this review is for Claudia. she was very friendly and offered great service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had a great time there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] the food was fantastic as well. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Patio seating is a must! Not on the sidewalk but elevated with same great views.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I cannot wait to come back. Service: 6/10, it was Fourth of July weekend so there's grace. However, it took forever to order, to be checked on, to get our check which was as a bit frustrating. Food: 8/10, the only reason I can't give 9 or 10 is because they have a kids menu but the portions are for like a 2 years old. We had to order chicken breast on the side for a full meal. Overall, there are no regrets, the things we had issues with are not big enough to not come back read more

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This is a such a great place for a delicious Italian dinner. I really loved shrimp scampi -- huge shrimp and very delicious. Pasta with chicken was good and I loved meatballs with pasta. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great views.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good service. Definitely a place to come back to for another great pasta dish. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is the Italy in Miami! This spot feels just like the Italian Riviera.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the seafood tower, and it was perfect with generous portions of oysters, shrimp, lobster, and crudo. Exactly what we were craving. read more

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My partner and I came here for the Miami Spice Menu and were excited to try it. We had two cocktails, split the bruschetta and calamari, both got the chicken parm, and ended with cheesecake. The portions were huge, which was nice, but the quality just wasn't there. Apps were okay, but the chicken parm was overcooked and kind of dry. Dessert was fine but nothing memorable. The total came out to about $165 for two people, which honestly felt like a lot for what we got. I'm from New York, so I'm used to high prices -- but up there, at least the food is usually great. Here, it felt like we paid a premium for portion size, not quality. Not the worst meal ever, but definitely didn't feel like a good value. Probably wouldn't go back. read more

We arrived less than an hour before close. Both the host and waitress Rosmery were extremely helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside. The breeze was a little heavy, but that is not something that could be helped :)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music was upbeat and catchy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And the dinner was delicious! I had the Octopus appetizer and he had the lamb chops. Both were perfect. And to finalize, before we took a long walk to work off all the food, we had gelato (Pistachio and Chocolate). Highly recommend! read more

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Alejandro is great!!! Outstanding service! Food is good and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance is great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Recommended!

Pablo was a great server. We came in with a large group and he handled everything perfectly. I'll definitely be back there again soon. The food was decent, but the service was excellent. read more

Mercato Ocean Drive - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Pasta was good but a bit overpriced. I guess that's just ocean drive though, overall good seafood options and pasta. read more

Mercato Ocean Drive - Cachio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

After a full day of travel for spring break, we decided to try the restaurant at the hotel...usually I'm reluctant but this time, we scored. Cezar salad and pasta were delish. I dove right into the pasta and forgot to take a picture. Oops. Service was fine but I can see where some tourists that are not trained travelers might be put off by some of the attempted "special scams" . Just know how to order and don't fall for something not on the menu. It's not science. I would come back if in Miami again. read more

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Amazing service ! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Vibes was amazing .[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Jennifer was so sweet. Had the salmon and fries then 2 sexy mercato read more

Mercato Ocean Drive - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Pablo (my server) did an amazing job!!! He was fantastic -- food and service was excellent

I can't help but feel like we were swindled after deciding to stop and eat here for dinner on a Thursday night... We noticed someone eating a lobster and steak dinner for 2 and we were told it was a "special" (It was called the "Mare e Manti"). We thought that meant a "special deal", so we chose to stay, but it was far from a special deal...I do understand that it was our fault for not asking about prices up front, but at the end of the day we did not expect the meal to cost THAT much. I definitely felt over charged. Humberto upsold us on still water, okay that's fine. But when he upsold us on Don Julio 1942 margaritas we did not know the drink was going to cost $45 each. I did not feel any type of buzz. I would've never agreed if I knew and would've stuck with the Jose Cuervo margarita. On to the food...when it came out of course it looked nice aesthetically (see pictures). Too bad it was a small lobster with mushy watery meat for the tail, no meat in my deformed claw and watery mush with little to no meat out of the other more normal looking claw. The taste was watered down and underwhelming, the dab of pesto sauce helped with that a little, I guess. My man doesn't eat seafood that much so he kept asking me if his lobster meat was undercooked? That's how mushy it was. I felt bad. It looked as if the lobster was frozen and thawed and not fresh lobster out of a tank. We proceeded to eat because we didn't want to be a problem or a bother. The portion of spaghetti rolled in a Parmesan cheese block tasted good but was only portioned enough for one person. That also disappointed us, because it was supposed to be a meal shared for 2. Why did we each literally get one bite of pasta and it was done?? We filled up on bread cuz our side dish was tapas sized lol smh. We were told shrimp came with the meal but it was an add-on charge on the receipt as if it wasn't already included, but the shrimp was good nonetheless. The bone-in ribeye was good, but was more medium well than medium like I asked. The Mare e Manti came to a total cost of $150. Now, that might be "cheap" or "nothing" for some people but for us it was a total shock for what we ate. We could've gotten a 34oz tomahawk steak dinner and more, or something similar at an upscale restaurant elsewhere for that price! The shock was real. Plus the 20% gratuity added without notice was the icing on the cake! Plus, I tipped additionally on top of that because the staff was nice, we loved Humberto's energy he's a nice guy and the staff were very apologetic and accommodating, so I'll give them that by adding another star. I had to share this review because it had been bothering me, and I just had to vent. All in all I think I would recommend this restaurant, but if you are not wealthy or rich I recommend asking for prices upfront, don't be ashamed, we all work hard for our money. read more

