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    IL Bambino

    3.7 (242 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Good for kids
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    Chicken parm takeout with angel hair
    Diandra L.

    I've been watching the Sopranos non-stop since April of this year, and on a long binge day all I want is a huge comfort plate of Italian food. Queue my cravings last week for chicken parm. While I have never been to il Bambino, my good friend goes weekly and raves about this solid neighborhood spot. I can see why! My delivery chicken parm was absolutely huge. I was able to make three meals out of this serving for just $25. I opted for a side of spaghetti with red sauce, but was told the power move is to get it with pink sauce. Noted for next time, which there definitely will be since I loved this meal. This spot has been open since 1989, similar to another local landmark (Tropical Chinese and Sushi Ko) in the same plaza. I love to see a plaza with three spots that have been open since I was born, serving food the community continues to love decades later.

    Gnocchi in pink sauce, shrimp in angle hair, chicken Parmesan
    Vicky S.

    I love this restaurant ! Food is amazing and service and ambience is nice. Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp added was fantastic. My 5yo loved since it didn't have black pepper. Gnocchi w pink sauce was great. The chicken Parm was great as well. Let my hands down favorite is the Fiocchi and salmon piccata

    Meatballs in marinara sauce appetizer
    Juan P.

    The food is delicious with great Italian seasoning and flavors. The service is very friendly and efficient and the place is very cozy. They even have live music to entertain while enjoying a great meal. Overall a very pleasant surprise to find a little Italian place in Westchester.

    Minestrone Bowl *
    Sergio F.

    I stopped here for lunch before my dentist appointment, since it's in the same shopping plaza. Since I wasn't really hungry - and what I was facing a few doors down - I just ordered water, minestrone and their meatball appetizer. My waiter did tempt me into a limoncello for a sweet bite. It's definitely a neighborhood restaurant / family restaurant vibe, with sappy 80s songs (think Air Supply) as the soundtrack. No bells and whistles, but relaxed attentiveness. My waiter came by and checked a couple of times, and accommodated service with the fact that I had to rush out to their neighbor the dentist. The meatballs I enjoyed were tender, juicy and with a generous helping of marinara sauce as well as a sprinkling of basil and powdered mozzarella. My minestrone soup was a light, nicely seasoned broth with a good amount of veggies. Drizzled with a berry compote, the limoncello cake was slightly jiggly and a pleasant sweetness.

    Minestrone
    Yaglin S.

    We've been coming to this place for many years as well as order takeout. It's a hit or miss type place because if you walk in and it's full the service will be terrible. We try to make it before 7pm for dinner. Minestrone soup is always very tasty although I've had my share of cold soups but tonight's was perfect. The salmon with olive oil linguine is usually my order and I feel that it's gotten tasteless this year. My oldest had the chicken parm with penne pink pasta, she loved it! She said it was perfect today just the way she likes it without a gallon of red sauce on the chicken. My husband tried the blackened snapper and it was over seasoned. Just the blackened seasoning over the fish. For dessert my family enjoyed the chocolate cake. Unfortunately I wasn't able to capture pictures of any other food than the soup bc we just dug in as soon as the plates hit our table. Staff is always very nice and welcoming, greeting you as soon as you walking the door. It's a family friendly restaurant.

    Birthday chocolate cake
    Elizabeth M.

    Food was (mostly) fantastic - service was slow. We absolutely loved the caprese salad. The cheese and tomatoes were extremely fresh. The bread that they brought out as an appetizer was cold and it was very evident they didn't put the bread in the oven so it tasted terrible. I ordered the bolognese which was a HUGE portion for one person and definitely enough for leftovers or to split. The rest of my party ate meatballs and the lasagna which were really good according to everyone. The chocolate cake was very rich but was great. The biggest downfall of the restaurant was the service. It was painfully slow. Although we were seated immediately, it was downhill from there. The waiter kept forgetting to bring water for us, forgot to bring small plates, forgot utensils, forgot about us for long periods of time. We had to keep reminding him to bring us things we had repeatedly asked for. At one point, my dad couldn't even eat his lasagna for at least 10 minutes because the utensils were never brought and he eventually got up and requested them from a different employee. Had the food not been great, I'd be giving this one star. If you decide to come here, pack your patience.

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    My family and I have been dining at IL Bambino since 1996 - to the date, always a delicious meal, always on point. Thank you!

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    Amazing true and authentic Italian food! Always made to order and fresh! Plenty of parking.

