"Mother Wolf is another entry into what’s quickly becoming Miami’s most bloated dining genre: the imported famous Italian restaurant. But at least the point of this LA spot is as much about the food as the hype. That menu doesn’t bend over to accommodate a Design District crowd with unforgiving pants. If you’re doing it right, at least 75% of what you'll eat here involves pizza and pasta. Ending with gelato is essential, too. Mother Wolf is a scene—but at least the pasta matters (almost) as much as the marginally famous person you’re sitting next to. The big reason Mother Wolf reservations are tricky is because they only accept reservations seven days in advance. So the short window of tables fills up quickly. Check availability daily (and early in the morning). If you can't find a table, there's a pretty big bar area that's open to walk-ins. Go a little earlier and you should be fine." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino