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






Marcel Restaurant Sarasota
1568 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Nestled in the heart of downtown Sarasota, Marcel brings the timeless charm of a European neighborhood bistro to Florida’s Gulf Coast. Here, thoughtfully crafted seasonal dishes, exceptional wines, and genuine hospitality come together in a warm, inviting setting designed for lingering dinners, celebrations, and everyday moments worth savoring. Whether you’re joining us before a show, gathering with friends, or enjoying a quiet evening for two, Marcel Sarasota offers an elevated dining experience that feels both sophisticated and effortlessly welcoming.
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Our Reviews
★★★★★
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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