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Man, I am SO happy that Anthony decided to open a REAL Phila quality pizza, Cheesesteak, Italian food restaurant right here in Sarasota. He brought his knowledge of all that makes Phila Italian food Great. Great Cheesesteaks, Great pizza, Great wings, Great pastas and so much more. I am certain that I'm going to be a regular here. The pizza is thin and crispy, the Cheesesteaks feature Cooper Sharp cheese and seeded rolls. The house salad has a fantastic Italian dressing. I can't wait to come back to try so many more things on the menu. Philly's loss is Sarasota's gain. Come check Fresta's out. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Twrrific joint for Cheese Steaks! Great pizza too. Their service is great and atmosphere is good too. No complaints at all, just a really solid place. We'll be back for sure! read more

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Food !!! Alfredo off the charts . Cheesesteak , pasta amazing .the prices are great .I would highly recommend this place to anyone.

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Well this Philly native says Fresta's lived up to the hype! We had to try the cheesesteak and were very pleased with its legitimacy. Cooper Sharp and onions on a seeded roll reminded us of home. The fries were great too, crispy and well done. The restaurant itself is large and inviting; we'd even try sitting at the bar on a busy return visit. Many menu items looked enticing; it was nice to see long hots on there too since they are somewhat unknown in Sarasota. The service was friendly and efficient. We'll be recommending Fresta's to other folks and coming back soon for sure. read more

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I went here today for lunch based on the reviews that I've been reading about their Philly cheesesteaks. I was very happy to see that. It was not too busy when I got there. The whole restaurant was clean. Parking was easy and I was greeted immediately upon entering. I had a busy afternoon, so I got my food to go, which honestly took a little longer than I expected. I ordered a slice of pepperoni pizza, which was absolutely delicious. It was very New York style as I had to fold it in half and trap the delicious orange grease as it slowly leaked in the crease of the fold. And of course I ordered a Philly y cheesesteak. That was absolutely delicious. You rarely see a Philly cheesesteak where where there's more meat than bread, but these guys did it. The steak meat was tasty and seasoned perfectly, loaded with cheese and onions, and was an absolute delight. I will definitely be going back with my family to try other items on the menu as I was so impressed with The items that I got today. read more

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Vilma P.

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Our sandwiches were really good. Philly steak and cheese and chicken cheese with fries. Can I say the bread on these was amazing Ashley our bartender said they bring it from Philadelphia. Fries were cooked perfectly crunchy but not overcooked. Service was very pleasant and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. The restaurant was surprisingly quiet for being full and all dishes looked delicious. They could use a fuller bar. All said we would return. read more

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Philly steak was amazing. Everything is fresh, beer on tap cold, friendly staff. Also had garlic knots which were good but would prefer more garlic and Parmesan. More like a roll than a knot but tasty. read more

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Absolutely the best authentic Phillie cheesesteak ever. We always bought our cheesesteaks in Philly and thought they were the best. Fresta's menu is very complete and offers a great variety of real Italian food. My cheesesteak was delicious and was better than I have ever eaten. The staff is on the ball, helpful and accommodating. I'm quite sure we will be enjoying many more meals there. read more

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Being from Philly this place hit it on the nose! The cheesesteak was great and had Cooper Sharp and a seeded roll! (IYKYK). Cheese was melted throughout not on top, chop was good (although i like mike less chopped it was still delicious!). I actually had it 2xs. The first time i had it delivered and it was so good so i had to try it fresh. Didn't disappoint!! Pizza was perfectly cooked and tasted amazing and the Italian sub was perfect. We also had the veal parm and my wife said it was "ridiculously good". I'm so happy I found this place and i've told all my Philly friends about it...the ones who have tried it are raving and the ones who have will definitely rave! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Amazing experience at Fresta's. The food was very fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared -- you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. Service was friendly, attentive, and efficient, making the visit smooth and enjoyable. The atmosphere is clean, modern, and relaxed, perfect for a casual but high-quality meal. Everything came together perfectly. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend this place. read more

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This place is delicious!!! The food is so tasty and the owners work so hard to build their reputation!! They have authentic Italian entrees as well as a south Philly flare including cheesesteak hoagies! Please help support this family owned business. read more

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Murray I.

