How many times have I driven past this place over the years? A hundred? And I finally went in for…read moredinner after a friend suggested we go there for some lasagna (his favorite). I took him up on it. And wow, what a great experience. It's unassuming from the outside, but the dining room is actually quite beautiful and elegant. I like that they have sort of a "choose your adventure" seating situation: You can sit in the nice dining room with white tablecloths, the bar, high tops at the bar, or outside. I could see myself coming back to just sit at the bar solo and having some pasta and a glass of wine. But, tonight we were at the center of the dining room and were hungry. At 8:30pm on a Sunday, the place was buzzing, but service was friendly and fast. Portions here are huge. Their green salad was gigantic and tasty. Fried calamari and zucchini (together!) was perfect. The lasagna - half with white sauce on top, half with red - was among the best I've had in Miami beach. The veal saultimbocca was delicious. Creme brulee for desert was a classic preparation topped with a berry compote. The wine menus isn't huge, but its approachable and reasonable in price. Actually, everything here is priced reasonably, especially for the quality. I was told that all bottle of wine are 50% off on Tuesday nights (sign me up). I'll be back.

You know what Dean said about pasta fagool and pizza pies and moons right?…read more I stopped by for dinner last night after the full moon party since I have not had Italian food in longer than usual. It's a quick drive or walk from the North Shore open space park where the full moon part is held, and I was able to get an outside table. I was relaxed off the vibes from earlier in the evening, so I did not get wine, only water. Unbelievably, I also skipped the dessert. I started with their complimentary roles, served with bruschetta, balsamic vinegar, and oil. The bread was as delicious as the last time I had it, and maybe why I was full enough to have half of my lunch for takeout today. Sticking to red sauce, classics, I started perfectly creamy burrata salad on just salty prashoot with fresh basil leaves and tomato slices. Having had a late lunch plus walking and swimming, I enjoyed half of their chicken Parm. Accompanied by penne pasta with generous, helping with marinara, the chicken itself, took an amount of plate real estate with melted cheese to which I added, chopped red pepper. The red flakes definitely added heat as the dish was very flavorful and like I said big enough for leftovers. Service was friendly and on point. Molto bene! I'm definitely glad I stopped by George's again.

Awesome food and fast, the service was amazing and the ambiance was superb with the singing along…read morewith the music

Full disclosure, we wanted to go to Prima Pasta, but due to terrible Basel traffic, we ended up…read moreparking closer to the Normandy Fountain, so we decided to give this place a try. I was suspicious as the owners are not Italian, but I was NOT disappointed AT ALL! We opted to eat outside as the inside, while lovely and inviting, was really cold! The menu had lots of great options. Our group ordered the following: Chef's Special Tartufato Pesto Taglietelle Tortelloni di Zucca Spaghetti Salmone e Vodka We spent quite some time looking over the menu because everything looked so delicious! We took a wine recommendation from the server (a red that was decent; I do not remember which one it was). The server also let us know that the Tartufato is typically prepared tableside, but they only do so inside. She said she would let us know when it was ready, so we could go inside for the show. After we ordered, warm, toasty bread was brought with delightfully creamy whipped butter. When the food was ready, we went inside to see the Tartufato being made. The cooked pasta is prepared inside a gigantic wheel of parmigiano cheese. Dinner and a show! The food was all absolutely delicious! I had the spaghetti salmone and it was GIGANTIC! Easily and entire pound of pasta. I barely made a dent in it. The server kept asking if it was OK. I said it was delicious, just TOO MUCH! LOL! The only ding is that it took a while to get the bill when we were finished eating, and while we were paying, the server asked for the tip in cash. This isn't an issue at all - we had cash - it was just a little awkward. Other than that, the service was great, warm and friendly, and the food was delicious!

Went for the Miami Spice menus, of course you had to ask for it they don't offer it. Service was…read morewonderful, food was very good but the portions were microscopic compared to the other dishes off the regular menu really really small , that's a shame.

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!

