Fratelli La Bufala - Miami Beach

We had a fantastic dinner at Fratelli La Bufala in Miami Beach! The food was fresh and full of flavor, we shared the carpaccio, carbonara pasta, minestrone soup, and calamari, and everything was delicious. The vibe of the restaurant was welcoming and cozy. Our server Carmela truly made the experience even better. She was kind, attentive, and made us feel right at home. Her service was seamless and genuinely warm, a rare find these days. She really stood out and added that extra something to our night. Highly recommend this spot if you’re in the area!

We came in later in the evening (around 10pm) so it was a little quieter. There's indoor and outdoor seating which is nice. We tried the grilled octopus and seafood linguine and loved both items! A nice big piece of octopus arm for the appetizer and linguine was also fantastic, fresh seafood and (we think) freshly made pasta. It was a nice meal for us to end the night (two of us shared the food). Add: Don't want to forget the pistachio ice cream that our waitress recommended, that was great too!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What an unforgettable lunch experience at Fratelli La Bufala today! I had the absolute pleasure of being served by Chef Antonio, truly the best Italian chef in Miami! We began with their warm, focaccia, accompanied by creamy burrata, cherry tomatoes, and fresh arugula a vibrant and fresh start that immediately transported me to Southern Italy. For the main course, we delighted in two exceptional pasta dishes: the pappardelle porcini e salsiccia, rich and aromatic with perfectly cooked sausage and earthy mushrooms, and the tonnarelli cacio e pepe To accompany the meal, we enjoyed their house Champagne, which was soft, delicate, and an ideal companion to each course. It elevated the entire dining experience with its smooth and balanced profile, highly recommended! For dessert, the house tiramisù was a dream, creamy, soft and elegantly layered, ending the meal on a perfect note. The service was equally impressive! The staff made us feel like honored guests in an Italian home warm, welcoming and genuine hospitality experience, offering a first-hand taste of Italy in every bite. Grazie mille to Chef Antonio and the entire team Fratelli La Bufala is a must-visit gem for lovers of true Italian cuisine. 🇮🇹✨🍝🥂 I’ll absolutely be coming back 🙌

It was really amazing! This was my first experience having authentic italian food and it was super good. (Came here with Italian friend and told me that it’s AUTHENTIC) Pizza was amazing. Also, all the employees were very kind. Our server was Scerif, he was super nice. Nice experience!

Had a great dinner! The chicken Milanese was crispy and flavorful. Finished off with their Nutella pizza—warm, gooey, and absolutely delicious. Amazing service with Ivonne and a cozy vibe. Definitely worth a visit!

I grew up with Nonna and Nonno in the kitchen, so I have opinions. So, when I say this place is good, I mean it. We went for our wedding anniversary, and honestly, it was the perfect choice. From the moment we walked in, the staff was super friendly, not overly fussy, just genuinely welcoming. And the atmosphere? Relaxed and romantic, just what we wanted. Everything we had was fantastic, but I have to rave about the truffle ravioli. Seriously, amazing. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the filling was rich and flavorful, and that truffle sauce? Forget about it. They didn't rush us at all. We were able to savor every bite, enjoy our wine, and just relax and enjoy our special night. No hovering waiter was trying to whisk away our plates before we were finished, and no check wasn't dropped on the table the second we put down our forks. It was exactly what you want for a special occasion – or honestly, any night you want some seriously good Italian food. Highly recommend!"

Don't let the warm atmosphere from the outside fool you. This pizzeria is far from a good experience. The service was terrible with the waiters barely acknowledging you are there, the cutlery was dirty, the cups as well. The pizza prices were a little high but we accepted it as we know the area can be a little pricey. However for that price I was expecting a good pizza. Not a pizza with burned basil leaves, burned crust and barely any mozarella. To add to the circumstance, we ordered the Parmiggiana pizza, so I was expecting eggplant parmiggiana toppings on the pizza as the price jump from the classic margherita to the special we got was not little. Instead to my surprise I got a Margherita with barely any toppings. I'm still looking for the parmiggiana as clearly it was not on my pizza. Not at all the Napolitan experience promised ( and I can assure you as I am also South Italian, and was highly disappointed) When it came to pay, the charge a forced 20% service charge, for the terrible service they gave and expect tips of 3- 10% as well. Lastly servers were rude and look down upon you of you don't get a starter and desert at the end. Terrible stay away. ( se volete mangiare bene non andateci)

Been to Italy and had like 12 Napoletana pizzas in a couple of weeks ;). Fratelli La Bufala’s pizza we had is equal to the top we had in Napoli. The crust and ingredients are spot on. We ordered Margherita, added olives and extra basil. The Tiramisu was exquisite, light and perfect amount of sweetness, and of course is made in house.

