Nasif 03-14-2025…read more We recently hosted an engagement party for about 50 guests at Layali Miami, and it turned out to be a fantastic choice for a special celebration. The restaurant offers a beautiful atmosphere that blends elegance with a lively Middle Eastern vibe, making it perfect for a memorable event. From the moment we started planning, the staff was extremely accommodating and professional. They were responsive, flexible with the setup, and helped organize the seating so our group felt comfortable while still enjoying the energy of the restaurant. For a group of around 50 people, the space worked very well and still felt intimate rather than crowded. The food was one of the highlights of the evening. Guests loved the variety of authentic Middle Eastern dishes, especially the fresh mezze, flavorful grilled meats, and delicious desserts. The presentation was excellent and the portions were generous, which made sharing and enjoying the meal together easy for a large group. The ambiance added a lot to the celebration. The music, lighting, and décor created a festive mood that felt perfect for an engagement party. Many guests commented on how unique and fun the environment was compared to a typical restaurant event. Overall, Layali Miami provided great service, delicious food, and a vibrant atmosphere that made the engagement party truly special. If you're looking for a place in Miami that can comfortably host a group of around 50 people while offering a memorable dining experience, this is definitely a venue worth considering.

Beautiful restaurant inside and out. The food was cooked to perfection with labanese authenticity…read more Everyone was very attentive. Truly a gem

Again, traveling and happened upon this gem close to my hotel. I wasn't expecting much since it's…read morein a strip mall; however, I was pleasantly surprised. First, the inside is beautifully decorated and I was greeted immediately (which I love). I had already checked the menu and had my sights set on Kafta! The Kafta was juicy and cooked perfectly. The Lebanese rice was buttery and with such a brilliant texture - it was wonderful. Definitely worth checking out. Next time it'll be the lamb!

I was there today for lunch the food was good and services was excellent a gentleman and lady both…read moresuper nice . Ambiance very good and nice . Prices are very expensive for lunch!

FARAON might officially be my newest hidden gem. I'm usually very loyal to El Pollo Inka when I'm…read morein this area, but for once I decided to cheat on my usual spot and try something different. No regrets. I ordered the mixed 3 skewer/kebab meal with Arabic rice, fries, and the Arabic lemonade. The skewers were seasoned and cooked perfectly, the rice was delicious, and the fries were hot, fresh, and NOT coated. If you've read my reviews before, you know coated fries and I have unresolved issues! -_- The Arabic lemonade was to live for, because I don't say die. So refreshing. I don't love overly sweet drinks, so I added a little water and it was perfect for me! And before anyone asks about the little almond collection on the side of my plate, the rice does come with almonds. I asked for mine without them, they forgot, so I simply relocated them before the photoshoot lol! Cute restaurant, lovely service, amazing food and tucked away enough that you could easily miss it. I'll definitely be back!

This is hands down one of the best Lebanese restaurants we've been to in South Florida. The food is…read moreconsistently fresh and perfectly seasoned. There is literally nothing we've eaten here that we didn't love. They also have a very eclectic menu, with unique dishes you often won't find at other Mediterranean restaurants. Highly recommend!

My husband and I found this restaurant on Instagram and, honestly, we were a little hesitant…read morebecause so much of what you see on social media can be misleading. But we were craving Mediterranean food, so we decided to give it a try and we're glad we did. The food was really good, and John took care of us. His recommendations were excellent and definitely made the experience even better. The atmosphere was nice, and I recommend making a reservation, especially if you want to make sure you can see the belly dance show on Saturdays. The only downside for us was that the chairs were a bit uncomfortable. Other than that, we had a very good experience and would definitely come back.

Coming in, the smell of the restaurant was incredible. Fragrant, and aromatic. Immediately captured…read moreby the ambiance and trans-lounge music. We were sat Immediately, unknowingly, we were sat right next to the unisex bathroom when there were other tables available in the restaurant. Not good. Great service from our server, Felipe, who was superb! Very attentive and professional. The lamb chops were delicious! The Moscow Mule yummy. Dessert was a flop. The baklava was gross. It was a cheap version made with what appeared to be croissant as opposed to philo. No honey. Dry and tasteless. I do not recommend.

