I stopped by Serafina Aventura during my lunch break for their ladies night girl dinner special, which included truffle fries and a martini. The deal itself was nice and perfect for a quick, cute midday outing. The truffle fries were flavorful and the martini hit the spot, so no complaints there. However, the service could've been more attentive I found myself waiting a bit longer than expected, especially considering it wasn't overly busy. Overall, it was an okay experience. Not bad, but not super memorable either. I'd maybe give it another try, just hoping for a little more attentiveness next time. read more

Serafina Miami - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

This was honestly a huge letdown. The place itself is beautiful, but that's about where the positives end. The food is extremely overpriced for what you get. I ordered the penne alla vodka with added steak, and the steak tasted completely charred, with no real seasoning. The pasta had barely any sauce, wasn't creamy at all, and honestly reminded me of a frozen supermarket meal. We were a group of five, had just one round of drinks, and the bill came out to nearly $400, which felt completely unreasonable for the quality. Service didn't help the experience either. Our server wasn't very friendly and was quite pushy, repeatedly trying to get us to order a tomahawk steak even after we said no multiple times, which felt odd for an Italian restaurant to begin with. Also worth noting, the gratuity is already included in the bill, which might explain the lack of effort and attentiveness we experienced. Overall, I wouldn't recommend it and definitely won't be coming back. It's a beautiful space, but unfortunately, that's not enough to make up for everything else. read more

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YE Gurl Says: Miami Nights & Moody Bites at Serafina Miami Place: Serafina Miami - Miami, FL Date: November 2025 Still sun, still surf, still outside--and somehow Miami always understands the assignment. Already familiar with Serafina from NYC, I was hype to see one within walking distance of our hotel. Reservation secured, expectations set--and let me tell you, they delivered. If sexy and moody were a restaurant, this would be it. Think red drapery, soft lighting, chandeliers, and that dim glow that makes everything (and everyone) look just a little better. There's indoor and outdoor seating, but after a quick scan of the "dogs on dates" situation happening outside (Miami, explain yourself), I was perfectly content staying inside. For the meal, I went with the seafood pasta, while the beau ordered the sole. We're sharers over here--especially at new spots--so of course we swapped bites. And honestly? Both dishes held their own. Fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want from a place that leans into elevated Italian with a coastal twist. The energy? Perfect for a date night, girls' night, or just feeling like you're that girl for the evening. Add in some good people-watching and a warm Miami night, and you've got a whole vibe. YE Gurl says: When you want ambiance and execution, Serafina Miami is a solid yes. Come for the mood, stay for the food--and maybe leave the dog at home. read more

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Happened to be in the area and in search of a good happy hour. Turns out when we went, it's only available if you sit at the bar but it was already pretty full. We wanted to sit outdoors but there was a private event going on so we sat inside instead. We got crispy calamari to start and then for my entree I ordered the fettuccine pasta with filet bites. The meat was delicious, even the chicken Parmesan was tasty. Overall, I think i wasn't able to enjoy 100% of the establishment so perhaps next time i can order something else and be able to take advantage of their happy hour read more

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Always so good. The food was delicious, especially the truffle carpaccio and the truffle pizza, both were unreal. Service was on point too, super attentive and made everything smooth. Definitely going back. read more

Serafina Miami - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

While visiting Miami we had a nice and delicious lunch at this restaurant. The service was kind and attentive. We started with an italian tomato soup which was so delcious, very big portion, so we shared it. I had a steak which was delicious with steamed veggies. My husbamd had the Lasagna, he enjoyed it a lot. You get very generous portions for sure and food is well made and tasty. We enjoyed our time here very much! read more

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Pretty nice ambiance, service and overall good food Other than the one time they have kind of stopped making the pasta at your table but did not reduce the price. We've gone 3 more times and they didn't make the cheese wheel pasta at your table like they did the first time we came. Kind of defeats the purpose and price to be honest I do like that they finally have mocktails now read more

Serafina Miami - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

Best Italian restaurant I've been to this year. Sebastian is the best quick on his feet. The food was amazing. My pasta was amazing and the eggplant. read more

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Recovery Dinner This place was so excellent. I came here after my surgery and I truly enjoyed myself. Also, if you are with Yelp and you check in, you. Do get a complimentary play some champagne which I thought was excellent. The food was amazing. The customer service was even better. What more can you ask for? This place was very classy and full of color. The daycore was very original in authentic, If i'm ever in the area again i'mas definitely will come back. This is a must try if you ever find yourself in the area. read more

