Don't judge a book by its cover, you'll miss this place if you aren't looking for it. But trust me,…read moreyou do not want to miss it. Plenty of parking, plenty of seating, and whether you sit inside or outside, you're in for something special. Now for the best part... the pizza. We eat pizza about once a week and it's my husband's favorite food. We brought our granddaughter with us, and pizza is her favorite too. She immediately knew what she wanted: mushrooms and pepperoni. Done. As for us? We had no idea where to start. We ordered the Wise Guy: vodka sauce base, sesame seed crust, spicy soppressata, ricotta, fresh basil, and Calabrian chili hot honey. We also asked our server for their favorite recommendation and ordered the Vodka-Roni: vodka sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, burrata cheese, and fresh basil. Were we dreaming? This is hands down the best pizza we have ever had anywhere in the world. New York pizza? Sorry... step aside. You've officially been removed from our top three. They are now #1. This was the most flavorful pizza we have ever eaten. I'm usually not particularly picky about pizza. My husband, however, is a pizza connoisseur. Going forward, every pizza will now be judged against these. We live in Polk City and only travel down this way every few months or so, but this place is now officially a destination. We would absolutely go out of our way for this pizza. And can we talk about the sesame seed crust? Where have you been all my life? Absolute genius. The staff were incredibly kind, full of suggestions, helpful with leftovers, and made the experience even better. And finally... the chocolate-dipped cookies. Wow. Some places serve pizza. This place serves an experience.

Hidden gem in Sarasota but thank goodness for Yelp! We…read moreordered the 12" Donnie Brasco and throughly enjoyed the spicy pepperoni and Italian sausage with nice crusty crunchy dough. AAA+++ I enjoyed the beet salad I added the chicken cutlet, it was as a nice big salad. The owner Chris served us and he was very friendly, we enjoyed talking to him. The place is small they do have outside seating as well. Can't wait to return for more great food.

Very good pizza & made as ordered. Pickup time was accurate & pizza was hot and ready…read more Our new go to place for pizza when we're here for the winter. Will be back!

8/10 good stuff the…read morepizza is quite good, i personally prefer the silician. the garlic knots though i didn't really like them but it may be due to personal tastes im not sure. the inside seating is not the most comfortable but tolerable, though the aesthetics found within the main dining area are nice. besides that, the staff are quite relaxed and friendly! would recommend a visit here

Great little place with kind service and tasty brews and pizza! Tried a sour and ipa on draft both…read moreequally delicious (wish draft beer could be colder)! Had an origin salad with toasted feta and red bell pepper on top it was great i ate mine without any salad dressing a big variety of veggies. Went with a cheese mushroom on cauliflower crust, jalapeno pep regular crust and the veggie specialty pizza. All were great the jalepeno pep was my fav! There is a small outside patio and i see folks with their pups. Go enjoy

Can't believe it's been so long since our last visit but Origins remains popular and warm…read morewelcoming, not to mention excellent food. Jenica single-handedly handled both the bar and order taking with a smile. The place was busy given the Buc's football game but she kept the beers flowing. Our origin salad with roasted vegetables was terrific as were our pizzas. My wife had the Siesta Key pizza with turkey sausage while I opted for sausage, mushroom, onion and green pepper pizza. The crust is relatively thin and doughy so it absorbs the toppings and oil. The Buc's clinched their division and we all celebrated. Plenty of parking between a private lot and the street. Near the hospital so quiet on Sundays. I understand the wings are very good so perhaps next time? Coming soon to the Rosemary District as well.

Wow, simply outstanding and nothing else close that I have found (at least yet) in the Sarasota…read morearea. I lived in Connecticut for 20 years and I'm very familiar with New Haven style pizza. What he produces out of his food truck is simply amazing. This is one of our stops Saturday mornings during the Farmer's Market in Sarasota. His first question is always, "you're going to I eat it here, right?" Absolutely legit and I can see why. It's incredible right out of the oven! With that being said, we couldn't finish it and took the rest home. The pizza was still a 9. Do yourself a favor and eat a few slices on site to appreciate it. A must stop at the Sarasota Farmer's Market. We need to venture out to Sun King Brewery where his truck is located. A slam dunk must stop!

