Cafe Barbosso

5501 Palmer Crossing Cir, Sarasota
(941) 922-7999

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David Cross

Great valentines dinner special.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Susan Bender

The calamari smelled really bad. Sent it back. Ran out of valentine specials . Wanted to replace lobster with shrimp. My husband & i ordered the 10 layer eggplant. Mine came out fine but my husband's piece was half the size of mine. Pretty sad looking. We told waiter & he did not offer a new piece. Very disappointed.
Won't go back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Patty Clark

This was our 1st time here after receiving a gift card for Christmas. The food, atmosphere, and even our waiter were top notch. We will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brad Jeffers

I made a chef’s table reservation for 4 ppl on 2/4 for the night of 2/6. Then, 5 hours later the host called me and said they could not accommodate our party. And, they could not get us in on the following Saturday night either. Very poor organization and lack of problem resolution for this place. Will not try again. They used to have a better reputation and customer service…..not sure why they have declined. Disappointing, but many other options in srq👍

Service: 1

popeye0544

Enjoy the food and great prices
Owner is always walking around talk to customers

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

T M

We’ve dined here since March 2019. My last visit prior to this one was just over a year ago. There’s no comparison…the food has changed quality & flavor. The “management” checked on the tables on either side of our booth but skipped us (maybe because we weren’t eating the food). As my dining partner said “It’s the end of an era”. Thanks for the memories…it was once a wonderful experience.
Photos below are Grandmas’s Pie, circa 2022 with slices missing (bc we ate them then finished the pie) then 2026, no slices missing (we each had 1 then took it home & threw it away). Not the same 😣
Ps: the service was outstanding. This is no reflection on our server, who was personable and authentic.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

Audra McFadden

Delicious appetizers and entrees, great service and atmosphere!! There was a martini that I didn’t like and the server replaced it with something new and validated us by saying it’s the worst drink on the menu and needs to be removed 😂😂😂 Can’t wait to come back and enjoy another dining experience here!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Angela G

The concept of art and food is wonderful. It was a great ambiance and experience. Pizza was great and versatile. Please change “focaccia” to “toasted baguette” on the menu for the mussels. That is far from focaccia.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Mikey B

We all know it's tough to get a Good pizza but this place was amazing we got a pie to go they are definitely a go-to for us now we will definitely be back to dine in and try some dishes.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kelly Lyons

Absolutely loved everything about our visit. Dinner was outstanding. Very attentive service, not only from our server but from management and the artists who paint while you eat. They allowed my son to sit in their chair and encouraged him to make art which they hung on the wall when he gave them his drawing. A band was playing outside and it was overall great vibes. Will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Linda Locklear

Delicious pizza and the freshest fried calamari. So tender.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Michael Burner

The food is what a restaurant is all about. Can't miss with this place. Off the hook, always consistent, reasonable. Been coming here for nearly 10 years.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tina Sandilla

If you’re looking for a local pizzeria, you may like this place. I was eager to have real Italian cuisine and unfortunately, this is not the place to experience Italian food. I gave the atmosphere 2 stars for the lovely art work. One and done for me.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Chris Cahill

A very unique and very creative place. I love the artists painting, the jazz music playing, and the food and service is outstanding!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Cappo

Great traditional Italian food. Beautiful paintings in progress as we ate. Helpful and friendly staff. If you haven't been to Cafe Barbosso, try it, you will like it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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