I absolutely just LOVE their caprese salad! Even though they took it off the menu, the staff here actually made me a complimentary dish of it last time I came here! They also prepared a spaghetti with cherry tomatoe halves and Pink sauce especially just for me!! I was introduced to this hot place by an ex boyfriend I had who lived in Miami Beach 15 years ago. I have no regrets coming to eat such delicious food here! Everything was so good, ....and everyone was really kind, especially their Brazilian Italian waitress I forgot her name, but what a sweety!

I don't understand what's going on with Miami Beach managers, I was at this place at 11:15 and I will lip e their pizza, but, unfortunately they refused businesses from Miami Beach residents before you supposed to closed, don't even ask if I want to have to go, which I would appreciate it. The entire restaurant was setting up for business, but the manager(lady) was sitting and watching on her phone. Just to let you know you lost not 1 client, but, several clients. The issue is the incompetents personal doesn't care because they jump from one place to another. Good luck

I had the traditional Margherita as well as the Reale pizza. Because I ordered for take out (yes takeout!) I got to buzz around and watch my pizzas being made. See videos. While I waited I took a peek at the customer's plates who were seated and boy oh boy did their pastas look delish! My pizzas were cooked perfectly with just the right amount of charring on the edges and not on the bottom. Praise the Pizza gods! Notes on toppings: I got only a few pieces of basil on my Margherita, I wish there was more. Maybe I could have asked for more had I been a dine in customer. My Reale was amazing although I did witness a scant amount of Parmesan that decorated my pizza. They could have put more on it. However despite the above, my pizza was perfect, (remember I said it was take out) even after the gruelling 10minute wait until I got to the beach settled down and finally got my first bite. If the pizza tasted that good 10min later can you imagine if I dined in and ate it right away! Oh and pizza was ready in minutes, no long waiting like other restaurants. And the staff were quick! I will definitely return for a dine in experience!

Ordered the Suprema (meat lover) pizza to go. Order was ready in 10-15 minutes. Pizza was absolutely delicious. The sauce was super tasty and the topping + dough were just right. I wish I ordered two! Would order again if I was in the area.

After not knowing what to have for lunch we decided to stop here. It was very cute! When you walked in you instantly smelled the pizza which is always a delight. We were greeted and sat down instantly. Our waitress was super sweet we and very hospitable. The pizza was about the size of a personal pie but definitely able to be shared between two people. I would come here again

Pizza was delish, I loved it. The pasta was also great. The service was excellent. There is nothing wrong with this restaurant.

The fried mozzarella cheese was good I did not like the pizza with cheese Salad cookies are good Dessert was goated No soap did not wanna really go here Planta is better

Good pizza located close to our Hotel in Miami. Service was a little slow, but we weren't in a rush. Pizzas are a nice size for each person. We sat inside- the street is pretty busy, so wasn't as loud.

Beware of being overcharged!! 20% "service charge" added that is "not a tip and for the owner" per our waitress. Additional tip for the waitress expected also. Ripoff

We stopped here before going to the beach for breakfast. The nights before, this place was full, so we figured they would be a good place to grab a bite to eat. When we first stepped in, the place was empty. Someone eventually came to seat us. I am glad we decided to stay and wait for someone to greet us. It was pretty cool having the place to ourselves too. Pros: -Delicious food. The smoked salmon was a hit on both items -Clean restrooms -Clean restaurant -Server was nice -The fresh bread smelled so good baking in the oven. -Cute setup ***The potatoes were the BEST I have ever had, and that says a lot coming from me. We tore those up. Cons: Nothing

Incredible pizza, excellent service, and a great location! The pizza was so good, so crispy, and so fresh! We ordered a margherita pizza and mortazza pizza. We did not realize that the mortazza pizza had pork on it, and we're not able to eat pork, so we had to kindly ask if they could remake it without pork. The man making the pizzas was so kind and understanding and he remade the pizza without hesitation and added some more vegetables to spice it up. We were so appreciative! Both pizzas were delicious, flavorful, and fresh. Overall great place and I can't wait to come back!

