This is the true definition of what a bistro is supposed to feel like. Unpretentious and welcoming…read morewith no frills. Small, cozy, simple and casual. The menu is concise, to the point and mainly focused on traditional and/or comfort food in this case Italian. I can't believe I had it saved for so many years but today I got to experience some of the best food I've had in the city with the most remarkable service ever. This is a family owned restaurant and as a customer I felt as family too. Beto, the owner, makes you feel like part of his extended family from the moment you step foot in the joint and all throughout your culinary adventure. I hadn't made reservations and he made sure to find me a table for one even though it was super busy at the time. He also recommended a few dishes but ultimately convinced me to try one of the chef's specials which I've been talking about till this day. His staff is also very attentive and diligent. Having said that let me break down what I ate with a nice chilled glass of wine: Antipasto: Burratina...Fresh homemade burrata mozzarella on top of thin slices of prosciutto, basil and extra-virgin olive oil. Served with roasted red peppers and tomatoes. All fresh and with high quality ingredients without a doubt. I wanted something light before the pasta and this was very filling so I couldn't finish it but... Entre: Chef's special...Pappardelle Patagonia. Green flat homemade noodle with vodka sauce, Italian sausage, pancetta, mushrooms and fresh herbs. This was one of the best pasta dishes I've had in my life. Perfectly cooked "al dente" with a creamy vodka sauce that'd have you wanting to lick the damn plate. That Italian sausage was also so divine and they don't skimp on portions or ingredients. I'm glad Beto suggested this one instead of the Pappardelle Italian sausage. Dolci: cheesecake. I have no idea how I still had a little bit of room for dessert after that feast but this cheesecake was all worth it. Not overly sweet and very rich and velvety. This is arguably one of the best Italian joints in town. Just delicious Italian comfort food made with love and excellent service to got with it. Beto offered an espresso to end this extraordinary meal. He takes the time to go to every table and make sure customers are taken care of and that's what makes the difference. These are the type of restaurants that leave a lasting impression on their patrons and make them come back time after time.

Food :Ahmazing Ambiance: the owner is everything. He's super…read morenice. Service :Ahmazing

Very good food--they have a gluten free pasta option that works wonderfully for the carbonara. Beef…read moretartar was also very good. Good service. Came on a Sunday before the dinner rush and it was nice and quiet.

Excellent 3 course $39 lunch menu at Il Duomo Dei Sapori…read more Started off with some great focaccia with 3 spreads (tapenade was delicious) and opted for the tuna carpaccio for the appetizer followed by the rigatoni amitriciana. Both dishes were on point and delicious. Chose the tiramisu for dessert which was on the small side but good. Nice, intimate ambiance and great service. Will definitely return.

Fantastic experience at Luca in Coral Gables! From the moment I sat down, bartenders Evita and…read moreOliver made me feel right at home. Both were incredibly warm, welcoming, and hospitable--exactly the kind of people you want behind any bar. It was my first visit, and Oliver offered some excellent recommendations, including the short rib bolognese, which was fantastic. A unique and delicious take on a classic dish. I wasn't planning on ordering dessert, but I can never say no to panna cotta, and it was absolutely worth the extra calories! Beyond the food and service, Luca has a wonderful neighborhood feel and a great vibe. I was dining alone on a business trip and grabbed a seat at the bar, which turned out to be the perfect choice. An excellent spot for solo diners and business travelers alike. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Coral Gables!

A restaurant experience starts with the host/ess up front. We arrived on a Thursday night without…read morea reservation but we were willing to wait, and timidly asked for a table. The hostesses (2) told us 45', we agreed. I asked to go to the bar to have drinks, we were told we couldn't (the bar had some open seats). I said OK, I'll order the drink and we wait outside, hostess was annoyed at that suggestion. She said if we wanted a drink, we'd have to go to their sister restaurant (which was packed). After 1hr 15' (we stayed outside waiting, no drinks), we checked in and the hostess rudely told us that she can't foresee when people will leave. So we took our $350 check to Hillstones, where they value regulars. We have dined at Luca before and love their food, but seems like success has gotten to the hostess' heads. Restaurants, especially in Miami, succeed and survive from the loyal locals, not from tourists nor fads. Seems that Luca has forgotten that. We're happy to take our business elsewhere, even a chain restaurant who values repeat customers.

