We had lunch at Felice in Brickell today and it was AMAZING. We drove from Fort Lauderdale and its location is so easy to reach from I-95 and we loved the valet parking so prompt. The restaurant has a wonderful outside dining area, made private by luscious plants, fans, heaters, modern furniture and decor, but we opted to dine inside due to the bad weather. The dining room is quite elegant but contemporary, the tablecloths and silverware on point, which is important for us. The overall service quality was superb, from hostess Manuela's warm reception, to Flavio the manager's exquisite charm, to the skilled waiter's attentiveness, and we even got to meet Chef Luigi to compliment him on each of the dishes we enjoyed. Most importantly, everyone was really Italian and spoke Italian, which was so refreshing, since we are also Italian from the actual Country ! We loved the refined ambiance and relaxed atmosphere which made the authentic Northern Italian dishes taste even better ! Food and drink wise: the Mojito we started with was most delicious ! A Bubbly Prosecco DOC was our choice to enjoy the meal. For appetizers we had Tuna Carpaccio with capers, but it was as fancy as a Tuna Tartar, and scrumptious shrimps in pink sauce with a touch of Jalapeno. For the entrees, we went with the New York strip with Truffle and Mushroom which came inside a fancy copper pan; we were impressed by the very generous portion boasting an aroma and flavor we hardly tasted anywhere else other than Italy, and a classic Branzino al Cartoccio, which came inside the actual "cartoccio" it was baked within, and its freshness and flavor were amazing. Side dishes were delicious too: we ordered char-grilled asparagus and the best home made French Fries EVER! All the food was "clean", fresh, cooked to perfection, with no heavy sauce or seasoning covering/altering the actual flavor of the main ingredients like most "Italian" restaurants do here in Sfla. We appreciated that immensely! We "tried" to end with a nice espresso only.....but they insisted we had a bite of their Tiramisu dessert and we obliged. Obviously, it was delicious too. Hence, as far as REAL Italian restaurants in South Florida are concerned, we recommend this place wholeheartedly, and we will be back very soon to taste more of their dishes. OVERALL : 10 STARS!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
black snake moan
Excellent experience and Excellent food, management and staff was amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lucia Devergilis
Very refined and elegant place, delicious and quality food, very kind and polite staff, always present.
Vegetarian options: I'm not a vegetarian but I saw some customers asking for them and they were satisfied
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mezze Maniche Cacio E Pepe, 106 Vermentino Tenuta Guado Al Tasso Antinori 2023 Toscana
Martin Salazar Duran
Great food, drinks and ambiance. Tony and Mo at the bar were fantastic hosts. They recommended their favourite plates, drinks and desserts.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs, Pollo Fritto
Diego Mejía Prada
Very very good. The Tony’s service was excellent! A really amazing guy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs, Pollo Fritto
Jimei Shen
I seldomly leave review on Google but I do want to share my experience this time. This is the first time and first day of my Miami trip. I picked this restaurant as my first choice for its top rated but it turned out a disaster. My boyfriend and me got there around 5pm since both of us had an early brunch buffet in jfk lounge. Upon arrival, there was no one opening the door for us. We wait for 20 minutes, all the staff are chatting and nobody took care of us. I asked them several times from my seat but nobody answered until my boyfriend “yelled”. We had PACCHERI CON FRUTTI DI MARE. The seafood is way too fishy and the noodles were too hard. The cocktails are ok and TUNA PANZANELLA is delicious. After around 2-3 hours after meal, both my boyfriend and I felt nausea - I can’t say it’s this restaurant’s fault because we also have food from other places today. Definitely a bad experience. Will never comeback again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
Ashley Kearns
It felt like I was in Italy without the flight. The staff was so welcoming and friendly as soon as we walked in… it felt as though we were valued guests in their home. The food was tasteful and more. We had the prosciutto and burrata with an Italian balsamic vinegar on top, the butternut squash ravioli sprinkled with truffle and a pistachio cake. But if that wasn’t enough, we had the homemade gelato which was as grand as it looked. If you’re looking for an authentic Italian experience in Brickell, this is it. The ambiance was also perfect - the setup makes you feel like you’re having an exclusive experience made just for you. Thank you for making me so “Fe-Lee-Che!”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anna Gomez Pascarella
I recently visited this restaurant, which aims to offer an "Italian" dining experience, but unfortunately, it didn’t live up to expectations. This is the New Jersey I want to be Italian! While the portions are large—perhaps catering to the "bigger is better" mentality—everything tasted far too heavy and far from authentic. The pasta, often considered the signature Italian dish, was disappointing. It was poorly prepared, with sauces that were overly tomatoey and bitter, lacking the balance and subtlety you'd expect from true Italian cuisine.
