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Ama La Vita

  1. Sarasota
  2. Sarasota Itali̇an

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Ama La Vita
"Casual Fine Dining Italian Restaurant in Downtown Sarasota. Inviting ambience. Amazing food and wine selection."
Address: 1551 Main St , Sarasota 34236, FL, US
Phone: (941) 960-1551
State: FL
City: Sarasota
Zip Code: 34236


Opening Hours

Monday: 17:00-21:00
Tuesday: 17:00-21:00
Wednesday: 17:00-21:00
Thursday: 17:00-21:00
Friday: 17:00-21:00
Saturday: 17:00-21:00

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Reviews
This place was recommended so we thought we’d check it out with some friends. In summary, the food was OK. The noise level was a little high in the dining room. Wait staff very good. Ambiance fair. For appetizers, we ordered And shared the Rice ball, Bruschetta and the PEI muscles. The cheese ball was interesting but for the life of me I could not find any of the meat that said it had. The PEI mussels were undersized, and the white sauce had almost no flavor. Bruschetta pretty average. For main courses, we ordered the Amatriciana, the flounder, the Carbonara, and the grilled veal chop. Portions on all these were good and the presentation OK but not inspiring. The veal chop was a little raw around the bone. Flavors on all were OK. The tables in the main dining room are small and a little bit close as a result of noise level was a little high when the restaurant got crowded. There is a good wine selection, but no spirits. The highlight of the meal for me was the coconut cake for dessert. It was excellent with great flavor. Our server did a good job. She was cordial and attentive, but not overbearing. The food came out after a reasonable amount of time and was warm. With several glasses of wine our bill came out to $258 before tip which I felt was a bit on the pricey side.
Small and cozy place. Variety of dishes with excellent quality. The rice ball and artichoke for appetizers are great . Excellent pastas and stuffed pork. Good quality of wines. The service is good.Food: 5/5
Authentic Italian food in Sarasota Florida. The pasta at Ama La Vita rivals what I've had in Rome. The Cacio e Pepe is incredible. While traditional recipes call for using pasta water, cheese, and black pepper, here they use stock with cheese and pepper. The extra richness from the stock is a fantastic addition. Pasta was cooked perfectly and was a great way to start the meal. Another stand out was the broiled flounder on spinach. Perfectly cooked and expertly seasoned. Save room for dessert! The homemade coconut cake is rich and fresh and sweet. I'm not even a coconut lover and I could devour a piece of that any day. Service is very attentive without being overbearing. It's a tiny place and fills up, but that is because it is so worth a try. Vegetarian options: With an entire pasta section on the menu and several vegetable based appetizers, vegetarians have several dishes to choose from here. And the coconut cake of course!
We are here to visit friends. We got a recommendation for Ama La Vita and met friends there - our suggestion. Big disappointment, HUGE. The acoustics are terrible, we had a hard time understanding our waiter and conversing across the table. The service was extremely slow. When we got appetizers, they were delivered to the wrong people. Asked for ice tea unsweet, we all got sweet. When the food arrived it was marginally ok. One dinner was not eaten because the fish tasted “off”. The best thing all night besides the company was the Coconut Cake-it’s fabulous. Way too expensive for the experience we had.
I have dined several times at Ama La Vita and this is an outstanding Italian restaurant in downtown Sarasota. Owners, Tricia and Danny, are incredibly affable and great to interact with! The pastas are excellent and the wide selection of wines especially Italian by the glass are well preserved utilizing a Coravin system. Servers Michael and Susan are very helpful and attentive. Will return often!
I am here to say that the hype is real. The coconut cake is a don't miss experience. It is unbelievably amazing! Seriously. I am still drooling thinking about it. Trish is a fantastic host and baker/chef! The food is also authentic and the place is quaint. We all tried the argula salad, the eggplant and sauce, bolognese, fish, scallops so good! and finished off with the super hyped coconut cake. Absolutely outstanding! So happy this little gem is in our backyard here in sweet Sarasota. Go check them out!
Oh. so. good. Friendly, charming, welcoming ... great indoor AND outdoor seating. The food was delicious. - tasty appetizer, - entrees eggplant parm, fish of the day, and chicken dish - All were wonderful - top it off with a gelato and espresso dessert the owner makes the desserts and you have an excellent meal. A good place to have a good experience.
Amazing! Enjoyed a fantastic meal with friends. The rice ball and calamari appetizers were a hit. The special filet mignon was cooked perfectly. The owner helped us pair with a really nice wine and then we finished with the coconut cake. The hospitality and food were spot on. Will be back!
Third time for dinner, won’t be back. First time, waited 35 minutes past reservation time; staff wouldn’t ask 6 top to leave even though they were finished & had their check. Second time was fine. Third time, two flounder meals were inedible wasn’t flounder, tasted like catfish & shrimp on another meal was rubbery. Halibut, @ $45, came out so plain, it looked like things were missing on the plate no sauce, no garnish, no vegetables, etc. Owner offered free desert which was appreciated, but for fine dining at these price points, there are better options.
Food was absolutely amazing! The owner popped by to check in and was so kind. Her homemade sauce was to die for!!! Highly recommend this place to anyone in the area!Food: 5/5
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