La Violetta,

4837 Swift Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231, United States

"This is the best Italian food in Sarasota. Everything we ate was the best we have tasted in the last 30 years living here. Everything was made to order! Not having incredible Italian food has been a real problem here and La Violetta fixes that in every way. Food, wine, and service were incredible. It was a real treat to see everyone hustling to serve customers with a smile and gratitude. The only drawback is how busy they are, and will likely get busier. Make a reservation! We sat at the bar and it was amazing, but if you want to sit with family and friends you better call ahead and make a reservation. We will be back over and over. 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!"

"Delicious meal at La Violetta Rustic Italian restaurant Sarasota! Fresh baked bread, Tris Ravioli, Risotto frito di mare, pana cotta and vanilla gelato. Complete with nice atmosphere and owner Rosa speaking Italian with employees and regulars - always a good sign when native speakers frequent a restaurant And most importantly she was a gracious host!! Multiple parties came in without reservations and she bent over backwards to accommodate! Highly recommend."

"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 Mare. Both were delicious. We also had the Parmesan Cheesecake appetizer, with figs and prosciutto. I never would have thought to combine those items, but I loved it. We had the Panna Cotta for dessert, and it was simply amazing. We'll definitely return."

"The food is good, but I won't recommend the lamb homemade pasta dish. It tastes sour. Maybe that's because I was not hungry anymore after waited forty minutes. I will say the service is so so, but they did nothing wrong for sure. Just not as expected. The bread is cold. I will say this is their worst thing. Reservation is REALLY recommended unless you don't mind a wait. They also have a bar. I won't leave bad review, but I won't say it's really good or worth it."