Overall, the dining experience was excellent. The restaurant boasts an elegant ambiance with a distinctly Italian style, making it ideal for dates, family gatherings, or get-togethers with friends. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the food was served quickly, creating a comfortable atmosphere. The food is the highlight. The pasta is freshly made, with a satisfyingly chewy texture and a rich yet not overly greasy sauce. The creamy truffle pasta, seafood pasta, and lasagna are particularly popular. The pizza crust is thin and crispy, with fresh toppings, and the overall flavor is quite close to traditional Italian style. For dessert, the tiramisu is highly recommended; it's delicate and not overly sweet. The portions are generous, and while the price is slightly higher than average compared to other restaurants, considering the quality of the ingredients and the overall dining experience, it's still worth the money. The only minor drawback is that it gets very crowded during peak hours, so there might be a queue. The restaurant can also be quite noisy, so the wait can be a bit long without a reservation. read more

Amazing food!! Big portions. Seafood pasta. Spaghetti alla nerano and shrimp. Espresso martini not the way we expected, not a fan of creamy ones. read more

Il Pastaiolo - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Il Pastaiolo has a romantic, airy vibe to it -- just one block away from Ocean Drive, it's close to all the action of South Beach with a little less chaos to deal with. The staff are young and friendly, though the menu is a bit pricey for what you get (but, that's par-for-the-course in this area). The pasta was great, but I won't lie and say I wasn't a bit disappointed by how basic/prepackaged the salad felt. The meatballs were also a bit of a letdown, so I might recommend skipping apps and just getting entrees here. Overall, it was a good meal, but I don't think it quite lived up to the hype we were expecting from the reviews online. read more

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A very unexpected surprise on vacation. When you are looking for comfort while vacationing, Il Pastaialo is the perfect place. The restaurant is quaint without being too small, Checkered tables dot the interior with an authentic menu. The clam linguini was fresh, perfectly cooked and seasoned perfectly tilt. The margarita pizza was sweet with fresh buffalo mozzarella covering the surface. The wait staff was accommodating and very attentive, it was a perfect night. read more

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Good food and service! I was in a beautiful date spot and the service was excellent , I totally recommend this restaurant for any occasion

I was in the mood for Bronzino and figured Miami would be the perfect place for fresh seafood, so I came across Il Pastaiolo and made a reservation through OpenTable, better safe than sorry, although they did seem to accept walk-ins and it wasn't too busy at the time. Everything I ordered was delicious. I had a pineapple mojito, lobster fettuccine, and the Mediterranean Bronzino. The portions were just right, very satisfying without leaving me overly full. Unfortunately, I didn't have room for dessert, but that just gives me a reason to come back! The service was great, and I was seated outside, which made for a perfect atmosphere. I really enjoyed people-watching while I dined. Overall, a wonderful experience and definitely a spot I'd return to. read more

Il Pastaiolo - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

We had another very nice visit! The food continues to be out of this world, from gnocchi to angel hair to fettuccine, they do everything right! This last visit we missed a little bit on the service, it was a slower day and our waitress seemed stretched thin. Previously, we've always ordered wine but this time a friend ordered an espresso martini, and it was not very good. All of the cocktails here are pre-mixed (you can't order anything not on the menu), which is kind of a downer. We look forward to another visit, but will stick to wine. read more

Il Pastaiolo - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I want to start off by saying that parking is almost impossible, especially on the weekend. Other than that, the food is good. The four cheese gnocchi was light and amazing, but definitely needed some salt and pepper. And the focaccia bread was good, but not as light as it could be... It was almost more like pizza crust. This place is good, but I'm not sure I would say it's great. I would eat here again, though. read more

Great service, nice waitress. Decent ambience compared to the surrounding area. Start with the water - classic tourist trap, ask for still water - bring out $12 bottle of aqua panna Drink order - no full bar which makes me think all of the "signature cocktails" are cans you buy at the grocery store. $20 each. Calamari appetizer was okay. Not enough calamari for the price. Pasta is not homemade. Maybe the ravioli were? The linguine were not. Bocelli or maybe Raos out of the box. I got the linguine seafood dish, the shellfish were D quality. Not sure the mussels were ever alive to begin with. Below Publix quality mussels and clams. Good service. Decent setting. Food was about the quality I would expect in a strip mall seafood restaurant named like "Mamma Mia" in a suburban strip mall in Indiana. read more