The food, drinks, and service was incredible. We were helped by Dan who was one of the best servers…read moreI have ever had. The whole experience was so good and of course the restaurant itself is so cute and nice.

This was my first time visiting, despite the restaurant having been around for many years and being…read morea local. After watching a movie in the area, I decided to finally give it a try. The wait time was quick--under 5 minutes--on a saturday night and we were seated outside. We started with a fried seafood appetizer, which was enjoyable. For my main dish, I ordered the linguine alle vongole. Unfortunately, it was extremely disappointing. Every bite contained noticeable sand, making the dish gritty and inedible. I asked for it to be removed from the bill and declined a replacement. The manager, Fabian, came over but did not seem very understanding or accommodating. Stating they always clean their clams and that he would see with the kitchen. While the dish was removed, the issue didn't feel properly acknowledged. Overall, the experience was disappointing, and I likely will not return. I have been to many restaurants and asked for this same dish and never had to crunch on sand

Food is absolutely delicious! We went on Monday for the $10…read moredollars pasta. Highly recommend for cute date night.

Last night, Giralda was packed, so we decided to walk a bit further and ended up at Terre del…read moreSapore on Aragon Street. I had heard of it before but had never tried it. The setting was actually really nice--quiet, cozy, with a good mix of families and friends. We sat outside and the overall vibe felt promising. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill pretty quickly. As soon as we sat, the waitress greeted us by saying the kitchen was closing at 10 and asked if we already knew what we wanted. It immediately felt rushed and not very welcoming. We ordered a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, which was good--slightly citrusy for my taste, but enjoyable. For food, I had the chicken Caesar salad and my husband ordered the seafood gluten-free pasta. My salad was disappointing--it had more croutons than chicken, which made it feel unbalanced and not worth the price. His pasta was even more underwhelming, with only three shrimp and a few clams. When we brought it up, the manager came over and explained that portions are measured by the restaurant, but offered to add more chicken and shrimp if we wanted. While I appreciate the offer, it felt like something that should have been corrected automatically, not something we had to ask for--especially considering these are full-priced entrées, not side dishes. Overall, the ambiance was nice, but the food and service didn't meet expectations. For the price point, I expected better portions and a more thoughtful response to feedback. Maybe pizza is a safer option here, but based on this experience, I wouldn't return.

Everything was great The food was delicious the service…read moreexcellent and a great Place

We recently visited Salumeria and loved the ambiance, it's beautifully clean and the outdoor…read moreterrace is very pleasant. The service was wonderful; both our server and the busser were extremely polite and attentive. However, since the server was handling all the indoor tables, it was occasionally hard to get her attention outside. A call button on the patio tables would be a great addition. As for the food, it was a mixed bag:, the gnocchi frito, the prosciutto and the Cacio Pepe was delicious and full of flavor! On the other hand, the milanese was quite bland, lacked enough arugula, and the parmesan crust was soft instead of crispy. They kindly offered a complimentary tiramisu after I shared my feedback, which was a nice touch. Overall, a lovely spot with great service, though kitchen quality and outdoor coverage could use a bit of fine tuning.

