15 South by Napule

Our first visit to 15 South Sarasota last year was for lunch, and it left such an impression that we’ve happily returned several times. That first day we sat inside at the bar and shared the Caesar salad and Pollo Panini—both absolutely outstanding. The Caesar dressing was perfect, with a subtle anchovy flavor that made all the difference, and the crispy polenta croutons were incredible. The Pollo Panini was one of the best sandwiches we’ve ever had—every flavor shined, from the zucchini and pesto to the chicken and cheese. Yesterday, on our way to golf, we stopped in again for lunch and enjoyed a beautiful day on the patio. Vanessa greeted us warmly and served delicious bread with olive oil and balsamic that we couldn’t resist. Jared, our server, was fantastic and even confirmed the panini was his favorite too! The service was attentive and welcoming, and everything was just as delicious as we remembered—proof they truly get it right every time. I also had the pleasure of meeting the chef, Gianca, who was incredibly kind and clearly proud of the food being served. We can’t wait to return, try another panini at lunch (note: paninis are lunch only), and bring friends for dinner. So grateful to have 15 South at St. Armands Circle—thank you for a consistently wonderful experience!

We had our office Christmas party at this restaurant, and it was an amazing experience! The Italian food was excellent, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. The DJ played live music with a great variety, creating a fun and festive atmosphere that everyone enjoyed. Our entire office, The Smile Mission, was truly delighted with the service, the ambiance, and the overall experience. It was the perfect place to celebrate together, relax, and enjoy a wonderful night. We highly recommend this restaurant for special events and celebrations. Thank you for making our Christmas party so memorable!

An absolute must! Best pizza on the circle! Great service and very attentive staff! I had a calzon and I asked for marinara on the side and without hesitation, they brought it warm! Everyone was gracious but not overbearing. If you go early there's lots of seating indoors and the beautiful patio outside. Lots of parking on the roads. Great atmosphere and not so loud you can't hear your conversation. It's a great addition to the circle and they definitely send a message to the other restaurants to stay sharp!

Service was actually outstanding. Our waiter was very attentive and made the experience more pleasant. That said, the food really had something to be desired. As other reviewers have mentioned, the pizza was somehow both burnt and yet soggy. This is surprising as the ingredients seemed pretty good. The calamari was bland, even a bit fishy and the sauce was something out of a jar. My ravioli was tasty allbeit loaded with salt . The gnocchi was bland as well. Espresso was burnt and the cheesecake wasn't bad but lacked the traditional cheesecake flavor. The atmosphere was nice, appreciated the modern appearance and overall looked very clean. Overall, lots of potential and I really hope they work these bugs out.

What an incredible experience, the pizza was the best on the circle and having lived here for over 25 years, I can safely say, this is one of the stronger restaurants to have opened. Food was incredible and flavourful, the chef didn’t over salt anything and used real fresh ingredients. Wyatt our server was on top of it, he was helpful, cheery and ready to serve! I will be visiting again soon, next time to try the desserts! Great job

Very nice place located at what I thought was a pretty good location. Outdoor seating was available, and it was a nice day for it. We ordered the ravioli, lasagna, and pepperoni pizza. They were all good. The service was very good 👍.

Outstanding experience at 15 South on St Armand’s Circle! My Italiano husband & I were enormously impressed w/ the quality of their thin crust Neapolitan pizzas, homemade bread, & Burrata/Parma prosciutto appetizer. Top quality ingredients. Stellar service. Al fresco seating w/ comfortable chairs & staff who didn’t forget we were out there. Beyond amazing! Free parking on Sundays on St Armand’s Circle. We’ll be back to try other menu oo la las!🍝

We are regular travelers to Italy and have longed to find a true, I mean TRUE Italian restaurant in Sarasota. A place that does NOT serve Chicken Parm! (If you want chicken parm go to Olive Garden) 15 South is a real authentic Italian restaurant. Fresh, 8 hour bolognese sauce, real 900 degree wood fired pizza oven featuring Pizza Napolitano (Soft and Crunchy crust with thin center, fresh basil, San Marzzano sauce, a drained Mozzarella). I could go on and on. We are Italian Food connoisseurs and this is the perfect place for great food and a relaxed Italian family atmosphere. Not too fancy, just enough to feel special, with amazing food. Buon Appetito!