Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 1687 reviews

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Menulist
4.8 ★ from 40 reviews

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....

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Fine 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...

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We 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...

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Great 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...

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Delighted that this restaurant is again open. One of the best, if not the best, in Sarasota.

La 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.

Google
4.8 ★ from 10 reviews
Soo
17.11.2023 - 18:22

Homemade pasta reigns supreme. The flat breads are fabulous. Osso Buco divine.

Cheri
17.11.2023 - 18:22

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

Cynthia
17.11.2023 - 18:22

The food is sooo good. Also the service is great. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Joseph
17.11.2023 - 18:22

Amazing place!!!! All fresh bakery treats Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Kevin
17.11.2023 - 18:22

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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Restaurantji
4.6 ★ from 423 reviews

I 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...

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MichelleM
16.01.2024 - 10:47

Wonderful 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...

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MikeD
16.01.2024 - 10:47

Diverse and interesting menu... loved both our appetizers and both our main entrees... less our dessert. Excellent service (Alessandro? . Good cocktails. Very n...

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DanaC
16.01.2024 - 10:47

This 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...

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Chris
16.01.2024 - 10:47

This 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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Sirved
3.4 ★ from 5 reviews
Gina
19.01.2024 - 06:51

The 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...

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Ken
19.01.2024 - 06:51

I 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...

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William
19.01.2024 - 06:51

I 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...

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Rocco
19.01.2024 - 06:51

A little bit of the real Northern Italy in Sarasota. Limited seating, worth the wait.

Daniel
19.01.2024 - 06:51

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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Yelp
4.5 ★ from 74 reviews
Opentable
4.7 ★ from 581 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.6 ★ from 683 reviews

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