Morla

I wish I could give this place 10 stars! It is the best restaurant I have been to in Miami, a true hidden gem. As soon as you walk in the atmosphere is a lovely, cozy, chill vibe. It's dimly lit with lots of wood, plants, and ambiance lighting. The music playing was at a really tasteful volume and added to the very chill atmosphere of the restaurant. We truly enjoyed every song that came on.The owners are Ruben and Sharon Morla. The night we went, Ruben was there waiting on the tables. He is so knowledgeable and kind, we had a wonderful experience with him! We are hoping to see Sharon the next time we go back. You can tell that they love their food and their restaurant! The menu offers two tasting menus and then the regular a la cart menu. I love a good tasting menu, and we have been so excited to try this place, so we went with the first option. The first dish brought out was the ceviche tostada. It was nothing short of amazing. After the first bite my boyfriend said - oh, this place is legit. We went through the rest of the menu and everything was absolutely incredible. Chef Ruben has achieved such balance in every dish that is exceedingly hard to find at other restaurants. The array of dishes also left us so satisfied and not over-full. This restaurant deserves to be fully booked, every night of the week. Truly the best restaurant in Miami! I cannot wait to go back!!

Food was pretty good (but not out-of-this/world) and everything here is overpriced (paid over $400 for 3 people for fish tacos, ceviche, 3 other tapas, and 2 bottles of a so-so rose). Service was excellent. I think the waitress was also the owner (her spouse is the chef). Place was cozy and classy. I just don't like the fact that you have to ring the Ring Doorbell to get in though because they don't have a hostess (kind of Jurassic and definitely not very posh). This is a great place to bring a date but other than that the price does not justify the visit.

Morla is a visually stunning restaurant. We tried the Branzino Tiradito and Filet Mignon Brochette for our meals. The branzino was satisfactory, but the Filet Mignon Brochette fell short, feeling excessively oily and lacking the expected meaty flavor. Despite high expectations based on the appealing presentation, the taste did not match the visual allure.On a positive note, the service was excellent, contributing to an overall enjoyable dining experience. I'm open to giving Morla another chance, but it might be a while before I do.

Ring the bell, and a door opens. You have now entered magical space created by a wonderful couple Ruben and Morla. Art and setting is top notch!We had an exclusive chef's table service from Ruben. He is from Baja, Tijuana area and Morla is from Peru. Dinner is to share crafted masterpieces of culinary excellence with your guests. We spent over 3 hours enjoying excellent and some specially crafted dishes just for us! Ruben and Morla - thank you a ton for a great experience. I will be back again when in Miami. And hope to see you in San Diego!

What an amazing restaurant! Great service, great atmosphere, great food, and romantic! The food was fantastic!! So fresh and delicious! Prices are aligned with downtown Miami for sure, but the overall experience makes it so worth!The guacamole w/ octopus was very flavorful--I wish it would have had some more pieces of octopus; The gauc. to octopus ratio was off (for me). 4.5 stars The Branzino Tiradito was refreshing, the acidity level was spot on (I prefer lots of lime on any ceviche like dishes)! The leche de tigre it was in was amazing! 5 stars!The tacos were our least favorite dish. I was alright. Nothing special about it in terms of flavor. The Branzino Griliado was awesome! Such amazing flavors between the fish and the cilantro sauce! The potatoes we great as well! The entire dish just made so much sense and was very memorable! 5 starsIf you are able to, Morla is a must-try spot in downtown Miami hands down. Note - they do not have a full bar. They only have a selection of wine and beer, and the wine must be purchased by the bottle. Paid parking lot right across the street.