Stopped by on a Saturday for lunch. The place was pretty empty so she said we could sit anywhere…read moreeither in the main restaurant or in the café area. We chose the main restaurant area which had options for tables and booths, and she gave us the brunch menu, which had a good options for lots of dishes. I ordered a macchiato which she told me was not like the ones you get at Starbucks. They are smaller and stronger, I appreciated the heads up. They have alternate milk options and I went with almond milk. For our meals, we ordered the Caesar salad, the brekkie sanga which was made on sourdough bread w bacon, egg, avo, cheese, tomato jam & herb mayo very delish! And finally the Genoa pizza with hot honey a must get! Very light and crispy! Would definitely go back to try some items on their dinner menu as well.

Came here for lunch with a coworker for drinks and appetizers and the ambiance was so pleasant…read more Staff were very informative and nice. Drinks and food perfection and a must to try it.

We had a wonderful dinner! The restaurant was cozy and mellow but we could tell the adjoining bar…read morepatrons were having a fabulous time, but we weree not disturbed. The service from the whole team was excellent The Rollatini di Melanzane was delicious, I could have had two!.. The Carpaccio di Manzo is an old favorite and we were so glad to have it again. The veal porcini was over the top, very gererous helping and a delicious mushromm sauce and the dish came with perfectly cooked mixed vegetables, including brussels sprouts, which we love. And the very accomodating server and chef prepared a special Angel Hair pasta with a custom made Pomodoro sauce: superb. It has been too long since were there and it was delightful to be back. We won't take so long and look to come back soon. See Yelp.

Great service, great food in intimate ambience. owner passed away a couple of years ago. Very sad…read morebut remaining staff are very friendly and great at what they do. Food quality has never changed.

Outstanding authentic Italian cuisine in Coral Gables…read more Nice complimentary salumeria appetizer along with homemade baked bread to start off. I ordered the Pesto alla Genovese pasta dish which was some of the best pesto sauce I have ever had--oily, not out of a can, North Italia or Olive Garden creamy sauce that many other so called Italian restaurants serve. This being lunchtime I ordered an iced tea instead of wine but saved room for a delicious pistachio cheesecake. Nice ambiance and very professional staff. The bill with 20% gratuity included came to $72, reasonable for the caliber of restaurant.

What a place to experience. From the beautiful decor and vibe, to the amazing staff and the…read moreremarkably delicious cuisine. We were treated so special by Benny are waiter. The Mixto frito was light, well seasoned and melted in our mouths. Everyone was impressed by their meals. The lobster risotto was yummy. My friend absolutely loved her cacio e pepe and Benny's service of it made it even better! My other friend said her fish was perfectly prepared. To top it off the pistachio cake - yum yum yum . I'm hoping to go back with my hubby. Thanks for an amazing meal!

Our dinner at ZUCCA was absolutely delicious - it's been a really really long time since I have…read morecome across a restaurant where the food is truly EXCEPTIONAL - 5 stars! We made a reservation for dinner to try celebrate a birthday and take advantage of the $65 Miami Spice menu but the food and service was so good we will be happy to come back another time for dinner. We started our celebration dinner with two glasses of Limoncello Spritz that was a unique take on a traditional Spritz and it was refreshing and not too strong and perfect. Highly recommend. For our appetizer we ordered the crispy zucchini blossoms and the tuna carpaccio and both were absolutely amazing. We couldn't pick a favorite from the two. The zucchini blossoms were perfectly crispy, not overly breaded or greasy, and just delicious. The tuna carpaccio was over thin slices of watermelon and the combination of the two was so refreshing and delicious. For our entrees we ordered the beef filled tortellini and the mushroom risotto. Both dishes were absolutely fantastic but the portion of the tortellini was a little on the small size. The mushroom risotto was one of the best mushroom risotto I have had in ages - I absolutely will be back just for that! We ended our meal with the tiramisu and celebrated with a little bit of gelato the server brought out for us. Overall, everything we had was perfect, we really enjoyed our meal and our experience here.

For Miami spice my favorites are in order: Apps:Zucchini…read moreflower & beef carpaccio, salmon tartare was a tad bland Entree: steak and fries, branzino, pasta Passion fruit, tiramisu, gelato, cheesecake