Cafe Amalfi - Sarasota

The cafe amalfi was close and had a nyc friendly charm. the owner was in the did of nyc as we were, so we were back assured. the first red flag was however the enormous menu, as it was a tiny pizzeria with minimal seating. but we starved and it looked like it was a good sound. I ordered her seafood pasta dish pasta a la mare and I asked the pasta be served al dente firma. no problem! right. omg! the food back to our rent. first, let me say that the baked ziti my mannes was in order. I don't trust his okays. so a star. I think he's lucky, but it's a simple court but what was on my teller? a few little tasteless garnel and a few scallops? not really sure what they were. the sose tasted like ketchup or maybe tomaten paste directly from the dose. but probably ketchup because of its wateriness. the soße had no texture and no flavor. it had absolutely nothing. the perhaps scallops were muddy and tasteless. I tried two. then I threw everything in the müll where he belonged. the most amazing part of all this was the size of the part. it was tiny! literal only a few forks full of muddy pasta with a few pieces of mysterious seafood, in the 'not so mysterious' sauce. now I understand the menu. eating is old, the portions are tiny, if you dare, and they put ketchup on everything! okay. Maybe there are also tomato paste in oh! and I never have my cheesecake!

Omg... what a delight! I was sitting outside eating ice cream at one of his tables cause all were full at the ice cream place... he came out and asked if he could help us. I said no I just needed a place to eat my ice cream. No problem he said just take a me u with you and come back and try my food. So... today was the day... I have never tasted such fresh sauce in my life!!!! The garlic knots were so freakin good... the pizza is crispy and has the wonderful sauce on it... I feel like I'm in Brooklyn... do not miss this place!!!!

Excellent! The only person working there was a joy to talk to and it just smelled so amazing! No wonder people love the pizza here!

My husband I came in for a quiet dinner. Our salads and soups were fresh and delicious. The service was exceptional. John, the owner and staff made us feel like family. We will be back.

Truly a place that cares about what they cook for you. In town for a friend's wedding and walked over here from our hotel and was not disappointed at all! I will be finding time before we head home to go back. The pizza is superb and the mozzarella sticks .... I've never put a better piece of fried mozzarella in my mouth before. I wish I could pack them up and take them home with me.