The Yummiest Italian in Miami

Crazy About You

★★★★☆ 4.2 (2618) • $$

"I dined at Crazy About You twice while visiting Miami. That never happens when I'm on vacation, which shows how much I liked the restaurant. I wasn't able to get a table because they were booked on both nights, so I sat at the bar outside. The view outside is magnificent at night, so it was actually the perfect spot to sit in the restaurant.The first night, I had the Black Truffle Linguine. It was delicious!! The entree also came with a side, so I tried the Smoked Mahi Mahi Dip.The second night, I had the Wagyu Double Cheeseburger. It tasted great, and I recommend it also.By the way, the drinks here are awesome!"

Fratellino

★★★★★ 4.8 (1739) • $$$

"Came here for the first time for myboo's birthday and absolutely loved it. No frills, no Miami hype, just great Italian food and amazing service.For starters, they bring out deliciously warm and crispy bread with a side of tomatoes. We ordered the fried calamari and zucchini app, which was lightly breaded and topped with a zesty sauce. I went with the pear stuffed agnolotti, which comes in a cream sauce and sprinkled with chopped figs. The perfect combination of salty and sweet. My boo got a mushroom pasta in a white cream sauce that was also quite tasty. All portions were significant and filling.I can't end a meal without having dessert, so I opted for the tiramisu, while my boo went for the apple tart topped with vanilla ice cream. The tiramisu was underwhelming , but the apple tart was DIVINE. I'm not a huge fan of apple desserts, but it was topped with a burnt caramel sauce that I'd gladly bathe in.The service was incredible. They had a big party at the same time we were there, but I never felt ignored. The service was attentive but not suffocating. I'll definitely be coming back!As for parking, this spot is right on Miracle Mile, so plenty of street parking and a parking garage on the street behind the restaurant."

The Big Cheese Of Miami

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1134) • $$

Osteria Del Teatro

★★★★★ 4.7 (780) • $$$

"Although I consider myself to be a little less intimidating, I do agree with Anton Ego in that sometimes the best dish to try is the simplest one from a restaurant.Having taken over Oggi's old location along the 79th Street Causeway, Osteria del Teatro was my dinner spot last night. I'd enjoyed a very active day and with Italian still being my favorite kind of food I wanted to give it a try. I had enjoyed Oggi and remembered Osteria for its original location in South Beach next to the Cameo. But enough of the history lesson!I came in around closing time and was able to snag a table with a view of North Bay Village street life and two TV's. Service, from I believe was the manager, was pretty attentive. I started with a large & well blended bowl of pasta fagioli with plenty of beans and elbow pasta in a hearty stew along with a basket of different breads, garlic sauce, butter & balsamic vinegar. My main was one of the simplest & classic dishes in Italian cuisine - rigatoni & meatballs. Osteria's was a set of 4 juicy meatballs, a generous helping of hearty tomato sauce (augmented with black pepper), pancetta and a creamy serving of Ricotta. My plate was well flavored & generous enough to have lunch leftover for today.Besides portion size, I had to leave space for dessert! I enjoyed their "tulip" pastry crust with a creamy sweet zabayon and plenty of fresh berries. The menu said it was supposed to include affogato but didn't. I guess it may have been an oversight but I did order a latte for some evening caffeine. As I mentioned, it's right on the 79th Street Causeway and super close to Full Moon Beach. It's a nice place for a date night dinner on the way to the beach."

Mercato Della Pescheria Española Way

★★★★★ 4.5 (836) • $$$

"Full Stop, this place has the BEST HAPPY HOUR ON MIAMI BEACH. when you are on vacation, you don't deserve skimpy watered-down house liquor. You deserve a REAL cocktail, and Mercato has some really special offerings for $7 each. There are also some truly tasty appetizers in the "are you kidding me right now" category, from a mushroom dish I had (yes!) to some killer bruschetta. You can skim the menu, and find some medium-sized apps for a decent price if you want to sample some pf the bigger flavors. The eggplant parm app fit this bill for me. I went twice and was not disappointed.*Note from my companion-best espresso martini, and only place we found with one on the HH menu."

