A Cautionary Tale in Hospitality Let’s start with the most glaring issue: if there’s any chance you’ll need to cancel, book elsewhere. We attempted to cancel more than 24 hours in advance and found the restaurant completely unreachable — no working phone, no reply to confirmation emails, no response via Instagram or the website contact form. We ultimately came in to avoid a no-show charge.
When we raised this calmly with the manager, his response was a dismissive shrug and “the phone was broken — not my fault.” For a restaurant at this price point, that’s simply unacceptable.
The food is a mixed bag. Standouts aside, the value proposition is hard to defend — a single octopus tentacle for $40 and a bottarga spaghetti that arrived with the lightest possible dusting of its namesake ingredient and just a few clams. Portions feel like an afterthought relative to the prices charged.
The bright spot of the evening was the bartender, who was genuinely warm and attentive — a stark contrast to the rest of the floor staff, who appeared largely disengaged.
The pizza, it should be said, is quite good. If you’re inclined to visit, walk in and take a seat at the bar — it’s the safest bet, and frankly, the most honest way to experience what this place does well before its operational dysfunction catches up with it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Dave Ervolina
New favorite power lunch spot in Miami’s design District. Their pizza and pastas were incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Halle
I will keep it short and say that this place is amazing, the decor, the staff, the food. You can clearly see that the owner of this place has put a lot of effort into creating this place. Congrats on an amazing job, we will be coming back to this restaurant soon and I advise everyone to try this place as well, trust me you won’t regret going there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karl de Borbón
Simply wow—this newly opened spot in the Miami Design District is ushering in a new era of bistro-style Italian cuisine, blending high-quality food with stylish, vibrant vibes. Here are the highlights: The signature pizza, topped with rich, tangy buffalo mozzarella, ham, and mushrooms, is not just outstanding—it’s easily the best pizza I’ve ever had anywhere. The super-thin Margherita pizza with anchovies was an absolute treat. The Italian red wine, Chianti Classico Riserva, paired perfectly with the dishes and elevated the entire experience. The sorbet and limoncello cocktail were both refreshing and delicious.
The décor, layout, and wall art strike a perfect balance between modern and eclectic, creating a beautiful and inviting atmosphere.
Overall, this new restaurant has quickly earned a spot on our exclusive list of favorite dining destinations. We’ll definitely be back soon to explore more of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alina Sorokina
I had an amazing experience at this Italian restaurant! The pizza is absolutely delicious. Every dish we tried was incredibly tasty and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. The overall experience was wonderful, and I would highly recommend this place to anyone who loves authentic and delicious Italian cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ana Maria De Alba
We sat at the pizza bar and enjoined watching the pizza master make the best pizza in town. Our server, Lucas, was great, very attentive and professional, guiding us well on wines. We had the Van Gough pizza that was mouth watering and the Branzino - delicious too! We wrapped up with coffee that was all that and then some 😉
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Mailing
Visiting friends in Miami, and we went here. WOW!!! Best Italian I have ever had in Miami. The salted Branzino, the pizzas, and the chicken paillard salad are unreal. A must try in the Design district!! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Veronica Allende
Great vibe, beautiful decor, the service is outstanding from the door to the waiter to the chef cutting fresh prosciutto to the pizza. We were highly impressed by the quality of the ingredients and the delicious taste of the food. We felt on vacation right at home! Lucas our server was very attentive and so was Juan Carlos the chef.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Дарья Саноцкая
The restaurant was absolutely incredible. We tried the Rigatoni vodka, the beef tartare, and the Milanese, and everything was outstanding — each dish was perfectly prepared and full of flavor. The atmosphere, the cuisine, and the attention to detail made the whole experience truly special. A special thank you to our waiter Alp — his attentiveness and great recommendations made our evening even more enjoyable and truly unforgettable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chuck May
First time here. We had heard positive things about it, and were not disappointed! We had an 8 pm reservation at the pizza bar (couldn’t reserve a table, of which there are not many). Sitting at the pizza bar was kind of fun, watching as they made all of the different pizzas. Our server was very attentive and helpful. We started with a salami pizza, which was delicious. We then shared an eggplant parm and veal milanese as our entree. All excellent. The restaurant has a very nice vibe and buzz. Good energy. Good crowd. We will be back!
Food was good, but wow, the manager or host, idk what she was (black hair, black glasses), was yelling at a poor server. Never in my life have I experienced this in a restaurant the staff was doing the show. How can someone like that be the manager? YELLING in the entire restaurant not only to her but also instructions to the other workers I felt so bad for the server that definitely had to report this. Horrible vibes and made my dinner so uncomfortableeeee hearing her yelling every minute. Definitely takes all the elegance to this restaurant, feel bad for every employee that has to deal with a lady like that
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 3
Marjorie Munson
Delicious! The pasta was so good and the pizza was too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Tatiana vega
First time here and shout out to Andrea, that truly made our experience remarkable. Top service great recommendations very attentive and I could go on. The food was absolutely divine. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Privyer
Le Specialità offers an authentic Italian dining experience with exceptional food quality, warm hospitality, and a refined atmosphere. Every visit feels welcoming and elegant, making it a perfect choice for both business lunches and relaxed dinners in Miami.
