The 14 Best Italian Restaurants In Miami - Miami - The Infatuation

"When some people think of classic Italian restaurants, they picture brick walls and chianti in straw baskets. Or they think of stuffy restaurants with white tablecloths. Luca Osteria is neither. It’s an Italian spot in Coral Gables that’s casual and fun but will also impress Mark, your fussy friend who studied abroad in Bologna and won’t shut up about real pasta. They do indeed serve some of the best housemade pasta in Miami. But their patate fritte—crispy potato balls covered in parmigiano fonduta—is what made us fall in love with this place. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino