Prime Italian delivered across the board. The spicy rigatoni carbonara was rich, perfectly creamy, and balanced well with the crispy pancetta and egg on top. The meatball was MASSIVE, and packed with flavor, sitting in a deep, well-seasoned red sauce with fresh ricotta on top that tied everything together. A must order item. They portions are pretty large and well worth the price point. Would absolutely go back. read more

Prime Italian - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Best meal in Miami so far!!! Highly recommend to share plates here. Wonderful staff, great food and lovely atmosphere. First off, the cheese bread is AMAZING!!!!! We got steak, branzino and truffle pasta. Wow! Delicious x 10!!!! Steak was cooked perfectly, Branzino was tender and juicy and that Truffle pasta was straight of Florence. So tasty!!! 10/10 RECOMMEND! Can't wait to come back again! See photos! read more

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Prime Italian South Beach has a beautiful dimly lit ambiente vibe that sets the perfect mood. It was my third time dining here and the portions are absolutely massive. I ordered the biggest veal parmesan of my life, and the macaroni and cheese was incredibly rich and full of flavor. I went in hungry and walked out feeling like the Michelin man . I was stuffed more than a turkey on Thanksgiving, and the calamari put me over the top. I really appreciate their professionalism, consistency, and service, and they will definitely be seeing me again soon highly recommended overall. read more

Prime Italian - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

We were in South Beach for a little 3 day weekend getaway. We decided to have an early anniversary dinner and liked what they had to show on their Yelp reviews. We were not disappointed! The steaks were great, the service was spot on as well. Hugo did a great job taking care of us and made us feel like we were his only guests. We sat out on the street facing patio and it was very enjoyable as well. Great restaurant overall!! read more

Prime Italian was a great experience. We had the mushroom risotto, Caesar salad, and branzino, all done really well. The biggest surprise of the night was the Philly cheesesteak, easily a standout and not what I expected in the best way. Solid food, good vibe, and definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

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Prime was recommended to me as a great restaurant with huge portions. I saw that the reviews were at 3.5 and was surprised because the people that recommended it know good food. I have to say, that this is one of the better Italian restaurants I've eaten at. The portions are ridiculous but the quality and taste is outstanding. The restaurant itself is nice. A little dark and inviting. The service was splendid. Mike was our waiter. He's was extremely attentive despite how busy it was. read more

Prime Italian - Cheesy bread, spaghetti and 1lb Kobe meatball, spicy lobster capellini. - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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No reservation on a Sunday night, yet was an easy walk in for a large group. Really just coming here to say the service was incredible. I've worked in fine dining restaurants for a few years and they really didn't miss a beat of any little detail. Always a "pardon my reach," good pacing of the dishes to the table, a great attitude. I'm not a huge fan of dining at red sauce-style Italian spots since so much of it can be easily made at home, so I'm not gonna say food wise that this was super memorable (the welcome garlic cheese bread was incredible though), but everything was prepared well even if it wasn't very creative cooking. Very expensive. read more

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First time dining at Prime Italian. I was excited to try it. The restaurant was only somewhat busy when we arrived. This was probably due to the rainy weather. When we left, they were packed! I highly suggest making a reservation, which I had done. We started with their complimentary garlic bread. Holy moly! This stuff is Goooood. It is a little greasy, but not too much. It is so good that I ordered a whole loaf to bring home. The sauce is a nice added touch. I love red sauce and this one is amazing. The Italian house salad is very good. There is soppressata in it. I asked for it on the side but it was very good. There is also hearts of palm which is awesome and a rare find. The dressing was very good. Our server dropped a piece of lettuce as she was serving our salads and puts it back in the bowl with the leftover salad. Not the most hygienic thing to do but ok. This was a bowl we were still going to take salad from. The chicken parmigiana was ok. It's not bad or anything but it's funny because I actually prefer the one I make. This is odd because I am not an expert cook or anything. I do like theirs just not in love with it. The size of it is huge!!! That is definitely enough for four people. We did not even eat half. The dessert is their version of a "hoho" cake. Our server offered ice cream instead of the included toasted marshmallow sauce which I was unsure I would enjoy. This cake is kind of good? Also, did not love it. The highlights were the definitely the bread and the salad. read more

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We came here for their Miami Spice menu and I was quite surprised.. although the portions are small, between the appetizer, entree and dessert, I was stuffed. My husband and I ordered two passion fruit margaritas.. they were not good at all. The waiter was so nice and tried to fix it but I think it was more in the bartender than him. Any how, I ended up ordering a glass of wine instead. For My appetizer I ordered Tuna Tartare, Entree, spicy Rigatoni, dessert, fried Oreos with ice cream. I don't usually come to Miami Beach, but it was nice to step out the house on a Saturday night.. the ambiance in the restaurant was nice, it's a bit dark inside, however, you can sit outside. Service was good, our food did not overlap each other and they came out with good temperature. Overall, it was a time well spent with family! read more

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I love love this place. I always visit when I come to Miami.. I typically sit at the bar and it's always chill..:: they have the game on different TVs. Drinks are good and strong. The food is always good.. the cheesy bread is my fav. The rigatoni I had this time was under whelming but not nasty I just have had better 6/10... the lobster ravioli is pretty good... needed a little salt . 7/10... read more

Prime Italian - Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I went to Prime Italian exactly one month ago and now is when I am getting around to review it, but I had to because I had such a nice experience! I know they have been around now for a long while, but this was my first time going and I had a great time! To start off, I was very impressed by our server, which I unfortunately forgot his name. He was sooo attentive, informative, and helpful. What I really loved about here was that as a lot of dishes are family style, the server would actually go around and serve your plate for you with different dishes. I thought that was such a nice touch and have not seen this done before anywhere else in Miami! Lastly, all our food was yummy! Their bread is to die for! And i also loved the spicy rigatoni! Everything was tasty! I will def be back! read more

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It's hit or miss. I've been for both. First time was during art basel a few years ago. It was pretty bad. Went again last week. Food was excellent. Kobe meatball spaghetti, caesar salad, and spicy rigatoni were all delicious and we couldn't stop eating them. So, if they could consistently get it right, I think this review score would be much higher. read more

A little surprised to see that this restaurant has 3.5 stars. We went with a party of 5 and had an amazing experience. Our server was super cool and very attentive. The food was really good. The garlic bread was addicting. I had the Branzino and ate it all. Everyone else at the table had short rib or steak or pasta and no one had any complaints. There was silence for a good 5 minutes when everyone got their food. We sat on the balcony and it was a great way to enjoy the night. read more

Have been a frequent visitor to Prime Italian over the years but I think this my last time. Our server was excellent. Friendly and helpful. Chopped salad and lobster pizza are always so good. But they are cutting corners and raising prices at an alarming rate. The garlic bread is the best in town, but now they give you a half portion (and it was not Miami Spice). A Malbec that cost $60 3 years ago is now $95. The chopped salad has gone up by $10; the pizza by $15. This is not the cost of inflation, it's highway robbery. I'm sure they think the tourists are lemmings and won't notice, but I'm a local and they are driving me away. read more

Delicious. Came for Miami spice with a group. Started with the calamari, it was ok. Entre: Short Rib Risotto, exceeded my expectations, and for dessert panna cotto. Desert was light and fluffy, full of flavor. Servers were really nice and they were all helpful. Everything was soo good. Valet parking available across the street and prime 112. read more

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The team running this restaurant does not focus on the customer experience. Our reservation for 4 at 8pm was ignored. We were greeted by a less than pleasant hostess, directing us to the bar and made to wait close to an hour for a table. There were two other groups at the bar facing the same situation. The service at the table was good and the food was akin to the food you would get at a local pizza place. Considering the prices on the menu, we should have had a much better experience. Miami has wonderful restaurants. This isn't one of them. It could be if the owners focused on the customer. read more

Great experience here! We had an amazing server, Hugo, who was extremely informative about the menu, very attentive, and made sure my family and I had a wonderful time. He went above and beyond to make everything smooth and enjoyable. The food was amazing, per usual. Great job, Hugo! We'll definitely be back. read more

Awesome environment, excellent staff outstanding customer service and the food is great! NOTE: There are GOOD people in this world waiter stated our meal was paid for by the lady sitting directly behind us. I turned and thanked her, she is Very Attractive Smooth Brown Skin Gorgeous Woman. I again thanked her when she departed ( noticing she had top brand name clothing ) and she drove a white Porsche With black sunroof. NOTE: My Correctional Officer ‍ Observation Skills Whomever you are wherever you may be Thank You!! Would love to know who you are? As chaotic as this world is ---I Appreciate You and Respect You Dearly for doing your good deed/GOD BLESS. #goodpeople #randomactsofkindness read more

