Marcel Modern Bistro

All around excellent. Clean flavors, great ingredients, good variety, and classic European service.

What an amazing evening we just had! The food was delicious and whimsical. The flavors danced on our pallets. We will definitely be back. With friends.

The food was AMAZING! It was the last night of extended Savor Sarasota. I have to be honest, most other participants have left of wanting. Not this place! Every dish, from the cocktails, to the escargot, octopus, scallops and dessert left us STUFFED! The dishes were balanced, flavorful and beautiful. Well presented, well timed and delicious. We will be back! Excellent value!

I would say this is the best local restaurant we’ve been to in a very long time. Everything was absolutely amazing, including our server, Matthew. We had gazpacho and grilled octopus for our appetizers. I got a gnocchi dish with lobster, tomato and artichokes, and my husband got the sea bass with butternut ravioli. We got the poached pear for dessert and it was the perfect ending. We will definitely be back! 10/10.

This is the best restaurant I have been to since moving here from Philly area 10 years ago. Very well made cocktails and good quality wines with a varied selection reasonably priced.All the dishes we had were very inventive and carefully prepared. The service was excellent as well. The rabbit in pastry top, branzino with lobster bits, seabass with vegtable ravioli just to name a few. The cauliflower app was great and a good portion. Their prices are low when you consider the quslity..Amazing restaurant.

excellent food, cauliflower was amazingly prepared, chicken pallairds with salad greens amazing

We have dined many times in this wonderful resturant. Have never been disappointed. Its always top notch. Its an event. Knowledgeable waitstaff. Delightful, European atmosphere. 5*

We thought it was fabulous the first time. Escargot was super, and the service was charming. Could not wait to go back. The second time seemed like a different place with a completely different tone.

I had such a wonderful experience at Marcel DW in Sarasota! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and intimate.The food was beautifully presented, perfectly balanced, and full of flavor. Each dish felt creative yet comforting at the same time.The service was just as impressive. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming, making the entire evening feel special.If you’re looking for a refined dining experience in Sarasota that still feels cozy and inviting, Marcel DW is truly a gem. I can’t wait to go back!

Best Sarasota restaurant!

Always delicious and great service Love the food and the chef and the staff

For the 2nd year in a row, our office had our holiday party at Marcel DW. The food, service, timing, and ambiance were all outstanding. We were a group of 20, and to a person everyone said how much they enjoyed the evening. The owner, Jeremy, and his staff did a terrific job. We will be back!!

Excellence - hands down! I had the most amazing slow-cooked beef bourguignon with mushrooms, carrots on an incredible reduction sauce over mashed potatoes. Wow. I am completely unaware of how it could be improved upon. My wife had sea diver scallops, pan-seared with a mushroom reduction sauce, once again, epic. Oh - and great menu advice from our server Scott and super music selection too 😁

As I understand it, Marcel is a new addition to the dining scene here in downtown Sarasota. Coming from Europe, we wanted a laid back vibe, with thoughtfully crafted food and a wine list that went beyond North America. We had high expectations…and, let me say, they were exceeded. If you have the chance to dine at this exceedingly amazing restaurant - do it. Do not hesitate! You will not be disappointed!!🤩

lovely food and excellent service

Wow! What a treat! Friends brought us here on a Thursday night. I had called the day before to check on some dietary restrictions, and the chef assured me I’d be all good. That’s because they make everything to order, just like in Europe.As promised, Chef Jeremy was able to make pretty much anything I wanted tailored to my needs.I started with the sea bass ceviche (daily special) that was the best ceviche I’d ever had – light, flavorful, with just a hint of sweetness. My dining companions said the plantains served with it were amazing. They also had the toasted romaine salad (daily special) and roasted mushrooms, which they loved.I then had the sea scallops done specially for me – the scallops were huge and everything on the plate melted in my mouth. My companions had lamb and sea bass – and no one had a single morsel of food left on their plate! They were nearly clean enough to back on the shelf. 😊After a meal like this, we couldn’t bear not to try desert. So I had the poached pear, and they had the banana bread pudding tart (yes, lit it on fire when serving), and cherry cobbler with caramel ice cream. Every bite was savored and gone.There probably is not a better restaurant in Sarasota. And it’s not just the food that makes this place special – our server Chris was funny, attentive, and followed our meal pace. Chef Jeremy made himself available for questions.To top it off, the prices are reasonable – making the whole experience feel even more value-laden. My mouth is watering just writing this post.If this restaurant were close to where I live, I’d eat there every week!Afterwards, Chris took us next door to their speakeasy, which I’ll review separately.Don’t miss this gem!

We had an extraordinary dining experience at Marcel on Friday, October 10th. Their three-course dinner is one of the best values in Tampa Bay fine dining, offering exceptional quality, presentation, and flavor.Chef Jeremy and Chef Jon, two of the area’s most respected culinary pioneers, have created something truly special with Marcel — an intimate restaurant that blends warmth, creativity, and precision in every detail.Our party of six shared every dish across all three courses, and every plate was spectacular — from the starters to the desserts. The ambiance, service, food, and cocktails came together seamlessly, delivering an experience that felt like a home-cooked meal elevated to fine-dining artistry.You can feel the passion and craftsmanship behind every element here. And when you’re ready to keep the night going, the speakeasy next door adds a whole new layer of atmosphere and enjoyment.

The best meal I have had in a long time. The presentation superb, and the food out of this world. We now have a new favorite restaurant.