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My family and I went to Serafina Miami for Mother's Day lunch, and it was amazing! Serafina is located in Aventura mall. Serafina has a modern Italian waterfront ambience with bright colors. I highly recommend making reservations because Serafina does get crowded. Our waiter was great; he helped us navigate through the menu and accommodated all of our needs. The food was amazing, and the portions were huge. My favorite was the shrimp salad and rigatoni pasta which were packed with flavor paired well with their focaccia bread, and filling. Serafina also has a great buffet brunch that I cannot wait to try so I definitely will be returning. read more

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food was good and good pasta was aldente and yummy. Defently recomend this nice plance

Such a lovely experience at Serafina! This lively Italian restaurant has a fun, welcoming vibe with the cutest ambiance--perfect for a night out or a special dinner. Our server was fantastic--super attentive and friendly, which made the night even better. We ordered the cacio e pepe, and watching it get prepared right in front of us in the cheese wheel was such a cool touch. It was rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. We also had the chicken Milanese, Caesar salad, and a side of meatballs--everything was full of flavor and cooked perfectly. You can really taste the quality in every dish. Can't wait to come back and try more. Highly recommend this place for anyone who loves Italian food done right! read more

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We had a wonderful dining experience at Serafina in Aventura Mall last evening. Our party of four thoroughly enjoyed the entire evening. The food was excellent across the board -- beautifully prepared, flavorful, and exactly what you hope for when going out for a great Italian meal. The special seafood risotto was delicious as was everyone's meals. Equally impressive was the service. Jordan, our server, was attentive, professional, and added to the overall enjoyment of the evening without ever being intrusive. The pacing of the meal was perfect, and everything arrived just as it should. The atmosphere was lively and inviting, making it an ideal setting for a relaxed and enjoyable night out. Overall, it was a terrific experience. We had a great time and will definitely be back. Larry Falender read more

soooooo This pains me to write this review I've been going to Serafina in New York City for 30 years , but every time I come to Miami, I go to the Serafina in the Aventura mall because it has been better than my local New York Serafina !! I have been to this AVENTURA Serafina 15 times in the past two years . Today I went to Serafina Aventura to get my same meal that I get every single time. The Caprese salad and focaccia di sofia..... I literally drive from my hotel in Miami Beach to Aventura mall for this meal It's usually a 45 minute drive, but today was an hour and 45 minutes. No big deal because I was excited for my meal ...I sat down at the table ordered my meal. What came out was NOT focaccia di sofia but it was a pizza with mozzarella inside of it .... I asked to speak to the manager and explain that this is not focaccia di sofia which he informed me that they recently changed the menu but they kept focaccia di sofia on the menu because it was so popular ... I said that's great but this is definitely not focaccia di sofia..... In his condescending Italian accent, he said "no, but it is...IT IS maybe you are incorrect ... I then pulled up a picture for him of what focaccia di sofia actually looks like ...( see below ) I said Sir I've been coming to this restaurant for 30 years. This is not. focaccia di Sofia He insisted that it was and then said it's a mix of cheeses... I immediately pointed out that that's not what the menu says... He asked me if he could make it again.... I said of course, because that's why I came here.... To my immediate confusion, they brought another pizza back out to me, but now the cheese was on top of Dough at that point there is no reason for me to go any further with the conversation because if the manager doesn't know what it is forget it.... Hopeless The staff was great but it's like they're all missing a step. The vibe was off. The atmosphere was off. There is fake cheesy dusty flowers over the Serafina sign. It's lost its pizzazz.... So below is a picture of what the REAL focaccia di sofia looks like and there is a photo of what was brought to me, not once but twice .....once with mozz cheese inside of it and once with mozzarella cheese on top of it focaccia di sofia DOES NOT HAVE MOZZZZZZZ AND I EXPLAINED THIS TO THE MANAGER, BUT HE WAS HELL-BENT ON TELLING ME THAT I WAS WRONG. read more

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Had a great time at Serafina...our waiter was wonderful and the food was delicious. The cacio de Pepe was awesome (get the table side presentation). The tartare needed salt but I added salt and balsamic and it came out perfect. read more

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Pasta was good not heavy. The salad was also decent. We also had a lychee martini and two beers. The lychee martini was not my favorite, but the cannoli was delicious. read more

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the food is amazing, ambiance even better and Michael was a very gracious server! We em ourselves

