There are two reasons why it is a great idea to do your holiday shopping in downtown Sarasota. One reason is the variety of stores. You are likely to find something for everyone on your list here. The other reason is you can visit Caragiulos if you need a break. Our downtown Sarasota restaurant offers a variety of tasty Italian food.

If you want to take a break in the middle of your day of shopping, come and visit us for lunch. We have pizza, pasta and panini on the menu. Try our pepperoni pizza or prosciutto panini. We have pasta with meat, cheese or vegetables.

Relax over dinner in our Italian restaurant after you finish your shopping. You can start your meal with an appetizer of eggplant, meatballs or seafood. Try our spaghetti, ravioli or lasagna if you want pasta. We also offer seafood, steak, chicken and veal. Our pizza toppings include blackened chicken, pancetta and feta.

You can finish your meal with a dessert of cannoli, cheesecake or gelato.

If you start craving Italian food while you are shopping for the holidays, Caragiulos is the place to visit.