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We had to go up front twice to get someone to take our order. The food preparation was poor. The eggplant parm was a thin amount of eggplant with more breading. The pasta was broken up and overcooked and the sauce not flavorful. The chicken marsala was also poor. The chicken was mushy...and too much breading. I heard they have a new chef the past month so perhaps it was better before and we dined there on a Sunday night..On a positive note while not having one their martinis looked very generous.
Be the first to ReplyGreat food, wonderful service, reasonable price
Visted tonight and could not have been happier with our choice. Wendy our server is the absolute best. She took care of us and made sure we had a fun evening. And the food was terrific. I had a sausage and black olive pizza, another of our group had the white pizza. Someone had the chicken picatta and another had the chicken parm. All wonderful. The owner and the host both came to our table to say 'hi' and "thanks for coming'. My wife and I always patronize places where we are made to feel appreciated. We will definitely be back.
Be the first to ReplyGreat gluten-free pizza
Wonderful lunch, with about the best gluten-free pizza I've eaten in a long while. Everyone was friendly and welcoming and made our lunch into a very special occasion. We will definitely be back.
Be the first to ReplyVery Disapointing
Not impressed for the 3rd time going their, crab cakes were not made in house, something out of a box, calamari was over cooked twice, very disappointing!!
Be the first to ReplyNot the Italian Grill we had tried before. New owner as of 2 years ago. Must try!
Great atmosphere. Delicious food. Excellent service. No complaints at all! Owner was very attentive as well. He wanted to make sure we were all satisfied with everything!
Be the first to ReplyFood was good but 16" pie vs 14" a rip off. Do the math 64 sq. inches vs 49sq. inches. For $31 I expected more
This review is for a take-out! I ordered a 16 inch pizza which was delicious however: It was only 14 inches from one side to the other--The box was only 15 inches square so a 16inch pie would never fit I don't mind spending $26 for dinner but when the greeter put the receipt in my face asking for a 25% or a 20% or an 18% tip I was really put out (of course I could have denied a tip but it was sort of intimidating) And she then took the pie from a warming oven which says it had been there for a while (I had called for a 7 pm pickup about a half hour earlier) Not going there again
Be the first to ReplyBest authentic Italian food
First off, the staff attention to the patrons was first class. We met the manager, Bruno, and the chef, Paulo. They were gracious hosts and went out of their way to provide us with a memorable experience and culinary delight. The house speciality, fusilli with ricotta, eggplant, and pine nuts, was outstanding. We also ordered the pizza cooked in their wood burning oven, and it was truly a slice of Italy in Sarasota. Nikki, our cheerful waitress, topped off a superb dining experience. If you're looking for authentic Italian fare, this is the place.
Be the first to ReplyBest Italian Food in Sarasota
Best Italian food, great service, great atmosphere and very friendly staff. Ate there twice and both times had a great meal. I left New York and am so happy to find this restaurant in Florida nearby. I will definitely be going back to The Italian Grill.
Be the first to ReplyGreat Italian Find!
We moved to the area several months ago and have visited The Italian Grille several times already. The staff is always extremely kind, attentive, and friendly. The food has always been fresh and very flavorful. The prices are very fair. This will be one of our regular places to eat at. We highly recommend the meatballs, chicken parm, and I love the ceaser salad. For drinks we love the limoncello martini and their old fashion. You can always find the owner making rounds to ensure everyone is taken care of happy. Great find!
Be the first to ReplyNice Italian restaurant in South Sarasota.
First time diner. Atmosphere is great. Not pretentious at all. Service was excellent. Partner ordered spaghetti & meatballs. Bruschetta as appetizer. Tasty! I ordered Veal Francesi. To be honest, it wasnโt very good.
Be the first to ReplyCheck your bill carefully
The service was slow, the food was average fare, but the crowning achievement was the extra drinks that "found" their way onto the bill. If you choose to eat here, check your bill carefully, as I neglected to do until I got home. Mea culpa, but fool me once, shame on you, and I won't be back.
Be the first to ReplyGo where locals dine
We visited with family. I love a place that knows the regulars. Wendi our waitress was checking in on how the tables came through hurricane Ian. She was so attentive. Italian wedding soup is a good starter. And wellโฆthe bread is delicious too. Look at the size or these meatballs!
Be the first to ReplyDelicious!
We visited on a Saturday now got with live music. The house wine was delicious and our meals Devine. We had chicken parm and chicken Marsala. The appetizers of polentas and bruschetta were great starters. Family and couple friendly. Prices were reasonable.
Be the first to ReplyWhat? No Salad
This is a locals spot, in season. My problem with this place is that some higher priced entrees do not come with a salad. Pizza is good, but the rest of the menu is average.
Be the first to ReplySomething Changed....
When we first discovered the Italian Grill, we were excited. Authentic Italian cooking like back in NY...savory sauces, home style cooking....wonderful service. Went there last week, things were "off"...pasta overcooked, dry, everything smothered in garlic to the point of discomfort. Thought it was just that one event, so we went back last night to give it another try. Absolutely horrible. Grouper wasn't cooked all the way through, pasta was dry, and the garlic (and now salt) was prevailing in the courses. Let add the fact that the waitress did not refill water glasses unless asked, and she did not have the command of the English language, therefore screwing up drink orders and forgetting items. I'm sorry to say that our once "go to" will not be on our list anymore.
