Fresh pasta and mozzarella-topped pizzas shape Italian food at Maestrale Restaurant and Pizzeria in Sarasota, available for pickup.
Order onlinePolpette Della Nonna
$15.00
A homemade beef meatball with marinara sauce and Parmesan.
“One of the best restaurants in town. Great for all settings - intimate date nights to company dinner parties. Staff is excellent!! The daily specials were incredible! You can taste how homemade it really was. Family owned and operated which means family recipes! Try the meatballs 👌👌 the wine list is also amazing! Will absolutely be back!”
Tagliere All'italiana
$22.40
A board of selected cold cuts, cheeses, and daily homemade specialties.
“Best Italian food we've had in the area! The owners and service provided were both great! My family arrived later in the evening after an event and they were very kind unlike other places that try to rush you out the door. Food was fresh and phenomenal. Their wine selection was a plus.”
Beef Carpaccio
$18.00
Raw beef with arugula, lemon, olive oil, and shaved Parmesan.
“This is absolutely worth a try! Family-owned and intimate table settings ensure the ambiance is what you’re looking for in a lovely evening. The service was outstanding. Alfredo was charming and provided the specials for the evening. The Osso bucco with risotto was cooked to fall-off the bone perfection. Gnocchi is house-made and all were soft as pillows. From the fresh foccia to the pistachio cake and the most delicious cappuccino, the meal was phenomenal. No pictures of entrees because they were eaten too quickly! I will be back again soon! Meatballs, burrata, beef carpaccio as appetizers were delicious.”
Bruschetta
$9.00
Roasted Pugliese bread with cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil.
“We have been in Sarasota for 5 years. I finally found my go to place . If you want good food especially Italian. This is it . Very reasonable prices not for 2 for 1 people . Excellent ! Dress appropriately.”
Quattro Formaggi Pizza
$23.00
Pizza topped with mozzarella, fontina, gorgonzola, and Parmigiano.
“I had the pleasure of dining here with some friends a couple of weeks ago. I live within walking distance and never knew it was here. I have to say that it is by far the BEST Italian food in the area. Their chicken parmesan is fantastic! Not only is the food delicious, the service is phenomenal. I love that this place is family run. You can feel it in the atmosphere.”
Ortolana Pizza
$23.00
Pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and fresh daily vegetables.
“A hidden gem serving fabulous, fresh Italian meals. This was a second visit and Maestrale is now our favorite Italian restaurant in Sarasota.”
Saporita Pizza
$21.00
Pizza with mozzarella, tomato, basil, onion, capers, olives, and oregano.
“This place is great! Super welcoming staff and phenomenal food. Was in Italy last month and this was a refreshing of Italy. . If you close your eyes when you're eating, you'll think youre there. Come here and eat everything! And the cafe is legit!”
Maestrale Pizza
$25.00
Pizza with mozzarella, fontina, porcini, mushrooms, and truffle oil.
“An awesome family owned Italian Restaurant in Sarasota. The food and the service is excellent. A must try.”
Fettuccine Bolognese
$27.00
Fresh fettuccine is topped with savory meat sauce.
“Amazing experience! We came from NY for vacation and got super lucky when picking this place. Pasta was fresh and delicious, bolognese was so tasty I wanted to lick the plate clean! Service was family style, very friendly, and you can tell the food is made with tremendous care. Don’t skip this place, you won’t regret it!! Make a reservation!”
Lasagna Emiliana
$24.00
Layered pasta with meat sauce, béchamel, mozzarella, and Parmigiano.
“Best Italian spot in srq! Family owned!!! Lasagna was out of this world!!! Hidden gem for sure!!!”
Spaghetti Marinara
$24.00
Spaghetti with marinara and your choice of meatballs or sausage.
“The best Italian restaurant in Sarasota. Family owned and all homemade food. Great restaurant, great owners, beautiful atmosphere. Highly recommended!”
Linguine Pescatore
$30.00
Linguine with scallops, squid, shrimp, mussels, clams, and tomato sauce.
“I had the Linguine Pescatore with Fra diavolo and lentil soup. My husband had Pasta fagioli and pasta with broccoli raub and sausage. Both are entrées and soups were so delicious.”
Chicken Carciofi
$26.00
Chicken in piccata sauce with artichokes and a choice of side.
“Our group of fishing friends had such an enjoyable time at Maestrale Restaurant! Our waiter Alfredo was friendly and attentive, a son of the restaurant owner. The food was all so delightfully delicious!! The family that owns and operates the restaurant are originally from Puglia Italy! I highly recommend coming here!! The food is amazing!!”
Saltimbocca Di Pollo
$26.00
Chicken with sage, prosciutto, and light tomato-wine sauce.
“Top Tier Italian Food, Fish, Sauce, Pasta, Meat, Wine. I am so happy I found this place in Sarasota, FL. I feel like i am back at home. ❤️”
Chicken Milanese
$26.00
Breaded chicken with arugula, tomatoes, Parma cheese, and a side choice.
“The customer service jams excellent, good environment very friendly and lovely, the food so fresh and amazing for me and my family is the best Italian restaurant that we been so far”
Chicken Alla Pizzaiola
$26.00
Chicken with capers, olives, tomatoes, and a choice of pasta or vegetables.
“Absolutely amazing!!! Takes me back to Puglia. Everyone (taking about the staff) and everything is outstanding!”
Delizia al limone
$12.00
Dome-shaped sponge cake is filled and coated with lemon cream.
“Authentic southern Italian food served in a lovely setting. Excellent crusty bread, wonderful red sauce, quality ingredients. Very good prices. Bring your own wine for $15.00 corkage fee. Highly recommeded by an Italian American who knows what real Italian foods should taste like! . A bit hidden from sight while driving south on 41, but take the next right after Geier's sausage and it is on the left.”
Tiramisu’ Homemade
$10.00
Homemade tiramisu layers coffee-soaked sponge with mascarpone cream.
“Absolutely wonderful all around. Highly recommend this place. They make their deserts every day. I love gorgonzola gnocchi and it's so tough to find and theirs was out of this world. My 2nd favorite is tiramisu which is rarely made in house. Theirs is and it's out of this world good.”
Crostata della Nonna
$10.00
Shortcrust tart with lemon pastry cream, pine nuts, almonds, and sugar.
“This is possibly the BEST Italian food and pizza in Sarasota and I have had many years of eating at most of the Italian restaurants in Sarasota, family owned in fact mother father and 2 sons are the employees service was perfect meals were amazing pizza was delicious you will love this place!”
Cannolo
$12.00
One crisp pastry shell is filled with ricotta and chocolate chips.
“Amazing authentic Italian food! Must check them out”
Maestrale Restaurant and Pizzeria serves Italian food with seafood pastas, cheese-topped pizzas and veal with Marsala wine. You can also start with cold vegetables dressed with parsley, garlic and olive oil.
Bologna Pizza pairs mortadella with burrata and pistachio. Gnocchi Gorgonzola combines cream, Parmesan and walnuts. Bruschetta tops roasted homemade Pugliese bread with cherry tomatoes, garlic, oil and basil.
Visit us in Sarasota for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Chicken Carciofi comes with rich piccata sauce and artichokes; you can pair it with pasta marinara or the vegetable of the day.
Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.
