by Marsha Fottler

Can an excellent restaurant live in a tiny strip mall? In Sarasota, it happens all the time. Case in point: Marcello Ristorante Italiano on South Tamiami Trail, which has been building buzz since it opened two-and-a-half years ago.

Park outside the unprepossessing building and step into a room that is combined dining area, bar and open kitchen, where Marcello Aquino, chef and owner, can see everybody who comes in.

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Source: https://sarasotamagazine.com/