There is NOTHING authentically Tuscan about this place... Should be renamed: random stuff that seems Italian as American would prefer. Onions in Carbonara (a Roman dish)? Sacrilegious.
Food: 1
Andrew Kime
My wife and I found this gem about 5 years ago. Whenever we are in the area we would stop in and eat or order food to go. The food has always been Excellent. Unfortunately the last 2 times, several weeks apart, we noticed the food is still excellent, but the portions are less than a 1/4 of what they were when we 1st found this place. Example; my wife at most places can only eat about a 1/3 of her meal and take the rest home. Now she can finish and still be hungry. I ordered Lobster ravioli ($25) the food came and there were 6 ravioli. I understand that portions have gotten smaller due to costs, but 6 medium sized ravioli for $25 is crazy. Still went away Hungry. Very disappointed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
The MILLS
Beautiful place. Great for private date night. A hidden gem. I had Veal Picata. Will definitely will be back. If you enjoy Italian. It's a must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Anthony Testa
Not bad. I had good company.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Barbara Vanerio
Had the most fabulous evening great food great service and the entertainment was the best!! Frank Sinatra music was more than fabulous!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rhonda Petr
This was our first time dining at Chianti Ristorante Italiano. The service was excellent (highly recommend Sophia), and the food was so good! We ordered cocktails, escargot, caesar salad, spaghetti with bolognese, sautéed spinach, and tortellini. The price was very reasonable and we told the new manager, Ashley, we would be back with our friends! Lots of parking available. Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tortelloni Alla Romana, Veal Saltimbocca, Bread Basket, Tiramisu
Cara Joy
Ridiculously expensive for mediocre food.
Sandy Novarro
I ordered a fish dish…the fish was like pudding..not flakey. I sent it back. We waited (4 of us) for 3 drinks..at least
10 minutes for a wine, vodka on the rocks…nothing special. We won’t be going back. The wait staff very unprofessional.
Jim Gulledge
The entertainment is amazing great singer and everyone is singing along. The food is out of this world good and the servers are the best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
NYC LLC
This charming, family-owned Italian restaurant has been a go-to spot for my husband Bill and me for the past four years. The inviting atmosphere, paired with consistently delicious food, always makes our visits enjoyable.
Recently, they revamped the menu, and it’s brought a fresh excitement to an already wonderful dining experience. The service is top-notch, especially from Ashley, the manager, and her assistant Carla, who have made us feel like family from day one. Their warm hospitality ensures that we always get our favorite table and enjoy lovely conversation.
The occasional live entertainment adds to the lively vibe, making this restaurant not just a place for great food but for memorable evenings as well. If you're looking for a spot that combines flavorful Italian dishes with a personal touch, this is the place to be! Lucie
Very nice atmosphere our waiter was very nice and attentive and not over attentive. Food was good and served quickly. Will go back next time we're in sarasota.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Kathleen Smith
Under new (and much improved) management. Great food and ambiance, super friendly staff that go out of their way. They have a great happy hour also. Give them a try...you won't be disappointed.
Parking: Plenty of parking in the free lot
Wheelchair accessibility: Can easily accommodate wheelchairs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Craig Mower
I booked a 80th suprise birthday party for my Aunt. I live in Philadelphia which is roughly 1,100 miles away. This was no easy task. I started to plan the event in January of 2024. My communication was mainly through email up until the time I confirmed my date and that was done over the phone. I dont do to many reviews but i strongly felt this was needed. The entire staff was friendly, helpful and was a delight to be around. The food was AMAZING. The entire staff truly made my Aunt feel very special on her day and that made me very happy. I can not thank the staff for accomodating us and for the up beat energy they provided while keeping it professional at the same time. It truly means a lot when someone goes out of their way to make a memroble moment that will last a lifetime. So to the staff, THANK YOU so much for an amazing dinner and for you being you. We will be back to enjoy food. Craig
Parking: Large area to park with plenty of spots.
Wheelchair accessibility: One of our guest was wheelchair bound and it was easy to move inside of the venue.