Come with me to Pasta, located in Wynwood. I've wanted to try them for a while, and since it was my…read morebirthday week, I finally went. This was one of the best dining experiences I've had in a while. To start, we had their Housemade Stracciatella with sourdough and Calamari Friti. Both starters were delicious. The stracciatella was topped with honey and truffle oil, and the sourdough was crisp and paired perfectly. The calamari friti has to be one of the best I've had; perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, well seasoned and nicely complemented by the fresh tartar sauce. The pasta that caught my attention was the Peruvian Corn Cappellacci with brown butter and pecorino Romano. I've had this style of pasta before, but Pasta's version is simply the best. The pasta and the filling are both made to perfection, and the flavor is delicious. This is the kind of pasta that makes you close your eyes and think, WOW. For dessert, we had the Crema Volteada, which our server recommended. It looks like a flan and has a likeness to it in flavor, but the texture is rich and creamy; it's like the love child of a flan and cheesecake, simply divine. Their sangria and side of sourdough deserve an honorary mention; both were great. Overall, Pasta was sensational. I will certainly return. The service was very attentive and kind. If you love Pasta or enjoy a good meal, this is a must.

When I love someone I take them to PASTA -- it is so so so good from the apps to the entrees to…read morethe drinks. I can't recommend PASTA enough! The vibes are always amazing and the service phenomenal. If you want try explosive flavors and have a just the best time ever, you have to go and check it out! My favorite bite is definitely the Fettucine verdi with leeks!

I was able to have dinner at The Living Room at Cipriani, which is a speakeasy style lounge and…read moredinner spot underneath Cipriani, and had a great time! Our server was great and provided really good service throughout the night. For dinner, we ordered the veal, which was cooked really well and was definitely enough to split between three people. We also got the Bolognese ragù, which was so good. Honestly, it was one of my favorite Bolognese pastas I've ever had. We also tried the gnocchi with a marinara sauce. It was good, but definitely a little on the heavier side. For dessert, we got the Cipriani chocolate cake, and it was amazing. It definitely gives Matilda chocolate cake vibes, so if you love a rich chocolate cake, I definitely recommend trying it! The Living Room itself is such a cool spot. I love the interior, the renovations, and the new look. The crowd definitely varies. When I went, there were a lot of younger people mixed with a much older crowd. It does get louder after 11 PM, and the music can make it a little hard to talk if you're on a date or trying to have a conversation. The music was more of a disco/late-'80s vibe when I went. It also got very packed and pretty hot inside, which was probably the only downside. Overall, the vibe is really cute, the food was delicious, and I had a great time!

Absolute class act. If you are in the mood for some authentic Italian dinner not the American…read moreversion of it, you should see Marcos at Cipriani Downtown. Wonderful experience. Don't miss 'the living room' downstairs.

Service was great! The waitress was very knowledgeable…read more Ambiance : dim lights , cozy Food was delicious. My first time there food was alight . This time is was delicious

This one of my favorite italian resturaunts in miami. Located in the design district. Way netter…read morethan Sofia. The meatballs. The butternut squash salad and truffle pizza and spicey capillini for the win. As far as food goes this Place is a win As far as Service. They are pretty slow. And the tackiest thing ever is when they add $10 per person automatics if you order water. Lol.

Great place the food and the service was great. The calamari was delicious with everything else…read morejust great. Our server was Sabrina she was great.

This place served pretty good Italian food. The staff was nice and the ambiance was chic. We…read moreordered two chicken dishes and bruschetta. Bruschetta was my favorite. This place is overall good. However, I can't give this place a 5 for the two main reasons: 1) it was very hot and stuffy inside. I understand that maybe it's a building issue and it's not the restaurants fault. It was also our first time here so maybe it was just that day. However, it is summer and the humidity combined with the heat was pretty bad; 2) I have given 5 stars to other restaurants in the area that, in my opinion, are better. It's not that this place is bad, it's just located in the area with too many other Italian spots that I would personally choose over this one. If you were looking to try it - you should

Delicious food and incredible service! Did a girls day brunch here and we were blown away by the…read moreservice and food. It's also very pretty inside. Highly recommend this place because I cannot wait to go back. They also have a cute Photobooth you can use when you enter the inside area. The only issue in this area can be parking at times. I love showcasing the best of Miami so find me on IG to see more @chloeexploresmiami

This restaurant is vastly underrated in my opinion. It's one of my favorite options during Miami…read moreSpice. The quantity and quality of the food is spectacular. The service is top notch, and the pink decor is pretty and elegant. Everything I've ever tasted here was delicious. A few of my favorite items: Fritto Misto, Cotoletta Alla Milanese, Cavatelli Alla Bolognese, and the Torta Al Cioccolato for dessert. Sofia has a full bar with an expansive wine and cocktail selection. They also have live music several evenings during the week. Definitely a neighborhood gem.