Da Angelino | Cucina Italiana

Da Angelino is a welcome newcomer in Coconut Grove! We went for their Grand Opening and everything we had on the menu was authentic, fresh, and bursting with flavor--hands down some of the best Italian l've had in Miami. From the pastas to the seafood to the appetizers, every dish felt thoughtfully prepared with quality ingredients and real attention to detail. What makes it even more special is Angelo, who runs the restaurant with such warmth and passion. He has a way of making every guest feel at home. The atmosphere is elegant yet welcoming, the kind of place that works just as well for a date night as it does for a family dinner. If you're looking for amazing food paired with genuine hospitality, you must try this new spot. It's the kind of restaurant you'll want to keep coming back to--and one I'll be recommending to everyone I know!

Da Angelino is a welcome newcomer in Coconut Grove! We went for their Grand Opening and everything we had on the menu was authentic, fresh, and bursting with flavor--hands down some of the best Italian I've had in Miami. From the pastas to the seafood to the appetizers, every dish felt thoughtfully prepared with quality ingredients and real attention to detail. What makes it even more special is Angelo, who runs the restaurant with such warmth and passion. He has a way of making every guest feel at home. The atmosphere is elegant yet welcoming, the kind of place that works just as well for a date night as it does for a family dinner. If you're looking for amazing food paired with genuine hospitality, you must try this new spot. It's the kind of restaurant you'll want to keep coming back to--and one I'll be recommending to everyone I know!

Last night, we tried out Da Angelino, the new spot that took over where Eva, the Mediterranean place, used to be in the grove. Da Angelino was opened for the first time the night before and is owned by the Ariete hospitality group, same guys who own Ariete, Chuggs, and Taurus in the grove. The restaurant was pretty busy, which we were happy to see, but the overall ambiance came off a little tacky. Lighting felt a bit yellow and bright. Couldn't hear music, loud environment, good amount of kids around. This is all fine, just not the greatest spot if you're looking for something modern for date night. For an Italian restaurant in Coconut Grove, it just didn't feel super vibey. Host and server were very friendly. We started with an order of Aperol Spritz and the bourbon-Aperol Spritz (AEREO DI CARTA)--it had a nice sweet-tart balance and I'd definitely order it again. Then moved to the Artichoke & feta dip with fried-style bread--crispy on the outside, soft inside. Dip was tasty. Mini calzones--okay, but felt like something you'd pop out of your freezer at home. Not all that. Carpaccio de carne (beef carpaccio)--this was our favorite app. Fresh and sophisticated; you could tell some care went into it. Pasta with octopus ( STROZZAPRETI & POLPO) fresh octopus, tangy red sauce, very good. Cacio e pepe--superb. They toss it right in front of you with cheese, and it was definitely our favorite dish. If we come back, it'd only be for pastas (and maybe a drink)--we'd skip the appetizers. The vibe felt more traditional Italian, lots of older folks and kids, not exactly modern or trendy. Still, the pasta really redeems the experience.