Il Pastaiolo - Poor seasonal vegetables - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Nice dinner experience in this all outdoor Italian cafe on Collins Ave. service was great and their pasta is made fresh. Opted for the fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken and a side Caesar salad. As with everything else in the area, it was pricey, but it was good! Lots of restaurants to choose from in Miami Beach area, can't go wrong trying this spot out! read more

Il Pastaiolo - Fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken is delicious - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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We were here in June and went back again it was so good. We started with the meatball and they were delicious. Each of us got our own pizza so we could take some home. Let me just say everyone at our table was happy with our choices. The service was excellent and we ate outside. Next time we will probably eat inside. . read more

Il Pastaiolo - Fettuccine presentation - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I'll admit I am a harsh critic when it comes to Italian food. Il Pastaiolo did not disappoint. I got the gnocchi cacio e Pepe with truffle and it was fantastic. There is only outdoor seating so time your meal according to the weather. read more

We heard a lot about this place and just had to visit it. Service was great. Our waitress was very attentive and even the manager came by to say hello. Lobster ravioli was very good. The pasta on the linguine scoglio with the lobster was as good as homemade. But, except for the little bits that were mixed in, there was not much lobster in the dish, except for a lobster dish. read more

Service was excellent here! Food was good. They gave you fresh warm bread to start. Lots of options on the menu and cute outdoor patio with great people watching on the street. read more

Il Pastaiolo - Pasta Cacio e Pepe and Truffle - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Patio Restaurant with an Italian experience. With all the amazing reviews we had to try this place. We were seated on time with our reservations. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. This place seems like its a family run operation. Tried the Caesar salad. The ingredients were fresh and not overdressed. Overall taste was good but didn't over impress. My kids ordered some pasta dishes which they both said were excellent and they both looked amazing. The portions were generous and well presented. We also tried the pizza which was okay as the crust was very basic and no one was overly impressed. I also noticed they only have two pizzas on the menu and my personal recommendation would be to take it out. I also tried the octopus which was very good. Also not incredible as it lacked some of the char. It was also slightly small compared to some of the photos I saw online for $30. I felt it was slightly underwhelming. The desserts were amazing as the table side tiramisu was an excellent presentation, the Nutella cake was really good. A little dry but overall very good. The cheesecake was also excellent, very light and definitely something I would recommend. My recommendation is to stick with the pastas as that seems to be their strong point. All of their options seem to be there to fill a menu. For $250 with no alcohol it seems high but apparently this is South Beach pricing for family friendly restaurants. A solid choice for pasta lovers. read more

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We loved our experience at Il Pastaiolo. We made a reservation for a Saturday night and were seated right away. It had a cute outdoor area with lemon decorations. Our server, Leandro, was the best. Attentive, friendly. We never had to ask for more water. He was always on top of it. On to the food. We loved the free bread and the oil and vinegar to dip it in. The caprese salad was just okay. The burrata was great but the lettuce had a funny taste. Our favorite was the mortadella pizza. That is why we went to the restaurant in the first place. And it did not disappoint- so delicious. read more

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Omg the food is delicious . I ordered lobster ravioli and it was so good , packing flavor , and the ingredients went so well together . I definitely recommend this place if you like eating out doors and wanna try some amazing pasta or the other things they offer here. EVEN THE SERVERS ARE AWESOME HERE read more

Il Pastaiolo - Pasta alla Vodka Ravioli Lobster - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Must be one of the best pizzas I've had. The toppings are amazing and flavorful. Food came fast and our waiter was amazing! He offered to show us what everything looked like. The interior was very impressive. Well decorated read more