As for the service, it was typical of a tourist-focused spot—unprofessional and inattentive. Our server seemed disinterested and didn’t seem to understand the menu or the dishes being served. The overall experience felt rushed, with little attention to detail.
If you're looking for an authentic Italian meal, I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant. It feels more like a classic "New Jersey Italian" experience, catering to large portions but lacking in quality and authenticity. Definitely not a place I’d return to.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Sean Parkinson
This place hits hard in all the right places. Amazing food, great service, fantastic ambiance. Whether it’s a date night, guys night out or grandmas birthday this place has something for everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daisy Rivera
Felice in Brickell exceeded all our expectations from the moment we walked through the door. Lady greeted us warmly and set the tone for what would be a truly exceptional dining experience.
Our server, Henry, was fantastic—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely pleasant. Anthony took the service to another level, going above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed and more. The managers, Manuela and Marlin, made thoughtful table touches, adding a personal and professional touch that elevated the entire experience.
The food was phenomenal, with the eggplant parm appetizer stealing the show—absolutely delicious! The cocktails were also spot-on, perfectly crafted and a great complement to our meal.
What truly stood out was how accommodating they were with our 3-year-old. The staff was so kind and thoughtful, making sure he was comfortable and happy. He absolutely loved the meatballs and had such a great time, which made the evening even more enjoyable for us.
Felice is a gem, and we can’t wait to return. Exceptional service, incredible food, and an all-around amazing vibe. Highly recommend!
Amazing food and service. It takes the crown for the best Italian in Brickell by far.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Carpaccio, Eggplant Parmesania, Black Truffle Creamed Corn
Massimo Bajona
Fantastic place almost unique in Miami very high quality of food you can see that the owner has a long history of professionalism and experience at high levels behind him plus education of all the staff of natural unconstructed room attention to small details a pleasure to enter this local every time and always leave satisfied with the desire to return also for a price/quality ratio that is absolutely very difficult to find especially in Miami
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brendan Kaminsky
I sat at the bar. Tony and Mo served me and provided an excellent experience. I will definitely be back. Get the Cacio e Pepe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sebastian Restrepo
I had a fantastic experience at felice in brickell especially at the bar. The bartenders were incredible—professional, friendly, and quick to recommend great drink options thank you Tony. They crafted my cocktails perfectly and made the atmosphere so enjoyable. It’s rare to find a bar staff that’s so attentive and genuinely invested in making your visit memorable. I’ll definitely be returning to enjoy their outstanding service again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather MacGillivray
Tony makes a mean martini! He really made our night! We’ll definitely be back!
We had lunch at Felice in Brickell today and it was AMAZING. We drove from Fort Lauderdale and its location is so easy to reach from I-95 and we loved the valet parking so prompt. The restaurant has a wonderful outside dining area, made private by luscious plants, fans, heaters, modern furniture and decor, but we opted to dine inside due to the bad weather. The dining room is quite elegant but contemporary, the tablecloths and silverware on point, which is important for us. The overall service quality was superb, from hostess Manuela's warm reception, to Flavio the manager's exquisite charm, to the skilled waiter's attentiveness, and we even got to meet Chef Luigi to compliment him on each of the dishes we enjoyed. Most importantly, everyone was really Italian and spoke Italian, which was so refreshing, since we are also Italian from the actual Country ! We loved the refined ambiance and relaxed atmosphere which made the authentic Northern Italian dishes taste even better ! Food and drink wise: the Mojito we started with was most delicious ! A Bubbly Prosecco DOC was our choice to enjoy the meal. For appetizers we had Tuna Carpaccio with capers, but it was as fancy as a Tuna Tartar, and scrumptious shrimps in pink sauce with a touch of Jalapeno. For the entrees, we went with the New York strip with Truffle and Mushroom which came inside a fancy copper pan; we were impressed by the very generous portion boasting an aroma and flavor we hardly tasted anywhere else other than Italy, and a classic Branzino al Cartoccio, which came inside the actual "cartoccio" it was baked within, and its freshness and flavor were amazing. Side dishes were delicious too: we ordered char-grilled asparagus and the best home made French Fries EVER! All the food was "clean", fresh, cooked to perfection, with no heavy sauce or seasoning covering/altering the actual flavor of the main ingredients like most "Italian" restaurants do here in Sfla. We appreciated that immensely! We "tried" to end with a nice espresso only.....but they insisted we had a bite of their Tiramisu dessert and we obliged. Obviously, it was delicious too. Hence, as far as REAL Italian restaurants in South Florida are concerned, we recommend this place wholeheartedly, and we will be back very soon to taste more of their dishes. OVERALL : 10 STARS!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent experience and Excellent food, management and staff was amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very refined and elegant place, delicious and quality food, very kind and polite staff, always present.
