Not sure I see what all the hype is about. Food was okay, environment is whatever, but I suppose it’s a solid choice when you want to avoid the more touristy restaurants.
Tara King
Absolutely delicious. Tried the chefs tasting menu and it was an amazing culinary experience. Best polenta I have ever had, and dbranding was perfection. Cheers to amazing food provided with exceptional service with Sean. Seriously you can’t go wrong. What are you waiting for? Go eat!! Buon appetito!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sauteed Broccoli Rabe Topped with Bread Crumbs Parmesan Cheese and Soft-Boiled Egg, Banana Bread Pudding, Branzino
Lourdes Gomez de Cordova
10/10 experience! Amazing food, if you see the lasagna on special, DO NOT hesitate and GET IT immediately! Everything on this menu is phenomenal, it's a wonderful date spot, double date spot or a place to enjoy dinner with a group of friends. Our waiter, Sean, was wonderful -- he was very knowledgeable, his recommendations were superb and he was attentive. I came here to celebrate my birthday as a double date and Macchialina did not let me down, I will be back over and over and over again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu Cake, Banana Bread Pudding, Broccolini Al Cesare
Paolo Regis
Great food ! Great place ! Great people ! Thank you !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pappardelle Bolognese, Tagliolini Ai Funghi, Veal Milanese
Adam Rosen
We had an incredible experience with Emily as our waitress. The food exceeded expectations. We did the tasting menu which had very reasonable portions and a nice sampling of what they have to offer. There wasn’t a dish that we didn’t love.
The menu is also big enough that I feel like we can go back and try the other dishes that looks great without getting bored.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Calleja
What an amazing experience. Starting with a red from Sardinia followed by a polenta that was slow cooked for 4 hours, then my fresh pasta with clams. I couldn't figure out what gave these clams that heat. Completely deliciously unexpected. Bananna warm bread pudding with a scoop of this creamy ice cream. Heaven. If I had to choose a last meal, this would have been it. Our server Juju's suggestions were right on, and all of the staff made us feel like family. Lovely, just lovely. Hope to come back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banana Bread Pudding
Luke Campbell
We tried the Chef’s Tasting Menu and highly recommend it. A great amount of quality food for the price. Everything we were served was incredible with the highlights being the burrata, gnocchi and tiramisu pudding. Nice ambiance inside the restaurant as well. Service was great and seemed like they really care about serving great food and drinks. I recommend street parking. We will be back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Deutsch
I came here expecting a great meal. Vibe and ambiance was nice, but the second I sat down it was horrible. It was “resy” week where they pushed some free menu on you with some terrible drink and a cold burrito.
The service was bad - our waiter checked on us once at the end of the meal. Took forever to place an order and the place wasn’t busy. The wine I wanted wasn’t available either and they brought over a much more expensive option.
Not quite the experience I’ve heard countless others have had ! Maybe just an off night.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Marius Licht
The food was great, but the portions are rather small. The place was very loud. We weren't even able to have a conversation with each other.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ricky J. Marc
Last night at Macchialina Taverna Rustica was an unforgettable experience, and I have to credit much of that to the phenomenal service we received. Our server, Lauren, was nothing short of amazing. From the moment we were seated, she brought a warmth and friendliness that instantly made us feel at home. Her personable nature and deep knowledge of the menu made her the ideal guide for our dining adventure.
My guest has a gluten allergy, and I was incredibly impressed with how thoroughly Lauren and her team addressed our needs. She took the time to explain our options, ensuring that my guest felt comfortable and safe with her choices. It’s this level of attention to detail that truly sets Macchialina apart from other dining experiences in Miami.
The atmosphere was lively yet cozy, and the staff was clearly on their A-game. Lauren not only delivered top-notch service but also checked in frequently to ensure everything was perfect, without being obtrusive. I remember joking that our water glasses must have had pressure sensors underneath them, because the moment the last drop of water disappeared, a server would almost magically appear to refill it for us. I got a kick out of that.
