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La Mucca Ballerina

La Mucca Ballerina

Eat Local in Sarasota

4.7 953 Google reviews$20–60

+1 941 366 76 001668 Main St, Sarasota, Florida 34236 · Main Street Merchants

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1668 Main St, Sarasota, Florida 34236

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About

Family-owned eatery offering the most authentic Italian food in Sarasota. Pasta direct from the Roman tradition in a family atmosphere right on Main Street.

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Hours

Monday
11 AM to 3 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 3 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 3 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 3 PM
Friday
11 AM to 3 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 3 PM
Sunday
4:30 to 9 PM

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