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I order chicken parmigiana and the chicken tasted like ass . And we had to still pay for it . read more

Prime Italian - Worst pasta - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Okay, So usually my husband and I love this restaurant and go whenever we are on Miami. This time was different. We made reservations for my husbands birthday and when I tell you the service has gone DOWN!!!!!! The waitress was so so rude and snappy. Fast talked everyone at the table and when questions were asked about the menu, she would respond in such a nasty and rude tone. The food was off, BIG Time. I mean it was such a terrible experience that we will NOT BE BACK HERE. Horrible! read more

The food is yummy and the aesthetic of the restaurant is very nice. Parking sucks but that's to be expected in Miami Beach. The waiter was fine not bad but not great. I enjoyed the outside seating to people watching. The restaurant is in the expensive side but it worth the experience. At the same time I don't think I'll make an effort to go back cause there wasn't a Wow Factor about the restaurant. read more

So let me just say I'm very late with my review but the food is amazing here. The ambience is beautiful , relaxing just right for my husband and I 5th year anniversary March 11th,2021 These photos I uploaded are an understatement. The food was literally delicious. Now we shared the lobster cocktail which was so fresh and good. The crab cake we tried because my husband and I go to each restaurant to try and this by far was great I love the corn added. Those were our appetizers of course so now on to the entrees. I ordered the sea bass which was cooked to perfection why I add. Fresh but seasoned well nothing needed and my husband had the lobster bisque which had chunks of lobster in it. We both shared the sides as you see are big. Those Brussels sprouts are the best I had literally the way they cook those were amazing. The mashed so great add on and delicious. Now we got full and took the food home. Well I did my hi and ate the whole lobster bisque and I tried it very good. If you wish to come share the sides it's worth it and I'll be going again. read more

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We got the Roni pizza and was able to split it between three adults, we got the Caesar salad too and that was big enough to feed three as well and left overs. We also got a cappuccino and a come- with tip it came to $93 for lunch. The service was good and I would have loved to try some of the home made pasta but next time. The portions are good for groups! read more

We went here for my sister's birthday and what a find! I heard of this restaurant but it was truly stellar! The atmosphere six stars...in the heart of sobe! The people watching (my fave) was so excellent that I lost track of my convo! With sights this great, who needs to speak anyway?? We had our meal family style and it was on point: eggplant parm, salad, meatballs, and funfetti cake! I was beyond full but a truly great evening!!! read more

Prime Italian - Salad and eggplant parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Let me preface by saying I am not a big fan of "tourist spots" so I'm conveying my bias up front. My husband really likes the Prime brand (Reminds me of a Cheesecake Factory with crowd and food portions), whereas I don't go out of my way to go. Good place for a family to order and share. MASSIVE portions. 1. Service was impeccable - would give 5 stars. The busser/runner Gabriel is such an asset to this restaurant. He was cleaning/clearing/setting up tables so quickly. Very efficient. Our server was great - welcoming guy. 2. I don't understand the lack of a traditional mixed greens salad without all of the "extra." My husband ordered the fried mozzarella just for the arugula and tomatoes it sat atop. The arugula was so fresh and fantastic I'm bewildered why they don't have an arugula salad. 3. The short rib risotto was ok - hubby added shaved black truffle. 4. The best was my order - the meatball with salad and added ricotta (reminiscing of Macaluso's - iykyk). Happy to see a plain mixed salad with it but fell SO flat. Just ate the meatball and ricotta. And disappointingly - when I got to the bottom of the ramekin there was a glob of cold chocolate. Gross. Gabriel brought a fresh ramekin of ricotta but that made me lose my appetite. Manager stopped by and handled properly. 5. Husband ordered the massive birthday cake. He loved it. If you want a sugar coma this is definitely it. So many other good Italian places to go so I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. We also had to drive through the police blockades because of the riffraff who chose to come to Miami and destroy it. Tough time for restaurants in that area affected by curfew. read more

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Server was amazing!!! She did an amazing job however, food was incredibly mediocre (sad face)

