Molly Krause: Lobster spaghetti is (unsurprisingly) fantastic. They also do the grilled octopus very well -- not overcooked; great texture with a light and balanced lemon/salt+pepper preparation
Miami New Times: Best of Miami 2013- Best Romantic Restaurant: Cecconi's. Beautiful lighting, beautiful wine, beautiful food all included in this Romance for Two package. Read more.
miamism: The grilled octopus is orgasmic ... O-M-G yum
4. Pane e Vino
8.8
1450 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Italian Restaurant · 86 tips and reviews
Javier Rodriguez: Perfect everything; expensive but all worth it... amazing food
Ben Ilaria: Even better, and definitely more reasonable option than Casa Tua. Any pasta dish will delight, and stay for dessert!
Riccardo Cruciani: Definitely one of my places in Miami. Love coming back here every year
9. Dolce Italian
8.5
1690 Collins Ave (Collins Ave), Miami Beach, FL
Italian Restaurant · City Center · 49 tips and reviews
Olivia Dorsett: Best bartenders. Try the tartufata pizza and basil smash.
Davina Anthony: Amazing freshly made mozzerella (still warm!) The linguine ai frutti di mare was full of seafood with delicious lobster. A surprising find!
Rumana Siddiky: Given location, I wasn't expecting it, but really great food. The Rosemary Pappardelle with with lamb ragu was excellent!
10. Scarpetta
8.5
4441 Collins Ave (At Fontainebleau Miami Beach), Miami Beach, FL
Italian Restaurant · Ocean Front · 81 tips and reviews
Jaclyn 💃🏻: So amazing! Burrata, short rib risotto, and some wine. :)
Noelia Morales: I've nvr had a spaghetti so good and I just came back from Italy for my honeymoon. Whoa.. A must try. For app the polenta will also blow you away.
TripExpert: "Miami Beach's very own version of the wildly popular NYC Italian restaurant of the same name, Scarpetta has consistently been one of the city's hottest reservations." -Frommer's on TripExpert Read more.
11. Hosteria Romana
8.5
429 Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL
Italian Restaurant · 170 tips and reviews
Marco Illescas: Simply DELICIOUS!!! Funny place to have dinner or lunch, waiters and waitresses are fun and kind. Try the “Pasta a la Lucifer” or the “Spaghetti Carbonara”
Nataliya Soldatkina: It's amazing,really-food,service,everything!if you are missing Italy in America-come here))
Benjamin: Very nice (but costly) italian restaurant. Actually, it's the best italian food I've ever eaten, even compared with restaurants in Italy. And the meat was fabulous...
Igor Fukushiro: One of the best burratas! Gotta have it!
Eater: Though some say the restaurant is prettier than its food is fab, this high end Italian restaurant is as romantic as it gets. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Bravo: My favorite for dinner and always fun after dinner as they have a wonderful terrace and great DJ for dancing - Luann De Lesseps, Real Housewives of New York City
15. The Alley
8.1
1433 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL
Italian Restaurant · City Center · 3 tips and reviews
Harris Sokoloff: Kale salad and veal pasta = amazing!
Harris Sokoloff: Kale salad and veal pasta was amazing. Highly recommend
Noel Broda: The Alley es el mejor lugar de South Beach cuando hablamos de música. Siempre que paso por acá al frente, termino cantando. Música de los 60, 70, 80... de lo mejor. Un lugar para guardar.