Soya & Pomodoro

Soya was recommended by a friend who knew we were going to be near the Olympia Theater downtown Miami. We walked in and were amazed by the style of the restaurant. There is so much to look at as if you were on a movie set. The food was all delicious...from the egg plant Parmesan to the Mediterranean salad to the fettuccine with a variety of mushrooms. My wine was fabulous as well. My husband loved his bolognese. This falls under the category of hidden gem with amazing food!

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.

Didn't live up to expectations! We walked in at 7pm on a Friday night to it being completely empty, which was a bit strange. I ordered the pasta with the fresh catch of the day, and my friend ordered the ravioli. While the ravioli was unique and enjoyable, the pasta (pictured below) really fell short. I had heard very good things about this spot but this felt like a below average pasta, far too Al dente, and lacked flavor. Ambience would have been nice and quirky but as the front wall is open to the street, we sat sweating through the entire meal (even after relocating to a seat with some coverage from the 2 lone small fans), and I left with 16 mosquito bites on my legs. Please use some mosquito- repellent techniques or pump up the AC to make your guests more comfortable!

A wonderful experience and I really can't believe it was my first time! Living in downtown, I've passed by this spot so many times and have never made my way over. I finally made it happen today and loved it so much! To start, this venue, is cozy and intimate. Perfect for date nights, catching up with friends, a birthday dinner or just a bite alone to people watch and enjoy live music (which I think is only on the weekends but I could be wrong hehe). We ordered the bruschetta classica, mushroom ravioli, fazzoletti de pera, and the lamb shanks. My favorites were the mushroom ravioli and the lamb shank was delish too. I wasn't a big fan of the fazzoletti de pera -- very underwhelming and lacked flavor but overall the food was solid 4.5/5. Service was great and the ambiance really steals the show here! Can't wait to come back.

My husband and I came here for dinner and we were expecting to eat delicious and authentic Italian food as the reviews suggest. We were both underwhelmed by the taste of the pastas that we ordered. The bruschetta that we had as an appetizer however, it was very good. We also each ordered a glass of wine which was tasty. Service was fast. We came on a Saturday at 8 PM and were hoping to hear live music however, there was no musical performance.

Cool and intimate place that has been in downtown for years. I opted for something a little healthier this time and I got the branzino with potatoes. Adding the olive oil made the dish 10x better. They also offered us complimentary limoncello, which I usually am not a fan of, but this was creamy and smooth. I really enjoyed everything overall!

Knowing we would be visiting downtown Miami, we reserved a table for two on a Saturday evening. As all of the Yelp photos depict, the restaurant was indeed eclectic with a unique use of an old bank space. We knew there was no a/c in advance but the fans moved the August air and we were comfortable. The staff was attentive from the moment we sat down and their unhurried attention continued throughout the dinner. We started with a shareable insulata di spinachi ($15). Basically a large bowl of uninspiring baby spinach with residual pieces of pear, walnuts and goat cheese and a honey balsamic dressing that tasted like off the shelf simple balsamic. For the price, perhaps a bit more attention would help for what seemed like a salad afterthought. My wife's fettuccine bolognese ($20) was served with a ragu sauce. Presentation was on point and the entree was very good, though not "MUST TRY". I chose the stinco d agnello ($32), a braised lamb shank served with soft artichoke pieces over a layer of freshly mashed yellow potatoes. The flavors combined very well and the shank was tender. My only complaint was that the red sauce was a bit too salty for even my taste. Our meal was accompanied by a basket of fresh bread pieces and balsamic vinegar and EVOO for dipping. The better accompaniment to our dinner was the trio of musicians playing jazz between the Pompeii pillars. Perfecto.We finished with Americano coffee ($4) , a delicious brew of quality roasted beans. And a panna cotta served with strawberries and a simple syrup ($13). If you're craving a sweet, skip this one. CAUTION: When you get the bill, taxes and an 18% tip are included in the cost but "suggested tips" are also on the receipt.In all, there was nothing on the menu that was out of this world. But the ambience and service took us out of this country.

This Miami downtown restaurant brought me back to the lovely Napoli area with welcoming atmosphere, great service and so tasty food.What I highly appreciate is the authenticity of the place, something that many Miami restaurants often miss!Highly recommended!

Love the food it was delicious and the portions are perfect. The service and the Ambiance was very good! Súper recomendable.

What can I say, this place is a gem! The service is great, food is superb.Our server was very accommodating! She was patient for our indecisiveness,Deserts did no disappoint. I high recommend, brought my cousins so they could share with others.