Pummarola Coral Gables

★★★★☆ 4.2 (925) • $$

"always my go to pizza place in the gables area, love the ambiance of this place, the staff is so friendly and welcoming and the pizza is always perfect.I love Neapolitan style pizza and this place is tops for me in Miami when it comes to that style, they use great products for the their pies, quality cheese and sauce, the pizza industry has changed a lot but they always stick to their roots."

Lucali

★★★★☆ 3.9 (874) • $$

Osteria Vecchio Piemonte

★★★★★ 4.6 (621)

"This place is all the way in Kendall. It's the place I went with a date. I would have never gone to this place otherwise. I was pleasantly surprised by the ambience, how the owners are running the restaurants. There are three waiters that have been there for many years. They know all their clients. The clients have a special table. I had the branzino, grilled branzino with a size of mixed sauteed mushrooms in garlic and olive and parsley white wine. That was to die for. He had the grilled skirt steak, which was amazing. It came with fries and mixed vegetables. We had a little size of pasta that was al dente, perfect pair with a nice bottle of wine suggested by our server. The ambience is a family style, very nice, only 10 tables. Spectacular. Can't wait to go back."

Il Pastaiolo

★★★★★ 4.6 (596) • $$

"I must admit that we were not intending to come to Il Pastaiolo when we visited South Beach, as the place that we were wanting to try had closed for the night. Pulled this one up after doing some quick research, and I am thankful that we ended up coming here because the food was tremendous!Had the Fettuccine Alfredo (added some shrimp) and the Fettuccine Bolognese. Flavor was amazing on the pastas! But what really wowed me was the quality of the fettucine itself. Like damn, I could just tell that these noodles were on another level quality-wise. We were both pleasantly surprised for sure.Service was great! Even though we got here after 11 pm, staff were super friendly and accommodating.Gotta love it when you stumble on a gem out of nowhere. Will definitely come back, and next time I will actually plan it out."

Carbone Miami

★★★★☆ 4 (769) • $$$$

"What a wonderful and beautiful meal. I heard carbone was somewhat overhyped so I was expecting a lot of smoke and mirrors, but the service and food really lived up to its reputation.We started out with the beef carpaccio and it was definitely the best carpaccio I have ever tasted. No lie.The spicy rigatoni and orchetti were both phenomenal, creamy and delish plus the pasta was so pillowy and melt in your mouth perfection. Even the bread basket was over the top delicious.We ended the night with lemon cheesecake and a decadent brownie.I can't wait to dine at Carbone again! Cheers to the chef and staff for making our experience unforgettable."

Apizza Brooklyn Resto + Vino

★★★★☆ 4.3 (643) • $$

"My son loves pasta & he chose this restaurant for dinner last night. The place is always packed so we ordered the following for takeout:Fried Calamari Linguine carbonara Classic parmigiana Fettuccine Alfredo The 3 meals came with side salads with vinaigrette dressing. We also got some garlic knots. They have a separate pickup area so it was very easy and the order was ready when promised. Will be back!"

Cecconi's Miami Beach

★★★★☆ 3.8 (816) • $$$

"We come here every year for Basel. A group of friends at the end of a week long of exploring is always the best. Vibe is just right, people are sexy, food is yummy, service is great, who can ask for anything more?Highly recommend!"

Vero Italian

★★★★★ 4.5 (541) • $$

"Vero Italian has a cool ambiance that kind of brings you to a different time. The staff was friendly and professional and the food was good. If you are in the Miami, Florida area and craving Italian food, this is an overall good place to head towards."