Bottom line: More of a 4.5 star experience here at Fratelli La Bufala for dinner. The Burrata and Ossobuco both were delicious. Service was good and helpful. Nice classic Italian type of feeling inside, enjoyable. The Deets: After getting drinks at Minibar, we decided to walk over to Fratelli La Bufala to grab dinner one Saturday night in South Beach. This Italian restaurant is one that Chris M. had mentioned he had been wanting to try so off we went. We were seated quickly, choosing to take an inside table instead of the many vacant outside tables available. This place was decently crowded so I was looking forward to a good experience. The inside gives a cozy classic Italian type of feeling, part restaurant/bistro/pizzeria type of look. Our server did well getting our drink orders and make sure about any questions we had. Note: There was a free glass of prosecco Yelp check in offer at the time of this visit, one I did take advantage of this visit! We enjoyed some burrata pre-meal and it was great, loved it. The menu here has a good variety of offerings including classic and gourmet pizzas, calzone, insalate, antipasti, pasta, entrees, desserts, etc. Having enjoyed some carbonara the night before at Eating House, I decided to go with the Ossobuco (menu describes as "braised veal shank with rich red wine stock and onion served w/truffle potato purée") that sounded so good. Chris M. decided to go with the Carbonara here. As you can see from the pic I nabbed before we started eating, these selections looked great when delivered to our table and we agreed that the food was delicious. I enjoyed the Ossobuco as a tasty non-pasta choice, it was tender and had wonderful flavor. Price is what you would expect for a good meal in the South Beach area, without being too out of the park, the price is comparable to the quality. I'm glad we stopped into Fratelli La Bufala for dinner, I'd say a 4.5 star visit. If I get the chance to come back in the future, I would definitely explore more on their menu as they have so much to choose from here.

The service was splendid! The lady serving us was so sweet and kind we loved her. The food was yum and best coffee I've had in the US by far! The ambiance was nice, very Italian

This place was amazing! Not busy and the food was great. I had the burrata and Margherita pizza-- I would recommend them both. Our server was excellent and the atmosphere inside was nice. Great dinner spot.

I had a great opportunity to tour South Beach, and this restaurant was my first stop. The food was well prepared and generous in size. I was surprised to get a personal margarita pizza that large. It was excellent! I even scored a free glass of Prosecco and I checked in! The restaurant is a great establishment on the corner before you get to the beach, offering indoor and outdoor seating. The view of the sunny city is perfect and the location is in great proximity to the hop on /hop off big bus. Service was pleasant and swift, attentive, and refilled water immediately. Looking forward to my next visit.

Great pizza selection, authentic Italian. Recommended. Try the tiramisu or the panna cotta.

Everything was delicious! Restaurant a bit beat up but still great for family. Service was a little tough to but all together great time.

Beautiful outdoor restaurant with amazing food. We had buratta with prosciutto, and their pizzas. To die for.

1) Service was fast, friendly, and attentive. Still has the B.S. service charge that every restaurant in Miami Beach has, but unlike the others, they warned us of that before we paid. 2) Food was delicious. The Pappardelle Ai Funghi Porcini was packed with flavor and was not shy with the mushroom and sausage. The Casertana pizza was great too. Hot and ready, big enough for two people, and had plenty of cheese. 3) Ambiance was beautiful. Gives off that cozy Italian feel. Music wasn't obnoxious or intrusive. 4) Price was reasonable. Menu averaged around $20. Noticeably less than the surrounding restaurants. Only gripe I had was the small table. Could barely fit my two orders, but it was just me and one other, so that can slide.

I got take out with Marta and she was funny and nice! Although I couldn't get mozzarella di bufala on this pizza (they were sold out) I will get it on the next one. The pizza was cooked well! And the flavours were all correct. When I came back for pick up one guy was like "have you paid." And was being kind of weird about it, (like who steals a pizza) Marta and I laughed about it. I always love this place and go anytime I see one. This one in Miami is delicious.

I've been living in Miami for 20 years and I've always been curious about this restaurant; however, I always forgot about it and just went somewhere else. Well it was the case in this situation, I was supposed to go to another place a couple of blocks from there with a friend but we weren't happy with the menu at the other place so decided to walk around and pick another restaurant. Funny, we both said This restaurant has been here forever and we have never tried it! So we finally decided to go in! The restaurant was practically empty, it was a Tuesday night. So we wanted some wine to start and to our luck, it was Tuesday Wine Night and all bottles were 50% off! That was amazing! So we ordered a bottle and it came out like $22-24. As a starter, we shared a house salad and for pizza, we tried the Capricciosa one and it was good. Topping quantities were great although the dough was a little soggy. For dessert, we ordered the Panna Cotta but it wasn't good. It was so cold, just taken out from the fridge, didn't feel fresh. Plus Panna Cotta is supposed to be soft, not hard. The restaurant itself is a little old but it feels very Italian. Service was good too.

