Marc's Artisanal Pizzeria

Marc’s Pizzeria in North Beach is the real deal, lives up to the hype, and is worth the wait process to get a table. We shared the pepperoni pizza and meatballs, and both were excellent. The pizza had a perfect bite throughout the entire slice, not just in the crust, with just the right amount of heat. The meatballs were flavorful and tender. The vibe inside was casual but stylish, and prices were very fair for Miami Beach. Highly recommend for a chill and tasty night out.

Marc’s Artisanal Pizzeria had been on my “must-try” list after seeing it all over social media. Expect about a 1-hour wait — put your name down and grab a drink at Bob’s nearby. The place is small, beautifully decorated, and worth the wait. The pizza is excellent with a thin, crunchy crust, but the artichoke starter completely wowed me — I can’t wait to go back and try the rest of the starters! The staff run the place seamlessly while keeping a fun vibe, and our waitress Kelly was sweet, knowledgeable, and made us feel right at home. We’ll be back for her hospitality alone.

All of the staff were so kind to us on our first visit- especially Callie (our server). The welcoming atmosphere makes this the best dinner spot... best pizza we have had and for a very good price. Would recommend trying their hot oil on the pizza- takes it to a different level. Definitely coming back!!

Pros • Round Pizza is Excellent – The highlight of the meal was definitely their regular round pizza. Perfectly baked, flavorful, and a true standout. • Menu Variety – The restaurant offers both traditional round pizzas and Sicilian deep dish, plus several appetizer options. • Atmosphere Potential – With some adjustments, the location could have a cozy and inviting feel. Cons • Hostess Interaction – Upon arrival, a sign instructed guests to wait outside for the hostess. While we waited patiently, another guest arrived behind us and also waited. During this time, a woman walked right past all of us into the restaurant. The hostess approached her inside, had no problem taking her name, and put her directly on the waitlist — all without asking her to wait outside like the rest of us. When the lady who rudely walked past everyone stepped back out, I walked inside to explain what happened, but before I could finish, the hostess interrupted me with, “wait outside, I will come to you.” When I politely mentioned that the gentleman behind me was also ahead of that lady that just put her name down, her response was, “worry about yourself.” This came across as unnecessarily rude and set a very negative tone for the rest of the evening. • Long Wait Despite Open Tables – Even with five empty tables visible, we waited about 30 minutes to be seated finally in one of those empty tables we had been looking at. • Uncomfortable Environment – Contrary to past responses to the reviews stating the air conditioning was fixed, it was not. A large, loud machine was blowing air into the dining room, which was distracting and unpleasant. • Mediocre Starters – The artichoke, meatballs, and Caesar salad were decent but nothing memorable. • Sicilian Pizza Just “OK” – While the round pizza shined, the Sicilian deep dish lacked the same quality and flavor. • Poor Service Throughout – No offer of red pepper flakes or cheese, no “can I get you anything else for your meal,” no warmth or attentiveness. We ordered bottled water but were served tap at first, with no apology or acknowledgment. The general attitude felt transactional rather than welcoming. How Service Could Improve 1. Better Hostess Training – Treat all guests equally and with courtesy. If the policy is to wait outside, it should apply to everyone. 2. More Attentive Table Service – Offer condiments, check in during the meal, and ensure orders are correct. 3. Hospitality Mindset – Small touches like “thank you,” “enjoy your meal,” or “can I get you anything else?” go a long way toward making guests feel valued. 4. Fix the Air Conditioning – A comfortable environment is essential, and a noisy portable unit takes away from the dining experience. Final Verdict: While the round pizza is worth noting, the combination of rude hostess interactions, lack of hospitality, and uncomfortable dining environment overshadowed the food quality. At $150 for two pizzas and three appetizers, we expected far better service. With so many excellent pizza spots in Miami that pair great food with genuine hospitality, Marc Artisanal Pizza won’t be on our return list.

Absolutely delicious. Loved the traditional pizza so crunchy and crispy!!!!!! The Sicilian was so good too. I can’t decide which one I like the most. Absolutely delicious. Staff is so so so friendly and incredible!!!! Call ahead because there’s a bit of a wait but the wait is so worth it.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Probably the best pizza I’ve ever had in my life! As a business owner myself, I couldn’t help but notice every little detail and I could truly feel the love, dedication, and care in everything. You can tell this place was built with heart. I had the spicy pepperoni and added a soft cheese, kind of like burrata (I can’t remember the name, but I absolutely LOVED it!). The combination was out of this world. The sourdough crust was a dream light, crisp, and full of flavor. Every ingredient was fresh and thoughtfully chosen, a true flavor explosion. The service was warm and flawless, and the lovely couple behind it all… absolutely inspiring. Wishing you all the success in the world with this little gem you’ve brought to the neighborhood. Welcome and congratulations! Your pizza stole my heart. 💛🍕✨

Second time at Mark’s and it’s officially my favorite pizzeria. I arrived a minute before they opened and waited about five to ten minutes — totally worth it. Ana helped me again with her incredibly warm service, and this was my first time being helped by Kevin, who was also amazing. He recommended the Dubai gelato and it was incredible, especially paired with the pistachio one. Leo greeted me with a big smile as he opened the door, and the mortadella and pesto pizza I ordered was absolutely perfect. I love this place!