There is NOTHING authentically Tuscan about this place... Should be renamed: random stuff that seems Italian as American would prefer. Onions in Carbonara (a Roman dish)? Sacrilegious.
Food: 1
My wife and I found this gem about 5 years ago. Whenever we are in the area we would stop in and eat or order food to go. The food has always been Excellent. Unfortunately the last 2 times, several weeks apart, we noticed the food is still excellent, but the portions are less than a 1/4 of what they were when we 1st found this place. Example; my wife at most places can only eat about a 1/3 of her meal and take the rest home. Now she can finish and still be hungry. I ordered Lobster ravioli ($25) the food came and there were 6 ravioli. I understand that portions have gotten smaller due to costs, but 6 medium sized ravioli for $25 is crazy. Still went away Hungry. Very disappointed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Beautiful place. Great for private date night. A hidden gem. I had Veal Picata. Will definitely will be back. If you enjoy Italian. It's a must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Not bad. I had good company.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Had the most fabulous evening great food great service and the entertainment was the best!! Frank Sinatra music was more than fabulous!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was our first time dining at Chianti Ristorante Italiano. The service was excellent (highly recommend Sophia), and the food was so good! We ordered cocktails, escargot, caesar salad, spaghetti with bolognese, sautéed spinach, and tortellini. The price was very reasonable and we told the new manager, Ashley, we would be back with our friends! Lots of parking available. Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tortelloni Alla Romana, Veal Saltimbocca, Bread Basket, Tiramisu
Ridiculously expensive for mediocre food.
I ordered a fish dish…the fish was like pudding..not flakey. I sent it back. We waited (4 of us) for 3 drinks..at least 10 minutes for a wine, vodka on the rocks…nothing special. We won’t be going back. The wait staff very unprofessional.
The entertainment is amazing great singer and everyone is singing along. The food is out of this world good and the servers are the best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This charming, family-owned Italian restaurant has been a go-to spot for my husband Bill and me for the past four years. The inviting atmosphere, paired with consistently delicious food, always makes our visits enjoyable.
Recently, they revamped the menu, and it’s brought a fresh excitement to an already wonderful dining experience. The service is top-notch, especially from Ashley, the manager, and her assistant Carla, who have made us feel like family from day one. Their warm hospitality ensures that we always get our favorite table and enjoy lovely conversation.
The occasional live entertainment adds to the lively vibe, making this restaurant not just a place for great food but for memorable evenings as well. If you're looking for a spot that combines flavorful Italian dishes with a personal touch, this is the place to be!
Lucie
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spinaci Salad, Tortellini Romana, Spaghetti Carbonara, Veal Parm, Veal Saltimbocca, Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Marsala
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Great happy hour
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Another great meal at Chianti.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice atmosphere our waiter was very nice and attentive and not over attentive. Food was good and served quickly. Will go back next time we're in sarasota.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Under new (and much improved) management. Great food and ambiance, super friendly staff that go out of their way. They have a great happy hour also. Give them a try...you won't be disappointed.
Parking: Plenty of parking in the free lot
Wheelchair accessibility: Can easily accommodate wheelchairs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I booked a 80th suprise birthday party for my Aunt. I live in Philadelphia which is roughly 1,100 miles away. This was no easy task. I started to plan the event in January of 2024. My communication was mainly through email up until the time I confirmed my date and that was done over the phone. I dont do to many reviews but i strongly felt this was needed. The entire staff was friendly, helpful and was a delight to be around. The food was AMAZING. The entire staff truly made my Aunt feel very special on her day and that made me very happy. I can not thank the staff for accomodating us and for the up beat energy they provided while keeping it professional at the same time. It truly means a lot when someone goes out of their way to make a memroble moment that will last a lifetime. So to the staff, THANK YOU so much for an amazing dinner and for you being you.
We will be back to enjoy food.
Craig
Parking: Large area to park with plenty of spots.
Wheelchair accessibility: One of our guest was wheelchair bound and it was easy to move inside of the venue.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan
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