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Bevardi's Salute Authentic Italian Restaurant in Downtown Sarasota
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saluteenoteca@gmail.com

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Outdoor Garden Terrace Dining
 

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23 North Lemon Ave
corner of 1st Street & Lemon
Downtown 
Sarasota, FL 34236

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Dinner Served
Sun-Thu  4pm-10pm
Fri-Sat 4pm-
11 pm

 

Brunch Weekend Menu

Sat-Sun 10am-2pm

 

Early Bird Dinner Menu

daily 4pm-6pm

Daily Happy Hour

4-6pm in the Bar / Small Plates Menu

Live Music
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In-House Catering
Weddings, Business Functions, Fundraising Events, Gatherings, etc
for Happy Hour, Dinner, Lunch Events,
Private Parties

 
941.365.1020 Details on Menus

 

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Events

Upcoming Events at Bevardi's Salute Restaurant

Valentine's Weekend Romantic Dinner at Bevardi's Salute
• Celebrate this romantic weekend, Friday, February 14 through Sunday, February 16 at Bevardi's Salute with a special menu (see below)
• Live music is from 6-9pm with Georgia and Mike
Reservations are recommended and can be made online or by calling 941.365.1020

• Bevardi's Salute is also open from 10am-2pm on Valentine's Weekend, Saturday and Sunday for Brunch and features live trumpet music by Chuch Weirich (see menu below)
• Please Note: The Early Bird and current menu are not available during the Valentine’s Day Weekend

Appetizers

Fritto Misto - lightly breaded fried calamari, shrimp, red peppers and zucchini, marinara and salsa rosa 19.95
Carpaccio di Manzo - thinly sliced beef tenderloin with arugula, shaved Parmesan, red onions, capers, lemon, olive oil 19.95
Tartare Duo - salmon and tuna tartar on artisan chips, avocado, arugula, lemon dill aioli, sesame seeds 21.95
Burrata Contadina - imported burrata cheese with crispy prosciutto, arugula, red bell peppers, eggplant, drizzled fig jam 21.95

Polpo alla griglia - grilled octopus with sauteed broccoli rabe, roasted potatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil 22.95

Salads

Insalata Mista - spring mix salad, vine-ripened tomatoes, carrots, red cabbage, balsamic dressing 14.95

Insalata Cesare -  romaine lettuce, Parmigiano Reggiano, seasoned croutons, Caesar dressing 16.95

Caprese - vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella, red onions, olive oil, basil insalata St. Valentino 17.95                        

Insalata St. Valentino - spinach, mixed berries, goat cheese, honey-roasted pecans, golden raisins, balsamic vinaigrette 18.95

Main

Ravioli di Manzo - braised short rib ravioli tossed in brown butter and fresh sage topped with shaved Pecorino Romano 29.95

Pollo ai Carciofi - sautéed chicken breast, topped with prosciutto, mozzarella, artichokes, capers, lemon, white wine 32.95 

Pollo Parmigiana - traditional chicken Parmigiana, fresh tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese and penne marinara 32.95

Vitello Marsala - veal medallions with Porcini and wild mushrooms, melted mozzarella in a Marsala wine sauce 38.95

Grouper in Crosta - herb-crusted Gulf grouper, lobster scampi sauce, grilled asparagus 39.95

Filleto alla Griglia - grilled fillet mignon, Gorgonzola sauce, grilled asparagus 44.95

Pasta & Risotto

Pappardelle ai Funghi Porcini - wide homemade pasta, Porcini, and wild mushroom sauce 26.95

Lasagna alla Bolognese - homemade lasagna, black Angus beef ragu, mozzarella cheese, béchamel 28.95

Ravioli Aragosta - homemade lobster ravioli topped with grilled shrimp in a brandy blush sauce 32.95
Linguini Shrimp Scampi - linguini in a brandy lobster scampi sauce with grilled shell-on prawns  36.95

Risotto Cappesante Zafferano - pan-seared scallops over saffron risotto and asparagus 36.95

NEW BRUNCH MENU! Beginning February 8
Saturday & Sunday Brunch at Bevardi's Salute!

• Join us for 
Brunch at Bevardi’s Salute on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 2pm with live trumpet music by Chuck Weirich

• Featuring Bottomless Mimosa, Bottomless Bloody, or Bottomless Aperol Spritz $22 (with a meal)

• Reservations 941.365.1012 or online 

Eggs and More

Brunch Combo - two eggs, bacon, homemade turkey sausage, home fries, Italian toast, greens, fruit 13.99
Frittata Salute! - three eggs, spinach, tomato, ricotta, Italian toast, greens 15.99
Avocado Toast - grilled Tuscan bread, vine-ripened tomatoes, mashed avocado, arugula, home fries 6.99 • add lox 9 • add bacon 6 • add two eggs 4
Pancakes Futti di Bosco - buttermilk pancakes, fresh berries, whipped cream 11.99 • add Nutella 4
French Toast - brioche bread, sautéed apples, vanilla ice cream, cinnamon sugar 14.99
Lobster Benedict - two poached eggs, toasted English muffin, Maine lobster meat, cream cheese, Hollandaise sauce, greens 24.99
Truffle Benedict - two poached eggs, English muffin, crispy braised pork belly, cream cheese, truffle Hollandaise, greens 16.99

The Brunch Burger - homemade 8oz burger, Asiago, applewood bacon, sunnyside up egg, artisan roll, truffle Parmesan fries 16.99

Tagliere Misto - imported cured meats and cheese board 18.99
Burrata Contadina - burrata, crispy Prosciutto, red bell peppers, eggplant, arugula 16.99

Cesar - romaine hearts, Cesar dressing, shaved Parmesan, croutons 11.99 • add salmon 8 • add chicken 6 • add shrimp 7
Prosciutto e Melone - Parma Prosciutto, cantaloupe, greens 14.95
Caprese - fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomato, basil 11.95
Parmigiana di Melenzane - eggplant parmigiana with grilled Tuscan bread 12.95
Lox Salute! - housemade lox, pickled red onion, capers, whipped cream cheese, fresh dill, toasted baguette, greens 16.95
Spaghetti Carbonara - spaghetti, eggs, pecorino, black pepper, crispy pork belly 16.95
Penne Vodka - creamy tomato vodka sauce with Parma prosciutto 16.95
Salmone alla Mediterranea - grilled salmon skin on, farro, spinach, goat cheese, lemon citronette 24.95

Panini Italiano - pressed Italian bread, Prosciutto crudo, vine-ripened tomato, grilled eggplant, fresh mozzarella, pesto, greens 16.99
Panini Cotoletta - pressed Italian bread, chicken cutlet, fontina, arugula, tomato, red bell pepper aioli, greens 16.99

Lido Island Grill’s Famous Lobster Roll - cold lobster salad, butter toasted, New England bun, french fries 28.99
• Reservations 941.365.1012 or online 

Parties, Dinners, Events!
• Bevardi's Salute is the perfect location to host your graduation celebrations
I
ndoor dining in the private dining room seating up to 60
• The rustic wine cellar offers seating for up to 20 guests
• Casual events at the beautiful bar accommodates 40 guests
• The outdoor garden terrace at Bevardi’s Salute offers covered and non-covered seating for up to 200 guests
• Bevardi’s Salute is the perfect location for your graduation celebration.
• Special personalized menus available for lunch, tapas, hors d'oeuvres, happy hour, dinner, dessert events, and more. See sample menu below
• Chef Laszlo can't wait to work with you to host your celebration in downtown Sarasota!
• C
all us at 941.365.1020 to talk about details!

