CARBONE VINO
Restaurant · Coconut Grove ·
Italian restaurant with iconic atmosphere and fine wines
Italian restaurant with iconic atmosphere and fine wines
"The South Beach location of Carbone serves the same high-end takes on classic Italian American dishes that its New York City counterpart has since 2012. On the menu, expect dishes like its famous spicy rigatoni in a vodka sauce, the Caesar salad “alla ZZ” that is prepared tableside, veal chop Parmesan, alongside some serious old-school vibes, strong yet balanced cocktails, and plenty of people-watching. Reservations are a hot commodity — it’s one of those spots where it’s slightly easier to get the really early or really late seatings." - Amber Love Bond
"The cool kids might still go to Carbone in South Beach, but their parents have claimed Carbone Vino as the reservation to brag about during mid-aisle conversations at Milam’s. The back lounge is where Carlos and Inelis go to drink fine wine, eat arancini, and run into their daughter’s friend (whose date couldn’t get a reservation). In the main room, men living out Scorsese fantasies cheek-kiss, exchange grippy handshakes, and are grateful they can feel like they’re 25 again without having to cross the Causeways. A Rolex that needs more links A $14,000 DRC no one will ever order The lounge and bar are for walk-ins Reservations go live on Resy 30 days in advance at 10am. Weekday tables are easy to find. On Saturdays, it’s hard to find something that’s not 5pm or 10pm. Unlike the South Beach Carbone, you can try to walk in. While you wait, you can hang out in their back lounge, where you can drink a martini and eat arancini." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino, julia malave
"Described as "dark and sexy" with a menu to match: recommended actions include getting a spritz, a spicy rigatoni, or a veal saltimbocca, but if you can only get one thing, go for the decadent cannoli sundae—positioned as a sultry, food-forward spot in Coconut Grove." - Allison Ramirez
"Major Food Group’s Miami family has expanded by one more. Carbone Vino is a sister restaurant to South Beach’s Carbone and shares some of the same dishes, like the tableside caesar and spicy rigatoni. The main difference is the drink menu. This new Coconut Grove spot is, apparently, all about wine." - mariana trabanino
"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. Carbone reservations have gotten slightly easier to find since it first opened—although mostly on weekdays at 5pm or 10pm. You may be able to find a slightly better table (especially during summer) if you check Resy 30 days in advance precisely at 10am. Don’t bet on being able to walk in. They'll probably turn you away and possibly be a little mean about it." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino