50 Best Italian Restaurants in Miami Beach

“Best Italian restaurant in Miami“

“I first had the pleasure of dining here nearly two years ago, and it instantly became one of my favorite restaurants. From the warm atmosphere to the unforgettable flavors, everything about the experience was exceptional. The plate of pasta I had on that first visit was so memorable, it’s still the background on my phone — and I’ve made multiple trips to Miami just to come back and enjoy it again. The quality has never wavered. I can’t recommend this place highly enough.“

“ate at the IL Bolognese restaurant for two days and was pleasantly surprised by the quality.
On the first night, the linguine seafood pasta was excellent — fresh, flavorful, and I finished the whole plate. On the second day, I tried the lobster ravioli, which was rich and delicious but had a very large portion that was hard to finish. I also had tiramisu, which was creamy and satisfying.
Overall, the food is above average for a hotel restaurant, especially the seafood dishes, but portions are quite big.“

“Great experience and delicious food World class service“

“Melania amazing server, she recommended the most amazing pasta for me and my girlfriend loved.“

“I think they're all great“

“Our orders were delicious and fresh. Will definitely visit again.“

“I had heard about this hot restaurant from New York that I must try, but was reticent to do so because Carbone was the name of a character from Goodfellas that Robert Deniro's Jimmy Conway whacked when tying up loose ends after the Lufthansa job! Poor sap was hanging frozen in a meat locker. I'm glad I put that imagery aside because this place was amazing! Platitudes like wonderful ambience, fine service, flavorful food, great family style dining, are all applicable but just don't capture the full spirit of the evening. From the pickled cauliflower, to the signature spicy rigatoni ala vodka (which pairs nicely with their pinot noir offering Presqu'ile), to the Caesar salad (you must have those croutons!), and their delicious Italian petit-fours, everything burst with flavor and was resplendent of the authenticity of old Venice. And since you will be spending more than a few pennies here, one must luxuriate in the mid century environs replete with Murano glass chandeliers while being serenaded with a sound track of Italian crooners like Mel Torme and Frank Sinatra in the full bela canta tradition. If you have a special occasion, Carbones Miami Beach will make for a memorable evening.“

“Decided to stop by here for early dinner happy hour. We had the pleasure of having Valentina as our server. Valentina super kinda , attentive and recommend seafood and land platter along with some mojitos . We’re from Los Angeles so Thank you Valentina for welcoming us!! Highly recommend Valentina as your service at this great location.
Gracias Valentina nos atendiste muy muy bien 10/10. Super amable.“

“We sat outside for supper, it was a beautiful evening in Miami! We shared the Aristotele salad and the Capricciosa pizza, SO DELICIOUS. Our server was Chantale, she was helpful, knowledgeable and had a good personality. We may come back for lunch tomorrow before we sail away!“

“I always grab dinner here when I’m in Miami and it’s phenomenal. The chef’s tasting is excellent and A LOT of food so you won’t leave hungry. Did the pasta omakase recently and was blown away by the creativity of the dishes so I highly recommend it, if you’re in town on a Wednesday. The service is always a 10/10 as well.“

“Great staff, amazing food and awesome views!“

“We stayed in Miami for a couple of nights and tried different places for dinner , but this one was on a whole different level. The food , Service and the staff was sooo good. Authentic and a must go.
Shot out goes to the chef for giving personalised service and making us feel so special. He is the kindest and made food personally which was very delicious.
MUST GO“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ very good place!!!!“

“Family friendly restaurant best tasting pasta plates and ricotta chocolate dessert. A must try if in Miami area. Vincenzo was our waiter and we couldn’t have asked for a better service! Definitely a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Cena a base di ostriche buonissime. Great service from Tony !“

“Amazing experience! Excellent food, service, and atmosphere ❤️“

“I highly recommend this place. Good food, nice view and wonderful service. Tim the manager is great..“

“The drinks were perfect, the wine list extensive and the food delicious. The rack of lamb was done to perfection and the pastas divine. Highly recommend going. Can’t wait to go back“

“Great food and very nice 🍺“

“comida deliciosa, postre del otro mundo“

“My experience at Donatella was amazing. I reserved a seat for one and upon arrival I was quickly seated. I was served by a server named Nana. He was very attentive & caring for my experience at the restaurant. The food and drinks were great. My favorite dish was the salad of grilled pears and goat cheese. Alongside that, I ordered the prime ribeye & roasted potatoes. It was a ton of delicious food, great portions. I will return again and the price is very well worth it.“

“Amazing, the best Lasagna and Salmone in Miami. Great service“

“Fuimos atendidos muy rápidamente por Nicolás que nos brindó mucho asesoramiento y con gran corrección.“