Mercato Ocean Drive - Mari e Manti - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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We had a 3 hour connection time in Miami and decided to take a quick drive to SOBE (during rush hour). Our taxi got us there in no time we went straight to Mercato di Mare based on Yelp Reviews and were so glad we did. We were seated right away on the sidewalk tables and enjoyed a great 40 mins lol of a delicious meal along with people watching. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. We ordered the: - Caprese Salad to start with - pretty average - Salmon 9/10 - Branzino 8/10 (only because we didn't love the sides it came with) - cocktails: Cucumber Basil Martini was perfect not too sweet just how I like my cocktails And the Mango Mojito - hubby loved it but then again he loves sweets As we received our entrees we asked the waitress for our check and we made it in record time. Our taxi was waiting for us to take us back to the Airport! If you're in the mood for a good meal with ambiance and have a little more than 3 hours to spare in an airport connection I would definitely recommend it. read more

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If you are in south beach Miami, you have to stop by mercato di mare! It has been a yummy surprise! It's a real Italian place with real Italian food! The staff is super friendly, helpful and they gave me excellent suggestions! 10/10 Claudio is a gem of the restaurant TUNA TARTARE : 10/10 tasty, soft and super fresh SALMON TARTARE : 10/10 my favorite, a must to start with. BRANZINO: butterfly branzino, I asked with sauce on the side... my favorite as main course CHARRED TUNA: tasty , comes with a side of saffron risotto with peas and arugula. If you like seared tuna, this is the perfect dish! Unfortunately I haven't tried the pasta or the pizza so I cannot give an advice. DESSERT: cake with strawberries and chantilly cream 7/10... chantilly cream super fresh, the cake not on my taste! read more

Mercato Ocean Drive - Cake with strawberries and chantilly cream - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Mariana welcomed us as if we were family members visiting her home. The food was tasty. The Cherry Mule was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And looking out to Miami Beach, you can't get any better than that.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Super lindo el citio de comida italiana mercato di mare[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], la comida muy rica y el servicio de Humberto el mejor read more

Mercato Ocean Drive - The best - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Rosemary our waitress was great. Good drinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good vibes and environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Right on the walkway. Good for people watching.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Food, service, and ambiance were fantastic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Samuel was good. Great lunch spot. He is very accommodating, would recommend! read more

This place is truly a hidden gem. As a local, it's hard to find something on Ocean Drive worth stopping for, but this spot definitely is. The service is outstanding, the drinks are absolutely fantastic, and the prices make it well worth the stop. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar inside has such a cute vibe[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and the staff is wonderful and so much fun. Would recommend any day! read more

A buddy of mine recommended this place. And it wasn't a bad experience. I actually went here for a lunch "date". As a whole, service and food were pretty good. Solid. We started with the Truffle Burrata Board. This was fine. Nothing special. A good start. The burrata was really creamy and the bread was perfect. The mixed veggies were just ok. I ordered the lasagna, and my friend ordered Shrimp Scampi (Linguine Scampi). The lasagna came out piping hot and all the flavors blended well together. Pasta was cooked perfectly all around. My friend said her meal was really good. My only complaint was the iced tea. It was absolutely disgusting. Tasted like chemicals. Thankfully, the server removed it from the check. I would recommend this place. Now, unfortunately, I did not look at all the photos/videos my friend posted when he recommended this place. So that means I didn't see the video of the tableside tiramisu. Tiramisu is my favorite dessert. If I would have seen this, I think I would have forced my date into dessert. We were actually both full. But, next time, I think I will give the tiramisu a shot. read more

Thank you very much to Pablo for great service! The good was excellent as ever particularly the gluten free scampi and pasta

Pablo is an outstanding server! I would highly recommend. The food was delicious, hot, and served with expertise.