Now, let’s talk about the food. I ordered the Spaghetti Pomodoro, and I can confidently say it was the best spaghetti I've ever had in Miami! The flavors were vibrant, fresh, and beautifully balanced – a true testament to the culinary talent in the kitchen.
I walked away from Macchialina with a full heart and a satisfied palate, already planning my next visit. If you're in Miami and looking for delicious Italian food paired with exceptional service, do yourself a favor and visit Macchialina Taverna Rustica.
Thank you, Lauren, and the entire team for a memorable evening! Can’t wait to be back soon!
Pasta was ok in flavor however what made it unpleasant was the fact that it was soooo hot and spicy. We ordered (vongole and pomodoro pasta) and it was just painful to eat. The food had so much red pepper it burned. I had do deal with a midnight reflux in my stomach due to that.
The tip is included at 20% with a service that is good but nothing extraordinary. On top of that it is expensive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Kevin Hart
Great little restaurant. Only complaint the pasta dish i ordered was a bit small and wasn’t served any bread salad or side. It was 30 dollars alone. The dessert was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu and Bread Pudding
Milan Herceg
Truly beautiful place, our waiter Peppe was truly professional. Very good food and drinks. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ingo Felber
Very tasty Italian in Miami Beach! Only criticism -> the portion of the noodles for me as a man is really very small!
Best greetings to Shaun for the perfect dinner and unfortunately giving us his hotspot 2 times ;) Sabine and Ingo
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cate Johnson
The experience we were provided with at this restaurant was beyond excellent. I went with my family and we enjoyed pastas, veal, swordfish, and others. An item off the menu that i would like to specifically point out is the puffed bread. My sister and I were in heaven as we enjoyed the warm, fluffy bread. Our server Juwell (JuJu) made this meal much more pleasant because she was kind spirited, attentive, knowledgeable, and most of all, friendly. She knew the menu thoroughly and gave great recommendations. I would most definitely recommend going to this restaurant just in case you will have the pleasure of receiving her service. The overall ambiance and environment of this restaurant were very pleasing and welcoming. In the end, I would give this restaurant a ten out of ten and would definitely return to experience this night again, at this specific location, with these specific people.
Not sure I see what all the hype is about. Food was okay, environment is whatever, but I suppose it’s a solid choice when you want to avoid the more touristy restaurants.
Absolutely delicious. Tried the chefs tasting menu and it was an amazing culinary experience. Best polenta I have ever had, and dbranding was perfection. Cheers to amazing food provided with exceptional service with Sean. Seriously you can’t go wrong. What are you waiting for? Go eat!! Buon appetito!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sauteed Broccoli Rabe Topped with Bread Crumbs Parmesan Cheese and Soft-Boiled Egg, Banana Bread Pudding, Branzino
10/10 experience! Amazing food, if you see the lasagna on special, DO NOT hesitate and GET IT immediately! Everything on this menu is phenomenal, it's a wonderful date spot, double date spot or a place to enjoy dinner with a group of friends. Our waiter, Sean, was wonderful -- he was very knowledgeable, his recommendations were superb and he was attentive. I came here to celebrate my birthday as a double date and Macchialina did not let me down, I will be back over and over and over again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu Cake, Banana Bread Pudding, Broccolini Al Cesare
Great food ! Great place ! Great people ! Thank you !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pappardelle Bolognese, Tagliolini Ai Funghi, Veal Milanese
We had an incredible experience with Emily as our waitress. The food exceeded expectations. We did the tasting menu which had very reasonable portions and a nice sampling of what they have to offer. There wasn’t a dish that we didn’t love.
The menu is also big enough that I feel like we can go back and try the other dishes that looks great without getting bored.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What an amazing experience. Starting with a red from Sardinia followed by a polenta that was slow cooked for 4 hours, then my fresh pasta with clams. I couldn't figure out what gave these clams that heat. Completely deliciously unexpected. Bananna warm bread pudding with a scoop of this creamy ice cream. Heaven. If I had to choose a last meal, this would have been it. Our server Juju's suggestions were right on, and all of the staff made us feel like family. Lovely, just lovely. Hope to come back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banana Bread Pudding
We tried the Chef’s Tasting Menu and highly recommend it. A great amount of quality food for the price. Everything we were served was incredible with the highlights being the burrata, gnocchi and tiramisu pudding. Nice ambiance inside the restaurant as well. Service was great and seemed like they really care about serving great food and drinks. I recommend street parking. We will be back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came here expecting a great meal. Vibe and ambiance was nice, but the second I sat down it was horrible. It was “resy” week where they pushed some free menu on you with some terrible drink and a cold burrito.
