Mediterraneo Italiano - Sarasota

Wow was this place packed! It is huge inside and goes back quite fair, has a terrace for outdoor seats and a good size bar. Every place was taken. Good for her... not so good for us. We decided to sit outside and it took 20 minutes until someone came to the table. When they came by, my husband was in the rest room and the server asked me if I was ready to order. We didn't even have menus. We were brought with bread and water and when I asked the Lord what he would like to eat, he shook his head and went. At this point it began to rain sideways and was dipped. We ran inside and managed to get 2 seats at the end of the bar. There were 1 bartender who managed the whole place.... I don't even know how he did it, but respect him. He quickly made drinks and had no compromise with them. He was a superstar. We managed to get an app that Arancini or rice balls and they were hot and delicious. The bread and the dips were also. We've never seen another server again and we've wrapped up our night. The place smelled amazing and we were disappointed, not had the chance to eat more. I'm not sure if they were short staff and nobody communicated.... it was unorganized mess inside. We will probably give them another chance Becuase sees the menu and smells amazing. You slept for a reason!

Right on Main Street in downtown Sarasota, this restaurant, the Mediterraneo, is an above-average place to dine. I tried a Greek salad with feta cheese and a light olive oil and lemon dressing for a starter, followed by a pasta dish with crushed sausage and broccoli raven in a similar dressing as the salad. Both were incredibly good. Good meal and atmosphere.

Best chicken parmesan I've ever had. The whole table took a piece and agreed. The expresso martini was to die for. Excellent service all night. If you can get a reservation, I highly recommend checking this place.

Dinner at Mediterraneo was amazing! The meatballs were the best I have ever had and the rigatoni with meat sauce was incredible! Can?t say enough good things about our server, Maddie! She made my birthday dinner very special! I highly recommend coming here on your trip to Sarasota.

Wonderful experience. Food is excellent. Authentic Italian Cuisine. Made in house pasta. Everything tasted great.