La Scarpetta

About

Italian

Price Range : $31-60 ($$$)

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    Yelp rating
    4.5 stars

Location

Adress: 3809 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239

Phone: (941) 927-8716

Work Hours

Mon
Tue 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Wed 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Thu 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Fri 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Sat 5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Sun

Business info

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    Health Score
    Pass
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    Takes Reservations
    Yes
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    No
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Attire
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Quiet
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
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    Has TV
    Yes
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    Waiter Service
    Yes

Reviews

  • Jeff J.

    star star star star star 1 June 2026

    This is a hidden gem. Food is amazing and only exceeded by the great service from Mariano!

    Small but mighty!

  • DruMiguel E.

    star star star star star 29 May 2026

    Fantastic place. Currently our favorite Italian spot in town.  It is a pretty small restaurant so don't expect to walk in and find a table Thursday-Saturday. I suggest making a reservation at least a day before to be safe, they're always booked, full able to serve high quality Tuscan / Northern Italian food.   Don't be fooled by the plaza they're in - often that is the sign of an authentic, owner/chef operated joint. That's what you want.

  • Jann W.

    star star star star star 28 May 2026

    Opened in December 2015 - the husband and wife team are from Parma, Italy.  They are passionate about the foods from Parma and work hard to make sure you enjoy every step of your meal.  Little touches of the right ingredients created major flavors.  We enjoyed dishes with burrata cheese, Parma ham, truffle sauce, homemade sausage, and hand-rolled pasta. The chef will come out and make Rissoto with truffle sauce that is prepared tableside in a huge wheel of Parmesan cheese. Pretty spectacular stuff.  I'm not sure how we made room for a neutella crepes for dessert, but we did!  Our server was attentive and very personable. We rate this a 10 out of a possible 10.

    August 2018 - we still rate this a 10 out of 10.  You'll be surprised that this unremarkable strip mall location reveals an intimate interior with about 15 tables and devine food.

  • T. F.

    star star star star star 28 May 2026

    Six stars as far as we're concerned!  Keeps getting better every year. A true gem, faithfully replicating delicious northern Italian dishes. Not to be missed: any pasta (especially the gramigna and the caramelli) the branzino, risotti,... never mind, this is a temple of flavor. Reservations highly recommended.

  • Vincent B.

    star star star star star 22 May 2026

    La Scarpetta was totally booked on Saturday evening--well deserved! Typical outstanding service. Gnudi better than ever. I returned to the delicious osso buco ravioli. Squash flowers were outstanding! Always a dilemma when making decisions from their wonderful menu.

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