Ama La Vita - Sarasota

Excellent food, service and ambiance. The most authentic southern Italian food I have tasted in the Sarasota area. I have lived here 18 years and I am Italian American. My niece, whose husband owns a restaurant and two Italian deli's in another state, also felt the food was excellent. Nice to not have loud music that you cannot enjoy your dinner conversation.

A great brunch! Vegetable omelet was outstanding. The potatoes were so tasty!! My husband and I shared not one, but two fresh muffins. The French press coffee was the perfect compliment. So good!!!

The brushetta which was a special first course was delicious, ripe tomatoes, flavorful on crisp toast. Home baked bread was delicious as well as olive oil and grated parmesan cheese served on the side. Extensive well selected wine list

This was our first visit to Ama la Vita and we have booked a second visit for this week. All four of us had outstanding dinners however we agreed that the calamari was just ok. The owner, Tricia, went out of her way to make us feel valued and helped us choose wines. Tricia bakes the bread for her restaurant and also bakes the coconut cake which is out of this world. All four of us rate Ama la Vita extremely high.

Second time dining here food was delicious both times excellent service, very hospitable