Vegetarian options: I'm not a vegetarian but I saw some customers asking for them and they were satisfied
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mezze Maniche Cacio E Pepe, 106 Vermentino Tenuta Guado Al Tasso Antinori 2023 Toscana
Great food, drinks and ambiance. Tony and Mo at the bar were fantastic hosts. They recommended their favourite plates, drinks and desserts.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs, Pollo Fritto
Very very good. The Tony’s service was excellent! A really amazing guy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs, Pollo Fritto
I seldomly leave review on Google but I do want to share my experience this time. This is the first time and first day of my Miami trip. I picked this restaurant as my first choice for its top rated but it turned out a disaster. My boyfriend and me got there around 5pm since both of us had an early brunch buffet in jfk lounge. Upon arrival, there was no one opening the door for us. We wait for 20 minutes, all the staff are chatting and nobody took care of us. I asked them several times from my seat but nobody answered until my boyfriend “yelled”. We had PACCHERI CON FRUTTI DI MARE. The seafood is way too fishy and the noodles were too hard. The cocktails are ok and TUNA PANZANELLA is delicious. After around 2-3 hours after meal, both my boyfriend and I felt nausea - I can’t say it’s this restaurant’s fault because we also have food from other places today. Definitely a bad experience. Will never comeback again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
It felt like I was in Italy without the flight. The staff was so welcoming and friendly as soon as we walked in… it felt as though we were valued guests in their home. The food was tasteful and more. We had the prosciutto and burrata with an Italian balsamic vinegar on top, the butternut squash ravioli sprinkled with truffle and a pistachio cake. But if that wasn’t enough, we had the homemade gelato which was as grand as it looked. If you’re looking for an authentic Italian experience in Brickell, this is it. The ambiance was also perfect - the setup makes you feel like you’re having an exclusive experience made just for you. Thank you for making me so “Fe-Lee-Che!”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently visited this restaurant, which aims to offer an "Italian" dining experience, but unfortunately, it didn’t live up to expectations. This is the New Jersey I want to be Italian! While the portions are large—perhaps catering to the "bigger is better" mentality—everything tasted far too heavy and far from authentic. The pasta, often considered the signature Italian dish, was disappointing. It was poorly prepared, with sauces that were overly tomatoey and bitter, lacking the balance and subtlety you'd expect from true Italian cuisine.
As for the service, it was typical of a tourist-focused spot—unprofessional and inattentive. Our server seemed disinterested and didn’t seem to understand the menu or the dishes being served. The overall experience felt rushed, with little attention to detail.
If you're looking for an authentic Italian meal, I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant. It feels more like a classic "New Jersey Italian" experience, catering to large portions but lacking in quality and authenticity. Definitely not a place I’d return to.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
This place hits hard in all the right places. Amazing food, great service, fantastic ambiance. Whether it’s a date night, guys night out or grandmas birthday this place has something for everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Felice in Brickell exceeded all our expectations from the moment we walked through the door. Lady greeted us warmly and set the tone for what would be a truly exceptional dining experience.
Our server, Henry, was fantastic—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely pleasant. Anthony took the service to another level, going above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed and more. The managers, Manuela and Marlin, made thoughtful table touches, adding a personal and professional touch that elevated the entire experience.
The food was phenomenal, with the eggplant parm appetizer stealing the show—absolutely delicious! The cocktails were also spot-on, perfectly crafted and a great complement to our meal.
What truly stood out was how accommodating they were with our 3-year-old. The staff was so kind and thoughtful, making sure he was comfortable and happy. He absolutely loved the meatballs and had such a great time, which made the evening even more enjoyable for us.
Felice is a gem, and we can’t wait to return. Exceptional service, incredible food, and an all-around amazing vibe. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs, Pistachio Desert, Eggplant Parmesania
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing food and service. It takes the crown for the best Italian in Brickell by far.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Carpaccio, Eggplant Parmesania, Black Truffle Creamed Corn
Fantastic place almost unique in Miami very high quality of food you can see that the owner has a long history of professionalism and experience at high levels behind him plus education of all the staff of natural unconstructed room attention to small details a pleasure to enter this local every time and always leave satisfied with the desire to return also for a price/quality ratio that is absolutely very difficult to find especially in Miami
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I sat at the bar. Tony and Mo served me and provided an excellent experience. I will definitely be back. Get the Cacio e Pepe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a fantastic experience at felice in brickell especially at the bar. The bartenders were incredible—professional, friendly, and quick to recommend great drink options thank you Tony. They crafted my cocktails perfectly and made the atmosphere so enjoyable. It’s rare to find a bar staff that’s so attentive and genuinely invested in making your visit memorable. I’ll definitely be returning to enjoy their outstanding service again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tony makes a mean martini! He really made our night! We’ll definitely be back!
Service: 5
Loading...