a'Riva

If you’re looking for amazing food and a gorgeous ambiance, a'Riva at Harbor Club is an absolute must-visit. Chef Michele is a true magician in the kitchen—I honestly can’t pick a favorite dish because everything I tried was outstanding. The restaurant beautifully blends authentic Italian flavors with an elegant, Michelin-star-worthy cooking style. The attention to detail here is something special. The entire staff is warm, welcoming, and professional. Virginia, our server, was fantastic—attentive and kind, making the experience even better. I highly recommend starting with the Crudo Trio and Beef Tartare; it’s fresh, flavorful, and a perfect way to begin your meal. The Spaghetti alla Norma is simple yet incredible, with rich, traditional flavors that truly speak for themselves. And for dessert, don’t miss the pistachio gelato—Chef Michele’s signature creation. I can’t wait to come back!

Last night had the pleasure of celebrating my husband's 50th birthday at a'Riva at Harbour Club in Miami Beach, and it was an beautiful experience. From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, we were treated to exceptional service. The beautiful hostess greeted us by name, and our attentive waiter Pablo and gentleman manager Andrea ensured that our every need was met. The culinary experience was outstanding, thanks to the expertise of well-known Chef Michele Esposito (Previous chef of Casa Tua). The authentic Italian cuisine was evident in every dish. I highly recommend the tuna carpaccio appetizer, followed by the Cacio e Pepe and bolognese pastas. The pistachio ice cream dessert was the perfect finale to our meal. We paired our dinner with a selection from their good wine list. After dinner, we explored the other areas of the restaurant, which require a membership. The membership fees are surprisingly reasonable compared to other member clubs. The second floor features a romantic and intimate sushi restaurant, while another area offers a private DJ lounge exclusive to members, complete with fun music and chic ambiance. The portions and flavors were consistently good throughout our meal. Valet parking is available, although it's a bit slow, so it's a good idea to request it in advance and enjoy a drink while you wait. Overall, a'Riva at Harbour Club exceeded our expectations, and we can't wait to return. If you're looking for a exceptional dining experience in Miami Beach, look no further. Real pasta flavor! Highly recommended!

We decided to try a’Riva for Sunday lunch, and I have to say—it was absolutely delicious! We started with the Caesar salad, which was incredibly fresh and flavorful. Next, we enjoyed the Bolognese pasta; the homemade pasta made it truly exceptional. We also shared the chicken sandwich, served on soft, flavorful focaccia bread—simply delicious! The service was outstanding, and the restaurant’s decor is beautiful and inviting. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I can’t wait to come back!

Came in for brunch/lunch and was overwhelmed in the best way possible in brunch menu possibilities from French toast to sushi to pasta! Our group couldn’t decided so we got one of each. The harbor club sandwich was executed perfectly with juicy chicken to a unique Caesar salad the avocado was a plus. The Bellini service was a nice touch; not a basic mimosa. The bartender Dan was very sweet and accommodating with our flavors. He was very helpful with recommendations and gave us great, attentive service.

A’Riva A’rrived in Sunset Harbor around October ‘24. Yet I bet you have not tried it out. It is by far the best restaurant in Sunset Harbor, in fact one of the best in Miami Beach. So get your ass down there and try it. We have been going for Saturday brunch for the last few months. It’s truly wonderful. It’s also attached to the new members club The Harbor Club. The food is wonderful, the chef is incredible, even the pastries are all freshly baked in house. The service is wonderful such a lovely team. Can’t rate it highly enough

Had a delightful experience. The food and service were exceptional. What a crew: Andreas, Chris, Ashleigh, Tayreek, and Virginia! My apologies for any spelling errors, autocorrect giving me fits tonight. Good music as well!

I initially didn’t have the best experience at this restaurant, however after being invited back I will say the staff was absolutely amazing and attentive. They definitely made sure that our time was valued and treated us the way we expected from a highly rated restaurant in Miami. The food was incredible and the drinks were indescribable. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a nice place to have food with family, go out for a night and pregame, or have dinner. Thank you a’riva for being susceptible to feedback, and for the delicious food that came with it.

