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Cafe Amici Downtown Info
Amenities
Service options
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Outdoor seating
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Curbside pickup
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Great coffee
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Great dessert
Popular for
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Hard liquor
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Healthy options
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Small plates
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Vegetarian options
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Wine
Dining options
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Bar onsite
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Romantic
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Trendy
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Upscale
Crowd
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Groups
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Tourists
Planning
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Accepts reservations
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
Best WLM Reviews
Layout/atmosphere
*Intimate Italian restaurant; bar area in back with TV; separate room with tables off main dining room; extensive wine collection; tables on sidewalk
Service
*Attentive
Food/drink
*Complimentary bread & oil - good; hot out of the oven
*Prosciutto di Parma with Burrata (appetizer special) - Good; burrata was creamy
*Braciole & Orecchiette (Beef rollatini stuffed with garlic, parmigiano, parsley and served with homemade pasta) - Good; sauce & pasta were delicious; tender meat, definitely got distinct garlic flavor
The linguini and clam sauce and the ravioli and mushroom dish were very tasty. Great service but a bit pricey for pasta.
Café Amici in Sarasota is an absolute gem! From the warm ambiance to the exquisite cuisine, every aspect of our dining experience was top-notch. Massimo's delightful attitude towards us made us feel like family . Highly recommend this charming Italian restaurant for a memorable culinary journey!
5 stars across the board for service, ambience and taste. Great spot, we sat outside and enjoyed our dining experience thoroughly. I only gave 4 stars due to price, maybe it's just downtown Sarasota (quite possibly) but that was by far the most I've paid for 2 (for pasta).
Best authentic Italian in town. Wonderful for special occasions and date night.
Grilled octopus - Delicious! A must have !
My group was there for dinner on a Saturday night. The place was packed but we were able to walk in and were seated quickly. Unfortunately the acoustics in the restaurant were awful. It was so loud just from the chatter of patrons we couldn’t hear each other talk. It hurt our ears. The food was good. I really enjoyed my eggplant parmigiana. 2 in our group ordered linguine with shrimp & crab. When they both alerted the waiter there seemed to be no crab in the dish, the owner came to the table and was a bit rude about it. He gave them some crab in a bowl to add to their dishes but clearly didn’t believe they were telling the truth. The desserts we saw looked delicious but due to the loud environment we declined to stay for dessert and went elsewhere. This place is clearly well-loved by locals and regular patrons as it did have the vibe of a favorite neighborhood spot and the bar was also full. If they could do some to sound-proofing to improve the acoustics, I’d go back. Recommendation: Get an outdoor table if possible or one in the other dining room away from the bar.
Had a wonderful experience in Amici today. We popped in late afternoon and even though we were 30 minutes before opening they still accommodated us. Alex looked after us and was wonderful from start to finish. We were a party of 3 and he explained all the specials and answered any questions we had. Throughout the meal he kept our drinks topped up and was never far away and so attentive. The food was truly wonderful we have been coming to Florida for 24 years and this was one of our favorite meals and actually the best Italian food we have had. If in the area give it a try!
We had a great experience dining here on St Patrick’s Day. The best tomahawk steak that I have had in town. Excellent wine selection too. This is also a wonderful place to celebrate a special event. We had our own room with a dance floor and DJ! If I could add a video you could see the bicycle that you ride that blends a Margarita! It really works. Ask for the owner Massimo he’s a class act.
Quick Facts About Cafe Amici Downtown
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 02:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 02:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 04:30 AM - 09:30 PM |
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