Sarasota Restaurant Reviews | Dining Guide | SRQ | Florida dining

Scallop Tartare:  Tomato, avocado and citronette (special)  $17.95

This was a very special dish — fresh and full of flavor with chunks of avocado and tomato. Tastes just like the sea. If you like scallops, this is for you.

Insalata della Casa:  Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onion, carrot and balsamic vinaigrette.  $7.95

Very fresh. A generously sized portion and great beginning to a wonderful meal.

Octopus Salad:  Potato, celery, carrots, octopus, lemon and olive oil.  $15.95

Served cold. A colorful presentation of finely chopped veggies with chunks of tender octopus; a great combination of colors and textures. Fresh, flavorful and easily shared by two.

Impepata di Cozze:  PEI mussels sautéed in garlic, extra virgin olive oil and white wine or steamed. $12.95

We chose to have the mussels steamed. So delicious. Very fresh and a generous serving.

Orecchiette Fagioli e Cozze:  Fresh orecchiette with cannellini beans, mussels and garlic.  $17.95

This was such a delightful dish. Silky, creamy, great combinations and wonderful textures.

Risotto Special:  Served with saffron, scallops and a little celery. Topped with parsley.  $27.95

A creamy, rich presentation. Caramelized seared scallops with a sweet, true sea flavor. Very filling. Another scallop-lover’s dish to consider.

Pollo Trevigiano:  Chicken-wrapped speck and radicchio with farro and asparagus.  $19.95

An amply sized portion that was filled with flavor. I’m a big fan of farro, so this was a nice surprise as a side.

Halibut Special:  First poached, then grilled. Served with farro and asparagus.  $34.95

Perhaps one of the best prepared fish I have ever tasted. Fresh and moist with great color.

Swordfish Special:  Sautéed in olive oil, parsley and lemon with farro, with asparagus.  $25.95

A thick cut of very fresh swordfish. Moist and tender with great flavor.

Panna Cotta:  Infused with mint.  $6.95

A very light custard with subtle mint flavor. Delicious.

Tiramisu:  $6.95

One of the best — light, creamy and wonderful.

There is a bit of a language barrier and some cultural differences. At times, the wait staff’s enthusiasm might come across as abrupt. However, we found the service to be very professional. Our experience is that the staff’s intentions are focused clearly on the food.

There are many Italian restaurants in Sarasota. However, there are only a few that stand out on their own. When looking for an Italian seafood experience, I think Adriatico will be added to my list of stand-outs.

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