Cafe Epicure

Olga Spitsa

If there was zero stars I would do that. Let’s start with the service… there is no service. The staff was borderline annoyed that we were even there. I mean, we’re paying $7 for tiny side of potatoes! At least bring us waters when we sit. We did sit outside because it’s impossible to sit inside, talk about that later. It wasn’t even busy. No excuses. I walked in to find a bathroom and staff is just standing around. Wine came with a bug in it, replaced it with cork pieces in it. The food was mediocre. All pre made, prepackaged. Nothing is fresh, except maybe the salad. I don’t even know what rush to start with. None of it was good. Inside there is a leak in the ceiling and I do believe there was a leak the last time we wanted to eat there but it smelled too bad inside so we changed our minds. Yes, it stinks inside! The bathroom is my biggest complaint here. I took my son to the boys bathroom, I could not be in there. There is no AC and the smell is so bad my eyes literally stung! My son got a bloody nose!!!!!!! I mean, please someone - clean that bathroom and get some air in there. It’s revolting. I’ve never had a worse experience in Sarasota restaurants. I do not recommend. Not for food, no drinks, not for anything.

Rachelle Lavalier

Great service, delicious food and warm atmosphere! Definitely a place to come back to.

mk

A great location in downtown Sarasota! Met a friend here cuz it’s his goto spot. I arrived a bit early and got seated outside along the front and then waited! Noooobody came by to offer me anything! I had to reach out to a couple of servers chatting amongst themselves to draw attention to the fact I wanted a beverage before my friend arrived. Afterwards the service by Manuel, who knew my friend, was good. We split some French fries to go with our drinks as a starter. The food was good but not great. I had the Mediterranean Sea bass. Not my first choose of a Italian restaurant in downtown Sarastota. Just saying . . .

Shirley Perez Anel

Italian restaurants are not my favorite, but can't deny I had a great time here. The staff is awesome. The food was delicious, even the spinach sauté was a little salty I do understand it happens. Completely ok. The environment is excellent. I really enjoyed my stay.