Casa Tua Cucina

★★★★☆ 3.7 (792) • $$$

"As a tourist, I'm shocked Los Angeles doesn't have a similar type of setup to Casa Tua Cucina, as I know it would definitely do really well there. Us Angelenos love ourselves not only a food hall, but also an Italian one at that. My fingers are crossed this restaurant makes its way over to the West Coast someday. Although I called this a food hall, it's still more like a sit-down restaurant with different food stations and a menu you order from. What makes it unique is its open-kitchen concept but times eleven because that's how many there are from pasta, pizza, grilled meats, a wine bar and more. We ordered the tagliolini pasta with black truffle, seafood crudo and a mixed kebab plate with rib-eye and filet mignon as well as glasses of wine. Everything tasted authentic and delicious, I wished I could've tried more of their menu. The meal turned out kind of pricey but hey, when on vacation, right? Service was good despite being quite packed and bustling, our waitress was attentive and came by periodically to check on us. We came in on a busy Saturday night but were seated after waiting around 10 minutes which was nice and probably could be attributed to how large the space is."

Prime Italian

★★★★☆ 3.5 (860) • $$$

"First time dining at Prime Italian. I was excited to try it. The restaurant was only somewhat busy when we arrived. This was probably due to the rainy weather. When we left, they were packed! I highly suggest making a reservation, which I had done.We started with their complimentary garlic bread. Holy moly! This stuff is Goooood. It is a little greasy, but not too much. It is so good that I ordered a whole loaf to bring home. The sauce is a nice added touch. I love red sauce and this one is amazing.The Italian house salad is very good. There is soppressata in it. I asked for it on the side but it was very good. There is also hearts of palm which is awesome and a rare find. The dressing was very good. Our server dropped a piece of lettuce as she was serving our salads and puts it back in the bowl with the leftover salad. Not the most hygienic thing to do but ok. This was a bowl we were still going to take salad from.The chicken parmigiana was ok. It's not bad or anything but it's funny because I actually prefer the one I make. This is odd because I am not an expert cook or anything. I do like theirs just not in love with it. The size of it is huge!!! That is definitely enough for four people. We did not even eat half.The dessert is their version of a "hoho" cake. Our server offered ice cream instead of the included toasted marshmallow sauce which I was unsure I would enjoy. This cake is kind of good? Also, did not love it. The highlights were the definitely the bread and the salad."

George's Restaurant & Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.3 (546) • $$

"I can't believe I've never been here since I moved to Miami 16 years ago. This place has been open since 2000 in North Bay Village serving fine Italian cuisine and I'm telling you, this place is legit!The dining area is modern and clean. We especially adored the chandelier centerpiece. It's gorgeous! Now let's talk about the food starting the Carpaccio. Wow. This was probably the best one I've tried. We also orderd the Burrata. Super fresh and the Prosciutto was delicious. Also, the Arancinis were to die for. As for the main course, we shared the Rib Eye Steak Special and the Black Linguine All Vongole. The steak was perfectly cooked. Good quality cut and juicy. The pasta was also well prepared. Al dente noodle and the sauce was just right. We also saved room for dessert and their Chocolate Lava Cake hit the spot. Fresh, warm, gooey. Just an explosion of flavor.I love this place. Now that I finally experienced the service and quality food, I would come back. Big thanks to our server. He was very knowledgeable and super friendly. Parking was also easy. There's plenty of street parking or park at the public lot righ across the street. Parking is free after 6 I think."

NiDo Caffe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (540) • $$

"Stop now and come to this restaurant. This is easily the best Italian food that I've had in Miami.This quaint little restaurant looks unassuming, but as soon as you walk in, you know you're about to have the best food of your life. They have a live band playing music, which is also really nice here.Get the short rib ravioli. This is a must. This umami bomb of a dish is easily, the best ravioli I've ever had. It is packed with incredibly tender and well seasoned short rib, and covered in beautiful cheeses and sauce. I also personally really recommend their potato gnocchi. This is another handmade pasta. That is absolutely delicious, filled with ricotta and potatoes, and served with an excellent fresh tomato sauce, and topped with mozzarella.Again, if you want some of the best Italian food you may ever have, and definitely in Miami, this is a place you must come to."

