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.

The patate fritte is one of the most unique appetizers I've ever had! It's a must try!…read more The steak also gets an honorable mention from me, the meat practically melted in my mouth. I still think about these two dishes to this day. Inside is quite cozy for a nice dinner or happy hour meal, but note it's quite small so seating can be taken up fast - inside was busy. The service is very hospitable, the waiter really took his time to describe the dishes and recommend what tastes/dishes would pair best with what.

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.

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.

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!

All I can say is WOW. Portosole is one of the best restaurants in Coral Gables. It is located on…read morethe corner of Valencia and Ponce de Leon. There is a parking garage one block over from the restaurant which is very convenient to park and walk over. The ambiance is that of a classic elegant Italian vibe. Today we went for lunch, but I have had lunch there a few times and dinner as well and it's consistently excellent. Their staff is on point. We received a warm greeting from their GM Ivan and our server, Alfredo, was a rockstar. He knew the menu perfectly, presented the specials and explained everything to us clearly. He was very attentive to anything we needed and very prompt responding with anything we asked for. We ordered the burrata with heirloom tomatoes appetizer which was super fresh and delicious. For the entree, we ordered the salmon with black rice. It's probably the best salmon I've ever had. One of my friends told them it was my birthday and they were kind enough to bring a tiramisu with a candle in it along with a little chocolate happy birthday sign. The tiramisu was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be back to enjoy Portosole again. Highly recommend!!

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

Absolutely delicious! The restaurant has a beautiful, upscale atmosphere, and the staff was very…read morepolite and welcoming. My server seemed a little overwhelmed, though, had to ask for water about three times and eventually asked another server for help. That said, the food was amazing! Everything was delicious, and the tiramisu was absolutely to die for. Another huge plus... the parking is right across the street, which is a major plus when dining in Coral Gables!

Well let me start by saying that my wife and I have travels the world and eaten in some great…read morerestaurants and we consider ourself foodies and Tullio is one of the best restaurants we have eaten in. The service was exceptional, the Resturant is quiet and the owner Sebsatio. Gave use great service. My wife started with the beat salad which was remarkable. The beats were soft and tasty. I started with an arugula with shave fennel salad very good but not as tasty as my wife's salad. Shen then had the filet which was perfectly cooked and had an incredible mushroom sauce. I had the linguine with clam sausage. Best I have ever had including numerous restaurants in Italy. For desert we split the tiramisu whose was tremendous although I think the lady fingers could have used a little more rum or liquor. Only minor issue was no vegetable with the filet but not a big issue. Overall I highly recommend this Resturant and will be back. Do not wait to go here since it is so so good.

Service is important to me and I found the service to be as good as it gets. My lamb chops were…read moreexcellent and had a delicious flavor to them. The wine was both excellent and fairly priced. It is a beautiful restaurant as well. Everyone at the table was quite happy. I recommend this restaurant and that is quite unusual for me. Dr. Leonard Jacobson.