Your host Roberto Ercolani comes to Sarasota from Rome, Italy, bringing the best and most delicious authentic Italian dishes to this area. He has been in the restaurant business since his youth. As co-owner of CasAntica with his partner Rosalinda D’Alessandro, provides a refined and unique Italian culinary boutique atmosphere surrounded by a variety of 150 different wine labels.
The restaurant occupies a 1926 historic home nestled among the trees on the edge of downtown Sarasota. Patrons may choose indoor or outdoor dining (weather permitting), always the perfect setting… exclusive, romantic and intimate.
Italian favorites served in an outdoor garden setting or homey dining room with a fireplace & a bar. Based on 271 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
1213 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 366-1840
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Hours
| Saturday | 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
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Reservations: casanticasrq.comopentable.com
Reviews
PatriotBoz
Rarely write reviews, but have to give praise to this top-notch family restraunt. Truly felt honored to be in a place that felt far from home yet familiar at the same time. Enjoyed some of best home made Italian dishes I’ve ever had – whole family was impressed! Will be telling as many people as possible to visit, and eagerly look forward to the next meal with you! From our family to yours, I truly thank you for the experience and many blessings to you and yours!
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Liz Pestana
Our food was delicious, not to mention the desserts (profiteroles and tiramisu) uhmmm The only thing I didn’t like was that the restaurant was a bit busy and there was actually only one waitress, which made everything more delayed, the owner didn’t help much, Her stress level was very noticeable. I saw how she treated a table that demanded their bread basket, and with her little English she was very rude with them, also her screams in the kitchen could be heard outside, the waitress seemed more controlled and she dominated the restaurant in a better way, you cannot be the owner and treat your customers like that, you have to learn to control and hide stress, set an example for your waiters and always smile.
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Michelle Solomon
Giving 1 star because our server was not only NOT good, but downright rude. We were so hopeful for a lovely experience because the ambiance is wonderful & our food was fantastic, but the young & inexperienced server had a bad attitude and then literally argued with us.
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Vance Carlton
Food was amazing. Got the lobster ravioli. Hidden little treasure in downtown Sarasota
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Rosalba Caracciola
This Restaurant is the most nicest restaurant I’ve been to in Sarasota. The workers and owners are so accommodating and they make sure you are enjoying your dinner. Very beautiful and clean place. The food is to die for and the home made pasta is delicious.. thank you to Emelia and Roberto he’s an amazing Chef .
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Spangle Taylor
I’ve been here before and I had a really amazing experience, this time was different. The ambiance is wonderful, the service is nice. The food wasn’t as good as I remembered it. Not that flavorful, I didn’t like the breadcrumbs in the muscles and the brisket ravioli was not very flavorful at all the other meal we got was a swordfish and it seemed to be drowning in red sauce and kalamata olives maybe less would have been more in this case. The server was young and I felt like he was too casual for the dining experience and what it called for because it seems like a very classy place. I would definitely give this place another try. They have indoor and outdoor dining and an upstairs seating area it’s definitely charming a little bit cheesy decorations but when I went there in the past they had live music, it can be very romantic.
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Lindy Sanz
What a gem! Although tucked away with construction all around, it is worth making your way through! Authentic Italian dining experience. We felt like we were in their home while they cooked dinner for us. Excellent, personal service, superb house wine, and every course complimented the last. It is a must if you are in Sarasota!
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Dale Flagler
Have seen this place for years while visiting the Florida Studio Theater, as it is in close proximity. Finally made reservations and took the plunge. It is located inside a century-old house downtown Sarasota. Warmly greeted, we were seated a somewhat romantic table for two. Nestor was our server and he was terrific. We ordered lobster ravioli and pasta bolognase. Both dishes were simply “the best”. Genuine Italian cuisine at it’s finest. Certainly everyone has their own tastes, but we both agreed that this was the best ever. As snowbirds – we will be back again. Great wine choices and reasonably priced all the way around. Great Italian food!!!!!!!!!
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Pam Mathes
Amazing dining experience. Right from the start this place was special. Food was wonderful. Homemade pasta & sauces were cooked to perfection. Service was excellent. Very authentic. Excellent wine selection. Will be back.
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Rich Carpenter
Shared dinner with two close friends. 4 of us started with glasses of house wine, three of us had house Montepulciano and one house Pinot Grigio.
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