Sarasota Magazine's Tastemaker 
• Featuring and interview with Chef Laszlo Bevardi

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OpenTable Award 2023 Thank you for Voting Bevardi's Salute The Best for:
• Outdoor Dining 
• Hot Spot
• Group Dining

 Reservations 941.365.1012 or online 

Outdoor Dining & Indoor Dining
• Bevardi's Salute offers the largest outdoor dining area in all of downtown Sarasota, and our indoor dining areas are spacious and clean

- We look forward to having you dine safely with us!

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Early Bird Menu - Daily from 4-6pm 

• three-course prix fixe menu for $36.95
not available on holidays and during Savor Sarasota

Live Music Schedule

Friday and Saturdays call for details
 

Happy Hour Daily - from 4-6pm - at the Bar Only

$7 Tinis - Olive, Cosmo, Apple, Orange

$6 Wells - Vodka, Taquila, Whisky, Rum, Gin, Scotch

$6 House Wine - Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Montepulciano, Cabernet, White Zinfandel

Half off Draft Beer

Specialty Cocktails

New Old Fashioned - Woodford, simple, bitters, orange, cherries, club $15

Mojito - Bacardi, mint, lime, simple, club $14

Margarita Fresco - Silver Tequila, lime, agave, Cointreau $14

Paloma Italiano - Silver Tequila, grapefruit, lime, Aperol Spritz $14

Strawberry Gin Spritz - Pink Gin, strawberries, St. Germain, lime, Prosecco $14

Classic Cosmo - Goose, Cointreau, lime, cranberry $15

French Martini - Goose, Chambord, pineapple $15

The Original Manhattan - Bullit Rye, sweet Vermouth, bitters, cherry $15

Espresso Salute - Vanilla Vodka. Espresso, Kahlua $14

Salutine - Limoncello, Absolut Citron, lemon sorbet $14

Oliva - Goose, olive juice, bleu cheese olives $15

Peartini - Absolut Pear, pear nectar, lemon $14

Small Plates Daily from 4-6pm at the Bar Only

Caesar - Romaine lettuce, housemade Caesar dressing, croutons, shaved Parmesan $7
Calamari Fritti
- fried calamari, salsa rosa, and marinara $8

Bruschetta Pomodoro - fresh tomatoes, red onions, basil, olive oil, balsamic $6

Bruschetta Fichi - fig marmalade, pears, melted brie, balsamic glaze $8

Salsiccia Salute - grilled homemade Italian sausage, marinara $8

Pappardelle al Funghi Porcini - wide homemade pasta with wild mushroom sauce $8

Spaghetti Bolognese - Our signature meat ragout $8

Shrimp Scampi Linguini - extra virgin olive oil, garlic, white wine sauce, fresh herbs $10

Cozze - steamed mussels in a white or red wine sauce, served with toast $10

Testimonials

Salute is doing a great job... the service is personal and lovely. And as always the food was delicious. My friend had the Branzino and ate every bite. I had the Vegan pasta and it was so good...great food and service with lots of outdoor space. – Happy in Sarasota

 

We have dined at this restaurant many times and have always been very pleased with the service, food and atmosphere. Saturday 7/11 was my birthday and the dinner was superb. A big plus was the lovely music that was being performed. – Chasman

 

Loved this restaurant. The food was excellent and the service was wonderful. Highly recommend it if you’re in the area and are looking for great authentic Italian food. I can’t wait to revisit on my next trip to Sarasota! - Lisa K

 

Another excellent experience. The food was great and our server was helpful in offering specials and suggestions. – Alucash

Laszlo Bevardi 

Executive Chef & Proprietor

of Bevardi's Salute! Restaurant

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About Us

About Bevardi's Salute! Restaurant

Bevardi’s Salute! Restaurant is a chef-owned and operated, local Italian artisan restaurant in downtown Sarasota, located at the corner of Lemon Avenue and First Street, 23 North Lemon Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34236. Call 941.365.1020 any time for information or reservations.

