Enjoy Italian food at Maestrale Restaurant and Pizzeria in Sarasota, FL, with convenient pickup available for your next meal.
Order onlinePolpette Della Nonna
$15.00
A homemade beef meatball topped with marinara 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!”
Chicken Carciofi
$26.00
Chicken in rich piccata sauce topped with artichokes; side choice required.
“What a treasure! The food was authentic Italian. Every bite took me back to my travels in Italy. The staff was friendly and attentive. We felt like family. The best Italian dinner experience we’ve had in Sarasota.”
Saltimbocca Di Pollo
$26.00
Chicken with sage and prosciutto in a light tomato-wine sauce.
“Maestrale is a fabulous lovely family owned restaurant. The food is fantastic especially the homemade tiramisu. There is an extensive menu with wonderful Italian specialties. The atmosphere is warm and inviting with white table cloths. The service is excellent. I highly recommend Mastrale.”
Maestrale Restaurant and Pizzeria in Sarasota, FL offers a satisfying Italian food menu spanning appetizers, hearty mains, and classic pasta dishes.
Start with Bruschetta, Calamari Fritti, or Mussels Al Vino Bianco, then move on to Chicken Parmigiana, Scaloppine Marsala, or Chicken Carciofi for a full Italian experience.
Visit Maestrale Restaurant and Pizzeria in Sarasota, FL to enjoy Italian food your way — dine-in at your leisure, or take advantage of pickup and delivery.
Tagliere All'italiana
$22.40
Italian platter features cold cuts, cheeses, and daily homemade delicacies.
“Just lovely - Great Food, Great Service. You can find authentic italian cuisine at a fair price. So much better than going to a chain restaurant. Try it - make the reservation right now!”
Beef Carpaccio
$18.00
Raw beef is served with arugula, lemon, olive oil, and shaved Parmesan.
“Best Italian restaurant in Sarasota! Family run business that treats customers like welcomed guests into their home. Haven't had Italian food this great and fresh outside of Italy. And the selection of appetizers, main courses and desserts has something for everyone, not to mention the amazing daily specials.”
Bruschetta
$9.00
Roasted Pugliese bread topped with tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil.
“The best Italian restaurant in Sarasota. Family owned and all homemade food. Great restaurant, great owners, beautiful atmosphere. Highly recommended!”
Burrata
$15.00
Creamy burrata is served with prosciutto over cantaloupe.
“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.”
Calamari Fritti
$16.00
Fried calamari served with homemade marinara sauce for dipping.
“Always a great dinner here! Best fried Calamari I've just about had anywhere...”
Caprese Fior Di Latte
$13.00
Fresh mozzarella and tomatoes with basil and extra-virgin olive oil.
“I doubt you’ll find a more authentic Italian restaurant in or around Sarasota than this place. From the atmosphere, service to the food, all top notch! Family owned restaurant, amazing chef who definitely deserves more recognition. Highly recommend!”
Chicken Alla Pizzaiola
$26.00
Chicken with capers, black olives, and cherry tomatoes.
“The best Italian restaurant in Sarasota by far. All the classic Italian dishes made fresh and delicious, plus amazing dishes from Puglia, where the family owners are originally from. It is truly a family restaurant with Mom and Dad running the kitchen and administration and the sons are the outstanding waiters. We are lucky indeed to have them in Sarasota! Viva Maestrale!”
Chicken Milanese
$26.00
Breaded chicken with arugula, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and Parma cheese.
“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.”
Chicken Parmigiana
$26.00
Baked chicken with fresh mozzarella and marinara includes a required side.
“Excellent fried calamari. Also the best Chicken parm I think I’ve ever had.”
Eggplant Alla Parmigiana
$20.00
Eggplant Parmigiana served with pasta marinara.
“Absolutely fabulous meal. Located in an unassuming strip mall. Greeted by Allesandro, our waiter, who’s the son of the owners/chefs. He’s delightful, the ambiance is lovely, and the food is SPECTACULAR. Best eggplant parmigiana I’ve ever had. Tiramisu was exceptional.”
Mussels Al Vino Bianco
$16.00
Mussels in rich white wine sauce served with fresh Pugliese bread.
“Authentic Italian food in Sarasota! Family owned and operated, literally the mom is the one cooking your food which is delightful. We requested no salt and they accommodate all of our food without salt for our daughter, amazing. She came out to say hello to our baby and our family and given my daughter an Easter egg. Very good experience! The Tiramisu is UNIQUE! You must try it!”
Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
$16.00
Sausage and broccoli rabe are sautéed with light marinara and Parmigiano.
“Been living in Venice for 5 years now. I'm always asking for restaurant recommendations, Idk how I haven't heard of this restaurant. Being from NY, we search for good food. Unfortunately it's few and far between. The food was delicious. Anything you could hope for...fresh, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. My husband loved broccoli rabe and he said it was the best he ever had. Service was helpful and friendly. We are overjoyed to have found this place. We will come back again and again and we will feel confident bringing our NY visitors here.”
Scaloppine Marsala
$30.00
Veal is served in Marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and a required side.
“One of the best restaurants in the area. Family owned and operated. Food is fantastic. Service wonderful and restaurant is lovely. Reservations for sure. Don't miss this place! Italian from Puglia.”
Veal Scalopina Ai Formaggi
$32.00
Veal is served in a creamy Gorgonzola, Parmigiano, and fontina sauce.
“This was our first time here, and we loved it so much that we made reservations for next week. The atmosphere is intimate European. Alessandro our server was delightful, attentive, and helpful. I had Veal formaggi, which was outstanding. Meals were prepared from scratch in the kitchen. Great wine list. Moderate prices. They were gracious and helpful when we brought our own birthday cake and ice cream. I urge you to try it!”
Verdure Grigliate
$11.00
Cold grilled vegetables are served with parsley, garlic, and olive oil.
“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”
Zuppa Del Giorno
$10.00
The day's soup, with its recipe determined by the daily selection.
“This place is a hidden gem for sure..who would have thought…they’ve been here for 4 years and NEVER knew..WOW did we miss out..we have tried several others like La Muca etc..this place BLOWS EVERYONE OUT OF THE WATER..in a whole in the wall tiny strip mall that used to be a pizza place!! Bravo..we will be back again!! Best Italian in Sarasota for sure..hands down!!!!”
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