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    Not a good dining experience; pasta faglioli soup was plain, mostly water, little beans or pasta. Spinach lasagna mostly cheese, no spinach.

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    Pane e Vino

    Pane e Vino

    4.8
    (2.8k reviews)
    12.5 mi
    $$$

    A very cute restaurant with super friendly staff. They let the kids "cook" with pasta dough which…read morethey really enjoyed. Gnocchi: one of my favorites. It was heavenly soft Eggplant: my husband's favorite. Lamb with wide pasta: kids loved it. Bolognese: another favorite Spinach ricotta: my super favorite one I would order again. The pasta and flavor of the filling was so comforting Salmon lemon ravioli: so unique. Pasta was too thick for me but I enjoyed the flavors

    This is not just a regular review for me because before Pane e Vino took residence here, this use…read moreto be a bakery that I visited very often. It holds so much nostalgia for me. It was a bakery for many, many years, even after I left Miami Beach, when I'd come visit, I made sure to get a pastelito de carne with an orange juice and then one day; the bakery was gone and Pane e Vino was here in its place. As illogical as it may be, I held resentment towards Pane e Vino because of this. I'd grumble and scowl when I'd walk by until one day I saw a man making fresh pasta at the window. Yes, this piqued my interest. I then looked at the menu, and I saw a lot of wonderful variety, but mostly that their pasta is made fresh so it occurred to me that in this instance perhaps one legendary establishment can become another one in this place, and I decided I needed to give this restaurant a chance. I have some friends who join me often when I go to Miami Beach and so we ordered a bunch of dishes to share. I'm really glad we had our waitress Pilar steer us in the right direction. I love truffle anything and she highly recommended the truffle arancini. I'm soooo glad we got it, and that was probably one of my favorite things to eat ever. I have never had such creamy polenta in my life. the truffle and cheese in this was enough to almost bring me to tears. This is how great food is done. Even the salad and the simple dressing was amazing, really fresh and delicious. We tried three different pasta dishes, but my favorite without a doubt was the lamb ragu. This dish was everything. The lamb was so tender and flavorful. You know that lamb will sometimes have a gamey flavor? Not this dish. My second favorite pasta dish was the truffle ravioli. It's not like a truffle infused oil or salt they used, its actual shaved truffle, so delicious. The bread, the good quality olive oil, everything was fantastic. Even though my beloved bakery belongs to the past; in its place is now another magnificent establishment that I will look forward to visiting whenever I'm in Miami Beach.

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    Pistachio pasta, special off menu dish with green pasta, tomatoes, artichokes, shrimp, garlic and lemon sauce!
    Pistachio pasta, special off menu dish with green pasta, tomatoes, artichokes, shrimp, garlic and lemon sauce!
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    Caesar salad with bacon
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    Osteria

    4.6
    (206 reviews)
    11.8 mi
    $$$

    Enzo was awesome! Explained the specials, went over everything, and has great service. The food was…read moregreat and the wine was delicious. This is a nice secluded spot where you can have a nice, intimate, private meal. P.s my wife loved the loved music selection!

    An opulent failed attempt at fine dining…read more At first glance, the place is impressive -- beautiful cars outside, constant traffic of guests walking in, crisp white tablecloths setting the stage for what appears to be a refined dining experience. Unfortunately, the illusion fades rather quickly. The first sign of trouble arrives with the server sporting a rather impressive lip piercing, followed closely by a colleague whose diamond nose stud could probably be seen from space. Not exactly the ambiance one expects when aiming for "elegant." Despite the abundance of servers floating around the dining room, none seem to notice when your knife dramatically dives off the table and lands on the floor -- where it enjoys a long, lonely stay. Water service is also quite innovative: they simply leave the entire bottle at the table, which seems less about generosity and more about avoiding the inconvenience of returning to refill your glass. The food? Sadly just as uninspired. From the octopus to the $68 Milanese, every dish managed the impressive feat of being completely flavorless. The Milanese arrived with a beautiful crust, which raised hopes... until you realized there was no sauce, no garnish, and nothing to rescue what turned out to be a remarkably bland plate. Meanwhile, the staff appears deeply committed to minimizing effort -- though not shy about judging you directly when the tip doesn't meet their expectations. All in all, this place feels like fine dining in costume. Perhaps a return to the basics of hospitality and service would be a good start... followed by a serious conversation with whoever is currently in the kitchen. Good luck to anyone brave enough to give it a try.

