La Violetta
4837 Swift Rd, Sarasota
(941) 927-8716
Customers' Favorites
Sliced Filet with Black Truffles and Parmigiana
Frutti Di Mare Spaghetti Al Pomodoro
Ravioli with Braised Short Rib
Pettie Fillet and Procuitto
Risotto and Bone Marrow
Fried Zucchini Flowers
Lobster Pasta Special
Bourbon Pannacotti
3 Fish Appetizer
Mushroom Ravioli
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Recent Reviews
An expansive menu filled with good Italian dishes. The waiters are professional, much like you find in Italy, and bend over backwards to make your experience enjoyable. The dishes are authentic, testy and well prepared. This is a great restaurant for a special occasion or romantic outing.
Don't be fooled by the building itself. Once you step inside there is a wonderful bar, a few low top tables and a couch with large electric fireplace to set the mood as if you stepped into an Italian farm house. There are an additional 3-4 dinning areas that also provide a rustic farmhouse vibe and keep the noise level down. The overall lighting is excellent and keeps with the rustic vibe using Edison bulbs. Next is an amazing menu (keep in mind this is more authentic Italian...
A wonderful Italian restaurant with casual and smart decor. Tablecloths complement t the rustic decor. Nice bar. Pleasant ambience with a nice buzz giving a feeling of excitement for the upcoming meal. The cuisine is outstanding. I had the special of stuffed squash blossoms - magnifico - and their wonderful arugula, parmesan and tomato salad. Even though the restaurant was packed our waiter was very attentive and returned quickly to let me know the bar had run out of grapefruit...