**EDITED Food was delicious but too bad the hostess has a bad attitude and does not honor peoples reservations. After hearing about our poor experience we got invited back. This second time was truly exceptional. The service was amazing and the food was even better. They really redeemed themselves. I hope that they keep up the good service that we had with our second dining experience. This is a beautiful restaurant, with exceptional food and great ambience, so it would be a shame for the service to be anything but extraordinary!

The ambiance, service levels, and food were everything you'd expect! Hosted a business dinner and the staff was amazing, both anticipating and accommodating all our needs. Our server, Virginia was excellent and both managers that night checked on us several times. A couple members of our party were interested in the kosher options and they even took us into the kitchen to show them their setup - over the top!! We had several dishes from each of the courses and there was a standout item in each of these. I didn't grab a pic from the appetizer round but they were good with the Caesar and burrata being my favorites. The spaghetti Nerano and al dente Bucatini were my favorite pasta dishes. The Tomahawk, from Reserve Cut in NYC, which is the most popular steakhouse in downtown, was also amazing and kept our party happy! I didn't get a pic of dessert but the chocolate puff pastry thing was epic, great finish. All in, great experience and food - we'll be back!

Just when I didn't think there was a worse Italian spot in Miami I find a'riva. I've been seeing ads about their pastatini Wednesday and thought I'd give it a try. I came with two of my friends so we pretty much tried every single pasta on the menu and they were all terrible. Pastas came out cold and mushy. We ordered meatballs but they were really beef arancini. The manager sees that no one at the table has touched their meals so he does take care 2 of the pasta omakase on the bill and at the end we're surprised with $36 charge for bottled still water because they charge $12 per person apparently although all our refills were with tap. Not only will I not be returning but I will not advise anyone to try this out. Plenty of better Italian options in Miami.

This will quickly become my go to spot after my first time. Sat at the bar and highly recommend it as the bartenders and very kind and entertaining. We started off with beef tartar and the bread which from the first bite- I knew this dinner was going to be amazing. Bartenders both suggested the same pasta we were curious to try and it was cooked to perfection. I could not leave without trying the pistachio gelato and I would simply come back for that alone.

Vibe was awesome, service was excellent but food was average. The plates were what you would expect of a sceney Miami place on the salty side with an abundance of truffle but the best things here were the cocktails and after party in the palm room which were worth coming back for.

The karaoke guy is very selfish he calls whoever he wants and let them sing as many songs as he wants and for other people he only lets you sing whatever he wants he's not a fair kj you should replace him

We went for friends and family and were incredibly impressed. We had the ceasar salad which was super crunchy and very fresh. The dressing is delicious. For Antipasta we tried the fried zucchini with tzatziki which i thought was lovely and left me wanting more. The only comment i have was that i would have preferred the sauce on the side so as to be able to dip each piece of crunchy zucchini. We also tried the corn agnolotti with black truffle was perfectly cooked and the flavor was unforgettable. However, the truffle taglioni was my favorite thing of the night. You could tell this pasta was hand made, day off, with lots of love. Absolutely stunning and left me speechless. Dover sole was perfectly seasoned with a lemon butter sauce that we really enjoyed. Lamb chops were well cooked and super tasty and the grand finale for me were the donuts. I loved them. Service was excellent, perfectly timed coursed with subtle presence of the staff. The decor is lovely and the lush foliage in the center of the room was a nice touch. Will definitely be back

A beautiful experience. I was stunned by the warmth and expertise of the service (Pablo was our main server). Everyone was lovely. Especially loved the tuna carpaccio, Caesar salad, the octopus with the best baba ghanoush I've ever had (I can't recall having better, more tender octopus, either), Dover sole, and the gelato with pistachio drizzle (brilliant, homemade à la minute, and not too sweet or heavy, so it was really in the authentic Italian style). Atmosphere is festive and relaxed, not noisy--exceptional hospitality.

Place is a 9.5/10. Service is terrific, drinks are amazing, food is also divine. Confusing members-only dynamic when it comes to access to the other lounge spaces, but doesn't jolt the public dining experience really. Bennett at the bar is super knowledgeable about the area, and Laura is a great server to help clarity items on the menu. Get the Caesar salad and the Sweet Corn Agnolotti. Delish. Definitely worth hitting up.

Amazing food, great service and the environment is the best. The life music today was so cool.

Food and service 10/10. Authentic Peruvian Cuisine, Lunch and Dinner special during the day .