LA MUCCA BALLERINA – Italian
Downtown Sarasota, Main Street, a dining room dressed like an Italian farmhouse: La Mucca Ballerina is the Zappaterreno family's American outpost of the agriturismo they have long run near Rome. The kitchen sticks to what it knows - suppli and arancini to begin, ravioli della casa, lasagna and ziti al forno, chicken parmigiana and piccata, red snapper alla livornese - plus pizza, sandwiches at lunch, and cannoli or tiramisu at the end. What diners repeat is the freshness and the plain honesty of the plates. Roman home cooking, done properly, a long way from home.
1668 Main Street Sarasota, FL 34236 941-366-7600 https://lamuccaballerina.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at LA MUCCA BALLERINA
Dairy-Free at LA MUCCA BALLERINA
LA MUCCA BALLERINA in Sarasota has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Market Fish and Lentil Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at LA MUCCA BALLERINA
LA MUCCA BALLERINA in Sarasota has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Market Fish and Chicken Marsala. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at LA MUCCA BALLERINA
LA MUCCA BALLERINA in Sarasota has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Salad, Fried Pizza with Tomato and Eggplant Rollatini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at LA MUCCA BALLERINA
LA MUCCA BALLERINA in Sarasota has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Marsala. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at LA MUCCA BALLERINA
LA MUCCA BALLERINA in Sarasota has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Marsala. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at LA MUCCA BALLERINA
LA MUCCA BALLERINA in Sarasota has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veal Saltimbocca and Chicken Marsala. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LA MUCCA BALLERINA
LA MUCCA BALLERINA in Sarasota has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including San Pellegrino Bottle, House Sangria and Lentil Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at LA MUCCA BALLERINA
LA MUCCA BALLERINA in Sarasota has 17 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Salad, Fried Pizza with Tomato and Eggplant Rollatini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at LA MUCCA BALLERINA
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Lasagna | 71.8 g | 63 g |
| Chicken Marsala | 4 g | 54 g |
| Bucatini Amatriciana | 26.6 g | 40.4 g |
| Lentil Soup | 53.8 g | 29.1 g |
| Lobster Ravioli | 27.2 g | 26.6 g |
| Cannoli | 85.7 g | 26 g |
| Margherita | 18.8 g | 23.5 g |
| Pepperoni | 21.8 g | 20.1 g |
| Arancini | 37.1 g | 18.3 g |
| Caprese | 10.7 g | 16.3 g |
| Fried Calamari | 6 g | 15.5 g |
| Meatballs in Sauce | 10.1 g | 15.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Arancini - $19: Fried rice-ball stuffed with braised beef short ribs, mushrooms, peas, mozzarella, and parmigiano Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Rollatini - $18: Pan fried eggplant with ricotta, mozzarella and marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pizza with Tomato - $18: Pan fried pizza dough, marinara sauce, pecorino romano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pizza with Prosciutto - $20: Pan fried pizza dough, arugula, prosciutto, mozzarella, tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs in Sauce - $18: Meatballs with marinara and cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $20: Fried calamari, marinara sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Focaccia Sandwiches
- Le Focacce Stuffed - $16: Focaccia stuffed with mortadella, burrata, arugula, and pistachio-pesto Available at: dinner, lunch
- Focaccia Italiana - $15: Focaccia stuffed with prosciutto, salami, mozzarella, EVOO Available at: dinner, lunch
- Focaccia La Mucca - $15: Focaccia stuffed with prosciutto, grilled eggplant, brie, EVVO, balsamic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Focaccia with Meatballs - $13: Focaccia stuffed with meatballs, marinara, mozzarella, parmigiano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Focaccia with Eggplant Parmigiana - $14: Focaccia stuffed with eggplant parmigiana, marinara, mozzarella, parmigiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Focaccia with Chicken Parmigiana - $14: Focaccia stuffed with chicken parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe - $24: Pecorino romano 36 months buccia nera, fresh cracked black pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bucatini Amatriciana - $26: San Marzano tomatoes, montepulciano wine, house cured guanciale, and pecoriono romano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paccheri Carbonara - $26: Pecorino romano 36 months buccia nera, house cured guanciale, egg yolk Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti with Clams - $28: Little neck clams, garlic, wine Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi alla Sorrentina - $28: Homemade potato gnocchi, with marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmigiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pappardelle alla Bolognese - $26: Slow cooked braised beef and pork in Chianti wine, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Lasagna - $28: Homemade pasta, ragu, besciamella, parmigiano and mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli Ricotta and Spinach - $28: Handmade ravioli stuffed with ricotta, parmigiano, and spinach in cherry tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Ravioli - $45: Handmade ravioli stuffed with lobster in vodka sauce with a cold water lobster tail Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Veal Saltimbocca - $38: Veal scaloppine, fresh sage, prosciutto, wine Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $36: Sauteed chicken with mushrooms, onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Cutlet Elephant Ear - $38: Veal cutlet, arugula, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, balsamico Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Pork Chop - $42: Stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella in a wild mushroom demi-glace, served with pappardelle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Lamb Shank - $42: Braised lamb shank with homemade potato gnocchi in a lamb ragu with porcini mushroom Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Market Fish: Pescato del giorno Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margherita - $17: Tomato sauce, mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mortazza - $20: Mortadella, mozzarella, pistachio, EVOO Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom and Sausage - $19: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, and homemade sausages Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni - $18: Tomato sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burratina - $20: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, arugula, cherry tomato, fresh burrata and balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- Lentil Soup - $14: Zuppa di Lenticchie Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Salad - $14: Spring mix, fresh mozzarella, onions, olives, tomatoes, italian dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese - $18: Fior di Latte, tomatoes, basil, evoo, balsamico Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Burrata Salad - $18: Arugula, cherry tomatoes, basil oil, balsamico Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $11: Homemade coffee-flavored Italian dessert Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Ricotta Cheesecake - $11: Italian style cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Cannoli - $9: Crisp pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Cappuccino - $6: Espresso with steamed milk foam
- Espresso - $4: Single shot of Italian coffee
- San Pellegrino Bottle - $7.95: Sparkling mineral water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Peroni - $6.5: Italian lager beer
- House Sangria - $11: Red or White Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about LA MUCCA BALLERINA
- Is LA MUCCA BALLERINA dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. LA MUCCA BALLERINA has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Market Fish and Lentil Soup.
- What can I eat at LA MUCCA BALLERINA on a dairy-free diet?
- Market Fish and Lentil Soup carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does LA MUCCA BALLERINA have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including San Pellegrino Bottle and House Sangria.
- Is LA MUCCA BALLERINA gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at LA MUCCA BALLERINA?
- Classic Lasagna, at roughly 63g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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