Gather at Mamma’s
table.
Cooking classes, wine pairings, and special Italian celebrations — small groups, big flavor. Join us at 3105 N Tamiami Trail in Sarasota for an evening that feels like Sunday lunch in Contursi, with the people you love.
Recurring nights,
different every week.
Our events sell out fast — reserve early, by email or phone.
Mamma’s Cooking Class
Hands-on lesson with our chef — make pasta from scratch, learn the secrets of Nonna Maria’s focaccia, sit down to eat what you cooked. Glass of wine on the house.
First Monday every month · 6:30 PM · Max 15 guests
Wine & Pasta Night
Four-course Italian pasta dinner paired with four wines. A different region each week — Tuscany, Piemonte, Campania, Sicilia. Our sommelier picks every bottle.
Every Thursday · 7:00 PM · Max 30 guests
Ferragosto al Mare
Mid-August Italian seafood feast — branzino, impepata di cozze, grilled calamari, Vermentino, all served family-style on long tables. The way Italians eat in August.
August 15 · 7:00 PM · Single annual seating
Aperitivo Italiano
Spritz, Negroni or a glass of Italian wine, served with focaccia, olives, salumi and a small house antipasto. The Italian way to start an evening.
Every day · 4:00–6:00 PM · Bar seating
Your event,
our kitchen.
Birthdays, anniversaries, corporate gatherings, rehearsal dinners. We design a custom Italian experience around your table — menu, wine pairings, full setup, and service. Up to 60 guests in our private dining room.
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Most events fill up 1–2 weeks ahead. Easiest way to reserve: email or phone.