had the pleasure a gift to cafe baci for mothers day with my family. It was the most delicious meal the crab bisque was to die for, as was the calamari and everything else. it is a beautiful friendly place to dine and the service couldnt be improved upon. Needless to say,we will return. more

It is very hard to find good restaurants in this area of Florida but Cafe Baci is a nice surprise. First off I love that I dont have to go into downtown Sarasota, its right off the highway at Bee Ridge (just before my other favorite the Bonefish Grill), There is a big parking lot and its easy to get... more

good Italian food. delicious salads, enormous portions of side dishes. veal was outstanding. Cherry Bomb dessert was excellent. more

I love this restaurant! Been coming here for 5 years. i must admit that some days are better than others but tonight I had grouper that was beyond anything I've ever had before! What I think I love the most is that they don't try and be pretentious at Cafe Baci. Just good cooking served by great waters and waitresses. more

We were advised to go to Cafe Baci by a local, shortly after relocating to Sarasota this past summer. We needed a good place to eat, we love Italian food and this restaurant sounded just right for us. The restaurant is attractive, well-located with parking out front, and we were seated promptly even though it was a weekend evening. Service... more

I am writing this review almost 1 year after going to Cafe Baci, mainly because it was so good and I am looking forward to going back. This is one of the best restaurants in Sarasota! Our small group got there early and did not have to wait for a table (very nice interior, although there did not seem to... more

My wife and I, Sarasota residents, enjoyed lunch at Cafe Baci on November 10th. It was a pleasant surprise with excellent food, attentive friendly service and reasonable prices. One peculiarity we'd like to see changed is the practice of leaving the olive oil in a dish on the empty tables. It seems this runs some risk of contamination. In all... more

We visited Cafe Baci tonight for a Mother's day meal. Our party was 5 adults (1 in wheelchair) and a 10 month old baby. At our request we ate in the smaller upstairs room. Our server, Lawrence, was polite and knowledgeable about the menu. However, there were only 2 staff upstairs for 9 tables and at times they seemed to... more

Old-style Italian served in rooms with appropriate decor. You won't be disappointed with the food, but the wine list needs to be improved just a bit before the restaurant should be considered 5 stars. more