Carbone Miami
Italian restaurant · Miami Beach
49 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
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Highlights
Italian-American scene magnet serving classic comfort food
Italian-American scene magnet serving classic comfort food
"A flashy, destination-style restaurant known for theatrical service and elevated takes on classic Italian-American dishes, ideal for a see-and-be-seen night out." - Regan Stephens
"A restaurant designed by Ken Fulk, known for its nostalgic and modern elements." - Emily Venezky
"Verdict: Carbone is not really a restaurant. It's a pasta theme park for the social media generation. And like so many tourist attractions, it's overpriced, needlessly difficult to book, and prioritizes appearance over everything else. Still, the red sauce performance here has its charm, and if you're simply dying to see it for yourself (and OK with eating at an odd weekday hour) go for it. Just manage your expectations. " - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino
"We knew this day would come. Messi at Carbone just makes sense. It’s a restaurant that exists for VIPs and we’re sure they treated him like the star he is. Messi famously loves milanesa, so we’re guessing he enjoyed the veal parm. If Messi has a sweet tooth, he also probably got a little giddy when they brought out the dessert tray. Still, we wouldn’t send him here if he asked us where to find the best Italian food in Miami. And our hearts go out to any mortals who may have gotten bumped to accommodate Messi’s party and had to wait an extra 45 minutes for their table. " - ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino
"The Freebies: Bread basket, pickled cauliflower, cured meats, parmesan cheese, and rainbow cake. Dinner at Carbone peaks early. Before you’ve even placed your order, the sceney Italian restaurant drops a series of items on the table that are, to everyone’s astonishment, free. There’s a large bread basket with warm and bouncy tomato bread, pickled cauliflower, cured meat, and parmesan chunks cut from a giant cheese wheel. Usually, we’d warn you not to spoil your appetite. But Carbone is expensive and the entrees are hit-or-miss, so eat up and you’ll probably save a few bucks. The meal also ends with another freebie: small bites of rainbow cake that come with the (very large) bill. " - mariana trabanino, ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