Pablo was excellent and the food was spectacular. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The views and ambiance were exactly what we were looking for[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Highly recommend. read more

Food and service were AMAZING. The food was delicious, the shrimp cocktail was meaty and the oysters were perfect. We had Juan as our server. He was great! Always poured our water and being attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was great, super pretty and aesthetically pleasing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The food is terrible. My friend and I ordered the RIGATONI BOLOGNESE and SPAGHETTI WITH CLAMS. Both pastas came looking like they have been sitting there for a while. The bolognese is old, dry and stale. The spaghetti with clams is too salty and the clams are sandy. We sent the food back, and the food came back with no improvement. Basically, tastes like they just microwaved the pastas. Honestly, I have never had worse pastas than this. A heads up: the tip is by default 20%. Considering the service we received and the total experience, it is not worth it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only good side is the location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Mercato Ocean Drive - RIGATONI BOLOGNESE and SPAGHETTI WITH CLAMS - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

The food was very good and our server Camilo was very friendly and had great service! We are here for vacation otherwise we would come back soon. read more

Mercato Ocean Drive - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Food was amazing! We ordered the fried snapper and shrimp scampi! Pure delicious! Humberto is amazing! read more

Mercato Ocean Drive - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Our server was PHENOMENAL! The food was delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Location !location !location! Perfect for people watching.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommended read more

Chose Mercato Di Mare after considering a few seafood options on Ocean Drive and was very pleased. We ordered the east coast oysters, mussels, and spaghetti with clams. Each dish was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. Broth with the mussels was creamy with the right amount of spice. Spaghetti was al dente and came with a nice amount of clams. Great people watching from the patio table. Fairly priced for the touristy location. Humberto was friendly and took care of us. read more

Amazing authentic Italian meal. Great service with Dennis and we will be back! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outdoor atmosphere was a great touch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

My family stumbled upon this restaurant looking for a variety of seafood options. After not getting great service at the restaurant we were at (not even worth mentioning), we opted for this little nook after seeing the array of seafood options. Immediately, we were seated and offered an accommodation for 13 people! Raul was exceptional! He was extremely personable, kind, and even described every dish which made us more inclined to try their menu items. He made us not only feel welcome, but as if we had our own private dining experience which exceeded any expectations we had! I would come back alone for the service and ambience. But notably, the lobster, oysters, and chicken Parmesan were absolutely delicious. The drinks were strong and some were a bit sweet but I enjoyed the Mezcal drink they had the most. Overall, exceptional experience and I would come again just for Raul! read more

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I was immediately drawn to the pretty blue colors and the cozy outdoor tables with umbrellas and twinkling lights at Cafe Americano - Mercato di Mare on Ocean Drive. Santiago welcomed us with water and promptly delivered lovely cocktails and warm bread (to go with the olive oil and balsamic on the table) before he took our order. The table next to us had mojitos and their drinks as well as ours were picture perfect from the glassware to garnishes - and so good! We had the Aperol Spritz and a mock tail, the Flamingo Reef. We ordered the margherita pizza to share. The tomato sauce tasted so fresh and light, cheese and fresh herbs, with a perfectly thin but not too thin crust. Perhaps the best part of the meal was the tiramisu that was prepared table side! Lady fingers followed by a pour over of espresso and dark chocolate, then fresh mascarpone stirred and poured on top, followed by shaved dark chocolate - the taste was amazingly light and so fresh! The americano coffee was heavenly especially paired with this dessert. Julian, the manager, came to our table and shared how he just opened this beautiful restaurant a few weeks ago and my heart's wish is that many people will come eat here to experience his warm hospitality and fabulous food - you will not be disappointed, this place has amazing food and service! read more

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Great food and Juan was an excellent server. One of our favorite restaurants in Miami Beach.

#yum, camilo was a good server. #wouldgoback. [[HIGHLIGHT]]quite windy but nice ambiance (weather was bomb).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

For anyone craving authentic Italian cuisine, Mercato di Mare is a must-visit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The combination of delicious food, attentive service, and a lovely atmosphere makes for a memorable dining experience![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Sebastian was attentive, friendly, and hard worker! Food was great! Amazing flavors! Very happy. Fast service! I only wished they gave bread out- not offered any of asked if we wanted any. But we will be back cause food was so flavorful. read more

Great service and great vibe, drinks were tasty, food was great as well. Definitely will come back here.

paolo was amazing!!! his service was great. the food was also incredible. will definitely be back!

Sebas was phenomenal! He recommended great options, when my husband and I walked by him. We ultimately stopped and had dinner. his recommendations were top notch! We were on vacation for the Copa America match and I cannot say enough great things about him, the service, and the food. I highly recommend this restauran! Thank you, Sebas! read more