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    4.5 (62 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:30 PM
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Veggie Pizza and Tomato and Mozzarella
    Tanya J.

    Found this place by accident and had the veggie pizza. It was really tasty! As a native New Yorker, I wish the crust didn't get soggy as I am used to a toasted bottom. However it was good. Tomato and fresh mozzarella was a hit! Ambiance was casual and service amazing!

    Pizza Margherita
    Chris U.

    I live in the neighborhood and figured I'd give it a try. I read the articles about the young pizzaiolo coming over from Italy to open this shop in the middle of tourist central, so I didn't expect much. Wow, was I surprised. My reference here is based on eating only one thing here (twice): the pizza margherita. It's superb. I've done the pizza tours of the great historic pizza restaurants in Naples, and this is every bit as good. And as good (or better) than the "legendary" Neapolitan pizza maker around the corner. There's a lot of things on the menu, but it's all about the pizza. The staff is incredibly nice and welcoming as well.

    Pizza L'italiana
    Catherine C.

    Very intimate place, with spot lighting on the table, close tables and very Italian decor. To complete the experience, there was also Italian music playing, which made it super romantic and perfect for couples. We ordered two pizzas and loved them. Super fresh dough, delicious flavor and several options to choose from (you can go back a few times without repeating the menu). The only thing we missed was some olive oil and bread as a starter to have the full Italian experience.

    Devin W.

    This is a long review! You have been warned. I don't know what to compare this place to that I have actually been to. I imagine I could find a place just like this in Italy if I were there. Instead here I am in South Beach enjoying this authentic Italian fare. We are dining in an area where there Maítre D of each establishment is out front to invite you to come dine with them. They are a persistent bunch that don't accept your first, second, or third no for an answer! LOL Well it was a waiter at Pizzaiolo, Anas, a young Moroccan man that talked us into trying this place out. Showing us the menu he kept emphasizing a term used throughout each item, D.O.P. It's an Italian acronym for "Denominazione di Origine Protetta,". Translated means Protected Designation of Origin. For the sake of ingredients on the menu that are labeled DOP, it means This label guarantees that products you are eating are strictly grown, produced and packaged locally. So this food was authentically Italian down to some of the main ingredients! How could we not give this place a try, right? We started with and split a Parmigiana. Stacked slices of oven baked eggplant. No breading, just eggplant with sauce and mozzarella between each slice of eggplant topped with finely shredded Parmesan and a basil leaf. It tasted as fresh as it looked. The sauce was flavorful without any particular seasoning dominating it. We enjoyed this different to us take on Parmigiana. Next we ordered pizzas. Mine was a plain old cheese and pepperoni. Mind you each dish was named in Italian and I don't recall, nor did I take pics of the menu to tell you the Italian name of these pizzas. My wife ordered a pizza that came topped with artichokes, mushrooms, and Kalamata olives. It was also supposed to have prosciutto but she didn't want that. We were told that the size of a pizza meant we should each order our own to have a good portion. LIES! We could have definitely split one pizza! The dough was so light in texture. It reminded me of freshly made Naan bread. It was very good along with the sauce cheese and toppings. The pepperoni was spicy and good. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her pizza as well. We both really like the dough. Side note, the dough is heavily featured in the desserts offered. Bottom line, good service, delicious food in a nice setting.

    Pizza Napoletana
    Lauren C.

    Excellent food close to Miami Beach. Prices are fair and quality of food is high. The restaurant is well decorated and service was attentive. I had Ronye as my server and he was very kind. I actually ended up going here twice on my most recent visit to Miami. Love their pizzas.

    Inside the restaurant, table for two!
    Madeline R.

    My husband and I tried this pizzeria this evening for our dinner. We were greeted promptly by a very friendly waiter who sat us down right away even though we were early for our reservation. He was very kind and attentive. He was also very helpful when ordering as we had never tried authentic Italian pizza. This restaurants ambiance is very romantic and welcoming. I love the decor, and the whole feel of the place! The price was also decent compared to other places we've gone to. The pizza was so tasty and everything seemed to be so fresh!

    Nadia F.

    What an amazing spot!!!! The best arancini I've tried in a long time. This place it's absolutely address as it is in Italy Napoli. Made me feel like I was in Napoli for a minute. Pizza was great, good flavor good quality of food ingredients. I will definitely be back.

    Love the decor but it was cold inside
    Sheila R.

    The pizza is sooo good! We visited for dinner once and got delivery for lunch shortly after. The food is phenomenal. They make my favorite style of pizza with the soft crust. We had the meatball one and the pistachio/mortadella and they were equally fabulous. Our server was friendly, but the restaurant was busy and it took a while to get our pizza. It was certainly worth the wait! However, the restaurant was cold! I preferred having their pizza delivered through Uber Eats. Highly recommend :)

    JT B.

    A quaint Italian restaurant with a HomeGoods/homecoming lemon decor. Fairly crowded with locals and tourists. One server and two runners left a lot to be desired in terms of timing. Not quite Miami normal because the waiter was charming and clearly running around trying to service every table. We almost finished our beverages before the food arrived. The Cesar salad was like you gave up half way, and was overpriced for the portion (see picture). The pizza was very good, but can't hold up to the rest of the experience in terms of a repeat visit. There are too many other places in South Beach delivering a better experience. Their web site states they are taking place in Miami Spice. Apparently that was not the case. There is a tv showing the action in the kitchen on a live feed. A 20% gratuity comes directly on the bill. We tried!

    Pizza Margherita
    Kisha D.

    Incredible experience. Perfect pizza, perfect service, perfect restaurant. We go to the best Neapolitan pizza restaurant in every city we visit and we've had really good pizza. This puts them all to shame. The crust was a pillowy delight. The sauce was perfectly balanced. The cheese was phenomenal. We got the bruschetta with the best prosciutto di Parma I've had. We came because it had a perfect 5.0 from more than 1,500 reviews. It's well deserved. We'll be here every time we come to Miami.

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    6 days ago

    Great pizza. Reminds me when we visited Italy, fresh tomatoes,mozzarella and crust all done in a wood fired oven

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    The pizzas were amazing! We got the Regina Margarita and the Maradona, they were very flavorful and fresh. We would love to come back

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    Crust is too big. Pizza is raw dough. Gross.dont love this pizza AT ALL. Delivery is even worse.

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    5 months ago

    The best Neapolitan pizza in South Florida. The Magarita Regina is fantastic every visit.

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    Raffaele was a very good server. Highly recommend this place. Food was outstanding. He was so epic and made the experience so good here.

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    Absolutely fantastic. Authentic Neapolitan pizza, great vibe, super friendly and knowledgeable staff.

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    Macchialina Taverna Rustica - An off menu pasta, another highlight!

    Macchialina Taverna Rustica

    4.1(949 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$$

    Dinner at Macchialina was one of those experiences that reminds you why simple, well-executed…read morerestaurants are often the most memorable. The space feels stylish but completely unpretentious, lively without being loud, and polished without trying too hard. Sitting at the bar turned out to be a great choice (great for couples or solo diners). The food was excellent across the board. The veal Milanese was the standout; perfectly crisp, well-seasoned, and balanced. The insalata tricolore was also a pleasant surprise, a refreshing change from the typical boring restaurant salad. Service deserves a mention too. We had hiccup with one of the dishes and the team handled it gracefully and professionally, without making it awkward, exactly the kind of response you hope for in a good restaurant.

    Checked out this place at a recommendation of some friends. It's hidden on the beach and definitely…read morea place I would come back to just for the polenta! You walk in through their outdoor venue, which is full of greenery and a nice ambiance. They lead you to the bar as you wait for your table. Only con about this is the bar was super full, with people sitting there eating dinner as well. It makes it awkward trying to order a drink and putting your glass down once finishing it. You also are awkwardly stuck moving around to allow the waiters to walk by. Once sat, the service is quick and the waitress we had was super knowledgeable and friendly. Out of all the dishes we tried the polenta was the best! It was perfectly creamy and tasty. That was my first time every trying it and I was pleasantly surprised. You could share two apps with someone and get full easily. The pasta dish I ordered was okay and the tiramisu wasn't anything crazy.

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    Osteria Positano

    Osteria Positano

    4.5(213 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Romantic vibe

    Want a piece of Positano Italy without going there? Look no further! Osteria Positano has some of…read morethe best pasta and pizza I've had outside of Italy in the Italian way, made from scratch. Service is super helpful and friendly - we asked for recommendations specifically catered for non pork options and the staff was kind and attentive and offered a lot of different options. We ended up with a tartufo gnocchi and a burrata pizza but put the mortadella on the side. Perfect to share for two people. The space just looks like you're transported to the coast, great vibes, even singing for birthdays you can hear from other tables, a real treat from the hustle and bustle of Miami Beach. Highly recommend if you want something a bit more chill and relaxed with great food made with care in the Italian way.

    Arrived to the restaurant with a reservation at 845 and it was very busy. Beautiful elegant and…read morecozy interior and cute outdoor area. The woman that sat us handed my daughter and I menus and said "for the lady", and handed my very pretty but short haired wife a menu and said nothing. An awkward interaction at best. Next our server came and took our orders and served some delicious warm bread with olive oil and vinegar. The food: Salmon dinner: son said the salmon was tender and flavorful and the veggies were tasty. The potatoes arrived a bit cold. Linguini with clams: my order and everyone at the table snagged a few bites. It was very flavorful with a great presentation. A slightly small portion. Cesar salad with chicken: wife's order. Salad was fine but the chicken was dry. Caciao a pepe (I think) table side pasta dish with pasta tossed in a big cheese wheel with burrata cheese and truffles. This dish was $$$$ and expectations were high. Unfortunately the pasta was VERY COLD and the truffle flavor was completely overwhelming. After about ten minutes we finally got our server's attention and he brought the dish back to the kitchen to reheat. I like truffles to the point where I get truffle fries whenever I can, and have a bottle of truffle oil at home that I use regularly, however, this was a pretty intolerable level of truffle flavor. We left with the dish, mostly uneaten. Besides the food, we ordered three Shirley Temples and one glass of Pinot Grigio. Our total bill was around $280. I had high expectations but for the price point we left feeling very disappointed.

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    Café Prima Pasta - Calamaretti Fritti (happy hour menu)

    Café Prima Pasta

    4.5(1.4k reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    We had dinner at Café Prima Pasta with our best friends, and it was fantastic. We've been before…read morebut forgot how good it was. The complimentary bruschetta and bread bowl was delicious. Nick and Andre kept our glasses full and tables squeaky clean throughout the entire night. Now for the food... for apps, we had ricotta meatballs, fiocchi, and truffle fries - all 10/10, but man, that fiocchi was mind-blowing... some of the best we've ever had. For mains. I had crab ravioli (perfection), my bestie had cacio e pepe, my husband had gnocchi with chicken, and my friend's hubs had an off-menu mushroom risotto with shrimp that was suggested by the server - literally no misses here, everything was top-tier. Dessert? Tiramisu, creme brulee, and Nutella mousse/ice cream hybrid - all amazing. The ambiance was great. Even the valet was reasonable. Great night, great food. Would go back in a heartbeat.

    Back for a fixing of Miami beach glam! The ambiance here is just *chef's kiss*…read more Our reservations this time were at 6PM and we arrived a little early. What we didn't know is that they have a Super Price menu running from 4:30PM-6PM! So we were able to get our order in and take advantage of the specials. Highly recommend going early because the prices are great! We started the evening with a Caesar salad and an order of the meatballs. And the meatballs were to die for!! They were so delicious! The meat had great seasoning throughout and it was a great ratio with the sauce and ricotta. The caesar was also really good with light dressing. For entree we got the agnolotti rosso which was amazing. It was stuffed with spinach and you can tell spinach was fresh. The sauce was absolutely delicious. And the pasta was made of spinach so it enhanced the flavor. We paired off all the food with a bottle of Bonanza cab which was perfect with the food. The whole time the waiters are flying by making sure our plates are clean, and waters filled. We ended the evening with a piece of tiramisu which was perfection. Perfect balance of mascarpone and coffee. I paired that with an espresso martini which was nice and strong. Great way to enjoy the glamour without breaking the bank!

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    Lucali

    Lucali

    3.9(938 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    This is a great fast-casual spot if you're looking for something quick, tasty, and affordable. The…read morefood is consistently good, with fresh ingredients and solid portion sizes that make it feel like you're getting great value for the price. The menu has a nice variety of options, so it's easy to find something you're in the mood for whether you want something light or a more filling meal. Everything comes out quickly, but still tastes like it's made with care rather than rushed. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, making it a perfect place to grab a quick lunch or an easy dinner without spending a lot. Overall, it's a reliable go-to when you want good food that won't break the bank.

    I visited Lucali Miami in advance of a cruise and to no small degree planned my day around dining…read morehere! So my very high level of anticipation may certainly be partially to blame for my average-ish experience. I was pleasantly surprised to get a table with no wait at ~6:30 on a Wednesday evening. Staff were attentive and friendly. Prices were high, as expected, but at least the pizzas are of reasonable size. The $32 pasta portion probably could've been a bit more generous. But anyway, on to why we're all here - The Pizza: The crust had a great crunch but I felt lacked nuance beyond that, no chew and a touch on the dry side. Cheese and sauce were fine but also unremarkable. The heaps of basil provided some bright freshness that was definitely appreciated. I feel even more compelled now to try the NYC location for comparison! This wasn't a bad pizza by any stretch but not something I would ever pick over my favorite NYC standouts.

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    The dining room just before the lunch rush.

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