Il Pastaiolo - Fried Calamari & Shrimp, and a sampler appetizer platter - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Would NOT recommend this place. My 4 girlfriends, all in our early twenties, and went here for dinner during our last day in South beach. Our waiter seemed like he didn't like us and hated his job. It felt like because we were younger less attention was given to us despite spending around $300 here. We were barely checked up on, no smiles, just sit eat leave. Be aware that when they bring out water for your table they charge you $9 a bottle without telling you, major scam. We ordered a mojito pitcher because none of us rly wanted to drink but have been trying to find the best mojito in south beach, the waiter practically scoffed at us when we said we'd just split a pitcher. The pitcher was watered down and 75% ice. We also asked for the mango mojito and they brought us the lime one. We didn't send it back because we didn't want anymore interactions with our waiter and were optimistic that it would be good. $55 for mint water. I don't understand the good ratings for this place, I could get the same quality Italian food at Cheesecake Factory. They offer gluten free penne which is nice. Pizza wasn't good, wasn't finished. Pastas were finished and tasted good but nothing special at all. If you have ever had real Italian food in Italy this place is a joke. Not upscale at all. Literally so mid for crazy prices, I would not recommend. read more

We came here for a Friday night birthday dinner. We had a reservation but didn't actually need it. I'm not sure if there is inside seating, but we sat outside on a nice night. We both got a glass of red wine, and we decided to split the risotto mushrooms and gnocchi cacio e pepe and truffle. They were both good, but I think I liked the gnocchi a little better than the risotto. All in all, service was fine. Friendly throughout, we felt a little rushed at the start, but then it took a while to get the bill ay the end. I'm not sure if it's a Miami thing, but the automatic 20% service charge for a party of two was a bit of a surprise...that and being charged $8 for room temperature still water in an open bottle. read more

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Family and I went for a birthday celebration with reservations and we all arrived on time. Our food took forever to finally arrive--some tables that arrived after us were served first. The bread that was served was not good and my $55 tableside Cacio e Pepe was a JOKE: served cold and very disappointing. Overall, terrible food, terrible service. Then, while we were still enjoying our post-meal cappuccinos, the owner walked over and told us to hurry up and leave because another party had been waiting an hour...He was extremely rude. Never again. Do not go. Shocking how this place has good reviews. read more

Cute little steet front restaurant with a fun vibe, adorable decorations and AMAZING food!!! We had bruschetta, Filet Mignons, Pasta Alia Nerano & Shrimp, cannoli, espresso martini & limoncello...OMG! Delicioso! Our waitress was Adriana and she was so friendly, attentive and sweet!!! Her energy and vibe really made my Mom's birthday dinner special! This is a MUST!! Bob appetit! read more

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Really loved this place! Came as a group of 4 for Friday dinner and really enjoyed everything. We ordered the Fried Calamari & Shrimp appetizer which was incredible, along with a bottle of red wine. For my main, I ordered the Pasta alla Vodka which was sooo good. Our server was very friendly and didn't rush us at all - I'd totally come back! read more

Il Pastaiolo - Rigatoni Pasta alla Vodka (with chicken) - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Authentic Cuban food. Smiling friendly helpful service, upbeat festive atmosphere, and music. A fun experience on Espanola Way! read more

Il Pastaiolo - Ropa Vieja Beef - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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I stopped by here for dinner on my last night at Miami - South Beach. This place was great, the waitress I had was Andrea and she was friendly and easy to work with. The food I ordered was Seafood Linguine Pasta and Mashed Potatoes, both were good, along with the free bread they serve before hand. I recommend this place if you want Italian food in the South Beach area. read more

Il Pastaiolo - Pasta Seafood - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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My goodness!!! The food here is so fresh. It taste just like the good we had in Italy. Our server Loura was amazing. This place is a serious 10/10!! I recommend it to all . read more

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The standout place to get authentic Italian cuisine in a very crowded area. Don't make the mistake of eating at a place on South Beach or Collins Ave that sells a little bit of everything if you're in the mood for Italian. Stop here and you will not regret it. I ordered the chicken parmigiana. It was properly prepared, pounded flat and covered with sauce and cheese. It came with a side of fettuccini alfredo. The noodles were cooked to perfection, not too soft nor too hard. The sauce was creamy, but not overpowering, and distributed appropriately. The portions were not huge, but given the quality, I had no complaints. The service was fantastic. Our server Elisa was attentive and she spoke fluent Italian. Our glasses were kept full, bread service was prompt, and our meal was paced well throughout the night. This is not the cheapest place but no table service restaurant is in Miami Beach. But you can have a nice date night for right around $100 after gratuity, which was automatically included (20%). On a scale of 1-5: - Food 5 - Service 5 - Price 4.5 read more