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    Interior is cute, tuscan
    Interior is cute, tuscan
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    Carbone

    Carbone

    4.1
    (932 reviews)
    12.1 mi
    $$$$

    Another delicious carbone experience for the books!!! We came here for a date night. They were able…read moreto seat us right away. We choose the indoor seating this time around, but I think I prefer the outdoor seating. Indoors was lovely. It was dark, sexy, no bugs, and the perfect temperature. We ordered: Faust wine 5/5 All the usual free apps 5/5 Grilled Octopus 5/5 Spicy Rigatoni 5/5 Veal Parmesan 5/5 The service was great! They had amazing team work to provide the perfect high class dinning for guest. I never had to think about water being refilled, wine glass being refilled, or crumbs on the table. They checked in with us just enough. Price: If you have drinks, apps, entree, and dessert expect to spend around $300 or more. Portions: Not the largest portions for "family size" but if it's just two it may be filling enough because they give you bread, cheese, cured meats, and pickled cauliflower for the appetizers. Overall, this is one of our favorite spots and it's truly worth the hype. For it being F1 weekend it was not as hectic as expected.

    I had high expectations for Carbone, especially given its reputation, but unfortunately, my…read moreexperience left me feeling disappointed. THE FOOD The food itself wasn't the problem- the value was. Charging nearly $200 for a 2.5-pound lobster and serving what appeared to be no more than 10 ounces of meat is unacceptable. I've ordered lobster countless times, and this was nowhere close to what should come from a lobster of that size. It honestly felt like a bait-and-switch. At Carbone's prices and reputation, I expected transparency and quality, not to leave wondering if I had just paid hundreds of dollars for an empty shell. It completely overshadowed the rest of the meal and left a terrible impression. THE SERVICE Our wait staff was excellent- friendly, attentive, and professional throughout the evening. When I raised my concern about the lobster, however, there wasn't a meaningful solution offered. The manager did bring out complimentary meatballs and two slices of cake, which was appreciated, but it didn't address the actual issue. I requested the veal entrée (about $125) as a gesture of goodwill, but that request was denied. I left feeling that my concerns were acknowledged but not truly resolved. THE VIBE The ambiance is everything you'd expect from Carbone- stylish, energetic, and full of old-school charm. It's a beautiful restaurant with a lively atmosphere, making it a great place for a special occasion. Ultimately, the atmosphere and attentive wait staff weren't enough to make up for what felt like poor value and an unsatisfactory resolution to a legitimate concern. At this level of dining, guests should leave feeling impressed--not questioning whether they received what they paid for. Our total bill was close to $1000. UNACCEPTABLE.

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    Scoping out a VIP table at Carbone for client. Thank you Samantha and the Carbone hostess team for your assistance with this.
    Scoping out a VIP table at Carbone for client. Thank you Samantha and the Carbone hostess team for your assistance with this.
    Carrot cake
    Carrot cake
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    Felice Brickell

    Felice Brickell

    4.3
    (86 reviews)
    8.3 mi

    What an amazing experience! We came to Felice for Valentine's Day dinner and were pleasantly…read moresurprised by the food and drink. We ordered the Valentina and King Bee cocktails to start and they came out delicious! Highly recommend. For entrees we ordered the fettuccine bolognese and the short rib tortellini. We joined the clean plate club with both of these dishes and didn't leave a crumb. For desert we had the espresso martinis tiramisu and once again cleaned the plate. Safe to say the dishwashers were fans of us. The service was impeccable. Food and drinks came out quick, waters were refilled promptly, and our server Alessandro made sure we were taken care of. This is a great date night spot and I would definitely put this place on your radar when in the Brickell area.

    Very disappointing experience…read more I ordered the seafood pasta, priced at $34, and was shocked by how small the portion was. The dish felt more like an appetizer than an entrée. For the price, the value was simply not there. The tiny table made the experience even worse, leaving almost no room for plates, drinks, or personal items. Instead of enjoying the meal, I felt cramped and uncomfortable the entire time. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was genuinely disappointing. Charging premium prices while serving such small portions is embarrassing. I would not recommend this restaurant and will not be returning. Shame on them!!!! Please don't go.

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    The main dining area of an Italian restaurant featuring brown leather banquettes, crisp white linens, and large mirrors refle...
    The main dining area of an Italian restaurant featuring brown leather banquettes, crisp white linens, and large mirrors refle...
    An action shot of finely grated cheese falling onto a plate of rigatoni carbonara topped with crispy pancetta.
    An action shot of finely grated cheese falling onto a plate of rigatoni carbonara topped with crispy pancetta.
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