I visited the nearby store and found several items that I could utilize. My main objective was Dates from Morocco or Algiers. They sell a good brand with a lengthy expiration date imported from Algeria. I was also able to acquire a great looking jar of Roasted Red Peppers imported from Turkiye. These are higher quality than my local grocers. Pricing was quite reasonable and the store and shelves extremely clean and welcoming. Great help from the staff. read more

International Market - Roasted Red Peppers from Turkiye - International Grocery Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Stopped in to look as we had dinner plans for Djonisi's next door. Pleasantly surprised at the wine selection ( hubby happy they had Georgian wine!), Good selection of foods from various countries, including Israel, India, etc. Mediterranean Grill located adjacent to the store; friendly staff. Addendum: returned after dinner to purchase some chocolate for a friend and looked more closely: great selection of refrigerated and frozen items as well. read more

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I like this locally owned International Market in a shopping center of Fruitville Rd. I believe the owners are Turkish although you can find specialty items form the Middle East and various parts of Greece, etc. There is also a prepared/hot food section in the rightmost part of the market which is available for to-go or for eating there. The eat-in area has a handful of tables for your immediate meal enjoyment. I appreciate the variety of food offered here (see posted menu in picture I uploaded-July 2025). On my most recent visit I took food home to-go. I ordered the vegan mote and it was very nice medley of vegan components, fresh salad, bulgar, pickled veggies, hummus, falafel, and a stuffed grape leaf. It came with some really excellent sauce (perhaps red pepper?) which provided a complex depth of flavor which I loved! Recently social media personalities have been highlighting it and the fact they seek Dubai chocolate. I saw a family inquiring about the Dubai chocolate and the components to make Dubai chocolate which they had at the time of my visit (July 2025). I will continue to explore the offerings, as it is one of the only international markets in the area. read more

International Market - Updated food menu - International Grocery Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Feels like I was transported to another country; fascinating to say the least. Market reminded me of Romania and Russia- picked up Bulgarian jam, Turkish sesame bagels and dried mulberries in addition to baklava and rice pudding. Adjacent to the market is a Greek restaurant offering kabobs and everything Greek. My chicken doner wrap was huge and tasty; fries plus a soda totaled $15(great bargain). Definitely will return for both food and supplies. Cool destination. read more

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We enjoyed a fabulous meal with friends who came done to contact business with the owner. They kept coming and coming with different dishes to sample. Everything was great!!! The only thing was I ate tooooo much. Located in a strip plaza . You enter through their well stocked grocery store and enter into the restaurant area. Very plain Jane however the Turkish food makes up for it. The food is very reasonably priced and qualifies for cheap eats status. We will definitely be back to enjoy more of the menu items. read more

They don't read the order notes. I've experienced the same issue multiple times. The notes I wrote politely were completely ignored. Customer communication is zero. I will not order from a place that can't handle something this basic. read more

I enjoyed shopping in their market. They had a nice supply of Middle Eastern groceries. Their prices were very reasonable, especially for the current market conditions. read more

This is a international grocery store and restaurant. Lots of European food products and a small Mediterranean restaurant in another part of the store. We had a great hot lunch of chicken swarma, rice and falafel. Shopped around and found lots of bulk spices, and perogies. read more

No bad things to say about this place, sometimes have to wait for the cashier lady to checkout but other then that it's good

Best food in town, we don't get a place like this in Sarasota often. For 15-20$ you get a big meal, service and vibe is great too. Might be the only place around town I can find burek, cevapi, doner kebab for a good price read more

Wow! What a selection. Many products I have not seen elsewhere in Sarasota. Krinos taramasalata... not since my NYC days! Aisles are clean and uncluttered. Smiling faces ready to answer your questions. Adjacent there is a small restaurant area with kebabs, salads and the like. Most definitely will return for shopping and a meal! J read more

Nice market with many unique items. Had some grape leaves and pistachio baklava and both were excellent.

I found this market when I was in the area. The looked small, but actually they have a lot of space and products. They have good price, nice variety of products, they have a deli behind the store, but is was empty. I like the place and grocery. Itens from Italy, Russia... read more

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From pierogies to baklava to European candies, this place has you covered! It's no frills but it's packed with European treasures including a huge freezer section full of pasties, meats and more. I grabbed some chocolate and instant coffee for when I need a caffeine fix and it was fairly cheap...$7 or so. Friendly lady who was working there too made it for a great experience! read more

Workers are always super friendly & the food is always good!! The owner always greets us with a smile and checks in on us while we are there to make sure everything is good. I'm from NY and it's hard to find good local Turkish food so when I discovered them i was so excited! Their lentil soup is very good & the döner wrap is always tasty! Highly recommend if you love Turkish food or looking to try something new. read more

The owner is Turkish and very disrespectful and low....the restaurant kitchen employees are not experienced just kids new to the USA and need cash job so it is hit or miss The bread in open bags touched by all kinds of things. Never seen any of the men cooking Wash their hands. read more

The food is great , the service is excellent . Highly recommend, try the shawarma ... read more

Market side is very good, food side is terrible, just ate a Gyros it was dry as sand. No thanks

My rating is based on the grape leaf supply! I was impressed. I look all over for ingredients to make authentic Greek food. I can rely on: * variety (brands) * low prices * good supply Worth the Drive. read more

International Market - Greek Easter Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) - International Grocery Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Amazing groceries you cannot find anywhere and some of the best doner kebabs I have ever had here I definitely recommend coming in!

I have eaten so many times at this place and my phone is full of pictures (I will post )that I think is time I leave a review. The food at this place is amazing I had Ćevapi wrap, chicken Kebab, Grape Leaves, Chicken and Beef/Veal Doner /Gyros and all meal was delicious. read more

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Reasonably wide selection of Eastern Mediterranean foods, both fresh and frozen/preserved/dried. Excellent prepared foods for takeout or indoor consumption in spartan surroundings. Staff is helpful and charming. A destination for a good array of Turkish, Armenian and Balkan foods. read more

I have only ever taken food to go from the food case. It all looks wonderful and the kabobs are delicious. I also had stuffed grape leaves one of my favorite. The market is incredible with just about anything you can imagine in a specialty market. This includes just about every type of international food you may be looking for to prepare. Super friendly staff and so welcoming. read more

Found this gem while on vacation in Sarasota. Great selection all sorts of Balkan delights. Smoked meats, cheeses and pastries. Owner very friendly and helpful. Stop in you will not be disappointed. read more

I walked in on wed at 5 pm march 29. I was harassed by short Turkish cashier! He aggressively wanted to talk . the bread was out of the freezer and he said it was fresh ......and items are very over priced. I won't send my sister or daughter to such a place. And be over charged and mistreated as a female read more

This is a great place, and the owner is the nicest guy! They have a lot of Serbian, Bosnian, Turkish, Russian groceries and more! They also have prepared hot delicious gyros, burek, cevapi and baklava! All amazing! Now they are expending they store to include a little restaurant. read more

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