What a fantastic restaurant! Our server was very attentive and recommended a perfect wine to go with our meal. The beef carpaccio and eggplant Parmesan were excellent appetizers. For our main course, we shared a pizza with ricotta stuffed crust- our server's excellent suggestion. We would definitely come back and we recommend highly!

Delicious food - wonderful pastas and pizzas. Love visiting this spot when I'm in South Beach!

Authentic Naples cuisine, love this place always packed and delicious pizza but the Bufala musarela is amazingly done.

Fratelli La Bufala sits right on the corner of Washington Ave in South Beach. The menu offers classic Italian dishes with specialty items offered. Good portions. Beautiful spot for aperitivo with a sunset view. The servers were gentilissimi! I'll be back for pizza napoletana next time. Be sure to check in for a complimentary glass of champagne! Indoor & outdoor seating available GF spaghetti available upon request! Vegetarian friendly options

Great night celebrating a birthday party at this traditional neopolitan pizza restrurant. Service is great and most servers speak intalian. We had a mix of all their appetizers. The eggplant Parmesan was hands down the winner followed by the bruschetta. The vitello tonnato is not what I am used to eating in Italy. We also got an assortment of pizzas. They were great I just feel like the pizza dough needed a tad bit of salt. The birthday desert and the cannoli were delicious. Nice informal ambiance is perfect for a family gathering.

This is currently the oldest and first Neapolitan pizzeria in Miami! It's my favorite style of pizza, so I don't know why it took me so long to come in. I tried the caprese because a classic is a good way to tell if it's truly good. The fresh mozzarella, the sauce, and the crust were fantastic. The service would be a tad faster, but I'd go back in a heartbeat.

Real Italian food!!! They use imported italian ingredients. My husband is Celiac and had a pizza, nothing happened!!! He cannot even eat anything that was cooked anywhere near flour, and he ate a Pizza!!! I lived in Italy for 5 years and I can attest that this restaurant is truly authentic. The servers are italian which just adds to the ambiance. Definitely recommend!!!

This place came highly recommended from my Uber driver who was of Italian descent. We came here for a birthday and had a spread. It did not disappoint. Everything from the calamari to the pasta to pizza was amazing. Each dish was excellent. They even stopped the music to play a birthday singalong song for my friend. This place is the real deal. The service is great.

We sat outside at this cute corner restaurant because it was quite packed and it seemed like a good option. The staff was all Italian (from Rome and Napoli) I actually liked that, considering you can see these restaurants all over Italy. To start we had a burrata (not pictured here). The flavor was great and it arrived with prosciutto and some fresh bread. Next our pizzas arrived. They do them in very Neapolitan style with the Neapolitan oven and everything. However in my opinion they were lacking a bit of flavor. The cheese was too bland and the dough too. But everything was fresh, so at least I give them that! Now to the star of the night: the pasta. This pasta was cooked to perfection!! The sauce was delicious, it had the right amount of seafood so you could get something with every bite. And the fact that the server comes with an actual round of parmesano was great! I would probably come back for the pasta.

The pizza at Fratelli's smacks. I compare this pizza to the real deal in italy and New York pies. The dough is perfectly cooked with fresh toppings in their wood fire oven. Every time I come to Miami, we stop by to get some pies and enjoy the impeccable deliciousness that is hard to duplicate. Can't believe this spot isn't 5 stars.

Wowza. I had the Tagliatelle Bolognese and it was perfect. Perfect portion size, perfect flavor, just perfect. And I didn't want to eat here! The wife had a Caesar salad and liked it but how bad can you screw up a Caesar Salad? The fried mozzarella was incredible. The minestrone soup was more like veggie soup-no beans, no pasta.

The worst experience ever and very expensive placethe server Yvon was unprofessional. The ambient was horrible . Everyone was in a bad mood. We got there and didn't even serve us water until we asked. I asked for a Diet Coke forgot to bring it to me until I was almost finished with my food. We ask about the pizza size and she lied to us for us to buy more food.

Small and cozy italian place, with a very good quality of pizza! The waitress was also very friendly and attentive. I ordered pizza "parma" with prosciutto and a glass of wine. It was very good experience, and definitely it's one of the best pizza places in Miami Beach!

If you want great food in south beach without experiencing the frequent and dreaded tourists traps, this is the place for you. The service is great. They're always playing soccer on the TV's inside. The prices are super reasonable ($12-$17 for a pasta dish with big portions). The food is just amazing every single time. I highly recommend the bruschetta. I hate olives typically but even though they come in the bruschetta I still think it's one of the best things I've ever ingested. The gnocchi and spaghetti bolognese are to die for.

