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A truly onsite freshly prepared and cooked dinner. Watched the pasta maker creating ravioli that I just enjoyed. This is the place for authentic Italian dishes....
read moreFine food expertly prepared and served, a good wine list and very friendly. We dined with them over the years and have always had exceptional experiences. Bravo...
read moreWe have wanted to try La Violetta for months and were really disappointed. The servers were great, the ambience is ok but the food was well below average in our...
read moreGreat food! Do yourself a favour and try it! Awesome seafood as well as beef tartare. Was not a fan of crème brûlÃe foie gras and tripe, but really enjoyed ev...
read moreDelighted that this restaurant is again open. One of the best, if not the best, in Sarasota.
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read moreLa Violetta offers a diverse and interesting menu with authentic Italian dishes that are a must-try. While some reviewers found the food to be well below average, others praised the different spin on Italian cuisine. The ambiance is cozy and the service is exceptional. The restaurant received mixed reviews for its prices, with some considering it expensive and others deeming it a great value. Overall, La Violetta seems to be a hit or miss for diners, but those who enjoy the unique Italian dishes and excellent service will likely have a positive experience and may even consider it a "must visit" in Sarasota.
Homemade pasta reigns supreme. The flat breads are fabulous. Osso Buco divine.
Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4
The food is sooo good. Also the service is great. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Amazing place!!!! All fresh bakery treats Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Our server was very attentive and offered suggestions that we followed. Loved my ravioli dish, one of the night's specials. My wife had the Risotto Frutti Di Ma...
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read moreI have a new favorite restaurant! It was our second visit, so this was not a one-off experience. Food was absolutely wonderful, including the regular menu items...
read moreWonderful ambience service and food. Favorite was the flatbread appetizer. Huge portion! Also loved the green salad. You can't go wrong with anything on this mo...
read moreDiverse and interesting menu... loved both our appetizers and both our main entrees... less our dessert. Excellent service (Alessandro? . Good cocktails. Very n...
read moreThis was our first visit to La Violetta. We will definitely return. John was a wonderful server. The bread and caponata were delicious starters. We both had the...
read moreThis was our third time at La Violetta and it only keeps getting better. We were excited that they have doubled their dining room size, although it still is qua...
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read moreThe food at this restaurant is fantastic! They serve authentic homemade Italian cuisine, and you can even watch them prepare fresh pasta in the kitchen. I've di...
read moreI would recommend that they consider toning down their cream sauce. I adore butter and cream, but if it's too rich for me, it might be too much for others. The...
read moreI dined at this restaurant for the first time based on positive reviews of their food. I did enjoy the food and plan to go back to try other dishes. However, up...
read moreA little bit of the real Northern Italy in Sarasota. Limited seating, worth the wait.
Disappointed with their veal dish. Not very tasty. Also had terrible gluten free pasta. Scallops were very good. Loud restaurant hard to hear your own table con...
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