50 Best Italian Restaurants near Miami Lakes

“Outstanding service lovely indoors“

“This place was amazing! The food, service and atmosphere were beyond superb! Thank you!!!“

“This is a cozy family restaurant. You can dine in or order take out. Their prices are very reasonable. Domenicos has daily specials and the food is really good. You can also imbibe in reasonable Italian wines. The staff is quite attentive and friendly. On Saturdays I always order the special, stuffed shells, really tasty! Bring the family, they'll enjoy it!!!“

“I had a fantastic experience last night! The service is top tier--Marco and the rest of the staff are kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. I had the best beef carpaccio ever--try it, they put a unique spin on the traditional dish--followed by the baby artichoke hearts and accompanied by an amazing Swiss Pinot Noir from Lucas Madonia. One of the best dinners I've had in a while and I'm frequently out. Highly recommend this quirky and cool restaurant!“

“Fast service, very courteous, and great food for a good price. The hostess Erika was very kind and was offering alternatives when there was a long wait. Our server Daniela was very nice and welcoming informing us the history of the restaurant and suggesting what is good to order.“

“Excelente servicio por partes de nuestros amigos Franceska y Diego ! The best restaurant for some Italian food with the best service in Miami Doral …“

“Recomiendo al 100% este lugar. La atención siempre es excelente, rápida y atenta. La comida es riquísima, nada te decepcionará! Las sopa de langosta, la pizza di parma, los ñoquis tartufo y la tarta de ricotta y Pera son mis favoritos.“

“One of our favorite restaurants!“

“Great pasta, great wine, amazing vibe!!“

“Food was great, Italian atmosphere and great service. Special thanks to our server Mirko“

“espectacular 👌 me encantó“

“Agusto & Ronaldo were amazing!! Very attentive, kind, and amazing service. Came here for the first time with family to celebrate my birthday and it was unforgettable. Would definitely come back. Food was delicious as well, highly recommend coming here!“

“Awesome food ! Incredible atmosphere!!!“

“Good food and good service.“

“We celebrated my birthday at Sofia and had great experience. Our sitting was very comfortable under the pink umbrella, the food and drink were great and our server Patrizio was amazing, he made us feel very welcome. Definitely recommend to take a break from shopping at the Design District at Sofia Miami.“

“Best salad … shrimp beets avocado OMG … 10 out of 10“

“Excellence and friendly service along with delicious food and nice ambiance 💕“

“The service was excellent and the food was delicious! A real treat… reminded us of Italy!!!!“

“Had an amazing experience at this restaurant! Special thanks to Gianna and Rayan for their outstanding service. They were friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome throughout the visit. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and their hospitality made the experience even better.“

“Mamo is a must if you like sensational food, impeccable service and a stunning setting. The Chef Salvatore, is without a doubt Oscar winning in the Restaurant world. I recommend this restaurant very highly. You will not be disappointed, trust me.“

“I love this place. Personally I think it’s one of the most beautiful restaurants in Miami, and we’ve been there four times.

However, during our last visit, we ordered one bottle of water with dinner. The waiters kept pouring water into our glasses, later we realized they charged us for a second bottle without asking. The water cost $9. I think they should have asked before opening another bottle.

Our bill was over $300, and we didn’t complain. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the first time. During our first visit, the bartender charged us for a drink we didn’t order. I thought it was an honest mistake, but now I feel they aren’t very careful with billing.

I love the atmosphere, the friendly staff, and the food, but I was very disappointed with this experience.“

“Ten out of ten. Mother Wolf Miami delivered one of the best Italian meals I’ve had outside of Italy, honestly, I’d imagine this is close to the real thing.

We started with the panzanella salad, which was fresh and perfectly balanced. The lamb chops were cooked beautifully, and the gnocchi were pillowy soft with incredible flavor. We finished with the tiramisu, which was the perfect ending to the meal.

Our server, Ryan, made the night even better , attentive, knowledgeable, and just genuinely great to have at our table.

Can’t recommend this place enough. Already thinking about when we can go back.“

“Pizza and garlic rolls are delicious, great atmosphere.“

“Nice place. Good service.“

“what a great restaurant great service, very friendly and professional. the food delicious, causy place for couple and groups“

“Awsome service food quality. Great pizza & Veronica #1 server. God Bless you“

“Really enjoyed the food and the pizza was delicious. They make you feel like family my family loves to eat here“

“Excelente , acogedor , tienes para elegir a tu gusto .“

“Finally I can say that at Baiocco you eat impeccably… the kitchen has given a positive change… the food was nothing short of delicious !! thank you for the evening“

“I frequently visit this spot, but this afternoon I stop by to pickup a meal, the young girl server in there was very rude and decided to skip me and take someone else’s order while waiting for my order. The other gentleman there was kind enough to wait until I received my food. The server needs to be retrained on treating all customers with respect regardless of your personal feelings towards them.“

“Reservations on Saturday 6/20 at 830. Got seated at 920 or so, which was fine as there was time for us to take pictures. A little backed up which is understandable. Service was a bit slow afterwards (we got our food before we got our drinks). I was looking forward to the live r&b music vibe, they performed a little bit at about 10pm? No r&b music though. Which is why I came“

