When you're hungry for something from your local pizzeria or wanting a savory homemade Italian dish, give IL Panificio a call. We offer catering for large events, family gatherings, and any other celebration. We treat you like family here and offer generous portions of 'made from scratch' authentic Italian dishes!
Our portions are filling, but please leave room for dessert. It's some of the best Italian desserts around. IL Panificio understands that it can be stressful when you are preparing for a party, event, or family gathering. Let us take a couple of things off of your checklist. We have an extensive menu of the best homemade Italian cuisine throughout Sarasota, FL, and the surrounding areas.
Our portions are filling, but please leave room for dessert. It's some of the best Italian desserts around. IL Panificio understands that it can be stressful when you are preparing for a party, event, or family gathering. Let us take a couple of things off of your checklist. We have an extensive menu of the best homemade Italian cuisine throughout Sarasota, FL, and the surrounding areas.
Services
Pizzeria and Bakery offering a variety of hot Italian dishes crafted from original family recipes. Our pizza is authentic Italian thin crust style prepared with homemade dough and the finest cheese, sauce, and ingredients. We also offer delicious appetizers, deli sandwiches, beer, wine, and assorted desserts.
My friend and I were craving New York pizza, so we went to the downtown location for lunch. Pizza was delicious and flavorful, loved the interior decor. The employees were very friendly too. While we were there, a homeless woman came in and looked in the trash can for leftover pizza. The restaurant (understandably) told her she had to leave, and one of the guys making the pizza, who was on break, went and gave her the rest of his lunch.
I come 1-4 Sunday's a month here to enjoy my Italian sammich along with the pizza slices they readily have available to eat. The hospitality from Anthony and the staff members keep having me come back. This is great place to eat for the family or for grabbing a whole pizza pie to go. Prices are great $-$$ and parking is right out front.
Reviews (23)
Rachael Mazzoni
Jan 28, 2022
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Dan M.
Dec 23, 2021
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Jeremy Moulton
Dec 21, 2021
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Emjayv V.
Aug 09, 2021
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Can't really give any stars for the food. Arrived at 8.30 p.m. and I was told that they were closed. BTW the sign on the door says opened 7 days a week from 9am until 9pm. I mentioned that to the guy behind the counter and he said "it's closed we close at 9pm" I said it is 8.30 he said "is over we close at 9pm" hilarious.
Will be back? nahhhhhhh
Will be back? nahhhhhhh
Sam Goldstein
Jul 15, 2021
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Erica Weinberg
Jul 01, 2021
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DaveASpondy
Jun 19, 2021
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This is pizza. Ordered a pie over the phone for a to go order. Took about 25 minutes for a half cheese, half pepperoni like they said it would. Friggin delicious. Traditional New York style. Also, my 12 year old is very picky and he absolutely devoured the buffalo chicken slice. My wife and I had the meatball parm and chicken parm sandwiches that were spectacular.
G. O.
May 15, 2021
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Annette
May 13, 2021
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If you just want a slice or two of pizza this is the place. You picked your slices from the already made pizzas and they warm it up for you. There is a special of 2 slices and beverage for $10. If you have the coupon from the newspaper you can also get a free cannoli! This is at the Siesta Key location.
Paul Thomas
Feb 13, 2021
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Ordered a pie at 7:24 and was told it would take 25-35 minutes. I came back at 8:10 to find they did not even start making my pizza yet. It’s 8:23 and I’m still waiting. Might be good pizza, might not. I might never really know. I was told there was no manager on hand so a refund was not even an option. Avoid this place if you are hungry and value your time.
Unbelievable
This is the Siesta Key location
Unbelievable
This is the Siesta Key location
Kirsten B.
Jan 03, 2021
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I had never been here but wanted to bring local food to my family visiting. I work in this industry and I know how hard it is especially after this year. However, this place didn't show me they cared for the new customers. I own a bar and take care of local places. But it was like I was intruding because I came in.
Adam Ott
Jun 28, 2020
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Lily C.
Mar 05, 2020
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Jeff E.
Oct 15, 2019
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They moved from gulfgate to Reynolds ave off of 41 just down the street. Now open and just as good as always! My favorite pizza around, and the staff is always great! New location is cozy and clean, still doing by the slice and now has a help your self fountain drink area. Still serving beer and wine! Check out the new location!
Steve C.
Oct 05, 2019
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New location is open.we held off goind down town and went to new place last night.the new place is so small.Only set up for tables of two.Guss they could do some moving for party of 4.After that i don't think there will be ony way 6 or more can sit together.
Now on to pizza.Sill the very very best in town for my money It was a long time from last pie but did not fail me...O so good.
Now on to pizza.Sill the very very best in town for my money It was a long time from last pie but did not fail me...O so good.
Peter M.
Oct 17, 2018
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This pizzeria flourished under president Obama but now under Trump it seems to be going out of business. Ironic since they always have Fox News on which honestly kept me from going here as often as I'd like. The staff is also not nearly as friendly as piccolo down the street where they are lovely with much more fair prices.
They have very good pizza. Expensive, but very good. Also, an excellent cookie selection. It's a shame they won't be in the neighborhood anymore but I find it beautifully ironic
They have very good pizza. Expensive, but very good. Also, an excellent cookie selection. It's a shame they won't be in the neighborhood anymore but I find it beautifully ironic
Walter B.
Oct 08, 2018
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The original El panificio was located on Main Street in downtown Sarasota and was always excellent. I was looking forward to trying the one in Gulf Gate which was their newest addition. Albeit, the pizza was decent it was not up to the standards I have been accustomed to from downtown. Probably will not return
Bob B.
Apr 07, 2018
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Susan H.
Jan 29, 2018
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Very big disappointment!!!! The corn beef & pastrami sandwiches were small & not layered as shown on the website , but in each case the meat was rolled up to make it look bigger on very small pieces of bread. Meat did not seem fresh. Even tho the sandwiches were small, the prices remained the same $13.00 each!
Potato salad serving was tiny & did not taste home made,
The manager told us that Sol has recently left... which is obvious from the quality of food & the small portions.
If yelp permitted I'd rate this a 0!
Potato salad serving was tiny & did not taste home made,
The manager told us that Sol has recently left... which is obvious from the quality of food & the small portions.
If yelp permitted I'd rate this a 0!
Richard S.
Nov 18, 2017
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Very good NY style deli with huge sandwiches and excellent cheesecake. Turkey and corned beef reuben are sure to satisfy hungry patrons and at $12 is comparable to Second Ave Deli in New York City at 1/3 the price. I love Juniors cheesecake but Sol's is every bit as good if not better. Worth the drive South on 41. Coleslaw and pickle come with your order and families are welcome.
Karen S.
Jul 26, 2017
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D. M.
Feb 03, 2017
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I should start off with saying that I've eaten here before, but wanted to give another couple chances before posting a bad review on a local business.
Pizza is decent. Different, but decent. It's thin crust, so don't be expecting a NY slice. It's the majority of why this place gets any stars in the first place. That, and the place is reasonably clean. The men's bathroom is orderly.
The three stars is for really subpar customer service. I came in on a weekday well after opening, but before the lunch rush. In fact, I was the only customer in the restaurant at the time
Pizza is decent. Different, but decent. It's thin crust, so don't be expecting a NY slice. It's the majority of why this place gets any stars in the first place. That, and the place is reasonably clean. The men's bathroom is orderly.
The three stars is for really subpar customer service. I came in on a weekday well after opening, but before the lunch rush. In fact, I was the only customer in the restaurant at the time
Eleni K.
Sep 16, 2015
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We've been here twice, both were great experiences. The first time, we sat at the bar and my boyfriend and I shared a salad and their sausage, onion, pepper pasta dish. It was good, nothing fantastic. The bartender, Kari I think, was so sweet and helpful. The second time, we had a party of five (four adults and a 4-year-old), and we sat at a table next to the window. Our server was great - wish I remembered his name. We ordered two of their pizzas, and it was plenty of food. They are delicious!! My favorite was their white pizza with chicken -- YUM! We also got a Hawaiian pizza, which everyone