The service was bad - our waiter checked on us once at the end of the meal. Took forever to place an order and the place wasn’t busy. The wine I wanted wasn’t available either and they brought over a much more expensive option.
Not quite the experience I’ve heard countless others have had ! Maybe just an off night.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
The food was great, but the portions are rather small. The place was very loud. We weren't even able to have a conversation with each other.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Last night at Macchialina Taverna Rustica was an unforgettable experience, and I have to credit much of that to the phenomenal service we received. Our server, Lauren, was nothing short of amazing. From the moment we were seated, she brought a warmth and friendliness that instantly made us feel at home. Her personable nature and deep knowledge of the menu made her the ideal guide for our dining adventure.
My guest has a gluten allergy, and I was incredibly impressed with how thoroughly Lauren and her team addressed our needs. She took the time to explain our options, ensuring that my guest felt comfortable and safe with her choices. It’s this level of attention to detail that truly sets Macchialina apart from other dining experiences in Miami.
The atmosphere was lively yet cozy, and the staff was clearly on their A-game. Lauren not only delivered top-notch service but also checked in frequently to ensure everything was perfect, without being obtrusive. I remember joking that our water glasses must have had pressure sensors underneath them, because the moment the last drop of water disappeared, a server would almost magically appear to refill it for us. I got a kick out of that.
Now, let’s talk about the food. I ordered the Spaghetti Pomodoro, and I can confidently say it was the best spaghetti I've ever had in Miami! The flavors were vibrant, fresh, and beautifully balanced – a true testament to the culinary talent in the kitchen.
I walked away from Macchialina with a full heart and a satisfied palate, already planning my next visit. If you're in Miami and looking for delicious Italian food paired with exceptional service, do yourself a favor and visit Macchialina Taverna Rustica.
Thank you, Lauren, and the entire team for a memorable evening! Can’t wait to be back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaghetti Pomodoro
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Pasta was ok in flavor however what made it unpleasant was the fact that it was soooo hot and spicy. We ordered (vongole and pomodoro pasta) and it was just painful to eat. The food had so much red pepper it burned. I had do deal with a midnight reflux in my stomach due to that.
The tip is included at 20% with a service that is good but nothing extraordinary. On top of that it is expensive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Great little restaurant. Only complaint the pasta dish i ordered was a bit small and wasn’t served any bread salad or side. It was 30 dollars alone. The dessert was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu and Bread Pudding
Truly beautiful place, our waiter Peppe was truly professional. Very good food and drinks. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very tasty Italian in Miami Beach!
Only criticism -> the portion of the noodles for me as a man is really very small!
Best greetings to Shaun for the perfect dinner and unfortunately giving us his hotspot 2 times ;)
Sabine and Ingo
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The experience we were provided with at this restaurant was beyond excellent. I went with my family and we enjoyed pastas, veal, swordfish, and others. An item off the menu that i would like to specifically point out is the puffed bread. My sister and I were in heaven as we enjoyed the warm, fluffy bread. Our server Juwell (JuJu) made this meal much more pleasant because she was kind spirited, attentive, knowledgeable, and most of all, friendly. She knew the menu thoroughly and gave great recommendations. I would most definitely recommend going to this restaurant just in case you will have the pleasure of receiving her service. The overall ambiance and environment of this restaurant were very pleasing and welcoming. In the end, I would give this restaurant a ten out of ten and would definitely return to experience this night again, at this specific location, with these specific people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pappardelle Bolognese, Banana Bread Pudding, Veal Milanese, Spaghetti Pomodoro, Tiramisu and Bread Pudding
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