La Locanda

★★★★☆ 4.3 (471) • $$

"Was there last night for dinner, The place is very cute Now is been remodeled It's been many many years since I have been there , our waiter was excellent an older gentleman with an Italian accent. The food was amazing and so was the drinks, my Apperal spritz was really good , I highly recommend this place and I also recommend you make a reservation because it is not easy to get there do to the parking situation.I will definitely be coming back ."

Two Brothers Pizzeria & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (476) • $$

"Consistently delicious! Always friendly! The location is one of my true favorites that has the feel and taste of Italy! When we come we ask for Barbara. She is always so kind, attentive, and makes sure our order is perfect. The location is spaced out well and accommodates quite a few customers. There is seating outside as well as inside. The food is spectacular and when I say consistent I mean consistent every time. The chefs should be commended for a job well done. The staff is on top of drinks and making sure the entire dining experience is perfect. We LOVE the pizza! It's superb! The meat lasagne out of this world delicious! The chicken Alfredo is top knotch and flavorful!!! We bring our Mother here too and she goes crazy for the chicken Marsala. She is a VERY picky eater and she LOVES this place. I am super impressed every time I come. Not only the joys of seeing Barbara, but also the incredible amount of patrons that come to this location. I completely understand why. This is a must come to place! Lots of great options. Something for everyone! I highly highly recommend this location! If you're craving some excellent Italian food, look no further. You won't be disappointed!"

Caffe Vialetto

★★★★☆ 4.3 (446) • $$$

"Cafe Vialetto is a staple in the Gables. The restaurant has been on the corner of Le Jeune and Bird Road for a long time. We like to go here for special occasions and it's always great. Definitely make reservations as they are always packed even if it's a weekday. Their pasta is amazing especially the pear ravioli. I also like the tuna tostones. They have different daily specials and offer great meat and fish. I don't think there's a kids menu but we always order the meatballs from the appetizer menu for our 4 year old because he loved them."

Piola - Brickell

★★★★☆ 3.8 (559) • $$

"Piola is our go to for lunch pizza. Easy ordering in the getsauce app from thier website (save yourself the fees from the other apps). The crust is superb! The right sort of char and bend combination. And the toppings are good quality. Mushrooms, truffle, shredded chicken, fresh veggies and choices of cheeses. The things other menus have but kind of fail at."

Vapiano - Miami

★★★★☆ 4.2 (449) • $$

"I've been here twice ! I don't like the parking situation which is why I feel as tho they aren't always busy. However their staff is great and motivated and the menus has a variety of pastas and pizza . What I didn't know is that they have spice levels to the pasta dishes and that my friend is a game changer ! After 7 they have 15 dollar wine bottles and 15 dollar pizzas"

Serafina Miami

★★★★☆ 3.9 (519) • $$$

"Really enjoyed the food, the setting, and the live Cacio e pepe making at our table. The most delicious creamy cheesy pasta you will have. They use bucatini pasta, which captures all that cheesy goodness. They gave us some extra cheese to snack on from the giant wheel.The hubby really loved his salmon and loved my pasta even though that's not his thing, lolEverything was wonderful, and we'll be backInside the aventura mall"

Fiola

★★★★☆ 4.1 (463) • $$$

"We had a later reservation, but once we arrived we were seated promptly.The ambiance was very pleasant and the lights were perfect. Our server brought water and this delicious bread with whipped butter.We all ordered from the Miami spice menu and all of the food was delicious. I'd definitely recommend this restaurant."

Joey's

★★★★☆ 3.5 (635) • $$

"The first hip restaurant in Wynwood, Joey's is getting a much deserved upgrade. I stopped by for dinner during night 2 of Basel 2022 and it was packed back to how it was during it's beginning. Heck, there were even a few chefs from other Wynwood spots dining there. I managed to get a seat at the bar, and started with a well blended, flavored and smooth pineapple mojito #becauserum (Hey it makes art easier to interpret :) My dinner was another favorite - chicken Parmesan. Picture a serving of Al dente pasta with both marinara sauce and fresh tomatoes and a well seasoned chicken breast occupying major plate real estate. The aforementioned chicken breast has a light spread of cheese but heavy on the marinara how I love. Add a dash of red pepper flakes and you'll enjoy a filling and rich platter. Leave some space for their desserts though. The strawberry gelato garnished with a flower was refreshing but my eyes caught a bombolini with fresh berries I need to try next time. Enjoy the music, maybe chat with a fellow bar patron, then close off with an aperitif - perhaps a classic amaretto sour on the rocks. Now you're talking!"