Il Pastaiolo - Chicken parmigiana and fettuccini alfredo - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Sat al fresco with a large group and had great service and great cocktails. The food was delicious, especially the bruschetta and ravioli. Dining on the patio as people strolled past was very nice. Highly recommended! read more

Il Pastaiolo - Ravioli Ossobuco - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Wanted to like this place more based on the positive reviews but for the price we paid for the lobster ravioli I was disappointed. There was lobster in and on the ravioli but they served it with essentially an empty lobster shell on top of the pasta. Claws removed. Tail removed. Just the rest of the empty lobster carcass on top. What's the point? I certainly didn't feel we got our full lobster in our dish or our moneys worth. Won't be back. read more

Ummm YESS to everything that Il Pastaiolo makes!! We had a BLAST and the people were so fun who served us! I got the burrata foccacia , lobster Linguine and table side tiramisu. Exceptionally amazing food, i can't talk about this place enough. read more

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I found il Pastaiolo on Yelp as we are visiting from out of town, so we thought we'd check it out. So glad we came in food was excellent and Elisa our server was the sweetest. I hope you get lucky and get to sit in her section. The service was impeccable. We will definitely come back when we return to Miami. Everyone was very nice and accommodating. The manager stopped by twice to make sure we were enjoying our meal as well. The restaurant is very cute and quaint we sat outside and enjoyed the South Beach vibe. read more

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The service could not be any better. Our server was absolutely adorable and the staff was very attentive. The food was SOOOO good. Outdoor experience was perfect for our dinner. Definitely come here!!! read more

Il Pastaiolo - Pasta Special Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I must admit that we were not intending to come to Il Pastaiolo when we visited South Beach, as the place that we were wanting to try had closed for the night. Pulled this one up after doing some quick research, and I am thankful that we ended up coming here because the food was tremendous! Had the Fettuccine Alfredo (added some shrimp) and the Fettuccine Bolognese. Flavor was amazing on the pastas! But what really wowed me was the quality of the fettucine itself. Like damn, I could just tell that these noodles were on another level quality-wise. We were both pleasantly surprised for sure. Service was great! Even though we got here after 11 pm, staff were super friendly and accommodating. Gotta love it when you stumble on a gem out of nowhere. Will definitely come back, and next time I will actually plan it out. read more

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I don't believed I've ever been served a Margarita made with lemon juice, instead of lime, in my life. Even up to the slices of lemon perched on the top of the glass. In hindsight, I should have sent it right back, but I didn't. It was hideous and I can't believe Il Pastaiolo allowed this to be served to a customer. Maybe it was a special, or maybe it was a joke on me for some reason. read more

Good day. Today we visited this establishment, and unfortunately, I cannot recommend it. My husband and I, being tourists, came in the evening after reading positive reviews online, but the reality was very different from what we expected. We were greeted by a very kind young woman who helped seat us -- that was the only positive part of the evening. However, inside seating was not available, and we had to sit outside in the cold, which completely ruined the romantic atmosphere we had hoped for. We quickly just wanted to finish and get back to the warmth of the car. We ordered three dishes for two people. The portions were small -- subjectively, that was acceptable -- but the real issue was the service. The waiter barely spent three minutes with us, mixed up our orders, brought us paid water without informing us, and then confused the drinks. The mojito was mixed with mango juice by mistake, and when they tried to fix it, the "mango juice" turned out to be just diluted water. Additionally, while we were sitting outside in the cold, no one offered us blankets or any kind of accommodation. The staff constantly seemed to be in a hurry, never clarified or double-checked our order. I didn't even have time to ask questions -- the waiter would already be rushing away. There was no feeling that we were being heard or cared for. This is extremely poor service. And honestly, having traveled to many cities, I have never experienced such a bad attitude in a tourist location. The main purpose and primary clientele here are tourists, and places like this should represent their city in the best possible way. In conclusion, due to all these issues, we do not plan to return and do not recommend this place to others. read more

