with fresh flavors--no seed oils used. Will be back!

Wow! What an amazing experience. You definitely need reservations for this place. The ambiance and owner make you feel like you just got transported to Puglia Italy . There are only a handful of tables in the restaurant. It's super cozy and you feel like you're having dinner with family. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. Homemade pastas, the seafood was fresh, the sauce was made with fresh tomatoes, the burrata and tomato cream it was served with was so good. The panna cota and creme brûlée were the perfect way to end the night. The owner Cicero was an excellent host and chef . Can't wait for another meal there read more

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Back in Sarasota so back to Vino Vino. Phenomenal experience EVERY time we're there. We asked one of the owners to choose our dinner items and the wine pairing - we were so happy with their choices for us. There are very few places we ask for chef's choice, but this is our favorite. So glad we were able to see the owners again - very kind with attention to detail. read more

Food and ambiance is a wonderful experience. Small restaurant with a lot of character

Great little hole in the wall restaurant! When you are here you really are family! Lots of tables were recognized by the owner. Absolutely excellent service. Suggested wine choice was superb! Homemade bread and dipping oil was great! Burrata app was very good and had a very, very interesting sauce on it. Both entrees were great! One fish and a pork special. Wonder and friendly service. Very attentive and entertaining. read more

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Had an early dinner here. Welcoming owner, friendly staff. Small menu, a few specials and a nice wine list. Overall a great experience. Homemade pasta with delicious sauces seems to be a specialty here. Focaccia and everything we ordered was outstanding. Would certainly revisit!! read more

This place is what all restaurants should be. Wow wow wow! I heard wow come out of multiple people's mouths at our table of 6. Everything I ate was fresh and tasty. They make fresh pasta and bread daily. They use flour from Italy so no issues digesting and tastes fabulous. The owners are charismatic and sing with the whole restaurant. So fun and festive! You need a reservation and don't be in a hurry. Sit down and you are transported to Italy. The Chianti was also fantastic! My new favorite restaurant I would give 100 stars if I could. read more

We dined here recently and loved this place. Food was excellent, as were the singing waiters. Our favorite was Gino!!!

Amazing food and the chef/stag are the best. They you feel like family. My favorite Italian place hands down.

We loved the food and the hosts were great! We can't wait to go back !! The children were delightful and music added a nice touch . read more

Excellent food. My first time there, I will be returning. A deceiving looking gem in a strip mall. There is something to be said for their homemade pasta. read more

Literally the best authentic Italian food! All fresh and homemade daily. I highly recommend this fabulous restaurant. Everything is great! Must call ahead, very popular, limited seating. read more

Ciro is the perfect host and chef. He called me back on a Tuesday when the restaurant is closed so I could make a reservation. He greeted us with the friendliness of a great friend and took time to describe the pasta he makes and which ones are featured in the specials. We tried the pesto and shrimp linguine and the baked gnocchi. Indescribably delicious and oh so fresh. His focaccia comes with the meal and was also perfection. We had a vino primativo that was dry enough but had some real black cherry yumminess and was reasonably priced. Parking was easy. read more

Overall - 10/10 Food - from the homemade bread to the made in house that day pasta down to the made in house deserts, everything was spectacular. You could taste the passion in every bite, the own fees put their pride and sole into this place and it really shows. Everything was phenomenal and they were so willing to make sure everything was perfect. Service - 10/10, perhaps the best part of the visit and that is saying something as we absolutely loved the small yet vibrant atmosphere. It was very lively and the two owners took every second they could to socialize and greet everyone and make sure you felt welcomed. Best service I have ever had, sure they could be a bit slow as two of them work the whole restaurant; however, you should not be eating at a place like this in a hurry. It is a true experience (especially where we were told about how they make the food, and where they come from, and seeing the passion behind this place). Atmosphere - 10/10, small, vibrant, and felt immediately like family entering the place. You may read some reviews saying it was noisy; however, those people forgot what it sounds like to enjoy life and unwind. Truly a unique experience. read more

I love the food at this restaurant, third time there and it does not disappoint. My one complaint is the noise level. Why is it that a table of 4 people need to shout at their dining companions. I turned around twice to show my displeasure, they did not get the hint. Another table of 8 were wicked loud, but more understandable. Perhaps some noise baffling, and some drapery would help drown out the noise. Recommend week nights, perhaps not so loud? read more

Excellent service and food. The homemade bread with the chickpea olive oil spread is amazing. Definitely the best pasta I've had in ages.... all homemade.... Will definitely be returning very soon with friends to share this fantastic experience with them. Thank you Lecho for such a great evening. See ya soon!! read more

Diamond in the rough. Don't let the store front kid you; these gentlemen know how to prepare Italian food. The wine was great. Their service was great, and I especially liked it when they put a microphone on my table and I got to sing New York, New York by Frank Sinatra. Great evening a lot of fun and the food was exceptional. Go there! read more