It’s been 20 years since the Caragiulo Brothers first opened their Sarasota restaurant. It’s amazing how quickly time files. In those twenty years, the Palm Avenue eatery has been feeding locals and visitors fantastic Italian fare that keeps them coming back for more. They’ve also managed to pick up a little hardware along the way, including a mention on this years Best Of The Best list from Sarasota Magazine. They took the award for the best Rustic Comfort Food in the city.

Now, as part of their ongoing 20th anniversary celebration, Caragiulo’s is offering a specially priced “$19.89″ prix fixe menu for the summer. The four course menu includes some classic Caragiulo’s dishes and can be paired with one of the ten great wines included on their 1989 wine list. The only restriction is that you must order before 6:30pm. Here’s what you can expect from the menu:

Primi (Select One)
Italian Wedding Soup or Zuppa del  Giorno

Bruschetta Trio – Classic Pomodori & Basil, Tuscan Pate, English Peas with Pancetta

Frittelle di Zucca – Crispy zucchini, egg & Parmesan puffs with sweet & spicy glaze

Insalati (Select One)
Caragiulius Caeser Salad or House Garden Salad, served with fresh baked Focaccia bread

Secondi (Select One)
Spaghetti with house-made meatballs or sausage or both

Four Cheese Ravioli with wilted spinach & salsa rustica

Lasagne with traditional bolognese sauce

Penne Pasolini – Chicken, Gorgonzola cream & sundried tomatoes

Braised Beef Tortelloni  ‘a la vodka’, stuffed pasta with tomato-cream & pancetta

Linguine & Clams  – Choose white or red clam sauce

Fra Diavlo – Shrimp, clams mussels & whitefish in a spicy tomato sauce with linguine

Chicken Marsala with mushroom marsala sauce & choice of pasta or roasted potatoes

Old School Chicken Parmigiana with mozzarella & pasta marinara

Dolci (Select One)
Honey-Ricotta Cheesecake, Chocolate Chip Cannoli or Panna Cotta & Berries

You can take advantage of this fantastic meal deal from June 22 through August 31, 2009. Reservations are not required, but, would be appreciated.

Caragiulo’s
69 South Palm Avenue
Sarasota, Florida 34236
941-951-0866