“Very delicious food and the service team (especially Valentina) is very friendly and did a great job! We will come back ☺️“

“I love all of it!! Me and my brother go at least once every week to have spaghetti alle vongole… in order to try and not miss our moms dishes ❤️❤️❤️“

“Best Rigatoni Bolognese I ever had. Best Tiramisu I ever had. And I know how to eat! 😂 Only regret: I was too full to try the Cheesecake but I promised Francois when I come back I will try the Cheesecake for sure! I give this place 6 stars on a scale of 1-5!“

“Absolutely fantastic experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Denise was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome throughout our meal. Great food, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this restaurant!“

“Excellent brunch experience in Miami Beach! La Vie Belle Boutique Café & Cuisine is one of the best brunch spots in Miami Beach. The atmosphere is beautiful, elegant, and welcoming. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast with fresh ingredients, amazing coffee, and beautifully presented dishes. The French toast with fresh berries was outstanding, and the specialty lattes were perfectly prepared. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. If you're looking for a great place for breakfast, brunch, coffee, pastries, or a relaxing morning in Miami Beach, I highly recommend La Vie Belle. We will definitely be coming back!“

“la atencion de primera y la comida excelente..se tomo champagne y el precio accesible“

“I stayed at a hotel right nearby and went in for breakfast. The three of us ordered different foods, and I can not say enough great things about the facility or what they served us. When we walked in, we were greeted by a woman who should be teaching customer service. We ordered the egg sandwich served in a croissant, with a light sugar topping that was heavenly. We also had the breakfast parfait, which was amazing. Awesome meal.“

“I really enjoyed my dinner here! Great service & great food! Definitely a highlight during my visit to Miami.“

“This was the most inviting, pleasant dinner I have had out in a while. I dined alone and felt like I was eating dinner with my family. the service was excellent and the food was fresh and taste Amazing! I made a great choice by stopping in. I will be back. 👌“

“D E L I S H ✅ I had the Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp OMG“

“Posto fantastico dove si può gustare la vera cucina italiana con prodotti fresca e di qualità la amatriciana e un qualcosa di afrodisiaco per il palato consigliassimo. Attilio e un amicone.“

“Fabulous food and drinks, matched by impeccable service!“

“We enjoyed a lovely meal. Sat outside, the lights and seating was perfect. Our waiter was attentive and had great suggestions. We ordered a little bit of everything, but our favorites were the cheese croquettes, truffle yuka fries, roasted chicken plate, passion fruit mojitos tres leches for dessert. The cutest local gem for authentic Cuban food.“

“Food and Music and Service and Atmosphere and PalmTrees and Ocean Dr. and Food Again. Amazing!! Gloria Estefan's restaurant..... I highly recommend!!“

“Amazing smoothie!! The smoothies are made to order!! Had the strawberry mango smoothie and it was made with high quality fruit! My friends ordered the blueberry strawberry flavor and loved it too! would highly recommend this place if you are around!!“

“Simply the best: amazing food, flawless service. 💪🏼“

“Complimeenti! Una vera pizza napoletana, degna della nostra grande tradizione.“

“Muy buena atención por parte de yaslin,y la pizza muy buena.“

“Best breakfast and pastries. Excellent customer service!“

“An absolute great restaurant very close to our hotel

Amazing staff and so welcoming

The food was gourgous and loads of it. Plus loads of choices

It was great to use a locally run place and keep away from the multi national pizza places

Very highly recommend for great food and service

Shame we didn't have more days here as we would have definitely gone back

Support local if you can“

“What a lovely and memorable evening. Bobby from Brooklyn really took care of us! The restaurant is beautiful. Both indoor and outdoor seating is available. We were fortunate enough to get there in time for happy hour. The blood orange margarita and the daiquiri are to die for! We were doted on and spoiled by Bobby the GM. What an excellent individual! He has a real heart for service. Our server was also amazing. Our meal was delicious. I wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you so much to the staff at Maribella for making our weekend memorable. Do not miss the happy hour specials. we had so much fun the first night… We went back the second night for happy hour.“

“This review is so long over due!! The food is incredible I’ve had almost everything on the menu! The pasta is amazing! The pizza the steak! The portions! It’s cute and chill inside! You can have a big group or just keep it low key. I’ve been back 3 times already. I love the location easy to get to via uber and they make a great Hugo spritz! The service is great too!“

“Comida rica buen ambiente“

“This place pleasantly by far exceeded our expectations. The Philly cheese steak sandwich was scrumptious and the chicken strips and onion wrings were mouth watering as well. Even more importantly it was clean and the staff and owner were most accommodating! Thank you J. Sanders from Illinois“