The Reserve Retreat is a unique boutique hotel with an on-site restaurant, wine/craft beer bar, coffee shop, and live music venue, located in historically significant Ringling Buildings in downtown Sarasota. The venue features a beautiful, open-air courtyard and romantic indoor seating, making it a perfect space for wedding receptions, private parties, or corporate events. Guests praise the lovely ambiance, wonderful menu with great variety, delicious food, and gracious service, describing it as a "real find" that they will return to often. The restaurant is known for its impeccable service, excellent Italian cuisine, and beautiful, quiet setting, making it an ideal destination for a date night or special occasion.
Lovely ambience, wonderful menu with great variety, delicious food and gracious service. This is a real find that we will return to often.
January 2026
The service was impeccable and the food was some of the best Italian I've had outside of Italy . It was an incredible experience in all aspects and I will 100 percent be returning !
January 2026
Best Cesar salad I have ever had. Perfect balance of ingredients in dressing. Ravioli were delicious in a butter sage sauce that was flavorful.