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After 23 years of serving some of Miami’s best brick-oven pies, Andiamo Brick Oven Pizza will officially close its doors this December. After months of speculation, the MiMo District mainstay announced on Instagram that it will close on December 31, 2025, marking the end of a 23-year run inside the General Tire Building at 5600 Biscayne Blvd.
They kept the message brief. It made the goodbye official after news broke back in August, when the restaurant confirmed it would not renew its lease. New Times first reported on the closure in November 2024.
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A Cornerstone of Early MiMo Dining
Andiamo opened in 2001, founded by Mark Soyka and his wife, Sasha, long before MiMo became the dining hotspot it is now. The restaurant occupies a former Standard Oil gas station, designed in 1954 by architect Robert Law Weed, a glass-heavy, mid-century structure that later became one of the neighborhood’s most recognizable landmarks.
Soyka opened Andiamo one year after launching Soyka across the street, helping establish this stretch of Biscayne Boulevard as a destination well before the current development boom. Inside, Andiamo built a following around thin-crust pizzas, simple salads, and a casual dining room built for regulars rather than hype.
For locals, Andiamo wasn’t just for special occasions; it was a constant. It even won New Times‘ Best Pizza award in 2002 and again in 2020, decades later. Talk about an accomplishment.
From the August Announcement to the Final Date
The news first broke in August, when the restaurant confirmed it would close once its lease expired. At the time, there was no exact last day. The team said it would continue operating through the fall and into the end of the year.
This latest update leaves no room for doubt. In a follow-up comment, the restaurant acknowledged the moment with humor, noting that a planned song had not been posted and joking that a moment of silence would have to suffice instead.
Loyal fans flooded the comments instantly, sharing memories, planning last visits, and asking if Andiamo might reopen elsewhere. No relocation plans have been announced.
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What Comes Next for the Building
The historic building won’t stay empty for long. Burgers & Shakes, a Miami-based fast-casual chain, is set to take over the space in early 2026. The brand operates locations in Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood. The Fort Lauderdale location is currently ranked as one of New Times‘ 12 Best Burger Joints in Fort Lauderdale.
Founder George Iglesias has previously described the building as a longtime target and framed the move as a neighborhood-focused addition. The shift from brick-oven pizza to burgers and shakes signals just another shift along Biscayne Boulevard, where classic, independent restaurants are increasingly giving way to high-volume concepts.
Preservation advocates have said the building itself will remain intact. Plans include maintaining its architectural character and restoring original signage.
Andiamo Brick Oven Pizza. 5600 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-762-5751; andiamopizzamiami.com. Closing on December 31, 2025.
