Pascone’s Ristorante’, relocated to the University Park area after many successful years in Bar Harbor, Maine where it served seasonal guests from all over the world. We provide fine Italian dining, private dining, a large selection of wines and full bar services to the Sarasota and Bradenton, FL area.
Based on 365 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
5239 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34201
Phone: (941) 210-7368
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Hours
| Saturday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–9 PM |
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Reservations: pascones.comexploretock.com
Reviews
Nancy Berrian
Being from the NYC area, I am VERY picky about Italian food. This place blew me away. It rivals the restaurants of Little Italy – it is that good! Their mussels are not to be missed, and the service was outstanding. We arrived a half hour before closing, but still received personal attention from the manager, who recommended an outstanding wine, and our waiter. True professionals. I wish they had another location closer to where I live!
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Carey
Service was good, but the foods were terrible. Salmon was overcooked, looked like a fast food. Pricy, not worth it.
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Shannon Bednarz
Every dish from appetizers to entree was unbelievably delicious! I was very impressed. Perfect atmosphere too with live piano player. Even played along to happy birthday when we sang for my brother ☺️ Will definitely be returning!
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Kenneth Morales
Bryan was our bartender/server. Excellent job recommending food and ways to alter our dish to our liking. Great drinks as well. I only leave reviews on amazing service and he earned it!
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Richard Weiss
Restaurant was fair at best. Waited 12 minutes before someone even brought water to the table. Hostess scrolled Instagram at entrance and had no desire help short waitstaff. Took about a half hour to get a soda after ordering it. Food took about an hour. Was cold when served. No apologies from wait staff, owner or manager. Restaurant was half filled and they tried to compensate by saying there was a half hour wait but really this short staffed they should close or do things to help make up for it. Hey, trying acknowledging your short staffed, offer free dessert/app/drink. Do something that will make people come back and give you another try.
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Robby B
We went their to celebrate our 28th wedding Anniversary. It was our 1st visit..but certainly won’t be our last! That was simply the best Italian food I have ever gotten at a restaurant ( and I’m married to an Italian!)!!! The place is beautiful, they had a very talented piano player and the service was amazing! We had the calamari to start – amazing! Then I had the “Linguine Vongle ” (clams over pasta in a garlic white sauce)….I wanted to turn up the plate and drink the sauce…lol. My wife ordered the “Lasagna Bolognese”….we shared and I can testify to it being second only to her homemade lasagna!!
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Lv Lvs
Food was expensive and disgusting. Overpriced and undersized dishes. Nothing Italian here but the name. Service is deplorable. It’s amazing how inexperienced staff and management are. The cooks are Mexican immigrants, just take a look in the kitchen . Good Luck here. The owner Judi is condescending and ill tempered. Never an apology to our experience. If I could give zero stars I would.CHECK OUT all the replies from management, it is all rude to anyone who gives them bad feedback, just like they will reply to this.
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Dwight Martin
First time diners. Both dinners pricey for what you get. Small salad with dinner would make a bit more reasonable in price. Then added credit card surcharge was one more added expense to a pricey dinner. Snapper Francaise dinner was good (sauce a bit salty) the Clams a la Vongole was very, very salty. Happy hour advertised on sign 4:30-6:00 but told it’s only good at the bar not tables in bar. More than likely not going back.
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E M
So glad we found this restaurant after visiting this area the past couple of years for our daughter’s rowing events at Nathan Benderson Park. If you are visiting this area for a rowing event, or on vacation, or a local, you MUST come to Pascone’s!!!! We will be eating here EVERY time we come to the area. My husband and I were very impressed with the sophisticated vibe and decor. The staff was very professional and knowledgeable – nice to see they take pride in providing great service. The bartender (young lady) made us the best cocktails at the bar before our dinner. Without exaggeration, the appetizer, entrees and dessert ordered were outstanding! The portions are generous, and flavors are on point. We had the calamari, snapper Francaise, chicken Sorrentino, and for dessert the Meyer lemon cake. The owner (very classy lady) came around a few times checking to make sure everything was to our liking and our water glasses topped. The gentleman playing the keyboard had an impressive repertoire and played nonstop the entire time we were there. He brought a lovely musical atmosphere that provided enough pleasant background music without being loud. He is very talented indeed. The food is clearly the main draw, and everything else just contributes to its overall excellence. Wish we had a restaurant like this where we live. Cannot wait to visit Pascone’s on our next visit to the area (next week!). Kudos to the chef!
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Angela Gunning
We adore Pascone’s Ristorante! We are welcomed warmly by Judith, seated promptly and served impeccably by our favorite waiter, Karem. The ambiance is comfortable and elegant. Authentic Italian food, excellent wait staff, fine wine list, gifted pianist, talented bartender and someone special to share this wonderful time with makes dining at Pascone’s memorable!
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