Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza, the Miami-born shop famous for its five-point, ricotta-stuffed "star" pies, is about to make Sarasota-Bradenton its next landing spot. The pizzeria opens Tuesday, June 23, at The Market at University Town Center, filling roughly 2,200 square feet with indoor and outdoor seating, a burrata bar and the same thin, light crust that has built the brand’s following.
The opening date and many of the menu specifics were first reported by Sarasota Magazine, which lists the UTC address as 5231 University Parkway, Suite 111 and confirms the June 23 debut. According to that report, Sarasota diners can expect signature pies such as the Star Luca and coffee-inflected Coffee Paolo, along with calzones, salads and desserts that include a Nutella pizza and a banana-Nutella calzone.
Where It Will Sit
The Market at University Town Center’s dining directory currently tags Mister O1 as "Coming Soon" and places it in the market wing near Mission BBQ, an easy target for shoppers and commuters doing a quick lap around the plaza. The mall sits at I-75 and University Parkway and has been adding a steady stream of national and regional restaurant names ahead of summer. As listed on University Town Center, Mister O1 will be part of the Market at UTC dining lineup.
From Miami With A Résumé
The brand launched in Miami Beach in 2014 under chef Renato Viola, and its name nods to the O-1 visa Viola received, according to Sarasota Magazine. The original South Beach shop has been singled out by the Michelin Guide, and the Miami tourism site lists Mister O1 as "MICHELIN RECOMMENDED," a bit of bragging rights that has helped power the group’s expansion; that designation appears on Miami & Beaches.
Menu And Method
Mister O1 says its dough is made with imported Italian flour and proofed for a minimum of 72 hours, a slow process the company credits for its light, easily digestible crust. The menu centers on thin Roman-style pizzas served either as classic rounds or as the trademark five-point stars with ricotta tucked into each tip. The company’s site lays out those techniques and offerings; see Mister O1 for full menus and location information.
Local Context
The UTC restaurant will be Mister O1’s first location in Manatee County, with the closest existing outpost currently in Brandon, according to local coverage. Its arrival extends a run of openings at UTC as the center leans into a destination-dining strategy this year, as reported by the Bradenton Herald. For Sarasota-Bradenton diners, the newcomer adds a more artisanal option to a mall mix that usually skews toward the usual fast-casual suspects.
Opening day is set for Tuesday, June 23. Hours and reservation details have not been posted publicly yet, so would-be regulars should keep an eye on the Market at UTC dining page for updates. The center still lists Mister O1 as "Coming Soon" on its directory and is expected to post hours and contact information ahead of the launch, as shown on Market at UTC.
