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Sarasota’s New Italian Restaurant
Vino Vino! Chef Rocco, enthusiastically welcomes every guest into his new space at 2063 Siesta Drive with a complimentary glass of Prosecco on arrival! Originally from Puglia, Italy, Chef Rocco brings the powerful flavors from there to Sarasota’s latest restaurant. Following a series of successful soft openings Chef Rocco has sourced his ingredients and shaped his menu to mirror traditional Italian cuisine that is certain to please and have people talking.
The Italian region of Puglia is one of the most productive agricultural regions of Italy and Chef Rocco brings this influence into Vino Vino. Puglia is famous for its olive oil production (available for sale at Vino Vino), and the birthplace of Orecchiette pasta which was considered to be a luxurious pasta, provided it is made without eggs. Chef Rocco also serves authentic bread using a starter basis from his hometown which is baked fresh daily in the Italian tradition. Puglia is generally a warm climate making its tomatoes and other fresh vegetables an accompaniment to any meal and a core part of each dish. Fish also plays a large part in the cuisine of Puglia, and the long coastline offers a large array of fresh fish on a daily basis. Sea bass, red mullet, anchovies,
mussels, and other fresh varieties will rotate through the menus at Vino Vino. Unlike its ocean coast, the interior of Puglia is rocky with many sheep and goats which are bred for meat, milk, and a variety of unique cheeses. Chef Rocco says that lamb as the
most popular meat.
If there were not already enough reasons to try Vino Vino, here’s another: the wine and cheese as there are over a hundred varieties of Italian wine, and dozens of varieties of cheeses here. Puglia is a little slice of paradise for cheese lovers; perhaps the most famous being Burrata which is made from mozzarella and cream. Others include Cacioricotta, a seasonal ricotta cheese, Canestrato, a hard cheese which is a mixture of sheep and goat’s milk. Vino Vino has many delicious cheeses, your pallet is sure to be pleased as you
experience a tour of Italy with both wine and food over a series of simple and fresh prix-fixed courses.
Vino Vino’s comforting atmosphere is full of goodness and provides the perfect dinner for two or larger gatherings.
Reservations strongly encouraged. Open early December.
Dinner 5 to 10:30 Mon - Sat 2063 Siesta Drive, Sarasota (across from Westfield Siesta Key Mall) 941.330.9684


































































































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