My wife and I decided for a quick pit stop dinner date while finishing some shopping. We stopped by Serafina because it is further away from the main food area and always has great food. Food: 5 out of 5 - My wife and I have yet to have a bad food experience here. We got two entrees and an appetizer as well as two drinks (one Shirley temple and a glass of wine). The drinks came out quickly and the appetizer followed soon after. The mozzarella and prosciutto were amazing. Usually my wife gets the Penne Vodka, but today she decided to get the Cacio E Pepe. It was amazing. Not only do they prepare the food in front of you, it smells and looks amazing. This was the star of the dinner. Absolutely amazing and I highly recommend it. I picked the chicken parmasean and while it was flavorful, it wasn't anything special. Both portions were large enough for an extra day of leftovers. Service: 5 out of 5 - Our waiter was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and was quick to check with the kitchen for any food allergies or restrictions. He was extremely attentive and went out of his way to make sure we felt welcomed. One of the best service we've had at restaurants in this mall. Ambiance: 3 out of 5 - Usually this place is extremely busy, but today it was a bit quieter. The inside of the restaurant is shielded away from the foot traffic so diners can eat their food without being watched, but the noise of the mall still makes it harder to hear when having a conversation. There is a great outdoor area, but it is difficult to eat there during the summer when we went. read more

Serafina Miami - Special of the Day - Italian Imported Buffula Mozzarella and Prosciutto. - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

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Had a fabulous lunch with my girlfriend today, you can never go wrong with Serafina , it's always a pleasure dinning here!!! I will be back again very soon... read more

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One server for 10 tables made it a poor experience. Food was decent but the service was awful because they are understaffed.

Terrible wait time w an empty restaurant. Nobody seemed to care to get the food out in a timely manner.

We got our flights cancelled while in Miami, we decided to go to Aventura mall. By the way, great mall! We sat down at Serafina's Italian restaurant. Soooo good. The service was fast, the food hot and tasty, the hostess was lovely and friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant. Order the Serifina Specialty Cocktail and thepapperdelle bolognese, delish!!!we sat inside away from the noise of the mall and it was fine! When in Miami, try them!! read more

I always come here at least once when I'm in Miami Probably the best Italian in the city Always good service excellent food great presentation just a good vibe! read more

Serafina Miami - Beef carpaccio - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

While in town to escape the hurricane, we were pleased to find this calming restaurant for an inside lunch with the ability to have our small pups join us. Seated amid the greenery, we enjoyed our salads and split a margarita pizza. Pizza was tasty and good size. We found it ironic that there was only 1 olive per slice if pizza and skimpy basil though. Service was friendly , yet inattentive for the price point. Would not make a special trip for a meh visit here. read more

1st time!!! The food was ok nothing special service was really nice and ambience chic! read more

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We were a group of 6 and came for dinner on Valentine's Day. Despite being a very busy day, we were seated immediately. Our server was super attentive, noticing when our drinks were low and being super patient with any questions we had about the menu. Overall the food was pretty decent, and I especially liked my salad that had golden raisins and sun-dried tomatoes. We were pleasantly surprised with our experience! read more

Serafina Miami - Serafina Chicken Salad - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

Food tasted good. Bathrooms were clean. Server was attentive. If you're ever in the Aventura mall area try them out. read more

Serafina Miami - They were very accommodating with us. Made a spaghetti with chicken breast at our request. - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

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Had an impromptu stop here Saturday for lunch around 1p and were pleasantly surprised at how good it was. Drinks were good, my Serafina salad was delicious, my kids penne a la vodka was excellent and my pizza was also good. That vodka sauce had all of us dipping the focaccia into it because it was that good. Atmosphere was clean, upscale and very pleasant even with a family with two small kids. We will definitely return. read more

Always a good experience at this Aventura location. The consistency on food and services is amazing read more

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What an experience! Located at Aventura Mall. At first I was a bit skeptical because I thought restaurants in a mall can be a swing and miss. But luckily this place did not disappoint! We had a cesar salad that is big enough for 2 people and a personal pepperoni pizza. The pizza was good my husband really enjoyed it, the crust was crispy but not burnt and when you pull a slice has the pull cheese effect. The main event was the Cacio E Pepe. You have the option to have them make it in the back or cook it tableside. Honestly if you like to watch food be prepared then give it a try. The gentleman who prepared our food made us laugh & drool over our food. They really make the whole experience interactive and the smell of cheese melting is a great one. And the food 10/10 we added chicken to the pasta and made it even better. Staff was really attentive and made the experience really great. Would recommend to visit! Would definitely visit when I'm in the area. read more