Casa Tua

★★★★☆ 3.6 (594)

"Casa Tua is indeed impeccable in their pasta! The cacio e pepe is addictively good, I could eat this three times a day! Be careful not to get too full off pasta if you plan to have main course. You won't be able to contain yourself from eating a whole plate. The branzino is quite the presentation; covered in a sort of baked shell that they crack open and serve. Very lovely fish. Beef tenderloin with fois gras was incredible and tender, we ordered an additional plate after the first to enjoy with our wine. The casa tua donuts are guilty pleasure for sure! And gelato is heavenly. I can't get enough of that smooth creaminess. Casa Tua indeed feels like home and I want to go back every week to enjoy more pastas!"

Soya & Pomodoro

★★★★☆ 4.2 (436) • $$

"Since my daughter was on business in downtown Miami, we picked a place that we had never been to before. That place was this amazing Soya & Pomodoro that apparently was a bank many decades ago. It has been converted into a fascinating Italian restaurant that is a cozy, romantic and old time eatery. There is so much to look at while you are dining. We loved it. We were in a hurry so we both ordered the same thing. What stood out for us and one that we had never tasted was the Fazzoleti Di Pere e Formaggio. It was a pasta dish filled with taleggio cheese and fresh pears in a creamy Ricotta and shrimp sauce. It was good and different. But the dish that we ooohed and awwwed about was the Tiramisu!! That was the hit of the day! Creamy, melted in your mouth and delicious! The service was attentive and friendly! Our water glasses was always filled.The only disappointment was that they keep the front door open at all times, which lets the hot Miami heat enter the restaurant. They do not have air conditioning! So we felt hot and sweaty while eating. It was not pleasant and even though everything else was satisfactory, we probably wouldn't come back during the summer months."

Napoli 1800 Cucina and Pizzeria

★★★★★ 4.7 (327) • $$

"I hate to go against all the glowing reviews, but the food was just ok. I'd give 3.5 stars. The place is cute and small. We came here a little after 5pm and got seated since we were hungry. Service was quick and friendly. My husband ordered the capricciosa pizza and I ordered the lasagna. He loved the pizza, but I think it was too thin and floppy. The toppings were ok but lacked flavor. The crust was airy in parts and gummy in others, I just wasn't super impressed. But what really confused me was the lasagna. It apparently had bacon in it? Wtf? It didn't look like prosciutto so I'm pretty sure it was bacon. The flavor overpowered the taste of the red sauce and just the dish in general. I ate some of the red sauce around the plate and it was really lovely and delicate on its own. The bacon just ruined the actual pasta. It's called lasagna classica but there's nothing classic about it. We ordered a tiramisu and 2 coffees after. The tiramisu was different but delicious. The cream was more runny than I'm used to but it was really yummy. Our coffees were very nice too. Prices were great. The bill was $48 for the 2 entrees, dessert and 2 coffees. I'd probably come back here but I'd try another pasta dish other than the lasagna."

Boia De

★★★★★ 4.6 (338) • $$$

"Just tried boia de for the first time. It is located in a shopping center with a coin laundry. Restaurant is small with only 7 indoor tables plus the bar. I would not want to sit outside. One of the oddest Michelin star places I have been to. The waitresses were not very presentable. One of the waitresses had a shirt that was very ripped under the arm. The plates were chipped. We ordered wine and the waitress stepped outside in a bad neighborhood to sample the wine. . That was odd. We tried to sample all the food on the menu and the desserts. They recommended sharing the plates and I must say I was overwhelmed by all the dishes. The salad was incredible. It was crispy and the dressing was incredible. The tartare was delicious. The black spaghetti is a cold dish but it is worth trying. Delicious meal. There was not a single dish we didn't fully enjoy. We loved it all. Tiramisu is called crispy because they make it fresh. They use pavesini cookies to make it!"