What a great place in a terrific location in South Beach. There are a bunch of Italian restaurants nearby so we had trouble deciding. But Prime looked warm and inviting so we went in. Jackie and her team took great care of us. The food portions are huge and we were only two dining so had a lot of leftovers. But we had to eat the starter garlic bread with sauce. Wow that could be the meal. We both had the special snapper and truffle pasta. Outstanding. Jackie suggested a great Pinot and though she wasn't big on the HoHo dessert personally but we had to bring it home for later. Amazing. It's pricey but you get your money's worth. read more

Prime Italian - Hoho with vanilla ice cream. Insane! - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Date of Visit: May 18, 2024 Occasion: Lunch after my daughter's graduation Party Size: 10-12 people Server: Hallie Experience: Our experience at Prime Italian was disappointing, to say the least. We were a party of 10-12 people celebrating a special occasion. Upon arrival, we were surprised to find our table set up in front of the kitchen, which was an open space with no doors, exposing us to the hot ovens. Not great under normal conditions but this day, the A/C was not working and it was very hot in the restaurant despite all the restaurant doors being opened and the big, makeshift portable A/C unit next to our table (that wasn't on for some reason). Our server, Hallie, seemed visibly annoyed from start to finish. It was unclear if her frustration was due to having to take our party of 10-12 or the unbearable heat in the dining room. Despite our empathy towards her situation, the annoyance should have been ours for the following reasons: 1. No Working A/C: An upscale restaurant without functioning air conditioning on one of the hottest days of the month is unacceptable. 2. Poor Table Placement: Our table was set up in front of the hot kitchen despite the restaurant being nearly empty, with plenty of other seating options available. 3. Passive-Aggressive Service: Our server's attitude was consistently unprofessional and very unwelcoming. Service Issues: - Lack of Water: We were never served water despite multiple requests. - Slow Drink Service: Drinks took an exceptionally long time to arrive, even though the restaurant was not busy. - Insufficient Bread: Bread was requested several times and finally arrived with the food, defeating its purpose as an appetizer. - Missing Chicken: One guest ordered fettuccine alfredo with chicken but received it without chicken. When this was brought to the server's attention, she argued that the chicken was not requested, which was incorrect. Quality of Food: While the food was generally enjoyable, the overall experience was tainted by the poor service and uncomfortable environment. The kitchen did a great job with the food, except for the fettuccine alfredo mishap. Final Straw: When the bill came, we were eager to leave due to the heat and discomfort. Our server's demeanor remained sh*tty. She became visibly frustrated when asked if we could split the bill between two or three cards. In hindsight, looking at the bill more thoroughly would have revealed charges for the bread that we weren't informed about and an additional charge for a plain piece of chicken brought out after we finished eating (that was just thrown away). Recommendation: Prime Italian's management should address the A/C issues, ensure proper table placement, and train staff to maintain a professional and pleasant demeanor, even under challenging conditions. A gesture of goodwill, such as a discount or an apology for the lack of A/C, would have gone a long way in improving our experience. Takeaway: I cannot recommend Prime Italian based on this experience. The lack of air conditioning, poor service, and overall uncomfortable environment overshadowed the quality of the food. read more

We had dinner here on a slow, rainy Saturday evening and the experience was quite enjoyable. The lasagna was perfect! Can't remember the server's name but she was delightful and knowledgeable about the ins and outs of Miami Beach. The garlic bread is the only reason my rating isn't a 5, it wasn't the best and I typically have high expectations at Italian restaurants. My friend got the Philly cheesesteak and said it was delicious! read more

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Forgive my pictures, I could not wait to eat and with good reason! This food was amazing!! An accidental find but definitely a lucky one too because I did not expect to enjoy this so much! read more

Prime Italian - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Normally when I travel to Miami I go to prime 112 but this will be my new fave spot. Seriously everything I had was delicious. The garlic bread is divine (it's soaked in butter and garlic and melted cheese so just a warning if you are trying to watch your figure). I had the meatball and spaghetti and honestly the portion was so big it can be shared between two people maybe even three! I also had the heirloom and mozzarella salad which was also good. Other nice thing is the kitchen stays open to 11:30 if you are looking for a late dinner. read more

