PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR – Italian
Deliberately tiny family-owned Italian restaurant and wine bar in Sarasota, where the owner keeps the room small so every customer can become a friend — the walls of regulars' photographs prove the method works. Pollo Mamma Lucia, organic chicken in marsala with mushrooms and mozzarella, headlines beside calamari fritti and a full Italian menu with wine-bar pairings, earning perfect OpenTable marks. The kitchen takes a true Italian summer break, reopening in October. It suits anniversary regulars, relationship-over-transaction diners, marsala devotees, and anyone who wants their photo on the wall eventually.
3809 South Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239 9415548395 https://pietrositalianrestaurant.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR
Dairy-Free at PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR
PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR in Sarasota has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pesce Del Giorno, Gamberoni Fra Diavola and Zuppa del Giorno. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR
PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR in Sarasota has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pesce Del Giorno, Gamberoni Fra Diavola and Zuppa del Giorno. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR
PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR in Sarasota has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pappardelle Campagnola, Pesce Del Giorno and Gamberoni Fra Diavola. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR
PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR in Sarasota has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Zuppa del Giorno. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR
PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR in Sarasota has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Zuppa del Giorno. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR
PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR in Sarasota has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Zuppa del Giorno. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR
PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR in Sarasota has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Zuppa del Giorno, Insalata Mista and Bruschetta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR
PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR in Sarasota has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pappardelle Campagnola, Melanzane Parmigiana and Zuppa del Giorno. 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 PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Insalata Mista | 36 g | 41.8 g |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | 43.1 g | 29.1 g |
| Calamari Fritti | 29.3 g | 16.4 g |
| Caprese | 10.7 g | 16.3 g |
| Veal Milanese | 20.4 g | 14.8 g |
| Veal Parmigiana | 25 g | 10.9 g |
| Bruschetta | 41.6 g | 10.5 g |
| Veal Piccata | 0 g | 6.1 g |
| Linguine Vongole | 28.6 g | 5.5 g |
| Lasagna | 9.1 g | 4.9 g |
| Zuppa del Giorno | 3.9 g | 0.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Calamari Fritti - $24.95: Sliced fresh, flour dusted calamari deep fried to a golden crispy brown Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Bruschetta - $15.95: Diced tomato, garlic, herbs, basil over lightly toasted bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Caprese - $16.95: Sliced tomato, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil drizzled with extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Escargot Migliaccio - $28.95: Escargot sautéed in organic olive oil, vino with potato, cherry tomato, herbs and spices Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Antipasto del Giorno - $34.95: Mixed hot and cold appetizers for two Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Salads
- Classico Cesare - $14.95: Broken romaine lettuce with our homemade cesare dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Insalata Mista - $14.95: Mixed green salad tomato, onion, carrot with choice of dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Deep Green Organic Arugula - $14.95: Fresh arugula, cherry tomato topped with shaved parmigiana in our olive oil dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Pasta
- Spaghetti Carbonara - $29.95: Spaghetti in a cream sauce with sautéed pancetta, eggs and a touch of panna Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Linguine Vongole - $38.95: Linguine pasta with clams on the shells, garlic, parsley, spices with extra virgin olive oil (White or Red Sauce) Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna - $26.95: Fresh layered pasta with ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiana smothered in our fresh sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ravioli Crustacean - $34.95: Fresh Ravioli stuffed with lobster served in a vodka pink cream sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Melanzane Parmigiana - $26.95: Layered sliced lightly dipped fried eggplant, mozzarella, parmigiana cheese, fresh tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pappardelle Campagnola - $29.95: Homemade pappardelle pasta with wild mixed mushrooms with a touch of panna Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Barcaiola: Muscles, clams, calamari, shrimp and salmon sautéed with fresh tomato, olive oil Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesce Del Giorno: Fresh catch of the day Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gamberoni Fra Diavola - $38.95: Wild shrimp sauteed in light virgin olive oil, fresh spices, fresh tomato and hot red pepper Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet of Flounder Francese - $36.95: Fillet dipped in an egg batter sauteed in a white wine lemon butter sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmone Di Pietro - $39.95: Grilled wild caught salmon sautéed in onion, fresh tomato, white wine, virgin olive oil, spices Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Mamma Lucia - $34.95: Organic chicken sautéed in marsala wine with mushroom topped with mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Francese - $31.95: Organic chicken dipped in a flour egg batter sautéed in white wine lemon butter sauce Dietary tags: Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Parmigiana - $31.95: Organic breast of chicken pounded lightly breaded, fried in olive oil topped with marinara and mozzarella Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Piccata - $38.95: Gently sliced veal sautéed in a lemon butter white wine sauce with capers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Mamma Lucia - $39.95: Fresh veal sautéed in marsala wine, mushrooms, prosciutto, topped with eggplant and mozzarella Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Francese - $38.95: Veal fillets dipped in a gentile egg batter sautéed in a butter and white wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Parmigiana - $38.95: Center cut veal, pounded, breaded and lightly fried covered with marinara and mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Milanese - $36.95: Pounded lightly breaded Veal fried topped with fresh greens lemon and oil dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Zuppa del Giorno - $14.95: Soup of the Day Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR
- Is PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pesce Del Giorno, Gamberoni Fra Diavola and Zuppa del Giorno.
- What can I eat at PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR on a dairy-free diet?
- Pesce Del Giorno, Gamberoni Fra Diavola and Zuppa del Giorno carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Zuppa del Giorno and Insalata Mista.
- Is PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR gluten-free?
- 3 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 PIETRO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR?
- Insalata Mista, at roughly 41.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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