Alloy Bistro Gourmet

★★★★☆ 4.4 (367) • $$

"Miami's best kept Italian fusion secret! This place is a hidden pearl in a sea filled with so many duds ... it's a pearl gem of a place !I had the pleasure of visiting and experiencing this beautiful little beautiful restaurant this evening and I was incredibly amazed by the authenticity. This hidden place was incredible the vibe and the atmosphere is so romantic. I would take anyone on a first second or hundredth date to this spot. It is very beautiful the lighting decor and everything screams unique and romantic.The mini lights on every table is so cute and the seating outside which is where most of the guest seat is breathtaking with the fresh breeze...Superbe.Service : A1! We had amazing service from Marco. He was super attentive to everything we did! If we had half our glass filled,he would direct the waitress to come refill our glasses. They sat us down very quickly let us pick which table we wanted. It's a beautiful place and we enjoyed our time spent coming here on a romantic dinner dateThe food: was absolutely extraordinarily perfect just wished there was more on the plate.We had a nice red wine paired with Lamb my favourite was the : roasted cauliflower.It was so delicious. I decided without hesitation to order a second order. I loved the spinach gazpacho and feta mousse with the roasted Cauli. It paired beautifully together. It was cooked to perfection shoutout to the chef juste delicious wowThen we had the chineese eggplant. It was delicious also paired with some gazpacho spinach ricotta mousse unfortunately it was not enough we wished there was more we devoured the dish in 2 minutes.We shared the lamb chops dish extremely tender fall off the bone and very well seasoned with lots of flavour the cook was perfection again!We also had some duck prosciutto it was amazing but again portions were limited wish it was thicker cuts of the amazing prosciutto and the lamb chops were minute as well.But the cook is/was: Perfection ! Every single bite we took kept us wanting more and more it was irresistible. The plates were all cleaned up in minutes!For dessert, we had coffee to settle all what we devoured down .. maybe we will try the desserts on our next trip definitely count us in! we will be back here for sure ! 10000% recommend Cheers!"

Sardelli

★★★★☆ 4.1 (422)

"Valet parking for $10 or street parking for $3ish/hr. When we arrived, it took a few minutes for someone to greet us. Ambiance is very romantic and quaint. Nice views of ocean from 2nd floor. The waiter hit my head when clearing the table. He apologized and then tried to make a joke asking if I wanted him to do it again.This dinner was $300 for my husband and me since our equally group split the $3,000 bill. OVERPRICED!!!Drinks and food tasted great! I had 2 glasses of Cabernet wine, preset appetizers (soup and salad), 22 oz bone in ribeye with wine sauce, creamed corn, mashed potatoes, and preset dessert. I do recommend, but expect to pay a lot of money."

Amici's Trattoria Italiana

★★★★☆ 3.6 (535) • $$

"One of my favorite restaurants in Kendall. They never disappoint. The service is great and the food is better. Love their chicken Marsala."

Mazzi Cucina

★★★★☆ 4.4 (342) • $$

"Tucked away in NMB's Restaurant Row (near another favorite) on West Dixie Highway is an Italian restaurant a friend who lives in the area recommended. Besides the outside tables on the dimly lit patio, the interior dining area is cozy whether for a date night or solo after a long workday when your dinner becomes lunch & dinner combined especially on a Friday night. Though I arrived near to closing time, the two hostesses were super friendly with recommendations and an invite to come back.Why do I give Mazzi 5 stars? Well, their glorious chicken parm of course. After some changes to an old favorite, I was on the hunt for a hearty and robust marinara sauce and a large chicken breast. I found this at Mazzi! The side of pasta (there's also an option for veggies) is a little past al dente and there are actual tomato slices mixed in. I like this! Throw in a bowl of minestrone in a clear broth but loaded with veggies and dinner rolls with fresh pesto and it's a "winner winner chicken (maybe veal parm next time) dinner". I skipped out on dessert, but my waitress explained enough that I'll be back for some of their tiramisu or profiteroles. (The coffee I did have gave me a much needed boost)."

Cèrto

★★★★★ 4.6 (310) • $$

"Came for Miami spice lunch with a friend.Love the Miami spice lunch deal of $30 for 3 courses. We both ordered the 3 course meals per person and decided to share:Complimentary garlic rolls were good! The garlic flavor was decently strong. I liked them best when moist--one roll was more dry than the other.Appetizers: - House salad - lettuce, red cabbage and tomatoes with lemony vinaigrette. Pretty good and nice healthy start before diving into the carbs. 4/5- Tomato caprese - the tomato and cheese was okay, but not as fresh as I was expecting. 3/5Entrees:- Fiocchi alla Gorgonzola gon funghi - anyone who loves sweetness to their savory foods should get this. The cute purse-shaped pasta are filled with pear and ricotta, with a creamy cheese sauce that I could also just eat by itself. 5/5- Penne alla vodka con salmone - compared to the fiocchi, it was a balanced pasta that's less heavy with protein and a little bit of veggies. I appreciate that the salmon wasn't overcooked. 4.5/5Dessert:- Panna cotta: I loved the vanilla flavor, and there's berry sauce as well. Solid choice 4.5/5- Pistachio gelato: I can see why other yelp reviews saw this is the best--it's densely filled with pistachios--definitely our favorite. 5/5Arianna was our server and she was super nice and attentive, frequently checking in, and she made a great recommendation for the house salad. Ambience was nice with plenty of comfortable seating and natural lighting. Parking spaces in front are free but limited as there is only one row of spaces in front for the whole strip, allowing 2-3 spaces in front of each business.Overall the food was great (solid entree and dessert options) with especially good value during Miami spice. Would definitely consider coming back again!"

Tuscany Caffe

★★★★★ 4.5 (304) • $$

"This was a hard review to write. But I decided to be kind with 4 stars -- as my meal was good. But there was a mix of good, not so good, and a few strange things here. The restaurant is located in an unusual area off the main drag on a street that might give one pause when parking. And it is street parking. But there are a number of new hotels in the areas and unsuspecting tourists walking around. It's an area that I definitely would not have walked in at night several years ago. The restaurant is small. There are a limited number of tables close together. So reservations are definitely recommended. When my friend called for reservations, she was told she had called too soon -- and to call back within two weeks that we wanted to dine. Don't sit at the one table near the bathroom, though, you'll hear everything. Our service was good, but leisurely. I assume we were asked to "dine leisurely" and that this is on purpose as there is only one waiter for everyone. He was nice, but calling the gentlemen "captain" and the ladies "madame" can get old about the 10th time... We were given small bruschetta toasts to start -- one tiny one per person -- which were fine. And a basket of strange garlic bread. The bread was sliced from the package rye bread with oil and parsley and not much garlic. They should definitely change this. We skipped appetizers and went right to the entrees. My lasagna was good even with the unusual layer of hard boiled eggs. My husband's lamb pappardelle was served cold so he had it reheated. The pasta was good, but the sauce was disappointing as it didn't have much lamb in it. My friend's gnocchi were okay but nothing special. Her boyfriend liked his shrimp and zucchini over pasta. For dessert, each couple shared some tiramisu. If you like whipped cream, which I do, you will like this version. It was a small piece covered in whipped cream and was light and airy. Another odd thing -- we were charged for our water. We didn't order water. It was immediately poured into glasses from a small supermarket bottle as we were seated. We each got half a bottle in a glass for which we were charged $2.50. The prices are quite expensive. I'm still glad we went here. We had a good time with our friends. But now I know..."