Italian Restaurants in Miami (2025)

Tucked in Buena Vista, Boia De channels Miami’s playful spirit into Italian-leaning plates from chef-owners Luciana Giangrandi and Alex Meyer. The food is inventive yet grounded, and its one Michelin Star confirms what locals already know. Save room for the pastas and tiramisu.

Chef Michael Pirolo’s South Beach staple draws regulars for housemade pasta, Italian-leaning small plates, and a wine program led by Jacqueline Pirolo, who received Michelin’s 2025 sommelier award. The vibe is lively but intimate, and Thursday pasta specials are a local ritual.

Giorgio Rapicavoli’s Coral Gables spot threads Italian roots through Miami flavors—think potato puffs with truffle and pastas that balance comfort and polish. It’s a consistent editor favorite and a go-to along pedestrian Giralda Avenue for a leisurely evening of snacks, pasta, and Negronis.

Twin brothers Roberto and Emanuele Bearzi have run this Downtown fixture for years, serving northern-leaning classics to the business crowd and after-hours regulars. Fresh pasta, Milanese-style dishes, and a revamped 2024 menu keep things current without losing the family-run soul.

Housed in the historic Shoreland Arcade, this artsy trattoria cooks simple Italian fare with live music some nights and genuine hospitality. Expect handmade pastas, an easygoing pace, and a room that feels like a community gathering space as much as a restaurant.

Chef Angelo Masarin’s trattoria-deli blends northern Italian comfort with Miami conviviality: boards of salumi, well-executed pastas like spaghetti alla bottarga, and daily specials. A neighborhood favorite that editors keep recommending for honest cooking and a strong Italian wine selection.

Inside the landmark Hotel St. Michel, Zucca leans refined—stuffed zucchini blossoms, regional pastas, and an Italian-leaning cellar that draws the Gables power-lunch set. It’s a polished, independently owned room that still feels personal and very Coral Gables.

Dedicated to Emilia-Romagna traditions, this South Beach spot hand-rolls tortellini in the dining room and serves piadina, gnocco fritto, and soulful ragù. It’s the kind of place Italians recommend for regional fidelity and handmade pasta done the old way.

Family-run since 1993, this North Beach classic has anchored the neighborhood with generous plates—veal parm, penne vodka, pear-stuffed pasta—and a warm, lived-in dining room. It’s where locals bring visiting family for a reliable, celebratory Italian dinner.

After its beloved Brickell run, Stanzione’s Neapolitan pies returned at The Citadel food hall with the same 72-hour dough and wood-fired snap. It’s a purist’s pizza counter that helped shape Miami’s modern pizza scene—now north of 70th Street and thriving.

Owner Luca Lomonaco’s Wynwood spot pairs a thoughtful Italian wine list with modern plates—zucchini blossoms, candele alla genovese, and seasonal crudos that nod to Miami. It flies under the radar yet draws steady praise from local critics for balance and finesse.