Be the first to ReplyBest Italian restaurant in Sarasota
This restaurant is our favorite Italian restaurant in the Siesta Key area. We stopped by twice last year while on vacation, once this week, and plan to go back again this weekend before vacation ends. Everything we've had has been excellent! Great staff and owners every time we've there.
Be the first to ReplyFantastic Walk In Take Out Service!
This was our first visit to The Italian Grill, but it will NOT be our last! Tracy P. provided attentive service regarding our to go food order as well as during our wait. We prefer to order our takeout in person and the Italian Grill provided us with fresh, warm, delicious food in a timely manner. The food was prepared with love and care! Although the exterior is unassuming the ambiance is warm and inviting. We highly recommend this restaurant for take out or dine in!
Be the first to ReplyVery good
Great service, good food, fair prices and overall a very nice experience. I assume new ownership but not sure. We will be back for sure.
Be the first to ReplyBest lasagna Iโve ever had - canโt wait for the next visit
We had a great experience at the Italian Grill tonight. Weโre visitors to Sarasota from Canada and by chance stumbled on this great restaurant. I can honestly say i had the best lasagna Iโve ever had and even though it was a very generous portion, I finished it all, something Iโve rarely been able to do! My husband and the other couple were with had the special (swordfish) and all agreed it was delicious. The bread and oil/herb mixture was yummy! Service was excellent, thank you to the professional and sweet server, Ava and the efficient bus boys. All in all a great dining experience. We will definitely be back!
Be the first to ReplyDisappointed!
My wife and I visited the Italian grill along with a guest who was visiting us. Having been there many times over the years, our expectations were high and we told our guest how wonderful the food had been. On the positive side, I had the lasagna bolognese style and it was excellent, on the negative side my wife had a white pizza and it tasted like cardboard. Further, our guest, from Boston was totally disappointed with the chicken Francese. When I asked how it was, she responded it was ok but it was obvious that she was just being kind. When we asked again, she replied that it was not good! She told us that she had this on many occasions in Boston and described it as a veal with a very light lemon sauce. Hers had a tomato base without a lemon flavor. By the way, this was after waiting a half hour because they ran out of veal! She eventually sent it back and ordered pasta bolognese. Another 20 minute wait!
Before we left, I happened to see one of the owners who by the way never came to our table to apologize! When I told him of our guests disappointment with the meal, his matter of fact reply was โ weโve been making it this way since we opened a year agoโ no apology! He could care less !
After eating her at least a few times a year, sadly we will not return nor will we recommend this place.
Jim and Carole Roberson
Great Food Hop'n Place
I went for a late dinner (approx 7pm) on Sunday, Feb 27th. Restaurant was still busy and bustling. The hostess was friendly. I sat at the bar and ordered their Spinach Calzone. I was not disappointed! The crust had just enough crunch and chewiness to it and the inside was cheesy and flavorful. I took half of it home because it was too much food to eat all at one time. The owner and manager were both very involved with helping the wait staff and checking on tables.
The lady sitting next to me moved to Sarasota approximately 2 months prior. She visits the restaurant once a week. She is vegan and is very pleased with their food.
I will definitely return. Looking forward to trying the other items on their menu.
Well go back regularly
Fantastic experience. First time and will be back and back. Ewa server was awesome. Tiffany was so great and helpful. Food was absolutely amazing. Clams linguine Fantastic. Salmon picatta was amazing. Well done. Can't wait to try the pizza.
Be the first to ReplyTwo Thumbs Up
The Italian Grill is under new ownership and I believe the ratings for this restaurant will begin to skyrocket!! It's been 3 years since we've been here and I noticed a huge change from the moment I walked in the front door!! The atmosphere has totally been renovated. The way we were greeted and seated was very positive and professional! Our server, Kelly was excellent as well as the young men walking around refreshing our water throughout our time there. Everyone's food was really tasty! We all got their soup of the day which was Mushroom soup and it was incredible!!! Definitely get that if offered!! The bread and garlic oil that you dipped your bread in was delicious!!! We had six of us. Three of us got different types of pizzas and all three were yummy! We also got their Meatballs that were so big we had to get a box to take home. The other couple bot got shrimp Scampi and loved it!!! On the way out the new owner and manager thanked us for coming and we said we'll definitely be back!! You are able to make reservations. I highly recommend!!!!
Be the first to ReplyItalian food- buonissimo!
What a great experience- just happened upon it as we were driving through and WOW- fantastic entrees and our server Wendy was phenomenal! We will be back!!
Be the first to ReplyFantastic Food and Service!
We have enjoyed The Italian Grill twice in the last 10 days sampling several menu items including Salmon Piccata, Chicken Parm., Supreme Pizza, and a variety of soups and salads. The food is delicious and the servers are attentive and on top of things. The wine list offers some great selections!
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