Napulé Restaurant

"Had the mussels appy, home made Pasta and split a dessert. The food and service was outstanding. Will head back to try the pizza which looked amazing"

"Sarasota is such an interesting town. It's like a suburb, yet with its own charm. Napule is a find. It's on the far southern edge of Sarasota. Driving up it's clear this is a swanky place. It was packed to the brim, and the only way to park is via valet. Inside the dining room is inviting with a fun and festive atmosphere. We had a large party and we were seated in a family style table. Our waitstaff was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. Our bread basket and water glasses were always full. As for the food, it was a mix. For appetizers we got the large meat and cheese board which featured their in-house charcuterie and cheeses. The charcuterie was out of this world. We could not get enough of the prosciutto and salame. The cheeses were good, but not very strong. We also got the sautéed octopus. It was ok. We were not impressed too much though for a $20 appetizer. Many of us ordered the Mezze maniche allo scoglio, which is a rigatoni with a seafood mix with a tomato white wine sauce. My brother ordered the Grigliata Mista Di Carne. It included a lamb chop, sausage, and NY Strip with roasted potatoes and broccoli on a sizzling plate. The seafood pasta was ok. The sauce lacked pop...not enough white wine! It tasted like they missed the last minute seasoning in the pan with the white wine deglaze. The seafood was nice and fresh. My brother let me try his meats, and they were definitely better than my seafood! Well seasoned and perfectly grilled. We finished off with gelato, and it was to die for. The strawberry gelato was the best I have ever had with fresh strawberries - full of flavor with an ultra smooth finish. This is in comparison to the best gelato from NYC and Seattle! When we return I'll definitely focus on the charcuterie and a meat dish, skip the pasta, and maybe try their Neapolitan pizza. And of course, GELATO!!"

"We had the specials of the day. A lamb shank and cacio y Pepe a bottle of wine dessert and limoncello. It was a Monday around 1 it was great service we had our pup with us they brought her water she napped we ate. It was one of the most authentic Italian and delicious meal we’ve had since moving to town. This will be a new favorite place for us and I must mention this was our first time here. Don’t miss this place!"

"What a wonderful dining experience! The food, ambiance, and service were all superior! If you are looking for a true, authentic Italian restaurant, this is the place for you! I would suggest making reservations before going. Be prepared to valet park because parking is very limited and that's really your only option. They offer a fantastic menu to choose from. We sat upstairs and overlooked the restaurant below. It was fun to watch the chefs do their magic in the kitchen and the pizza being made in their big pizza oven. Food came out piping hot and was very delicious! The service staff is very hard working, pleasant and very attentive. We also got to enjoy the sunset view from our upstairs table. They also offer outside dining and pizza bar seating as well. I highly recommend Napule and can't wait until they open a Lakewood Ranch location!"