As a luxury chauffeur service, Privyer often brings clients here who appreciate genuine Italian cuisine and excellent service. A highly recommended destination for anyone looking for classic Italian flavors and a premium dining experience.
A Cautionary Tale in Hospitality
Let’s start with the most glaring issue: if there’s any chance you’ll need to cancel, book elsewhere. We attempted to cancel more than 24 hours in advance and found the restaurant completely unreachable — no working phone, no reply to confirmation emails, no response via Instagram or the website contact form. We ultimately came in to avoid a no-show charge.
When we raised this calmly with the manager, his response was a dismissive shrug and “the phone was broken — not my fault.” For a restaurant at this price point, that’s simply unacceptable.
The food is a mixed bag. Standouts aside, the value proposition is hard to defend — a single octopus tentacle for $40 and a bottarga spaghetti that arrived with the lightest possible dusting of its namesake ingredient and just a few clams. Portions feel like an afterthought relative to the prices charged.
The bright spot of the evening was the bartender, who was genuinely warm and attentive — a stark contrast to the rest of the floor staff, who appeared largely disengaged.
The pizza, it should be said, is quite good. If you’re inclined to visit, walk in and take a seat at the bar — it’s the safest bet, and frankly, the most honest way to experience what this place does well before its operational dysfunction catches up with it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
New favorite power lunch spot in Miami’s design District. Their pizza and pastas were incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I will keep it short and say that this place is amazing, the decor, the staff, the food. You can clearly see that the owner of this place has put a lot of effort into creating this place. Congrats on an amazing job, we will be coming back to this restaurant soon and I advise everyone to try this place as well, trust me you won’t regret going there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Simply wow—this newly opened spot in the Miami Design District is ushering in a new era of bistro-style Italian cuisine, blending high-quality food with stylish, vibrant vibes.
Here are the highlights:
The signature pizza, topped with rich, tangy buffalo mozzarella, ham, and mushrooms, is not just outstanding—it’s easily the best pizza I’ve ever had anywhere.
The super-thin Margherita pizza with anchovies was an absolute treat.
The Italian red wine, Chianti Classico Riserva, paired perfectly with the dishes and elevated the entire experience.
The sorbet and limoncello cocktail were both refreshing and delicious.
The décor, layout, and wall art strike a perfect balance between modern and eclectic, creating a beautiful and inviting atmosphere.
Overall, this new restaurant has quickly earned a spot on our exclusive list of favorite dining destinations. We’ll definitely be back soon to explore more of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had an amazing experience at this Italian restaurant! The pizza is absolutely delicious. Every dish we tried was incredibly tasty and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. The overall experience was wonderful, and I would highly recommend this place to anyone who loves authentic and delicious Italian cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We sat at the pizza bar and enjoined watching the pizza master make the best pizza in town. Our server, Lucas, was great, very attentive and professional, guiding us well on wines. We had the Van Gough pizza that was mouth watering and the Branzino - delicious too! We wrapped up with coffee that was all that and then some 😉
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visiting friends in Miami, and we went here. WOW!!! Best Italian I have ever had in Miami. The salted Branzino, the pizzas, and the chicken paillard salad are unreal. A must try in the Design district!! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great vibe, beautiful decor, the service is outstanding from the door to the waiter to the chef cutting fresh prosciutto to the pizza. We were highly impressed by the quality of the ingredients and the delicious taste of the food. We felt on vacation right at home! Lucas our server was very attentive and so was Juan Carlos the chef.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The restaurant was absolutely incredible. We tried the Rigatoni vodka, the beef tartare, and the Milanese, and everything was outstanding — each dish was perfectly prepared and full of flavor. The atmosphere, the cuisine, and the attention to detail made the whole experience truly special.
A special thank you to our waiter Alp — his attentiveness and great recommendations made our evening even more enjoyable and truly unforgettable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time here. We had heard positive things about it, and were not disappointed! We had an 8 pm reservation at the pizza bar (couldn’t reserve a table, of which there are not many). Sitting at the pizza bar was kind of fun, watching as they made all of the different pizzas. Our server was very attentive and helpful. We started with a salami pizza, which was delicious. We then shared an eggplant parm and veal milanese as our entree. All excellent. The restaurant has a very nice vibe and buzz. Good energy. Good crowd. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Milanese
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Loved it. Great service, food and location!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good, but wow, the manager or host, idk what she was (black hair, black glasses), was yelling at a poor server. Never in my life have I experienced this in a restaurant the staff was doing the show. How can someone like that be the manager? YELLING in the entire restaurant not only to her but also instructions to the other workers I felt so bad for the server that definitely had to report this. Horrible vibes and made my dinner so uncomfortableeeee hearing her yelling every minute. Definitely takes all the elegance to this restaurant, feel bad for every employee that has to deal with a lady like that
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 3
Delicious! The pasta was so good and the pizza was too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
First time here and shout out to Andrea, that truly made our experience remarkable. Top service great recommendations very attentive and I could go on. The food was absolutely divine. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Le Specialità offers an authentic Italian dining experience with exceptional food quality, warm hospitality, and a refined atmosphere. Every visit feels welcoming and elegant, making it a perfect choice for both business lunches and relaxed dinners in Miami.
As a luxury chauffeur service, Privyer often brings clients here who appreciate genuine Italian cuisine and excellent service. A highly recommended destination for anyone looking for classic Italian flavors and a premium dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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