“The best Croissants 🥐 I’ve had and delicious latte friendly service and staff.“

“Our first time for lunch and we had a wonderful dining experience at Altamura Trattoria. The food was excellent, with authentic Italian flavors and high-quality ingredients in every dish. Our server, Agusto, was outstanding. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and daily specials, took the time to answer our questions, and made excellent recommendations that did not disappoint. His attentive and friendly service made our meal even more enjoyable. Combined with the warm atmosphere and delicious food, it was a memorable experience. I also loved the beautiful plants outside the restaurant, which added to the charming atmosphere and made the experience feel even more inviting.“

“amazing service and drinks in Miami's trendiest neighborhood. Highly recommend it. Mangia!“

“Food is amazing.the spot at the citadel has the best hospitality you can find. everything is always hot, fresh just to my liking. Pizza is always a plus but the mozzarella sticks are always on point. For sure would recommend. definitely a 5 star rating.“

“Had a fantastic experience at San Lorenzo. Food was excellent and service was extremely professional, which is rare in Miami. Team was super friendly and accommodating. Would love to come back. Portions are quite generous for two, come prepared with an appetite.“

“Viviana made our experience at the restaurant truly wonderful. She was attentive, friendly and made us feel very welcome. The pasta I ordered was absolutely delicious and one of the highlights of the meal. Thank you Viviana for the great service!“

“Delicious food, attentive service, and a cozy atmosphere that makes every visit enjoyable“

“What a great experience. Everything was so well made. The starters were fresh and well balanced. The tuna tartare and octopus dish were standouts for me. We also had a mushroom special that blew us away. The pastas were amazing. The portions were generous and the dessert was delicious too. What made this even better was the service. Carol (sorry if I misspelled the name!!) was our server and she was amazing. She explained everything really well and was just such a delight. Will definitely be back. Probably one of my favorite meals so far in 2026! This place deserves all the praise!!“

“Beautiful place, romantic atmosphere delicious food, incredible service. Just perfect“

“Gem of an establishment! Located in downtown Miami, but once you cross the threshold it’s a world all on its own. A quaint, calm, romantic, and aromatic atmosphere. We were immediately greeted with kindness, attention and excitement. The menu was enthusiastically explained as well as a brief introduction to this fantastic, family owned business. The food was top tier! Amazing! The staff, from entrance to exit, were fabulous and well appointed. This is a MUST if you are in the Miami area. When we come back, we will definitely be back! Chefs kiss“

“Siempre trato de participar en RSVP to wine dinner y la experiencia cada día es mejor . El staff es súper amable y profesional, muy elegante en el momento de servir, la comida exquisita al igual que los vinos que se degustan. Es una magnífica opción y recomiendo a todos que lo disfruten“

“Pizza tasted very organic with home made taste ingredients, tasted like the italian pizza from Venezuela, they have classics, but offered corn and bacon pizza (Venezuelan combination), and new ingredients like with truffle oil, burrata, arugula, etc. Place was clean, they have other vendors around with different type of food like hot dogs and grilled steak but tab will be separate.“

“Great place. Best kept secret in Doral. I wish I did not have to write this review. I know that more people will come, leaving me to wait, but it’s was worthwhile to take the time to write it. I am amazed at the attention, dedication and atmosphere here at any time we come. We always come back, and repeat the whole experience again with Maria Angel, Rodrigo. Thank you for your time and taking the time to always make it unique.

Kind regards“

“This place truly has something for everybody. Their extensive and incredibly yummy menu offerings will have you coming back again and again. High quality products all across the board. Impeccable presentation and service. Highly recommended.“

“I went with my mom and sister to be honest it was amazing!!! We were the first customers that day and the lady that work was so nice funny and kind. The food comes out fast and hot. The drinks are so good. We had the pinacolda and the lemonade so big and fresh!! I’m going again so good! The pizza were amazing their hot honey delicious and their pasta was out of this world! Also the bread was so yummy!!“

“Il Forno remains that place where we escape when we want to enjoy delicious italian food in Miami. Today’s visit had and exception, Abigail and Fabio made the night enjoyable, spectacular. Service is what makes the difference these days, and they provided that detail. Thanks!“

“Unbelievably great food and service My Wife hosted my 70-birthday dinner at Capriccio's and all I can say was it was one of the most enjoyable dinner experiences I have had in a very long time. Capriccio’s is a warm, friendly place, with fabulous food and an unsurpassed wait staff, led by William. Having my family and friends celebrate this occasion with me will be a wonderful memory. Everyone attending could not stop raving about the food. Needless to say, Capriccio’s has some new customers!“

“La Famiglia never disappoints! The service is always exceptional, the food is absolutely delicious and tastes like authentic Italian cuisine, and the entire staff is so welcoming. David is spectacular and truly makes every visit special. Highly recommend! 🇮🇹🍝“

“Italianità in cucina in Miami Von aussen hätten wir hier nie ein so sympathisches und vor allem feines italienisches Restaurant vermutet. Die Pasta und auch der Fisch waren sehr lecker! Gute Weinauswahl und authentischer italienischer Kaffee. Man kann auch am Nachmittag einfach einen Cappuccino trinken gehen. Insgesamt sehr zu empfehlen.“