Best pizza in Sarasota · Italian-American guide
Best Italian-American Pizza in Sarasota
The 5 best Italian-American pizzerias in Sarasota, Florida, ranked by editorial score. The red-sauce pizzeria tradition carried across America by Italian immigrants: generous cheese, a sturdy crust, and recipes passed down for generations. This is the neighborhood pizza most of the country grew up on.

1
Italian-American
Il Panificio
Sarasota, FL
Longtime Sarasota Magazine reader favorite for classic Italian bakery pies.
9.2
Editorial Score
2
Italian-American
Napule Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
Downtown Sarasota Italian spot with a devoted following for its pizza and pasta.
8.7
Editorial Score
3
Italian-American
Vesuvio
Sarasota, FL
Longtime Sarasota Italian restaurant with a dedicated pizza menu.
8.3
Editorial Score
4
Traditional
Eleni's Pizza Works
Sarasota, FL
Family-run Greek kitchen and pizzeria slow-proofing dough for over 20 years.
8.1
Editorial Score
5
Italian-American
Solorzano's Pizzeria Gulf Gate
Sarasota, FL
Gulf Gate Italian market and pizzeria rooted in a family recipe from Avellino, Italy.
7.8
Editorial Score