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This is one of my favorite places to eat and relax. So far, I haven't had any service issues. Staff has been friendly and attentive. I tend to go during the week, which may be less busy. There is a parking lot across the street and there is valet I believe. The cheese bread they bring at the beginning with marinara sauce is great. Can't get enough of it. For appetizers, my favorite so far is the Kobe meatball and fried Buffalo mozzarella. For entree, which is family style I tend to get one kf the steaks sliced, rigatoni a la vodka and chicken parm. The entrees themselves are not the best I've had but still enjoy it. For dessert, I LOVE the fried oreos. It comes with chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream. I've had fried oreos before but this place... I don't what it is but this place makes the best I've had so far. This place is expensive and I've had better entrees at other places for less hence knocking off a star. read more

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I've been living in this area for over 10 years, and this is the best dining experience I've had in Miami Dade County, EVER! I know Miami Dade restaurants are hit or miss with service/experience, but this was a HIT! The bread was good, garlic bread with cheese, good, but not as folks on here have raved. They cleaned up the crumbs from the table, which I liked. We had the fried mozzerella, folks this ain't your grandma's cheese sticks, these things came out on a bed of tomatoes that were to die for! Great tomatoes, just amazing vinegrette on the tomatoes. The food was fantastic, everyone here, even the 1 stars, write about the excellence of the food. It is excellent. We had the gnocchi and the Kobe meatball and spaghetti, yeah, it was that good. Give this place a try, it's upscale Italian so it ain't cheap, the people watching on a weekend night is excellent, and the service was spectacular. I plan on eating here again. read more

During my recent visit to Prime Italian, I chose to sit outdoors to enjoy the beautiful nighttime views of Miami under the perfect weather conditions. The service was good and the waiter was kind and helpful. I had tried the minestrone soup as an appetizer and it was extremely delicious and the drinks were simply delightful. read more

Prime Italian - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Beautiful restaurant, the staff was very tentative. For the price, I personally was not impressed. I paid 60$ for spaghetti w/ kobe meatball, and I was not impressed. The whipped cheese that was onto was the beat part of the entree. My friend was not loving her dish either. The one thing we did thoroughly enjoy was the bread they brought us. read more

Prime Italian - Spaghetti with Kobe Meatball - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

The service and vibe and location earned the 4. The food, in my opinion was average to below. The lychee martini was average, the bread was excellent as was the dipping gravy/sauce. The bone in rib eye was average to below average for this level of restaurant. It did melt in my mouth but lacked flavor and had excessive fat and gristle. The cream corn was excellent. The broccoli rape was pathetic- no garlic taste, garlic junks but no taste and it was tough/chewy. The white truffle with Kobe beef was cooked to perfection but lacked any hint of white truffles and was disappointing. The wine list is thin. Thats my objective opinion. In the old days we would pray before we ate. Now we take pictures of our food. read more

Prime Italian has delicious comfort food. The portion sizes are enough for 4-6 servings. My preference is freezing the additional servings for simplistic meals later. I have been a customer for several years and watched the prices increase. The restaurant is a good value for the quality, portion size and flavor. My preference is delivery with UberEats directly to my Miami Beach condo, and the pasta dishes are amazing fresh and later reheated. read more

First let me say that the portions are all huge, most could be shared as family style. The garlic bread to start is addicting, we went for a second round but should've saved room for our dinners. I went with a special, Pappardelle in a truffle cream sauce. I added the white truffle shavings and blackened grilled chicken. It was unreal, a top 5 pasta dish ever for me. The restaurant has a warm dim lit vibe, with a slightly exposed kitchen. The server was great, and was extremely attentive. Always there to top off someone's wine. I would highly recommend, I would definitely return. read more

Prime Italian - Pappardelle in truffle cream sauce. White truffle shavings and blackened chicken - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

You have to go to Prime when you're in Miami. I've never not enjoyed the atmosphere & the food. I try to venture out on the menu but the penne alla vodka & fried Oreos have me in a headlock. Love Prime. read more

Prime Italian - It tasted just as good as it looked - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

The environment is nice. However I ordered a salad specifically without peppers and cucumbers. The salad came out with cucumbers. I politely reminded the server I didn't want cucumbers. She said the kitchen would make a fresh one without cucumbers. The salad came out again with the cucumbers picked off and they missed one so there was still a cucumber in my salad. At $30 a dish, that is crazy. read more