Polidori Market

This is one of those restaurants where you think twice about writing a review. Do you really want to tell the whole world about this little gem of a restaurant tucked away in a strip mall? No, not really. But the food was so enjoyable and the staff so great that in fairness to them I just can't keep it to myself.We stumbled on Polidori Market while following a Yelp lead for what turned out to be a closed restaurant. And almost turned away since we were just looking for a quick sandwich and a drink. That would have been a mistake that we're glad we didn't make. The staff was so friendly when we asked to see the menu that we quickly decided to stay.From the get-go, we knew that we were onto something good. The bread platter was a harbinger of things to come. A warm crusty loaf, cheesy bread crisps, herb butter, and a delicious hummus spread that almost made us want to stop there it was so good. But then our server brought us a wonderful amuse-bouche of stuffed pasta that went well beyond the usual tasty bite and was an inspiring sample of things to come. The menu had a wide variety that made it tough to choose - but easy to commit to another visit. The octopus appetizer was tasty with just the right level of resistance in each bite. (My only quibble with the entire meal was that the octopus was slightly over salted. Taking it back a notch would make it a truly tasty dish). Rather than going for a main dish, I had the coconut pumpkin soup which was velvety and delicious. The addition of a roasted vegetables side made it the perfect lighter fare lunch that I was looking for. My companion had the milanesa Napoletana and really loved the light tortilla Española that came with it. As an indication of this restaurant's attention to detail, they ask what level of done was preferred for the tortilla. For desert we opted for a box of the homemade candies on offer at the 'market'. And don't be thrown off by market in the name. This is a full service restaurant with a shop for taking home a variety of pastas and sweets that are really hard to resist. Even so, at the end of our meal we were presented with another amuse-bouche, this time light dessert bites of strawberry with a dollop of whipped cream and dulce de leche on a meringue disk that were perfect to round out the meal.And I can't say enough about the staff. They were attentive and efficient without making you feel rushed. But the most notable characteristic was their super friendly attitude. After just a few minutes you felt like you were talking to some friends in their dining room. For example, at the end of the meal we had a lively discussion about the difference between guava, guayaba, and membrillo that involved not just our wait staff, but the lady (owner?) at the market as well. Really just an enjoyable experience all around, thanks to their welcoming and friendly nature and great food. But shhhh! Let's just keep this our little secret.

Happy hour heaven! Amazing deals on craft beer and cocktails. Food feels fresh and made from the heart, highly recommend their empanadas criollas de carne that were out of this world. Flor's service made the experience even better. Must try if you're in Miami. Dim light and beautifully decorated, a must for date night.

Loved this place! We came on a weekday and were one of the few ppl In there and I could tell they really appreciate the customers. We had amazing service and they were very generous! It has a great vibe in there, great for a date. And the food seemed very fresh. They sell a lot of premade pastas, breads, desserts and more that are definitely worth checking out!

If you want fresh homemade pasta then I recommend coming here! Everything was made fresh to order. It may take a little longer to make but I promise it's worth it. While we were waiting for our food our waitress brought us a free appetizer for us to try, and it was amazing. Also each table gets complimentary breadsticks and bread with hummus which was great. The restaurant itself has a very cozy laid back vibe.

Went there a few times. They are out of this planet. Pastas and desserts are great, recipes and combinations like I never tried before. The location is not the best, I guess the owner was not very well advised, but I hope they last long or move to a better one so people can discover this hidden gem. Great and friendly service as well. Not the cheapest place but it's worth every cent/

Awesome place!! Highly recommended! Superb pasta, must-try delicatessens!! Highly qualified service. Sol, our server, is the best!

Great service, best fresh home made pasta, you must try all of their plates. Best to reserve some space for desert, delicious

As we continue to return to Polidori with friends, more and more they enjoy the freshness of the pasta and the variety of plates. Our server Valentina was excellent, she went above and beyond with our party of seven. Every dish was a culinary adventure, showcasing the chef's expertise in crafting high quality, delicious meals. The ambiance continues to be inviting, a hidden gem. A tranquil dining atmosphere. It deserves every one of these five stars and more!!

The ambiance is great in this place and the service is excellent. All the ingredients were very fresh. We had the spinach ravioli in pink sauce and it was excellent. The market feature is also a nice touch. Fresh made to go. We will definitely come back.

Wonderful fresh food and extremely kind servers. Good ambiabce as well. They gave us sample of pastas so we could choose and mini alfajores at the end. PUmpkin coconut soup was excellent, even our toddlers loved it.