Mediterraneo

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1970 Main St Fl 1
Sarasota, FL 34236
With its modern but classic Italian cuisine and emphasis on artisanal and contemporary Northern Italian style, Mediterraneo is often credited with being the first restaurant to bring authentic contemporary Italian cuisine to Sarasota when it first opened in 1996. Still under the same ownership, Mediterraneo has consistently been rated one of the top restaurants in Zagat. The restaurant has received numerous accolades including the acclaimed Insegna Del Ristorante Italiano awarded by The Minister of Agriculture & Commerce in Rome. With its highest honor, inducting the restaurant into its Accademia Italiana della Cucina "Fine Dining Hall of Fame." Mediterraneo has been rated as Best of the Best in Sarasota Magazine since the first year of opening. So whether you're celebrating a special occasion or grabbing a quick bite to eat, at Mediterraneo you are always assured the best quality food accompanied by excellent service. All of it thoroughly Italian.

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4.0337 reviews
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Thomas L.
7/27/2025

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...

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Carl J.
8/10/2025

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....

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Pat C.
5/14/2025

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...

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Nicole W.
8/18/2025

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...

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Eugene C.
8/7/2024

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...

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