Call Me Gaby

"Miami’s track record of bad Italian restaurants means even the decent ones stand out. So, sure, Call Me Gaby in Miami Beach may be slightly overpriced and the oblong-shaped pinsas may be forgettable, but you can count on the place whenever you need a reliable restaurant with a nice patio. Stick to the pastas, like the pappardelle in a bolognese sauce that has a slight sweetness to balance out the meat. Just book a table ahead of time. If you come without a reservation, expect to be seated on the outdoor couches with low tables that force you to eat your crispy focaccia hunched over like a gremlin." - ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino, virginia otazo

"Miami’s track record of bad Italian restaurants means even the decent ones stand out. So, sure, Call Me Gaby in Miami Beach may be slightly overpriced and the oblong-shaped pinsas may be forgettable, but you can count on the place whenever you need somewhere to celebrate a birthday or graduation with your family. The picnic-style tables and Lilly Pulitzer-esque throw pillows make the place nice enough for a lunch or dinner that requires forced smiles. And the pastas are reliable, like the pappardelle in a bolognese sauce that has a slight sweetness to balance out the meat. Just book a table ahead of time. If you come without a reservation, expect to be seated on the outdoor couches with low tables that force you to eat your crispy focaccia hunched over like a gremlin. photo credit: CLEVELAND JENNINGS / @EATTHECANVASLLC" - Mariana Trabanino

"This South of Fifth Italian restaurant exudes charm and invites diners to relax with plush, oversized colorful cushions. There’s a generous outdoor area for al fresco dining as well. Start the evening with a traditional Aperol Spritz while waiting for favorites like Carla pizza (stracciatella, mortadella, pesto, and pistachio crumble) or housemade gnocchi with gorgonzola cream to arrive." - Alona Martinez

"Those looking for a more low-key evening can enjoy the evening at South of Fifth’s Call Me Gaby. Enjoy a special three-course menu featuring selections like the burrata pugliese, porcini truffle risotto and a special trio di dolci for dessert for $95 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Or splurge a little on the $135 per person seatings lasting from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. that includes a four-course menu featuring chiara pizetta, pot of meatballs, seafood linguini and more. Both options include a complimentary glass of prosecco." - Amber Love Bond

"Call Me Gaby is the newest addition the South of Fifth neighborhood (22 Washington Avenue). It serves a variety of pizzas like the Carla, made with Mortadella, basil pesto, and pistachio crumble; and the Gina, made with “Fior di Latte,” baked potatoes, Chiodini mushrooms, stracciatella; along with other more classic pies. And although the pizza is the star of the show, there also an assortment of antipasti, salads, and pastas rounding out the menu." - Olee Fowler