Chef Laszlo, his wife Ottilia, and their two daughters moved to Sarasota in 2010 to introduce Sarasota to their restaurant concept of house-made pasta, authentic Italian food, and fresh seafood with table-side service, beautiful ambiance, and tasty food. 

 

Bevardi’s Salute! Restaurant is an award-winning, family-friendly local favorite offering a full bar, a charming indoor dining ambiance, nightly Happy Hour at the Bar from 4-6pm, Early Bird Special from 4-6pm, and live music nightly on the breezy outdoor patio. Laszlo Bevardi studied in Eastern Europe - from Hungary to Germany - and two years traveling as a Chef through the Caribbean, before settling in the US to open Bevardi's Salute Restaurant in 2010. The downtown Sarasota locale is famed for its home-made pasta, prepared daily, its whole fish dinners that are often imported and filleted table-side, and its freshly-picked produce from local farms.

Q:  What attracted you to a career in food?

A:  My love of food started when I was a child. My parents were telling me, as soon as I grew up, that I was always hanging out in the kitchen. I always wanted to make dough and pasta and cut vegetables. I just enjoyed being in the kitchen instead of playing with my toys. When I finished school, I had to kind of pick my area of study, and it was natural for me to go to restaurant and hotel school. 

 

Q:  You have such an international background. What led you to Sarasota?

A:  I grew up until I was 19 in Hungary and went to restaurant school there. Then  I went to restaurant school in Berlin, Germany I also went to the Royal Caribbean cruise line. My partners and I had restaurants in Philadelphia and we wanted to open somewhere warmer, so we opened Bevardi's Salute! 

 

Q: Why is Bevardi's Salute! Restaurant is known for its seafood?

A: I think what people like is we do a great job with whole fish. I always try to find local, sustainable seafood. I have three or four different seafood purveyors and I always try to check around to get the best quality on the table. I also import fish from the Mediterranean, from Italy and Greece. It comes fresh on a bed of ice. They fly it over to Miami and I get it the next day at the restaurant. We do a whole Dover sol from Norway the same way.  We prepare the fish with the skin and everything, and we filet it table-side. I always prefer to cook the fish whole. 

Chef Laszlo Bevardi, executive chef and proprietor of Bevardi's Salute Authentic Italian Restaurant in Downtown Sarasota
Chef Laszlo Bevardi, executive chef and proprietor of Bevardi's Salute Authentic Italian Restaurant in Downtown Sarasota
Chef Laszlo Bevardi, executive chef and proprietor of Bevardi's Salute Authentic Italian Restaurant in Downtown Sarasota

Laszlo Bevardi 
Executive Chef & Proprietor, Bevardi's Salute Restaurant

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In-House Catering  - Multiple Indoor & Outdoor Room Options
at Bevardi's Salute Restaurant

Catered Events at Bevardi’s Salute Restaurant in downtown Sarasota features indoor dining in the private dining room seating up to 60, the rustic wine cellar offers seating for up to 20 guests, casual events at the beautiful bar accommodates 40 guests, the outdoor garden terrace at Bevardi’s Salute offers covered and non-covered seating for up to 200 guests. Bevardi’s Salute is the perfect location for family celebrations, weddings, bridal showers, parties, business functions, fundraising events, and more. Special personalized menus available for lunch, hors d'oeuvres, happy hour, dinner, dessert events, or other private catered events. Chef Laszlo can't wait to work with you to host your event in downtown Sarasota!

Sample Dinner Party Menus - Prices per person include: Assorted appetizers served family-style including Fried Calamari - spicy marinara sauce • Bruschetta - roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes; Choice of Salad including Mixed Field Greens with balsamic vinaigrette or Traditional Caesar Salad

Entrée - choice of three • all entrées served with Chefs selection of potatoes and fresh vegetables of the day
Ravioli Aragosta - homemade lobster ravioli topped with grilled shrimp in light blush sauce $56
Pollo ai Carciofi - sautéed chicken breast topped with prosciutto, mozzarella, baby artichokes, lemon capers, white wine sauce $52
Pollo Parmigiana - traditional chicken Parmigiana topped with mozzarella, tomato sauce $50
Cotoletta Parmigiana - traditional veal Parmigiana topped with mozzarella, tomato sauce $56
Veal Marsala - medallions of veal with wild mushrooms, Marsala sauce, melted mozzarella $56
Filetto alla Griglia - grilled filet mignon, grilled asparagus, Gorgonzola sauce $60
Gulf Grouper - grilled grouper, fresh dill sauce, grilled asparagus $56
Salmone - grilled Atlantic salmon, Florida orange blossom honey and citrus glaze $54

Dessert - choice of two; upon request, we can customize your dessert
Tiramisu • Chocolate CakeCannoliAssorted SorbetAssorted Ice Cream
Coffee or Tea included

*add 7% sales tax • 20% gratuity and bar • a $300 deposit refundable (10 days cancelation notice)

 

Menus
New Early Bird Menu

Early Bird Menu 4-6pm • Three Course Menu • $36.95 

APPETIZERS

Bruschetta Pomodoro Vine-ripened tomatoes, onions, basil, olive oil

Bruschetta Caponata Eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, black olives, capers

Trio Olive tapenade, Italian hummus, olives, toasted Italian bread

Calamari Fritti with salsa Rosa and a zesty marinara

Insalata Mista Spring mix salad, fresh tomatoes, balsamic dressing

Insalata di Cesare Romaine lettuce, Parmigiano Reggiano, croutons, house-made Caesar dressing

Caprese Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, extra virgin olive oil, basil

 

Main Course

Pappardelle ai Funghi Porcini Wide homemade pasta with Porcini mushroom sauce

Agnolotti Homemade half-moon-shaped pasta filled with ricotta cheese and spinach in a light cream sauce

Lasagna Salute Homemade pasta sheets layered with  meat ragout & mozzarella, topped with bechamel sauce

Pollo Parmigiana Traditional chicken Parmigiana, tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, penne marinara

Vitello Marsala Sautéed veal medallions, melted mozzarella, Porcini & wild, Mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce

Salmone Grilled Atlantic salmon, local orange blossom honey, citrus glaze

Grilled Grouper Parmesan-crusted Gulf grouper, grilled asparagus, fresh dill sauce

Dessert

Tiramisu Ladyfingers with espresso, vanilla, Mascarpone

Cannoli Fresh ricotta, chocolate chips, orange zest

Sorbetti Gelati Italian sorbet or ice cream selection

Early Bird Menu at Bevardi's Salute Authentic Italian Restaurant in Downtown Sarasota, Florida

Dinner Menu at Bevardi's Salute Restaurant

APPETIZERS

Olive Miste Bowl of assorted imported Italian cured olives 10.95

Salute! Trio Olive tapenade, Italian hummus, assorted olives with toasted Italian bread 11.95

Calamari Fritti Fried Calamari served with salsa Rosa and  zesty marinara sauce 16.95

Salsiccia Salute Grilled Homemade Italian Sausage with sautéed broccoli rabe 14.95

Carpaccio Thin sliced Filet Mignon with arugula, Parmesan, red onions, capers, lemon, olive oil 18.95

Gamberi e Calamari alla Griglia

Grilled shrimp and calamari with arugula, tomatoes, lemon, olive oil, balsamic glaze 18.95

Cozze Steamed PEI (Prince Edward Island) mussels  in white wine, garlic, or fresh tomato sauce 17.95

Antipasto duo Italiano Chef’s selection of dry-cured meats and imported cheeses, roasted peppers, and mixed olives for two 32.95

                  

SALADS

Insalata Mista Spring mix salad, fresh tomatoes, balsamic dressing 12.95

Insalata di Cesare Romaine lettuce, Parmigiano Reggiano, croutons, homemade Caesar dressing 14.95

Insalata Di Spinaci Baby spinach, fresh fruit, Gorgonzola cheese, raspberry balsamic dressing 16.95

Insalata Salute! Arugula, aged prosciutto, grilled artichokes, shaved Parmigiano, lemon and Estate olive oil 16.95

Caprese Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, extra virgin olive oil, basil 15.95

 

BRUSCHETTE

Bruschetta Pomodoro Vine-ripened tomatoes, onions, basil, olive oil 10.95

Caponata Eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, black olives, capers 11.95

Portabello Grilled Portobello mushrooms, Gorgonzola cheese, estate olive oil 12.95

Fichi Fig marmalade, fresh pears with melted Brie, Balsamic glaze 13.95

 

PASTE & RISOTTO

Penne alla Vodka Prosciutto and Vodka blush sauce 22.95

Risotto ai Funghi Porcini Fresh Porcini and wild mushroom sauce 24.95

Pappardelle ai Funghi Porcini Wide homemade pasta with Porcini mushroom sauce 24.95

Lasagna Salute Homemade pasta sheets layered with  meat ragout and mozzarella, topped with bechamel sauce 24.95

Gnocchi Di Patate Homemade potato gnocchi with tomato sauce and fresh Buffalo mozzarella 23.95

Agnolotti Homemade half-moon shaped pasta filled with ricotta cheese and spinach in a light cream sauce 23.95

Spaghetti Bolognese Our signature homemade meat ragout 23.95

Ravioli Aragosta Homemade lobster ravioli topped with grilled shrimp in a brandy blush sauce 29.95

Linguine Scoglio Linguine with shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, and calamari in marinara sauce 34.95

 

MAIN COURSE

Pollo ai Carciofi Sautéed chicken breast, topped with Prosciutto, mozzarella, artichokes, capers, lemon, white wine 28.95

Pollo Parmigiana Traditional chicken Parmigiana, tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese and penne marinara 29.95

Cotoletta Parmigiana Traditional veal Parmesean with penne marinara 34.95

Vitello Saltimbocca Veal Medallions with Proscuitto, sage, melted  mozzarella, in a light tomato white wine sauce 34.95

Vitello Marsala Sautéed veal medallions, melted mozzarella with Porcini, and wild mushrooms in a Marsala wine sauce 34.95

Filleto alla Griglia Grilled Fillet Mignon, grilled asparagus, gorgonzola sauce 39.95

Salmone Grilled Atlantic salmon, local orange blossom honey, and citrus glaze 32.95

Grilled Grouper Parmesan-crusted Gulf grouper, grilled asparagus, fresh dill sauce 36.95

 

HOUSE SPECIALTIES

Branzino  Mediterranean Sea Bass grilled and filleted tableside 50

Dover Sole European True Dover Sole grilled and filleted tableside 50

Carre Di Agnello Dijon Mustard and herb crusted rack of lamb 54

Grilled Veal Chop 14-16 oz House cut on the bone, sage-garlic-white wine sauce 55

Salute Steak duo al fuoco vivo 48 oz Florentine steak for two. Dry Aged, marinated, carved tableside 94

SIDES

Grilled Asparagus 9 ∙ Sauteed Broccoli Rabe, Garlic, Olive Oil 10 ∙ Sauteed Spinach with Garlic and Olive Oil 8

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Bevardi's Salute is an award-winning, local restaurant with multiple private dining space
Bevardi's Salute is a proud member of the Originals, an organization celebrating locally-owned restaurants in Sarasota
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Reservations & Catering 941.365.1020 or Online Reservations
Open seven days a week: Sun-Thu 4pm-10pm and Fri-Sat 4pm-11pm

23 North Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236saluteenoteca@gmail.com salutesarasota.com

In-House Catering Available for parties of 10-200 for Lunch and Dinner Events, Meetings, Corporate Functions, Family Gatherings, and more.

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