After my brother visited Casa Mariano about a year ago and strongly recommended it, we finally made…read moreour way there last Friday. The reservation process was easy, when I called to ask about the corkage fee ($25), they answered quickly and directly. Upon arrival, we were seated in the adjacent room since the main dining area was full, but the secondary room was comfortable and quiet, with only one other table in use. Our server was extremely friendly, offered thoughtful recommendations, and gave us plenty of space to enjoy our food and wine. Their wine glasses are excellent, and everyone we interacted with was warm and welcoming. We started with the Ossobuco Croquettes, truly some of the best we've ever had. For the main course, we ordered the special of the day: an apple wood short rib braised for eight hours, served with risotto and a Caesar salad. The combination was phenomenal. The short rib was incredibly rich, generously portioned, easily enough for two, and we still took a quarter of it home. To finish, we had a honey ice cream with pear tartar that was absolutely off the charts. We had an incredible experience overall. We also met Williams, one of the chef owners, and we're already planning to bring my CWG (Couple Wine Group) back for a blind tasting paired with their fantastic food.

Casa Mariano is a lovely space with fabulous service and tasty dishes. We went for a late lunch and…read morefirst impression was the dining room was pretty. My only complaint was that the lighting was way too bright but I am guessing for dinner the lighting is more dim and cozy. It is a Mediterranean restaurant so the decor had lots of blues and whites and wood and it all worked. Our server had an emergency and she had to quickly leave but the young man who took over, Wazhun, could not have been kinder. Our food was delicious and nicely prepared. We had the short rib empanadas and they were bursting with a well seasoned and juicy short rib filling. We also ordered the Roasted Cauliflower au gratin and omg was that amazing. Perfectly roasted and tender cauliflower in a creamy, goat cheese sauce but it didn't taste too goat cheesey. The sauce was more creamy with the perfect amount of cheese - amazing. Very delicious. My mom had the lasagna, which had bechamel and bolognese and she was raving about it for days. My sister had the pumpkin ravioli. The raviolis were cooked perfectly and had some crispy prosciutto on top. The delicate sauce was creamy and decadent but not heavy. Naughty but worth every bite. My husband had the lentil and quinoa salad and I never thought I would like those grains together but the lemony dressing and the addition of feta and sun dried tomatoes made a dish that is s very healthy also taste really great. I had the butternut squash salad with salmon and I didn't realize how much I liked it until I stopped to take a sip of my wine and the salad was almost gone. The salmon was a generous portion, cooked perfectly and was on the side. The squash was sweet, sliced into thin rounds and presented almost like carpaccio with arugula and goat cheese on top and the maple dressing tied it all together. We also ordered a delicious, crisp, and earthy bottle of Sicilian wine and finished off our meal with a creamy, hazelnut tiramisu. All in all a fantastic meal and we will be back.

Fantastic from the first bite! Tender, juicy chicken with bold smoky flavor in a warm, fresh wrap…read more Generous portion and made with care--one of the best. Highly recommend! Great service and attention!

My family and I had the privilege of finding Yafa Restaurant and Market. As usual, I went straight…read moreto researched them on Yelp since I know my fellow Yelpies have never let me down, and the reviews were on point! When we walked in we were promptly greeted by the owner and his wife, both kind and wonderful people! The restaurant is super cozy with a very relaxed environment. The owner guided us through the menu and told us how everything they have is homemade and crafted by his chef wife. We ordered the lamb shank, the chicken shawarma platter, the shish kebab platter, the falafel, each dish was tasty and scrumptious. We also ordered a delectable dessert that that is both salty and sweet with a rich cheese base. My son and his wife also ordered mint lemonade and they really enjoyed them. I looked around the market and will be purchasing some spices from them as I run low. We can't wait until our next visit!

Super cute spot that's been here for years and never even noticed, I'm so glad we decided to check…read moreit out! The staff is very friendly and very attentive. The food was delicious made fresh and came out pretty quickly. Parking was easy to find since it's in shopping center. Highly recommend to anyone!

I returned specifically for the appetizers, hoping to recapture what I remembered from my previous…read morevisit. Unfortunately, this experience fell well short of expectations. The lentil soup was remarkably bland and lacked the depth and seasoning that had made it memorable before. The chicken wings were dry and arrived without being tossed in the sauce. I brought the issue to the server's attention after tasting one of the wings and explained that I was a returning customer with very specific expectations of the wings based on my previous experience. His response was a shrug, and the item remained on my bill. I took both the soup and wings home and attempted to rescue them myself--adding vegetables and seasoning to the lentils and air-frying the wings with additional seasoning and sauce. They were considerably better after the intervention. That, unfortunately, was the takeaway: when a restaurant has previously given you something worth returning for, consistency matters. So does acknowledging a guest's feedback when the experience misses the mark. I left disappointed, but perhaps the meal served as a reminder that sometimes the best version is still the one I make at home. The two cold appetizers - hummus and baba ghanoush with pita bread were edible. Disappointed overall.

Una experiencia verdaderamente excepcional. Bianco Bistro Cafe fue una gratísima sorpresa y se ha…read moreconvertido en uno de nuestros lugares favoritos en Miami. Para quienes conocimos la Habana de los años 70 y 80, el ambiente despierta recuerdos muy especiales. Sin pretender compararlo con aquellos grandes cabarets como el Parisien del Hotel Nacional, el Caribe del Habana Libre, el Copa Room del Riviera o el Salón Rojo del Capri, Bianco logra evocar algo de aquella atmósfera elegante, íntima y acogedora, con la media luz del salón, su iluminación, la música y un ambiente perfecto para cenar y bailar. El servicio fue espectacular. Las meseras demostraron un nivel de profesionalismo, amabilidad y atención que superó nuestras expectativas, y el dueño estaba pendiente hasta del más mínimo detalle, demostrando un verdadero interés por la experiencia de sus clientes y por mantener la excelencia en el servicio. La comida fue exquisita, muy bien preparada, de excelente calidad y con precios muy competitivos. También nos llamó especialmente la atención la limpieza y pulcritud de todo el establecimiento, incluyendo unos baños impecables. Esa noche disfrutamos además de Timbalive, agrupación de la cual somos fans. Magníficos músicos, una actuación extraordinaria y un ambiente que invita a levantarse de la mesa y bailar. Lo que realmente hace brillar a Bianco Bistro es el conjunto: comida, ambiente, música, limpieza, atención y profesionalismo. Muy pocos lugares en Miami nos han dejado este nivel de satisfacción. Definitivamente regresaremos. ¡Altamente recomendado! A truly exceptional experience. Bianco Bistro Cafe was a wonderful surprise and has undoubtedly become one of our favorite places in Miami. For those of us who knew Havana in the 1970s and 1980s, the atmosphere brings back very special memories. Without trying to compare Bianco with the great Havana cabarets of that era -- the Parisien at the Hotel Nacional, the Caribe at the Habana Libre, the Copa Room at the Riviera, or the Salón Rojo at the Capri -- Bianco manages to evoke something of that elegant, intimate and welcoming atmosphere through its softly lit dining room, stage lighting, music, and attention to detail. It is a wonderful setting for dinner, great music and dancing. The service was spectacular. The waitresses showed a level of professionalism, friendliness and attentiveness that exceeded our expectations. The owner was attentive to even the smallest details, showing a genuine commitment to each guest's experience and to maintaining excellence in service. The food also deserves five stars: excellent quality, beautifully prepared, delicious, and very competitively priced. We were equally impressed by the cleanliness of the entire establishment, including the immaculate restrooms -- something that, to us, says a great deal about how carefully a restaurant is managed. And what can we say about Timbalive? Five stars as well! We are fans of the band and thoroughly enjoyed their performance. Outstanding musicians, a fantastic performance, and an atmosphere that simply invites you to get up and dance.What truly makes Bianco Bistro shine, however, is not any one thing, but the combination of all these details: atmosphere, music, food, cleanliness, service and professionalism. Together they create a complete experience that makes you want to return. Very few places in Miami have left us with this level of satisfaction. We will definitely be back. Highly recommended!

The food was Ok to much grease , lechón Moros w/ tostones or Maduros …read more The service was excellent we were 18 people , the food came out fast that plate lechón moros was the special on Sunday .Some of my friend loved other didn't like the food all depends of you're taste. They've a cover charge on Sunday from 3 to 7.pm of $15.00 per person and after 7 pm $25.00 . They have Happy Hours only the drinks. The restaurant was empty we and another party of more than 20 people and some friends of the musicians were at restaurant. They have life music it was excellent they play very good songs that you can dance with a perfect voice , very animated recommend to all people love to dance and salsa music. Recommend