Cafe BarBosso

Welcome to where the food is real, the art is alive, and everybody has a story. We're a no-nonsense Italian restaurant in Sarasota. Opened by Sherry & Tom Koski in 2016, we serve up old-school red-sauce classics with a side of personality. Built on the foundations of grit, hustle, and a whole lotta love – when you walk through our doors, you're not just a customer, you become part of something. Co

vered in artwork, with live painters slinging color just like we're slinging meatballs – big, bold, and unforgettable. The food? Fuggedaboutit!!. Delicious pasta, slow-simmered sauces, mozzarella so fresh it squeaks, and pizza that'll make you sit back and take a breath. At our core we're an Italian restaurant, but we're not afraid to push the envelope. Chef Shawn is always creating bold, inventive specials – think perfectly seared steaks, fresh seafood, and flavor-forward dishes that you won't find on your average red-sauce menu. If it tastes amazing, it's got a place on our table. And the music rolls in too – live, local, and always outside. We set up right out front, and some nights you'll even see a full-blown Jazz Band in the parking lot. Bring a chair, order something to go and be a part of it. It's loud, it's electric, it's a scene. And if you're in the mood for a quieter meal, no problem – inside stays cozy and cool. You choose your vibe. The heart of BarBosso will always be the people. Over the years, we've given dozens of local kids their first shot. Washing dishes, bussing tables, learning what it means to show up, take pride in their work and become a part of something larger than themselves. A lot of them moved on to chase big dreams – but still come back like its home. Because it is. Once you've been part of the BarBosso crew, you are family for life. So, whether you're here for one of our features or a pizza; a bottle of red or a bottle of white; or you are just looking for art and music, come on in and pull up a chair. We’ll be waiting for you. At BarBosso, you might be coming in for the food, but you’ll stay for the feeling. MANGIA, BEVI & NON PENSARE A NIENTA!