The service is quick and staff is friendly. Location is prime, walking distance from the distance. They start you off with warm bread with olive oil and vinegar. For my main j had fettuccine Alfredo which was nothing special. My friend had truffle gnocchi was better. We shared tableside tiramisu which is nothing like the real thing but we both enjoyed it. I had it another Italian restaurant where I didn't like it. Not an Italian restaurant I would come back to living in Miami. Most people I feel are tourists and in the area and it's a convenient location and I rounded up the stars. read more

Il Pastaiolo - Fettuccine Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I LOVE this place! The food was amazing, the staff very warm and friendly, the location is hopping with tons of great energy. The manager, Martina was wonderful, she patiently listened to my broken Italian and, frankly, made it feel like when I would have dinner with all my familiga back in Detroit. My dish was delicious and my coworkers said the same about their dishes. I highly recommend coming here for an authentic Italian meal and atmosphere! read more

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We ordered spaghetti bolognese was just ok and pizza with Brazilian cheese not good at all. The pizza had 4 blob of cheese and it does not taste right . Something is missing. So I ask for marina sauce to make my pizza taste better and GOT extra charged for it.It cost us $100.00 dollars including 2drinks and garlic Knots. Not read more

Ok bear with me on this one. I have mixed feelings. Made reservations for this place. Off the bat the food was delicious. Some of the best Italian food out there so no complaints there. There was Cuban music playing in the background initially but then Italian. The server was hard to understand. Can't say if it was her accent or the fact that she spoke so low but it was difficult to understand each other. Now the reason for the rating. The service could have been a lot better. We went a long time without our server returning to fill our water glass. Then she brought the wrong plate but quickly fixed that issue. However we were charged for the wrong plate that she took back. We didn't notice this until later at the hotel while looking at the receipt. We went back the and super friendly manager quickly refunded us the $30 or so for the extra plate charge. The server didn't appear to be bothered by her mistake. Overall the food was the best part of our visit. Aside from all of this I would recommend this place for authentic Italian dinner. read more

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Checked out this spot while in South Beach waiting to board a cruise. The main draw was trying pasta from the famous cheese wheel. Like most things in South Beach, it's a little kitschy, but far less than most places. Did the reservation online just an hour or two before hand, and promptly got a pretty prime seat on the patio. Service was really good and attentive once seated. We were in a group so decided to do tapas style with several appetizers and one order of the cheese wheel pasta. That way everyone could try everything. The sautéed mussels and clams ($22) were pretty phenomenal. Buttery. Garlicky. Perfectly prepared. Paired with the cherry tomatoes and crusty Italian bread it was a winner. The fried calamari and shrimp ($24) were also a hit. The house sauce they served with it was delectable. It was like a lemon infused mayo/aioli. I also believe there were some zucchini and squash in the mix as well. I'm not a tomato guy, so I didn't get into the bruschetta ($15), but the others at the table didn't leave a single morsel behind. I'll take that as a sign that it was also a good dish. Lastly; there was the pasta served out of the Parmesan cheese wheel ($55). It was part cuisine, part show. The server brings the wheel to the table, pours alcohol onto a large serving spoon and lights it on fire. They then pour the burning mix into the cheese wheel interior. This melts the outer layer of the cheese; which moments later (after the alcohol has burned off) has fresh pasta loaded into the cheesy, bubbly goodness. She then served a small portion to each of us. The pasta was *super* rich from the melted cheese. Almost a little too rich for my liking. Not that it was bad. It was just really overwhelming with the Parmesan. Once I realized just how rich; I did smaller bites, and really took in the flavor. It's one of those dishes where you really want to enjoy it for what it is. Overall, Il Pastaiolo was a solid choice for authentic Italian while in South Beach. Next time I'd probably skip the cheese wheel and dive into some of the other options, particularly the Gnocchi Cacio E Pepe And Truffle and the Bolognese; which the folks at the next table had. Definitely worth a visit. read more