Maestrale Restaurant and Pizzeria

Maestrale is an Italian restaurant and pizzeria on South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, serving pizzas, hand-made pastas, seafood, chicken and veal dishes. Regulars point to the gnocchi gorgonzola, lasagna, osso bucco and homemade tiramisu, and the menu also runs to antipasti like burrata and beef carpaccio, plus pinsa, an oval Roman-style flatbread.

Dinner is the main service, with the kitchen open Wednesday through Sunday evenings and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Guests can dine in at tables inside or on the outdoor patio, reserve a table, order takeout or delivery, or order ahead online for pickup. The menu includes vegan-friendly options, and the restaurant has a rewards program for online orders.