Nice ambiance. Friendly, welcoming staff. The food was good a bit pricey but decent portions. Checking in to Yelp got me a complimentary glass of Prosecco. Dinner time was a bit busy but it didn't take long for my food. They offer outdoor dining as well. My only complaint is the chef that's outside of the kitchen (in the dining area) rings a bell often when the food needs to go to the table. It's a bit distracting & loud. They have a salmon pizza I wouldn't mind going back & ordering it to go. Overall pretty good experience.

Got a pizza and calzone, both were really good and it was more than enough food for two people (2 pizzas would probably be enough for 3 people unless you're really hungry). Not anything super interesting just well executed dough and good ingredients. Sangria was good too!

Honestly the best restaurant experience I have had in Miami. The food was amazing and the service was top notch. Yvonne is the best waitress I had in this city! If you're looking for an exceptional night with Italian food, THIS is the place to go. Highly recommend.

Kinda off the beaten path but it is well worth it!!! It's very hard finding places in South Beach where they really care about the food. This is one of those places where the food is so good you want to come back the next day because you found that ONE spot that has food that doesn't taste like trash or makes you gaseous a few hours later.

Good service but they charge for water ($6) a bottle so make sure you get wine instead haha

I only ordered delivery from Fratelli La Bufala and it is quality food, delicious and reasonably priced. Highly recommend the calzones and brick wood pizzas!

Excellent service and everything we ordered was wonderful. We ordered Pizza, pasta carbonara and potatoes. All were perfect.

Pizza Craving Fixed ! :) ... me and my girl was super hungry during lunch hours and decided to try the nearest Brick Oven pizza we could find. This Napoleon restaurant popped up on google, so we decided to go here. When we walked through the front door my girl was wearing shorts and a bra-style top. We were told they had dress code, so we decided to be seated outside instead of leaving. It was super hot that day but we were so hungry we didn't mind. We both Ordered Gourmet Pizza. I had the **Diavola pizza.. it was Delicious!! you can really tell this was authentic Italian pizza from the sauce, cheese, spicy salami and the way the dough taste. The only *downside was the Sauce made underneath the pizza Soggy. It would've been perfect if the bottom of the pizza was just as crispy as the crust. My girl Ordered the **Margarita Pizza, she said it was one of the best she's ever had. She literally talked about ordering that Pizza again the next day lol **the Reason for the 3 stars was purely based on my pizza being a bit too soggy at the bottom and *secondly the vibe and energy from the waiters. Our waiter kept staring at us in a weird way. Never smiling just staring, it made Us really uncomfortable eating Outside. Their was literally only one other couple 4 tables behind us. I asked one waitress for water and she never returned. When we finished paying for food, we stood up an the girl started staring hard while talking to the other waiter. That whole experience was just weird. Overall, food was good. if you're craving authentic Italian pizza, you probably won't regret it here, just be prepared if you decide to Dine in.

The pizza served here comes out of a wood burning oven and it's done just right. Pizza was full of flavor and just big enough for two people to share. One thing we found unique is that the pizza was cut into five slices. Never seen that before. lol This restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. Staff was very accommodating and we had a great overall dinner experience.

Everything was outstanding- food, family ambiance, and service on a busy and rainy Friday night. We loved everything we ate. Definitely leave room for desert

This was a favorite meal! The lasagna was excellent! Our server was super! We got lucky with 1/2 price wine night on a Wednesday.

I actually wanted to give a 3 and a half star, but there's not that option, so a 3 it is. I just didn't feel that the price reflected the quality and portion of the food. My husband and I had a good experience and the staff were kind, but they don't come to check on you. We were done eating and thought it was obvious as staff walked by, but I guess you will have to let them know to bring you your check; otherwise, you will sit there all day.

I called in a order & walked 20 minutes to pick it up just to get back to my room & they didn't give me any utensils. The Caesar salad had entirely too much cheese & the carbonara pasta WAS NOT fresh.

I've been eyeing this place for 3 days... and I'm kinda disappointed .... My brother in laws favorite dessert is TIRAMISU, and unfortunately, it was sour when we received it. After one bite, he literally was about to vomit. The KEY LIME pies were not KEY LIME at all. It seriously wasn't KEY LIME it tasted like lemon meringue but, I can't even say they made a mistake because itss not on their menu.‍‍‍ And of course the store was closed by the time we received our order.... The CANNOLI was ok, wasn't what I was expecting but it wasn't bad at all...