"My husband and I took another couple to this restaurant -- all I can say is everyone was very pleased with their meals --- it was just delicious. This is a small restaurant so make sure you make reservations. They do have some outdoor tables. Their soups are delicious as well as the entrees. I can't speak for dessert because we were too full to order dessert!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"The halibut with sundried tomato crust was very good. However, the lemon sauce that is served on many dishes, including the halibut, was overpowering. The potatoe slices were undercooked and would have been more flavorful and interesting if sautéed. When I mentioned the overpowering lemon in the sauce, the waiter made a comment that led me to believe others had expressed the same opinion. I hope that the next time I dine here, the sauce and potatoes have been improved."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"We love eating here...the place is fun, the food is really exceptional and the service is the best in Sarasota County! The wait staff is so well trained but they not only know the menu and wines (Nick!!!!) inside out, they really enjoy what they are doing....the menu is very extensive so there is something for everyone! We would love to order one of everything most nights...and the specials are always incredible. Order anything with polenta, best we've had since we were in Tuscany! You never feel rushed and the place is so comfortable that you don't want to leave! We ate here this week and are returning again this weekend...highly recommend Cassariano if you want quality food, wine, great service, and a wonderful evening on Venice Island!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion
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"We went for lunch. I should have ordered the eggplant but instead opted for a soup and salad combo. The pasta fagioli was gummy and mediocre. The spinach salad the same, the dressing (oil and vinegar) uninspired. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this place for lunch."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2004
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"This was my third visit to this restaurant. I loved it the first two times when I was there on dates on Saturday nights during Season; service was fantastic, atmosphere was great, had a 'real Italian restuarant' feel to it. The host was friendly and energetic and seemed to have a vested interest in his position there. This time, on a Monday night during off Season, my experience was quite different. There was a different Hostess who was fine but definitely didn't have the same energy as the one I experienced prior. Wait staff was o.k. but not 'helpful' and person bussing tables didn't understand English (and I am pretty sure he wasn't Italian). The place just didn't feel the same and one entree wasn't as hot as it shouold have been."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2013
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"Food is wonderful, I had a grouper special which was delicious, my partner had the ravioli stuffed with eggplant. Everything is so fresh and cooked just right, we will return without a doubt, and we highly reccommend this restaurant."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Best Italian Food outside of Italy...and I'm from Philly with outstanding Italian restaurants. I was with four people- we each had something different and each was fabulous...highest quality ingredients, expertly prepared and served artfully. I am in venice for the week and we are returning on Friday for dinner...can't wait!"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"1) my table reservation made the evening before was specific : I asked for the table for 4 inside, immediately beside the window for twelve o'clock - lunch time. When we arrived at 11:50, that table was already occupied by people ordering their lunch !
2) There was not enough shrimps or cheese ( 3 oz. of proteins needed at least for a man and 2 oz. for a woman ) in each of the meals ordered. The meal was to costly for what it contain ...
3) Service was just OK : the waiters do not seem to like their job there. No smile.
The first time, we where there, I gave them the benefit of the doubt for the service. Since, it was the second time, I concluded that this kind of behavior was the norm, so we will go somewhere else, next time."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
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"Cassariano's in Venice Island was fabulous! I only wish we had found this gem earlier on our vacation. Glad they'll be enlarging and moving just a few doors down. We frequent Federal Hill in Providence, RI for good Italian food, and Cassariano's in Venice Island is just as good, if not better! Enjoy!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"The food is consistently good at Casarriano. The atmosphere is wonderful, much warmer and classy than others in Venice. The service is excellent. We have been there many times."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"We go here as "regulars." The owners are always interesting to talk to if they have time. We usually have fish and a salad. Pasta is always a good choice. They have a nice wine selection. They make it fun. Cindy, our usual server, is just a sweetheart. What is funny to me is we talk about some of these negative reviews with them. Their story is usually quite different than the negative reviewers."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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"This place deserves its high praise. The food is terrific. One of the specials was lentil and sausage soup. If they have that when you go, just order it. It's ridiculously good. Everything we had was excellent. Fairly priced too given the quality. Some of the presentations are a little passe... they like to stack things up on the plate... but easily overlooked given how great the chow is. Casual dining at its finest."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2000
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"Best Italian in Venice FL. Great location along Venice's quaint main street. Tiny ( but expanding soon) therefore must have reservations. Noisy and cramped but worth it for the food and cheerful staff. All our guests rave about it. Hope the ambience improves with expansion."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"This is a wonderful place to eat. Wonderful wine list, accommodating staff and two terrific owners. I had the Tuna and my wife had the pasta special. Both were perfect."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2007
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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"We had a fantastic time and our waiter was extremely pleasant. Its a shame we live out of town or we would make it a regular thing. Would recommend to anyone visiting the area!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"I had the Veal Chop which had the best blue cheese sauce I've ever tasted. Two others in our party had the shrimp special which they said was excellent. The owner acknowledged our request for gluten free choices on the menu. He even had the chef cook the gluten free pasta that my sister brought with her. Everyone went out of their way to make our little dinner party a success. We wouldn't hesitate to come back again."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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"We've eaten there several times over the years while visiting Venice. We've always ordered different items from the menu and have never been disappointed! Every meal there is better than the last one."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Excellent all the way around. This place is BY FAR the BEST restaurant in Venice And would EASILY be a star in Boston, NYC, or Philly Lucky us in Venice"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"We've been three times over five years and had a different dish each time. Whether we had beef, lamb, pork or fish, every dish was exceptionally good. If you go though, go hungry, the portions are generous."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"While waiting for my date, the staff was very solicitous. I had a good Caesar salad with polenta croutons. In Sarasota, though, I had polenta croutons that had been sauteed, and the crusty, crunchy polenta was far better than the mushy cubes here. My eggplant ravioli was good but on the bland side. My date liked his seafood pasta very much.
My big disappointment was the tiramisu. A very good restaurant should have that nailed. This tasted mainly of whipped cream, not cheese, with chocolate sauce drizzled atop. I detected no liqueur at all, and the ladyfingers were tasteless. I recommend the pastry chef go back to the drawing board on this one."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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