I am not a big food truck person but I am a big pizza person and this place has amazing reviews, so…read moreI had to check them out. I visited them on a Thursday night and the staff was very friendly and Dan helped me pick out two pizzas. I went with the pepperoni and the special. The pizzas did take a little longer than expected but there is lots of seating and the outdoor atmosphere is very nice. There is even an indoor pub area! The pizzas, particularly the special was incredible!!! Would highly recommend!

Loved this small and unassuming restaurant. The fried artichokes were very special, lightly dusted…read moreand crunchy, perfectly fried. We shared the almond ricotta triangoli, which were amazing, such delicate flavor, the chef knows how to make vegetarian food taste very good. The pizza was incredibly good, thin and crispy, savory prosciutto with dates and cashew cheese, truly refined. Cannot wait to go back and taste everything on their menu. Great service too.

I was downtown today and was looking for a place to try and remembered we always wanted to try this…read morerestaurant. We stopped in and it had a cute wine bar type of atmosphere. The waitress was very friendly and helpful with answering all my questions. We ordered 2 glasses of pinot noir which were decent, fried artichoke hearts for the appetizer and two pizzas one cheese and one with garlic, cheese, and little chilies. The appetizer was really good but I think it could have been elevated a notch if the dip was more of a lemon base dipping sauce. The pizzas were both thin and very tasty, nice tomato base, I liked the little difference of crust (thin & crunchy) compared to your normal softer crust on an Italian wood fired pizza. I like when I'm able to have preferences on pizza crusts on any given day. I would like to go back and try something else next time to see what this little spot has to offer. Overall it was a good experience and we will try it again in the future. Food 8.0 Atmosphere 8.0 Service 9.0

Here's a polished review you can use:…read more If you're in Sarasota and craving great pizza, don't let the modest appearance of Antonio's Pizza Pit fool you--this place is a hidden gem. The pizza comes out fast with a perfectly thin crust, a slightly smoky flavor, and just the right balance of crisp and chew. It's simple, classic, and done really well. One of the best surprises is that they share space with a donut shop, so dessert is literally just a few steps away--perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. Antonio himself is incredibly friendly and makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk in, delivering the kind of personal service that keeps people coming back. Prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality you get. Absolutely worth the stop if you're looking for delicious, no-frills pizza in town.

I want to apologize for the previous post on this establishment. My post was mixed up with another…read morerestaurant in a different city. I experienced excellent service, friendly staff and one bodacious Stromboli. I requested a slight modification by removing the peppers and replacing it with mustard. The cook nailed it to perfection. Again, please except my apologies.

I'm not one to give out 5 starts just for fun, but Ripfire has earned it. First, let's be clear:…read moreit's a casual eatery on an island. So the 5 stars are reflective of that. Each time we've eaten at Ripfire, we've had success. They begin by importing specific flour from Italy, and all of the ingredients are made in house. The delicious tangy sauce that's used is made daily from San Mariano tomatos- also imported from Italy. Yes, please. The crispy crust and ooey gooey cheese create the perfect combination of fresh and delicious. Our go to pizzas are usually the margherita and a pepperoni, mushroom situation. Delicious- every time. Pair a pizza with a fresh Caesar salad from there and you're hard to beat a better comfort meal. You can people watch by bellying up to the outdoor eating area that faces the street, or sit inside while still enjoying the view. Reasonable pricing, an assortment of beverages, great atmosphere and friendly service combined with consistent and flavorful food are what'll keep us going back to Ripfire.

10/10 Absolutely loved this place! The wood oven pizza was hands down some of the best pizza I've…read morehad -- perfectly crispy crust, fresh ingredients, and so much flavor. You can really taste the difference from the wood-fired oven. Great atmosphere and amazing food. We ended up coming back for a second time on our trip

Stopped by with my family after having a family event down the street…read more The restaurant wasn't busy and they had the lunch menu at the time. Everything was fresh and tasted great. I ordered the lasagna and I'd go back just so I can have it again! It was delicious! The service was excellent. Friendly and attentive. Also loved the feel of the restaurant. Very homey and comfortable. If you're in the area, don't hesitate to check this place out!

This place is always so busy, so I would suggest asking a reso…read more The staff are friendly, kind and do a great job. I would highly recommend the antipesto board. The mains are okay but the apps are much better. They have some great bottles of wine!

I love this restaurant! We've been coming since 2019 when we bought our new home in Sarasota. The…read morestaff is wonderful, the food is deliciously prepared, and the place is comfortable and unpretentious. Love this for Sarasota. We've come to enjoy coming here when Doug is working. He's been here for some time now and it's great to see he's still at Bavaro's. What a great guy!! Gabrielle has been another staff member that goes well above and beyond to make sure our dining experience is wonderful. *my only concern is that there is no elevator to accommodate ADA guests upstairs. We came for dinner on a cold night when the rain was blowing sideways outdoors. Our visiting family member had trouble going up and coming down the stairs. Sad really. The indoors on the first floor is very small and cramped.

May 30 2026 - Two for dinner before McCurdy's Comedy Theatre around the corner…read more Parking was easy and perfect. A big plus in Main Street area amidst the gouge/steal for parking fee and towing charges by the city. The building and decor are really exceptional. We had reservations and were seated promptly. Smiles by all the waitstaff and busboys etc. Good vibe and the patrons appeared happy. Younger crowd visibly as well. The boss had a Titos cranberry cosmo she said was very tasty. At $15 it was a reasonable sized pour compared to others in Sarasota. 8/10 We got two orders and split them. This was our first visit so "Rich M" was VERY attentive and we bantered about many items and settled on these two. Calabrian wings : Wood-fired, calabrian chili, honey, garlic, parmigiano reggiano, pistachio gremolata . This was very nicely presented and cooked sufficiently. My wife makes just about the best wings I have ever had. So when she gets wings out its up against the wall tough competition. These were very tasty wings. the gremolata is full featured and flavored. The wings interior and skin could have been cooked longer. Not undercooked but not crispy and moist. In contrast the wing tips, outer edges and other areas were actually burned/charcoaled. Burnt. Of course the burnt charcoal flavor that went with it. As my wife was muttering...... LOW and SLOW. This type of charring process produces compounds (Heterocyclic Amines or HCAs) that the WHO and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies as Group 2A (probable) or Group 2B (possible) carcinogens. We cut off the truly charred and burnt bits. The big pizza oven looks lovely, but is a tool in the hands of the chef. 6/10 Burrata Pizza : Stracciatella, cherry tomato, arugula, parmigiano reggiano, evoo (v) This pizza arrived and looked as individual and interesting as it tasted! Magnificent. The arugula and the stracciatella and parmigiano was a flavorful home run. Really nice flavor and composition. Like the wings, the edges of the pizza crust and the top in many places where burnt in numerous places to the point of not being edible. The pizza was perfectly cook and still would have been fine maybe 1 or 2 minutes LESS. The "crust" was no fully edible without having the ash and charcoal flavor overwhelm the palate. the rest/most of the pizza was truly unique and awesome!!!! 9/10 We need to check this out again and try a few more things! Nice spot with some simple issues/details that can be remedied easily - easily 5 star.

Amazing wood fired pizza all the way…read more Every aspect of their pizza is incredible. They show up at LWR Waterside food truck nights plus other pop ups as well. We stalk their Instagram account for their next location. https://www.instagram.com/vesuviosarasota?igsh=NGphaTBwdjdjNmlt This is my FAVORITE PIZZA I admit I'm a pizza snob and the flavor of the sauce with the basil is happiness in my mouth. After moving to Fl I was afraid I'd left all the good pizza behind but not the case. Thank you Vesuvio for making a delicious pizza for this pizza snob. You guys won my heart and soul. Thank you for welcoming me to Sarasota.

Best pizza in the area. The chef is right off the boat from Naples Italy and his pizza is as good…read moreas the best pizza in Naples (we were there last year and tried the highest rated places)