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The food was just OK. I've had better cheesesteaks from other places. Asked to switch the cheese from Coopers to Provos, they said sure, no problem - They left the cheese off. Paid for extra onions - nope, not there. The pizza was just OK, but we have a lot of really good pizza in the area. I wasn't greeeted when I came in despite 3 employees standing around talking to each other. Some lady came from the back to greet me and find out what I needed. Besides service being very slow, they add on a service charge when picking up take out. Hate to say it as I know many like this place, but they did not earn my money, and I will not be back. read more

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OMG. One of the best cheesesteaks I've had. One Par with the top spots in Philly...D'Allasandro's, Angelo's and Skinny Joey's. The sandwich was meaty and chopped to perfection. Topped with cooper sharp and fried onions. I'll be back to try the pizza and pasta for sure. Great Sandwich and Great Service Great job Fresta Team read more

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Joesph F.

Wow—what an incredible compliment! Being compared to some of Philly’s…

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Holleh P.

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Cheesesteak is the best ! Hands down flavor Cheese meat and perfect to split with another person. 1/2 sandwich is packed. Delicious

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Amazing food. hidden gem. great service and people. best Philly cheese steak in the area. Great wine and drinks read more

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Kristina C.

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A must try! Delicious. We ordered a personal cheese pizza with mushrooms & pepperoni. As well as chicken parm panini (no bun) with side salad. Side salad had so many delicious ingredients, very flavorful. We found our pizza spot for sure! read more

Fresta’s - Chicken parm panini (no bun) with side salad. Personal pizza with pepperoni & mushrooms. - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Kathleen S.

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Great food. Lobster ravioli is the greatest. My absolute favorite pasta. We get the ravioli once a week.

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Mandy R.

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Amazing pizzas! We each got a personal pizza. The waitress did tell us they were on the larger side but we were happy to each have leftovers for lunch the next day! We had the garlic knots as an appetizer and for just $5 these were a great deal! We also had their Caesar salad which was all fantastic. Great find for pizza just a few minutes from the Sarasota airport! Will come again! read more

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Sarah C.

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I was skeptical. I've been disappointed so many times.... A good Philly cheesesteak in Florida... I moved here 4 1/2 years from Bucks County and I only found one place that had very good cheesesteaks and they just went out of business. So when we went to Fresta's on Saturday and the buzz was about the cheese steak, I had to give it a try. I was blown away. It was delicious. I had mine with Cooper Sharp. The roll and quality of meat were excellent. The place is really cute and absolutely immaculate. The wait staff was terrific. Everyone was so friendly. We also had the meatballs and Burrata very tasty and my friend had the Bolognese, which she also enjoyed. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Joesph F.

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I was picking up my wife's soup from "Outback Steakhouse" while waiting I noticed Fresta's sign across the parking lot so I looked them up (on Yelp) they had great reviews about their Cheesesteak, so I walked in and ordered one! It was phenomenal, very relaxed atmosphere the staff was really cordial and efficient. The cheesesteak was great a generous portion, reasonably priced and service was quick!! I'll definitely be back in the near future! read more

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The First time I walked in they treated me like a long time local. I had a nice cold IPA and I brought my pizza and tiramisu home. Im telling you....from a guy, like me,from New Jersey ...this pizza passes the test. Delicious .a nice and crispy crust and a personal touch only the owner and the fine staff could give you. Thank you very much.! Here's a picture of 160 miles an hour after I have a full belly of good pizza :- read more

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Very pleased with our recent first visit to Fresta's. I found good reviews on Yelp. My wife and I were looking for a new place to go after leaving the SRQ airport. This place was fantastic! Both the food and the service were excellent. It has a casual diner feel to it, but we were greeted upfront and shown to a booth. Our waitress was patient and kind with us - explaining what a "long hot" is to a couple of newbies. We got the fresh mozzarella balls, antipasto salad, and the Philly cheesesteak with peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Everything came out fresh and delicious. It was more than enough for the two of us. We will definitely be back again. read more

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This was our first time here and absolutely loved it. We had our two adult sons with us to share the night. I had the lasagna and it was delicious. It was a huge slice and couldn't eat it all! My husband had the Pasta Louie and said it had delicious flavor. For dessert we had the cannolis and the tiramisu. Both were very good!! Our sons enjoyed everything and said they couldn't wait to come back and try the pizza and "grandma's cake" for dessert. Definitely recommend and we will be back! read more