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Food was not great. Service was not great. Wouldn't go again, sadly disappointed. No one in the table really enjoyed the food. Not justifiable for the price. read more

Staff is very good, have never had any issues with service at all. But I believe new management or ownership etc took over 12-18 months ago and they've cheapened some things. They no longer have multiple wines by the glass. It's just generic cab/merlot/pinot Grigio etc. some other things too have been scaled back like they went to cheaper pastas in the pasta dishes. read more

Loved the truffle pizza liked the margarita pizza, daughter really enjoyed the penne a la vodka and son liked the farfalle limon dish and loved the truffle pizza first time! Service was quick would definitely return. read more

The best Milanesa chicken in Miami ! I consider myself a connoisseur of Milanesa and never have been served such a large portion and cooked to perfection !!!! Also ordered the vacío de Pepe oh my god unbelievable pasta drenched in Parmesan Cheese . Btw started off with the Cesar Salad that was perfect . Our server was Karina snd she was amazing , very attentive didn't miss a beat ... read more

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If you plan on shopping at Aventura Mall and you find yourself hungry... walk over to Serafina Miami and you won't be disappointed. Atmosphere is enjoyable. We sat outside restaurant under a bright, yellow umbrella. If you like to people watch, it's a great seat to have Not too loud, good space between tables, plants between mall traffic so you do not even remember you at at a shopping center Carpaccio with Truffle potatoes was divine combined with a nice Chianti. It was a perfect start. Chicken Milanese was satisfying and didn't leave me feeling like I over ate. It was served with fresh lemon, tomatoes, basil and Arugula and there was plenty left over for lunch the next day My daughter ordered table side Cacio E Pepe for an additional charge but was fun to watch and tasted amazing (Shrimo added) Service was good, Server was attentive and when she was busy, it was easy to grab another server who was willing to help. It was a Tuesday night and as the evening progressed, the restaurant was full Three people, Appetizer, Bottle of Wine, Entrees, tip and tax $250... money well spent and we will be back read more

Though they're a chain, with restaurants in other cities (like NYC that I've been to), this Miami location inside Aventura Mall was better than expected. I had a hard time deciding between the cacio e pepe and the Chilean sea bass special so I ordered both for my friend and I to share. The cacio e pepe was phenomenal - loved the "not overly" al dente pasta and the cheese was perfection. The Chilean sea bass, served over mashed potatoes and spinach, was really good. Only minor criticism is that some parts of the fish were not evenly cooked, so there were bites that I felt were definitely undercooked. It needed a few more minutes on the grill, but it wasn't bad enough for me to raise it to our server's attention. My glass of Riesling was underwhelming and tasted like cheap wine. Good service. A lack of ambiance due to the restaurant not having privacy or separation from the mall and too many kids running around and bumping into the back of our booth. read more

My go to place for lunch when I'm at the mall! On this trip, I ordered an Aperol Spritz and started with an appetizer of tuna and salmon tartare which was a big portion. The fresh fish and ginger hit the spot. Very delicious! For an entrée we split the fettuccine with grilled chicken, peas and mushrooms in a white cream sauce. Also a delicious dish that was not overly heavy. Our service was good and for a Sunday at the mall the ambience was pleasant and not too busy. They also have a full bar and dessert menu. read more

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Had a fantastic time at Serafina with my girlfriend. She ordered the Branzino fish, which was amazing and I had some of the best pizza I have had in the US. Our waiter, Sebastian, was amazing. He was super kind, helpful and really funny. He made sure we had a great time at the restaurant as well as in our remaining days in Miami since he also gave us many recommendations and tips. read more

Went out for dinner with the family. Everyone loved it. My son got the lobster shrimp ravioli and he loved it. I went with a steak and my daughter veal milenesa. Across the board it was awesome. My with had the pasta in the parm wheel and she really enjoyed it. Great spot for dinner. read more

Man, what a gem of a restaurant. We had very low expectations for a restaurant nestled in a mall, but Serafina delivered exceptional service and food. Quickly greeted by a charming host and seated immediately at 530pm on a Wednesday. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and bar offerings. He offered menu items based on our favorites and everything we ordered was INCREDIBLE. All the dishes were hefty and plenty to share around the table. Flavors were beautifully balanced. So good! Definitely try it! I'd say it's even worth coming to it you're not already at the mall! read more

Serafina Miami - Beef Papardelle - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida