Mamo was a mixed bag. There were menu items that really hit the mark and others that fell a little…read moreshort, but overall, the quality and unique flavors made this a good restaurant to try. The good: most of the appetizers we ordered to share as a table were excellent - the fried artichokes, burrata, and eggplant. From the mains, the veal cutlet was delicious. Cacio and Pepe was good too. The needs improvement: the rigatoni was ok, not the best I've had. The fish I ordered was really disappointing. If I had it to do over, I would have gone with the veal cutlet as my main. The dessert (Millefoglie - a raspberry and thousand leaves pastry) was ok. The berries were great, but the pastry was too dry. Service was too chaotic for our large table, it should have been a lot more organized, and my chair kept getting bumped throughout the night by the servers. Our table should have been given more room to avoid that.

An elegant, sophisticated menu in a trendy Brickell environment, a client took us here for a…read morebusiness lunch. We were not disappointed with any aspect of the meal, which was, for its tier, very well priced. The service was what I prefer in good restaurants, friendly but not fawning, attentive without being "on you" every second, knowledgeable about the menu. Will definitely return, and this time I look forward to trying the cocktails and sampling one of the nice looking bottles of wine.

Great meal and great service sitting outside on the patio we ordered pesto pasta, Caesar salad and…read morea grilled chicken. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. Definitely will be back as we have been many times before.

My coworker and I stumbled across this restaurant by chance. We were actually on our way to a…read moredifferent restaurant but for some reason we were drawn toward this place. The atmosphere felt positive, from the warm welcome of the owner to servers that made small chatter with us in between. Italian restaurant that feels authentic. From the drinks, to menu recommendations, and special delivery to the table by the owner himself. The food here was surprisingly good as well as the drinks. My coworker had ordered a Margherita pizza and I ordered the grilled swordfish since they were out of branzino. The flavors were just right, not too flavorful and not too bland. Next time I am in Miami area and I am craving some decent Italian food, I am definitely coming back here. They offer indoor seating and limited outside seating. The parking situation is crazy as anywhere in Miami Beach area so be prepared to park elsewhere and walk some distance. Will recommend this place to others!

It's not the only reason, but I big reason I always try to stay at the JW Marriott Marquis is…read morebecause Boulud Sud sits just off the main lobby. I love to sit at its elegant bar and just people watch and listen in while sipping one of their amazing cocktails and noshing an app or two. This time I'd already been to a business dinner so had an after dinner Negroni - and when I saw the duck empanada on the menu I could not say "no" to this dish being "dessert." One more great experience for the record.

Overall very good, the table looks amazing with their dinning room being separated from the lobby,…read moreit's a nice and peaceful experience. For me there were two highlights: the beef tartare and the cheesecake desert. Although the cod was also pretty good. One minor thing, our waitress was confusing the order from time to time, which was a bit annoying, but overall she was pretty decent, we did have to wait for the desert for about 20 minutes which was a bit longer than you would expect.

We were not happy with our hotel choice (only one of two hotels in Miami with which Virgin Voyages…read morehas a relationship apparently) but this restaurant, located inside the hotel, turned our frowns upside down. We had two breakfasts here as well as drinks and dinner. The food is top-notch. Good little surprises, like the use of guava instead of maple syrup on the French Toast. The decor is lovely; clearly Cuban but nice and clean, a modern-take on Cuba. The staff are excellent. If you're here for drinks, have a Guava Mule. Why have the same old same old Mojito; try something different. Just be aware: If memory serves (It's been two weeks since we checked out of the hotel), Cana adds an 18% gratuity to ALL checks. So look at your check BEFORE you calculate the tip.

Cana Restaurant & Lounge is inside the Hyatt Centric Brickell. It serves Cuban foods and drinks for…read morebreakfast, lunch, dinner, and catering. Please see my attached photos for the menu. My husband and I ate one dinner here. The seating host promptly seated us at a spacious and clean table, but our server was away for an extremely long time before taking our order. The dining room had a colorful and interesting interior design. I ate the Chilean sea bass with asparagus, and it was oily but tasted good. My husband ate the pollo asado chicken, and he said that it had no flavor! He did, however, like the sides of rice, beans, and plantains. The total price was $103 plus a tip.

Had a few lunches here. The food was excellent. The weight staff did a good job. For poolside,…read moredining and beverages, this place is perfect. So I recommend recommended if you stay at the hotel. One weird thing is that the bill has a built-in tip. That's fine. But at the bottom, they say it's an 8% tip added. But if you look at the numbers, it's actually an 18% tip added.

Delicious food for a hotel restaurant. Love that it is made-to-order for a hotel breakfast option…read more There's plenty of seating inside with a nice open kitchen area but there's scenic outdoor seating that overlooks the water. On the weekend there's brunch options from waffles and pancakes to salads and pasta. Something for everyone. The food is plated beautifully and everything tasted great. The avocado toast with pomegranate was my favorite. The Cuban coffee was super bold and rich. Get the sourdough bread if you order the two eggs entree, you won't regret it. The oatmeal comes out nice and hot, not sweet with toppings on the side. It was perfectly thick.

Amavi or Ziva Restaurant:…read more I visited with my fiancée and had very mixed feelings about the experience. The food was excellent, the service was very good, and the cocktails were well-balanced and well prepared. Unfortunately, everything was overshadowed by the music situation. The restaurant has a DJ playing music at an extremely loud, almost unbearable volume that feels completely out of place for an upscale Mediterranean restaurant. Songs by Bad Bunny and Pitbull were blasting at nightclub levels in a restaurant that was not even crowded. The atmosphere became genuinely uncomfortable and made it difficult to enjoy the meal or even have a conversation. Instead of creating an elegant dining experience, the excessive noise made the place feel chaotic and unpleasant. It is disappointing because the food and service deserve praise, but the music alone was enough to negatively affect the entire experience.

I can't believe this restaurant has the audacity to have this junk. This Mediterranean restaurant…read moreand comfort cafe sit side by side in Midtown. More than 20 live flies landed on sweet potatoes inside a container outside the walk-in cooler. Nine flies played in the Heal coffee bar area, "on walls and flying near coffee syrups." Five flies zipped about the office. The inspectors recently found : Throughout the kitchen, ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Disgusting ! A Stop Sale dropped on quinoa that measured 80 degrees on the Heal cookline more than four hours after preparation. It needed to be down to 70 degrees in two hours. The inspector saw an employee on the Heal side "touching face repeatedly and continuing food prep! I will never go back

While visiting Miami Beach, I had one goal: eat at least one restaurant recognized by the Michelin…read moreGuide. After dinner at Macchialina, I can confidently say I chose wisely. Italian restaurants often talk about simplicity, tradition, and technique. Macchialina backs up those claims with execution. You can certainly order à la carte, but I would strongly encourage first-time visitors to consider the chef's tasting menu. At $75 before wine pairings, it feels almost suspiciously underpriced. By the end of the meal, I wasn't wondering whether it was worth the money. I was wondering how they weren't charging more. The first course arrived as a trio. Creamy polenta with mushrooms, onions, and chives, broccoli rabe topped with toasted breadcrumbs and a soft-boiled egg, and a savory pastry filled with sliced pork and a rich sauce. All three were excellent, but the polenta was the dish that immediately demanded attention. I've had a lot of polenta over the years. Very little of it has approached this texture. It was impossibly smooth, somewhere between polenta and a luxurious puree. Combined with the mushrooms and broth, it delivered a deep, earthy blast of umami that lingered long after the bowl was empty. The second course showcased three pasta dishes. Macchialina's signature cavatelli with veal meatballs, porchetta, and pecorino, agnolotti stuffed with ricotta in brown butter sauce, and a classic cacio e pepe. Choosing a favorite felt unfair. The cavatelli delivered hearty comfort and deeply savory flavors, thanks in large part to the tender veal meatballs. The agnolotti burst with creamy ricotta filling in every bite. The cacio e pepe served as a reminder that great ingredients and proper technique rarely need embellishment. For the third course, a veal Milanese arrived perfectly fried and topped with arugula, concentrated tomatoes, and Parmigiano Reggiano. A grilled lemon accompanied the plate for a final squeeze of brightness. Halfway through the dish, I found myself thinking a touch of balsamic might improve things. Then I caught one of the concentrated tomatoes in a bite and immediately abandoned that thought. The tomatoes provided exactly the acidity and sweetness the dish needed. Nothing more was required. Dessert sealed the deal. Bread pudding made from Sullivan Street brioche, banana, hazelnut crumble, and bitter chocolate. It was paired with vanilla ice cream, and drizzled with caramel sauce. It was rich without becoming heavy, sweet without becoming cloying. The slight bitterness from the chocolate kept everything balanced. It ranks among the best bread puddings I've eaten. Technically, the tasting menu is four courses. In reality, it delivers eight thoughtfully prepared dishes that showcase the kitchen's range, creativity, and restraint. For diners curious about tasting menus but hesitant to jump into a multi-hundred-dollar fine dining experience, Macchialina offers one of the best entry points I've encountered. It feels approachable, generous, and remarkably polished. Some tasting menus leave you impressed. The best ones leave you planning your next visit before you've even paid the check. Macchialina belongs firmly in the second category.

From the moment we walked in, the experience was disappointing. The hostess, who had tattoos on her…read morehands, looked as if she had just stepped out of the shower. First impressions matter, especially in a restaurant, and this was not a professional welcome. Once seated, our waiter seemed to have very little knowledge of the menu. He could not answer basic questions about the ham or provide information about the food. We had to call him three times, and eventually another server came over, but communication was difficult because they spoke very little English. The food was equally disappointing. The prosciutto was sliced incredibly thick--more like a steak than traditional prosciutto. Anyone familiar with Italian cuisine knows that prosciutto should be cut paper-thin. It was clear that the staff did not know how to prepare or serve it properly. Overall, poor service, lack of product knowledge, and improperly prepared food made this a disaster of a dining experience. I would not return.

An Unforgettable Dining Experience…read more From the moment we walked in, Doma set the tone for an exceptional evening. Lula at the hostess stand greeted us with such warmth that we immediately knew we were in for something special. The service was impeccable from start to finish, and every single dish was executed to perfection. Where to even begin? The octopus was an absolute standout ; easily one of the best I have ever had, if not the best. Tender, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The vongole was another highlight with the chef adding his own creative spin on it with porcini mushroom, resulting in something truly delightful and memorable. And the homemade pistachio ice cream? An absolute must. I don't typically gravitate toward dessert, but after a meal this good, skipping it simply wasn't an option. Doma is the kind of restaurant that leaves a lasting impression. Every detail, from the hospitality to the cooking. We cannot wait to go back!

Southern Italian in the heart of Wynwood, and yes it's Miami Spice season, but the dishes I wanted…read moreweren't on the Spice menu so I went rogue and ordered a la carte. No regrets. Started with some drinks at the bar while we waitied for our table , got the wynwood tacks which was vodka , mango and passionfruit , elderflower and ginger. My friend got the Caracas bogota which was prosecco Leche, mint, and elderflowet, we both loved our drink. For apps we went for the meatballs which were made of veal and beef, but honestly the tomato sauce they were in is what made them . Could've drank it. Then the grilled octopus had a pumpkin purée, smoked mozzarella, and glazed mushrooms and it was giving fall flavors in the middle of Miami summer, in the best way. For entrees we split the classic truffle pasta and the 'alla genovesre pasta which was a a slow cooked beef ragu. I went in expecting the truffle pasta to win my heart but the ragu had other plans. Rich, deep, slow cooked perfection. Such incredible flavor. And obviously had to close it out with the homemade pistachio gelato. It was $27 and made to order, and took a solid 30 minutes to hit the table but it was worth the wait, creamy rich and so flavorful. My one and only complain was that things moved slower than I'd have liked.but overall verdict , the food more than makes up for the wait. Just go in with patience and an appetite.