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We enjoy pizza but want very low carbs so we have been buying pizza and scraping the toppings off of the crust. Fresta's owner says he will make our pizza in baking dishes without crust for our future visits! So, if you want low carb no crust but pizza, ask! read more

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Ordered simple chicken parm and pasta dinner. I could not eat the chicken? If that's what it was. No white meat and chewy to the point where it went in the garbage read more

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Great cheese steak. Good people and ambiance. Glad to have found ppl posting about this place

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Cheesesteaks were fantastic! Pizza and Stromboli were amazing. Generous portions. Great service. Highly recommend. Go Birds! read more

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We ordered a couple of things to go. They were just OK. I was also disappointed that the bread was just some stale old bread, and not garlic bread... c'mon, you're an Italian restaurant!!! The restaurant seems nice and clean and the bartender was nice enough. read more

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I thought it was just ok. Nothing special. We did not have a pizza and the pizza looked great. Pasta was average. Salad was very good.

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Moderately updated since Gianni's, looks nice. The service was good. The food we had was as good or better than any of the other Italian restaurants that have occupied this space. Best thing they did was to keep the pizza chef from Gianni's as she is the real deal. read more

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Stopped in for a pizza. It was delicious! We got the meat lovers. The server did a great job. Atmosphere was just so so but the pizza was delicious. read more

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Best cheesesteak outside of Philly. Best pizza outside NYC. This place is absolutely amazing. If you like real deal Philly and NY food. This is the place. Every-time I come I'm shocked at how amazing the food is. The staff is great and they take pride in the food. Just go! Yours, A Yankee. read more

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Today I had an amazing cheesesteak with long hots and fried onions. I consider myself a Philly girl, this was exceptional. I had a great experience at Fresta's. At least the Eagles were winning at half time. See you soon! Thank you. read more

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6392 Lockwood Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34243
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(941) 203-8467
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Hours

What time does Fresta’s open?

Fresta’s opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Fresta’s close?

Fresta’s closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Fresta’s closes at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Does Fresta’s take credit cards?

Yes, Fresta’s takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Fresta’s have catering options?

Yes, Fresta’s does have catering options.

Does Fresta’s have a drive thru?

No, Fresta’s does not have a drive thru.

Does Fresta’s serve alcohol?

Yes, Fresta’s serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Fresta’s allow dogs?

Yes, Fresta’s allows dogs.

Does Fresta’s have TVs?

Yes, Fresta’s has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Fresta’s have outdoor seating?

Yes, Fresta’s has outdoor seating options.

Does Fresta’s have parking?

Yes, Fresta’s has parking options. Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Fresta’s wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Fresta’s is wheelchair accessible.

Does Fresta’s have free WiFi?

Yes, Fresta’s has free WiFi.

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A modern Italian-American restaurant with stone-fire pizza, handcrafted cocktails, generous portions perfect for sharing! Made fresh daily, like grandma used to, in a home-like setting with friendly service!

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4.4(224 reviews)

8.6 mi

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

Ripfire Pizza - Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Black Olives & Chicken

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La Mucca Ballerina

4.5(530 reviews)

4.1 mi

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!

Pizza Fritta with Prosciutto

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Carbonara

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria

4.2(252 reviews)

3.9 mi

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.

Well unfortunately this was not the Bavaro's we usually love. Our waiter was terrible!!! He asked…read moreus how he should bring our food out. We told him as soon as a dish was ready bring it out. We waited and waited and finally he came out with all of the dishes at the same time. My Bolognese was warm but my pizza was cold. My wife's Rigatoni al Fughi was cold and the chicken was tough. The chopped Italian salad was cold of course however the chicken was tough. My son's meatball appetizer was warm but his Gary's Chicken Parm was cold. Our waiter was no where to be found! When he finally came back, he stood there like a deer in headlights. Did nothing and said nothing. We asked for more water and napkins and never saw those. Hopefully he was a fill in. We saw our usual waitress who is always SUPER! Just a bad experience at a usually great restaurant!

Penne alla vodka

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Vesuvio Wood Fired Pizza

5.0(18 reviews)

4.6 mi

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)