Antipasto Italiano
Traditional Meats, Cheese & Salad
Tomato Caprese
Wood Fired Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Pesto, Balsamic Paint & Fresh Basil
Zucchini Fritti
Fried served with Garlic Aioli
Calamari Fritti*
Lightly Fried Squid served with Marinara Sauce
Asparagus Fries*
Beer Battered and Fried served with Ranch Dressing
Mussels
(White or Red) Tomatoes, Shallots, Garlic, Lemon, Butter & Parsley
Arancini*
Fried Risotto Balls stuffed with Meat and Cheese
Crab Cakes*
Citrus-Infused served with Pineapple Pina Colada Sauce
Insalate di Casa
House salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber & House Italian Dressing
Insalate di Caesar
Romaine Heart, Parmesan, Anchovies, Croutons & Caesar Dressing
Insalate di Arugula
Arugula, Fennel, Parmesan, Grape Tomatoes & Lemon Vinaigrette
Minestrone
Fresh mixed vegetables, beans & pasta
Wedding Soup
Chicken broth, spinach, carrots & meatballs
Soup du Jour
Weekends only
Pasta Pomodoro
Homemade Marinara Sauce
Pasta Bolognese
Homemade Meat Sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo
Parmesan Cream Sauce
Pasta alla Frank
Ham, Mushrooms, Green Peas, Tomato Cream Sauce
Pasta Aglio Olio Spinach
Fresh Garlic, Olive Oil, Spinach
Gnocchi
Potato Gnocchi, Tomato Cream Sauce
Lasagna Classica
Bolognese, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Béchamel
Cheese Ravioli
Ricotta Cheese, Marinara Sauce
Linguini & Clams
Baby clams, Garlic, Shallots, White Wine, Butter (Red Sauce Available)
Shrimp Scampi
Linguini, Shrimp, Garlic, White Wine
Seafood Pasta
Linguini, Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, Clams, White Wine (Red Sauce Available)
Salmon Picatta
Wild caught salmon, Lemon, Capers, White Wine
Grouper Puttanesca
Grouper, Black Olives, Tomatoes, Onions, Garlic, Marinara Sauce
Mahi al Pernod
Grilled Mahi, Rosemary Potatoes, Spinach and Mushrooms. Finished with a Pernod Sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana
Breaded Eggplant, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Marinara Sauce
Chicken Francese
Light Egg Batter, Lemon Capers, White Wine
Chicken Cacciatore
Mushrooms, Black Olives, Green Peppers, in a rich and hearty Sauce
Salciccia, Pepe & Cipolle
Sausage, Bell Peppers, Onions, Arrabiata Sauce
Bolognese
Alfredo Sauce
Pesto Sauce
Grilled Chicken
Grilled Shrimp
(2) Sausage
(2) Large Meatballs
Milk or Apple Juice
Vanilla Sundae
Broccoli
Spinach
Green Beans
Asparagus
Pizza with One Topping
Chicken Fingers & Fries
Pasta & Meatball Marinara Sauce
Ziti Alfredo
Cheese Ravioli Marinara Sauce
Veggie Stromboli
Sautéed Fresh Vegetables, Mozzarella
Meat Stromboli
Pepperoni, Sausage, Ham, Salami, Mozzarella
Cheese Calzone
Ricotta, Mozzarella
Spinach Calzone
Spinach, Ricotta, Mozzarella
If you’re heading to 8620 S Tamiami Trl M in Sarasota and feeling hungry, The Italian Grill Menu is where things get seriously tempting. From the first glance, it reads like a love letter to classic Italian comfort food - think rich, slow-simmered sauces, perfectly cooked pasta, and pizzas that arrive at the table with golden crusts and bubbling cheese.
What I love most is how the menu balances hearty favorites with lighter options. You’ll spot familiar staples like creamy fettuccine Alfredo and layered lasagna, but there are also fresh seafood dishes and crisp salads that don’t feel like an afterthought. The grill selections add another layer, with juicy chicken and steak plates that pair beautifully with a glass of wine.
Everything feels thoughtfully put together, whether you’re stopping in for a casual weeknight dinner or settling in for a relaxed weekend meal.