Maestrale Restaurant and Pizzeria

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!

What a wonderful family-owned Italian restaurant. This would have been five star food but my pasta was cooked to just a little bit too mushy. Homemade pasta was delicious even if overcooked. I had a cannoli which was really nice. A great place to share a meal.

What a fantastic dining experience! The food was absolutely amazing, and the atmosphere was very warm and welcoming. The service was excellent from start to finish. Everything we tried were delicious. Special notes to the lasagna which was fantastic—comforting, flavorful, and clearly made with care. I also tried the Gnocchi Gorgonzola (substituted with penne pasta), and it was out of this world. Rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced. The portions were very generous, which was a pleasant surprise. To top it all off, the lemon sorbet was a refreshing and delightful end to the meal. If you're in Sarasota, this spot is a must-try. We’ll definitely be back!

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!

We had a marvelous evening at Maestrale. You can really just feel the family vibes when you arrive. We arrived about an hour or so before close so we didn’t have trouble finding a spot. They were very accommodating of our baby as well. We started with some wine and my wife had an aperol spritz which was very good she said. My buddy and I enjoyed our wine. Just had the house. They bring out complimentary bread and oil with some seasoning in it which was very good. I started with a Caesar salad which my wife and I both really enjoyed. I had the fettuccine boscsiola, very very good, noodles cooked perfectly along with the mushrooms. They grate the cheese on top at the table too which is a nice touch from a fresh Parmesan block. My buddy got the chicken parm said it was good not the best he’s