My spouse and I dined with two family members for dinner at
the Selva Grill in mid-March 2011. Selva’s Nuevo Latino cuisine represents the
marriage of exotic flavors from Latin America and the United States. The
special emphasis on Peruvian dishes recognizes the contribution of Asian
immigrants to Peru, who deliciously fused their cuisine and techniques with
that of the locals. Selva offers innovative, intricately prepared dishes,
plated and presented as works of art. The restaurant has earned raves from all
over the world, including from the New York Times, which said Selva is “serving
possibly the best food in Sarasota,” and that “everything on the menu is worth
trying.” Selva is famous for ceviches de la casa, each with its own distinct
character and flavor profile. The restaurant’s rich selection of appetizer
entradas and saladas pique the palate. Entrees range from the finest frutas del
mar to such favoritos de la tierra as lamb, pork, beef, and veal, prepared with
exotic salsas, herbs, fruits, and vegetables, presented exquisitely.
