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Like amazing, fresh Gulf seafood? Love beautiful music? We’ve got you covered!

Tonight is a great night to join us for dinner! Chef Rolando has, yet again, created a mouthwatering dinner special: Gulf-fresh Grouper Oscar, which is served with French-style roasted potatoes, tomatoes and a light Beurre Blanc. And then you have Cassie’s newest creation: a fresh-berry daiquiri. Throw in Rob Satori on the piano and you’ve got a trifecta that the…

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Cafe L’Europe Gets a Makeover

Cafe L’Europe Gets a Makeover

As you probably know, Cafe L’Europe changed ownership on August 1, 2016. Since then, Ron Milton and Joe Balzano, the restaurant’s new owners, have worked diligently to make tweaks and improvements to service, food and decor. In fact, the whole restaurant got a fresh update with new carpeting, new furniture and finishing touches that collaboratively breathe fresh air into the…

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He worked his way to Cafe L'Europe

Sarasota Herald Tribune | By ABBY WEINGARTEN, Correspondent | Published: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Rolando Casillas of Café L’Europe on St. Armands Circle has spent the past 21 years working up to “executive chef” status, he says. Originally from Mexico, he moved to Sarasota in 1994 to work at the Oaks Club, after years of living and cooking in New…

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Restaurants that go to the dogs

Date: November 6, 2013 by: Mallory Gnaegy | A&E Editor Café L’Europe is the fine dining of dog friendly. Whether your pup is sophisticated with a well-honed palate, or just plain spoiled — this is the spot. Your dog will be well attended and his water (with ice) will never go dry. There’s not only the option for bottled water…

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