Located in the Breakwater Hotel — noted for its famous facade (a favorite among filmmakers), notorious for its dilapidated rooms — this sidewalk eatery seems little different from the other clone cafes that line Ocean Drive. Display of plastic-covered petrified food? Check. Aggressive shill out front? Check. Vaguely “Mediterranean” menu of pasta, paella, and pizza, […]
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This pleasant Northern Italian restaurant offers a number of French nuances. Start with soups as good as their pretty names promise: minestrone Genovese, tortellini in brodo, or zuppa maitata. The shrimp fra diavolo is spunky, the veal dishes are exquisite, and you won’t have to take out a second mortgage to pay the check. At […]
Steve Martorano is, bar none, Broward County’s most colorful restaurateur. For more than two decades, Cafe Martorano has been turning out Philadelphia-style Italian comfort food with a side of entertainment. Though its old-school menu of Italian classics – such as chicken cacciatore and pappardelle with sausage – are delicious, regulars flock to the restaurant for […]
The menu boasts a mixture of cuisines (some decidedly Italian, while others have more of a French feel). The Italian influence is undeniable in the perfectly seasoned “bruschetta” ($8.95), and the two caprese options — the traditional salad (tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil), or the sandwich version ($8.50). But don’t stop in Italy, or you’ll […]
Opened in 1993, Café Prima Pasta is still almost always busy, and the welcome is as personal as it was when the place was an eighth of its current size. The pastas, breads, and desserts are still house-made. Stand-out pasta dishes include black linguine with a choice of three sauces (zesty marinara, spicy fra diavolo, […]
The fascination with tiny trattorias continues, as evidenced by the brisk business at this 40-seater. Though the service is warm and personable, homemade bread, a decent house wine, and a pleasant selection of Italian meat and fish staples, such as osso buco and salmon with saut
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Ask anyone about Caffe Abbracci and the word “family” will likely come up. And no wonder: The doted-upon Italian restaurant has maintained its consistently excellent reputation for more than three decades, thanks to its late founder, revered restaurateur Nino Pernetti, who died from COVID complications in 2022 at age 76. The restaurant gracefully carries on […]
Funk is the word at Caffe Vialetto. No, not the music genre, but rather a signature dessert that folks just can’t get enough of. Think tiramisu spruced up with some Heath Bar crunch. What’s more, the treat arrives in a pool of blueberry sauce and condensed milk. There are plenty of other decadent items to […]
This Italian throwback looks like a roadside stop for the likes of Mom and Pop Walton making their way from the sinful Miami to a kitschy Keys resort. Since 1958, Capri Restaurant has been doling out old school Italian favorites like fettucine alfredo ($14.59), stuffed shells ($10.99), antipasto ($10.99) and meat lover’s pizza ($10.99) and […]
Sure, Carbone, the New York-based Italian restaurant from Major Food Group, is a hype beast. The restaurant, which offers red-sauce classics in a buzzy setting, is a nearly impossible reservation. There’s good reason, though: Carbone delivers. Its spicy rigatoni vodka is a perfect example. Presented on a plate hand-painted by nonnas in Southern Italy, the […]
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Carbone Vino is the high-end Italian restaurant by Major Food Group that Coconut Grove needed, offering the brand’s signature glamour without the exclusivity of its South Beach counterpart. While the OG Miami Carbone on the Beach was reserved for milestone occasions, Carbone Vino feels more approachable – it’s possible to snag a reservation, for one […]
This longstanding anchor tenant of the upscale Bal Harbour shops is beloved by locals and tourists alike for its affordable and unpretentious Italian fare and flawless service. From the moment you sit down (preferably you snag a spot on the lovely outdoor terrace), the staff brings a rack to hang your jacket, shopping bags, and […]
Angelo and Denise Elia have run Casa D’Angelo for more than two decades. It’s often the first restaurant locals think of for birthdays or anniversaries, entertaining out-of-town guests, and Friday-night dates – and for good reason. The classic Tuscan menu includes meat and pasta dishes, a long list of specials that changes nightly, and a […]
Angelo and Denise Elia have run Casa D’Angelo for more than two decades. It’s often the first restaurant locals think of for birthdays or anniversaries, entertaining out-of-town guests, and Friday-night dates – and for good reason. The classic Tuscan menu includes meat and pasta dishes, a long list of specials that changes nightly, and a […]
When Pubbelly Noodle Bar closed in Miami Beach’s Sunset Harbour neighborhood back in 2019, it left an empty space in the hearts of fans of José Mend
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Mariano Araya has opened his newest Mediterranean restaurant, Casa Mariano, where he shares the cooking aesthetic borne of 20 years spent on the Miami dining scene. At Casa Mariano, diners can find new favorites among dishes like the tartare de filet served with quail egg, carrot aioli and crispy rice; lobster thermidor, a classic preparation with […]
On the chance that Casa Tua isn’t advertising, because it doesn’t have a publicist, here’s a fresh and original ad: Seared Foie Gras with ginger and tomato marmalade. Risotto with white truffles. An enchanting and romantic fine-dining experience in a sumptuous setting inside a house. Priceless.
Casa Tua Cucina, which opened quietly inside Saks at Brickell City Centre in January, offers an array of choices for hungry shoppers craving Italian-style sustenance. The 300-seat space includes ten dining stations, each with a different chef at the helm and all sharing a kitchen. It’s also family-friendly, with a causal atmosphere and affordable prices. […]
As one of the first stops for local commercial fishing boats, Casablanca’s adjoining weathered seafood market in Watson Island Marina provides an opportune place to purchase some of the very freshest fish around at bargain prices. The restaurant offers a dozen oysters on the half-shell, ceviches, and soft, flaky homemade Caribbean beef empanadas. The ambiance […]