The minute you enter the nondescript door in downtown Miami you're immersed into a world of sensory delight and that's before you've had your first bite of food. You're greeted warmly like a treasured friend arriving for a long overdue visit. The decor is imbued with old world charm in muted colors and the sigh of relief and the smile on your face come unbidden. I'm always skeptical when food looks so good it could hang in a museum but Morla delivers to your palate in equal measure. All the dishes we tried were an absolute explosion of flavor and creativity.We started with the Nikkei Tuna Ceviche, impossibly fresh and elevated by the amarillo leche de tigre to the divine. The sesame oil was applied with a deft touch, providing a delicate hint of the sesame while still allowing the tuna center stage.The Filet Mignon Anticucho was expertly seasoned and cooked to temperature perfection, lightly seared on the outside, bright pink in the middle. The delicate potatoes served along side were a delightful surprise, light and fluffy and complimented perfectly with the sauces. Do not skip the sauces. They are masterful concoctions of flavor and spice.The Baja Fish Tacos set the standard for what every fish taco should aspire to be...I didn't even know you could get such a thin layer of breading so crunchy yet still retain the moistness of the fish. The Crema Volteada was a perfect ending to the meal, light and creamy and just the right side of sweetness.The only drawback for me was the lack of a full bar (they're working on it) but the Pisco Sour I had was excellent and Sharon indulged my request to take a video of the smoke billowing out of the dome topped creation. It hit the perfect balance point of sweet/tart and was FUN!Morla deserves to be the #1 restaurant in all Miami. It's perfect. The food, the service, and the ambiance combine to wrap you in a bubble of all that is good in the world for as long as you're there (and these days we certainly need it). Go to celebrate a special occassion or to spend time with people you value, go to cheer yourself up, or go for a romanitc date, but GO. NOW.PS Yes, it's pricey but worth every penny.

A couple of friends invited us to try Morla Restaurant which opened downtown Miami about 8 months ago, they had been there a few times and loved it so we went together and ................. OMG what a great discovery, absolutely amazing !!!!! Thank you Skip and Laurie The place is gorgeous inside and outside there is a little patio for outdoor eating, really beautiful Ruben the owner and chef greeted us and cooked for us an incredible dinner with his modern creative dishes, we had Nikkei Salmon Ceviche, Filet Mignon Anticucho, Wood Fire Octopus, Pear Pasta, Branzino Tiradito, Branzino Griliado and Miso Salmon, everything was just incredible, the chef's passion came thru each dish which was an explosion of different flavors that just made each and every dish just perfect I highly recommend it and I will be back very soon @morla_restaurant

Was in Brickell visiting a friend and wanted to grab something to eat, so of course I go to my trusty Yelp for recommendations. This place popped up with 5 stars so I had to check it out.First of all, hello! This place is sooooo cute!! My friend and I felt transported to somewhere, definitely not Miami, and it was nice to feel like we were on vacation for a little while.This place is perfect for a romantic date or for anything really. The food was great, it's tapas style and meant for sharing but portions are good enough for two and very reasonably priced. Especially because the menu is so special and creative.We shared the octopus with avocado as well as the pasta dish with pear, cheese and passion fruit cream. So so good!Definitely a new fave in this part of town.

We were in Miami for one night and were able to easily secure a reservation. By the end of the dinner, we were massive fans. Everything was perfect. First of all, the restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful. It doesn't look like much from the outside but the lush greenery and the cozy wine room area are done so well. It's inviting and warm and most all, spotless. The food was nuts. We have the crispy octopus with guacamole, the shrimp aguachiles, and the barramundi. If I could bottle the aguachiles sauce and keep it on me at all times I would. The barramundi was perfectly crispy and that sauce was incredible too. Their house Merlot (I think it was the Merlot but not sure) was delicious. Not too strong and clearly amazing quality. Finally, the service - our hostess could not have been sweeter. We were half an hour early for our reservation and if she minded she didn't show it. I didn't catch her name unfortunately. Luis was the best waiter we've had in months; he was attentive but not overbearing and was happy to chat about the food as much as we were. We were on vacation for 8 more days after this dinner but we mentioned it nearly daily. It was that good.

Highly, highly recommend this place. We went to dinner here as a company team and so I apologize for a lack of more culinary photos than just a gorgeous ceiling fresco. However, if you enter these hallowed halls, there is no need to fear! You will feast and dine on some amazing plates! I highly recommend the ceviche as well as the fish tacos. Beautifully made, delicious food. Staff are super friendly and want you to have the best time possible. If you're lucky enough like I was to have your company treat you, don't hold back and try everything!