Andrea’s Restaurant

Our meal was okay.
Caprese starter had a generous serving of absolutely delicious mozzarella, but only three very thin slices of slightly underripe tomato.
My husband had the Spagettoni alla Aragosta and enjoyed it. I had the special, a pork shank, which was very good. We skipped dessert.
Service was pretty blah, though acceptable.
$ 25 corkage fee was rather exorbitant. Fleming’s (within easy walking distance, about 200 meters of Andreas) and with an extensive wine list, only charges $ 15.
On the whole, we weren’t wildly impressed and, with so many great restaurants in Sarasota, won’t go back.

We went there for a special anniversary dinner. The food was exceptional. My husband had the salmon was cooked perfectly and the caper lemon sauce light and tasteful. The veal Marcella was tender and flavorful. The only disappointment was the wine selection and the wines were very overpriced.

What a pleasant surprise, in a very unassuming package (a bit of a hole in the wall). Our group’s dishes were excellent without exception, as was the service. Mozzarella on the caprese: incredible. Ravioli of the day: amazing. Strawberry panacotta was bursting with fresh flavor. Highly recommended

Food and service was good. I had the Veal Saltimbocca which was very good. My wife got the Lobster Thermidor pasta dish which was also very good. Will definitely go back.

Didn’t love it but the food was acceptable to good.
Located in an aging strip center without much curb appeal. The interior matched the center btw. Wine list was a horror show with over 10 white wines scratched out. Poor selection of American wine.
Ordered the veal appetizer and it was not to my liking. Kind of like veal cold cut with rich heavy sauce… different.
For dinner I had the trio of veal. I asked for it not be breaded and they could not accommodate my request. What I got was too much breaded veal. The parmigiano was good. I ordered the side pasta and that was great and homemade.
Wife ordered salmon healthy prepared, light oil and butter. It came drenched in olive oil.
Oh well you cant win them all. We will likely not return

I have passed by Andrea’s for a couple of years, and avoided it since it is in colorless little strip mall whose anchor tenant is the US Post Office. Not very exciting.
Ahhhhh. But once you enter the front door, you are in an absolutely wonderful place, filled with a great waitstaff and superb food and wine.
A friend and I had a multi-​course meal with wine, and it was all a 10 out of 10.
The place is well priced, neither inexpensive or exorbitant. But the food-​service-​atmosphere make it a buy!
I tried the veal trio. How cheesy is that??? Three pieces of veal on one plate, each one prepared differently. It sounds like a tourist item that is bound to be terrible. I have THREE GREAT mini veal meals, on one plate.
appetizers, wine, you name it. all great!
DON’T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I DID — don’t pass it by – go in and have a great meal!!!

When you find yourself in Sarasota, you must try Andrea’s. It is an authentic Italian restaurant serving the freshest of ingredients daily. Our experiences there have been first class and it’s always a delightful culinary experience too! If you are lucky enuf to meet Andrea, you are in for a treat, but if not, the staff is more than capable and delightfully entertaining. I never order Chicken, but for some reason I decided to try the summer special… Chicken stuffed with wild mushrooms, fontina cheese, and truffle essence. It was out of this world, and so much so, that I can’t stop telling people about it. The Mixed Grill was also exceptional. Give Andrea’s a try, you will not be disappointed.

Quite simply, Andrea’s is the best Italian restaurant in the Sarasota vicinity. We have been going there since it opened and have always enjoyed our meals there, whether it is the homemade daily ravioli dishes or the veal Milanese or the quail.
Andrea has recently updated his menu and, in my view, has moved the bar even higher. In particular, his 18 oz Steak Fiorentine, served in a skillet with fantastically crispy roast potatoes and sautéed kale, is so good that I have eaten it on each of my last three visits.
Andrea really cares about his diners and is always greeted by the people round us as an old friend as he visits the tables. Finally, service really counts here and no review is complete without a mention of Angelo and Eileen, his longstanding front of house team who help to make each meal special. It is a small restaurant so booking is essential. Please try Andrea’s. You will enjoy it !

I’m only giving it 3 stars because of Unilocal!!! That says it has a full bar… I’ve called and it’s only beer and wine… so who posts wrong, Unilocal or the restaurant? Just saying!
Ok, with that out of the way, the food was delish, and I discovered I like Pinot Noir! Will def try this place again, there were 4 of us and everybody loved their food! Their version of tiramisu was out of this world.
Sorry I can’t be more specific on my review, but got sidetracked and it’s been at least a month ago that we ate here.

Andrea’s is the type of restaurant you get when you combine passion, creativity and focus. Everything we have tried, from meats to seafood to pasta has been fresh, original and of course delicious. Appetizers are off the beaten, boring path: lots of interesting choices, and it often pays to pick whatever is offered off menu. Even the olive oil on the table is hard to find and will result in your generous bread plate being emptied. Andrea’s passion for food is only matched by his passion for wine. The list is extensive and heavily represented by Italian wines. It is pricey, though. If you don’t want a house wine, decent bottles are going to be $ 60 to $ 100 (corkage is $ 25 if you want to bring your own). That said, we’ve never had wine there that we didn’t think was very good. Andrea will gladly suggest a bottle himself, after understanding your planned meal, preferences and budget. And what he suggests may not be on his list. He’ll be on the floor when he gets a natural break in the kitchen action, or if he is summoned by the waitstaff to attend to a friend or regular. Even if it is your first visit, chances are good that he will check on you personally.
Service is good, not hurried, and very friendly without being overbearing. Plates and glassware are very nice, presentation is top shelf. Andrea’s sets the bar at the high end of Sarasota’ many Italian restaurants. It would do well in a bigger city than Sarasota, so we are lucky to have it.

Went there the other night for a celebratory dinner. Had a great bottle of wine. Loved the carpaccio 3 ways appetizer. I had the veal saltimboca with Gorgonzola and it was amazing. The veal was very tender and I ended up eating the whole dish. My husband had the rack of lamb and he thought it was one of the best he has ever had. Everyone enjoyed their dishes from the chicken rollatini and the grouper special. Didn’t try dessert this time. We were too full but we will definitely be back again. I’m looking forward to trying the homemade pastas…

Andrea is a serious chef with brilliantly creative dishes. We ordered the reasonably priced tasting menu, and he came to the table to craft the meal around our tastes. He surprised us with each delicious new course, 7 – 8 total. This is one of the only restaurants in Sarasota that a true «foodie» would appreciate, without being too expensive or stuffy.

Outstanding food, great service. Friendly atmosphere; a real find. This is a restaurant I will frequent often. We had a party of eight and everyone loved what they had.

Nice Italian place in Sarasota! Very well set up, good service, super nice owners husband-​wife team. Lovely presentation of the food.Delicious.

My wife is Italian and we lived in NY before moving to Sarasota. We know good Italian food and this is outstanding. Certainly the best Italian food we have eaten in Florida.