481 Gourmet - Sarasota

My husband and I consider 481 Gourmet to be our favourite restaurant in Sarasota. The dining experience, service, and overall ambiance are top-notch and exactly what you would expect from a high-quality dining establishment!

The fresh pompano was delicious and the goat cheese and fig appetizer was excellent.

After reading the reviews for 481 Gourmet, we had high expectations for this restaurant! The ambiance was romantic, with low lighting and quiet background music. Fresh tulips and beautiful table settings caught our eye. We had made reservations and were promptly seated by a lovely hostess at a beautiful table. We chose a delicious Italian entrée, but our waiter was not familiar with the wine list and had to ask for assistance. We decided on the Calabrian pepper tortellini, but unfortunately, the chef did not deliver the dish as advertised. The menu stated that the tortellini should contain sausage, paprika, cheese, and garlic, but the $32 plate we received had all the ingredients on top of plain cheese tortellini. I also ordered the scallop risotto, which was overcooked and the scallops were not properly cleaned. We were disappointed with our experience and hope that the restaurant will accept and learn from constructive criticism, as the ambiance is fantastic.

We had a fantastic experience at this restaurant. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We will definitely be returning in the future.

We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. Despite the cool evening, we were able to sit outside by the fireplace, which was a lovely touch. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and definitely plan on returning in the future.