Fresta’s Italian American Cuisine is a modern Italian restaurant located in Sarasota. Fresta’s serves authentic stone-fire pizza, fresh pasta, and classic Italian sandwiches. Our Sarasota kitchen prepares fresh Italian food daily using traditional family recipes. The menu offers generous portions specifically designed for sharing. Fresta’s Italian American Cuisine provides a home-like dining setting with friendly service for the Sarasota community
Fresta’s
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Tony Pangaio
Our meal and experience here was fabulous. The service was friendly and fast, the place was clean with a great atmosphere, and the food was delicious. The cheesesteak was a hefty portion and filled with meat and cheese. The chicken cutlet sandwich was top notch and a definite recommendation if you go. Ask for the vodka sauce on top to make it even better!
… moreEl Tigre’s Taste Buds
Best Italian food I had in a very long time! Everything was cooked to perfection. They are all about flavor here. Very good service! You want good Italian? Eat here! Bring your appetite because the portions are big!
… moreMJ Nero
Wow! What a GREAT find! I heard about this place while shopping and am so glad I went. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. The food is amazing! I’m very picky about Italian food and the dishes we ordered: lasagna, fettuccine Alfredo, and a pepperoni calzone, were each delicious and full of flavor. This isn’t bland typical Italian but family recipes passed down to the owner, Anthony. We topped off the meal with one piece of tiramisu which my son named “the best he has ever eaten!” We even took a Philly cheesesteak home to enjoy for lunch the next day and that was delicious as well!
Take a trip to Fresta’s-you’ll be glad you did! I’m going back soon!
… morecharity Butts
On our four day trip we ended up dining in three times for dinner! This place is amazing the pizza is awesome (2times lol) and the gnocchi i am going to try tonight! Ps. GET DESSERT as well! The waitstaff is very kind too!
… moreLaurie Z
We werent sure waht to expect because of some of the reviews. Today was our first visit we had a Stromboli and pasta and meatballs. Both were very good. Actually the meatballs were great.
I would have given 5 stars but pasta and meatballs wasn’t on the menu and the waitress thought it was and then was not sure of the price. She was lovely otherwise. The prices were fair especially for the quality.
My only recommendation would be to add pasta and meatballs to the printed menu because it’s really quite good. I really liked the cheese on top of the pasta too.
We will be back!
… moreMarlon Ebert
Great food and truly prepared with love. We had the meatballs, gemelli with short ribs and shrimp gamberetti.
The only really negative part was the blond trainee waitress. She seemed uncoordinated, barely attentive, overwhelmed, even though she only had two tables to serve and was waiting for instructions from another waitress.
… moreBrita Cooksey
We visited Fresta’s tonight for the first time and fell in love! Our server, Ashley, was a rockstar! She was bartending, answering the phone, and serving pretty much everyone in the restaurant. We ordered the Meat Lovers personal pizza and the Short Rib Gemelli! Both were absolutely delicious! The pictures don’t even do it justice! We are planning on coming back tomorrow night and we’re going to bring some of our friends with us!
… moreWendy Moss
The best pasta I’ve ever had! Creamy alfredo sauce is decadent. Meals prepared to preference. Cannolis are fresh made…crispy & delicious! Full bar & great host & wait staff.
… moreKimberly Sobotka
I’m telling Everyone~~
Fresta’s was absolutely Decadent food!!
Have to come in here and get their Philly cheese
Sub… The Best I ever had~Antipasta salad presentation & flavor… Outstanding! Well done in a classy, very clean, restaurant with open kitchen,
to see your food before your very eyes!
Excellent service, too! Ashley made us feel so Welcomed , (first visit here) and was very attentative answering all our questions” menu questions!
… moreLisa S
Fresta’s truly never disappoints! The cheesesteaks are hands down the best around! Packed with flavor and consistently amazing every single time. The service is just as impressive as the food. Friendly, welcoming and always on point. Whether you’re a regular or a first-timer, they make you feel taken care of. Quality, consistency, and great people! Fresta’s sets the bar and keeps it there!
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