We ordered the traditional pepperoni pizza and Parma pizza, also a Caesar salad with anchovies plus cookie for dessert. My son gave all the food 10/10, except for the garlic knots and cookie. I loved the Caesar salad but the anchovies were salty rather than vinegar-like which is my personal preference but my son loved them. The Parma ham was excellent and the pizza was a little salty for me. We got garlic knots too. They have cheese in them with a marinara sauce. They were not garlicky like I would have expected but they tasted good. My husband said the pepperoni pizza was very spicy and he has good spice tolerance. We arrived at 5:30pm on a Monday and had to wait 40 minutes for a table. It is very popular. I think because Dave Portnoy rated Marc’s the best pizza in Miami, I was expecting something exceptional. It was very good but it wasn’t my favorite pizza in Miami. The atmosphere in the restaurant is calm and the staff very welcoming, albeit a little slow. It is a great place to go for a special occasion that is relaxing and casual. Note: you cannot order online, you can only get takeout at the restaurant in person.

Yesterday we stopped by Marc's for dinner. This was our first time here. What a pleasant surprise it turned out to be. Although it is a small restaurant, it was very cozy and pleasant with enough space between everyone. There are about 11-12 comfortable tables. The guests were all in a good mood and even with the loud talking, you could hear your own party perfectly well. It is casual dress there. We were greeted warmly when we arrived and there was only a short 15 minute wait. Our server was Ana, who was friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable about their menu. She made sure we had water at the table at all times by bringing an ice cold water bottle to be kept on our table. It was a hot day in Miami Beach so that was appreciated by us. We ordered the Artichoke & Stracciatella, which was confit artichoke roasted with breadcrumbs, served over local stracciatella, which is made from creamy mozzarella. It was warm and delicious! We also had the very best Garlic Knots that I have ever tasted to go with their homemade Meatballs dish. There are 4 meatballs that can be split with your partner. Excellent!! After that, came our main dish, the Mushroom pizza, which was made with Porcini cream, caramelized onions, garlic, whole milk mozzarella, local ricotta, Cremini mushrooms, shallots, and parsley. To die for! It was so good. We were already so full from the appetizers that we were only able to eat one slice each and take the rest home for tomorrow. The choc chip cookies were not the best. An amazing and wonderful meal. I see why this restaurant is so popular with long lines to get in. Their food and service is spot on! We will be returning soon. Parking can be found on the street. No pets. I don't think it would be comfortable for a wheelchair because of the size of the restaurant but there is outside seating in front of the restaurant that would work. Marc's Pizza is a great addition to the Normandy neighborhood!

Look, I get it -- Marc's is hot right now. Great food, cool vibe, well-deserved praise. But let's talk about the table management, because it's a real bottleneck. I was there at 5 p.m. on a Sunday. Five tables were visibly open, but the guy at the door kept waiting to seat people -- sometimes 10 minutes between parties -- even when tables were clearly ready. It's like the system waits for a table to be fully cleared and vacuumed before even acknowledging someone's next in line. In a place this small, that kind of delay adds up fast. This isn't a complaint about the food -- it's solid. But if you're running a high-demand spot, efficiency matters. You're losing turnover and momentum with the current flow. Friendly advice: fix the front-of-house strategy and you'll go from good to great. Still rooting for you. But someone had to say it. Marc's might have buzz, but the experience? Brutal. It felt like a system designed to fail -- waiting 10 minutes between seating parties, even when tables were clearly ready. No urgency, no flow. And the service? Clueless. No updates, no sense of timing, no coordination. Everyone's friendly, but it's like no one knows what's happening. The pizza? Good. But no food is worth a 3.5-hour wait paired with chaos. You've got a great product and growing reputation -- now match that with a front-of-house system and staff that can handle the demand. Hope you get it together soon.

Ok so usually I be dropping the reviews with a lot of swag, but I'm at the beach right now writing this and it's too hot so I'm kinda lazy. Le'me start with what I didn't like to get it out the way: we started with some house white wine, honestly if I was them I would switch to something a little better.... The only other drink we had was coca cola, I like that all their sodas are like from the authentic glass, and not the can or plastic , however I like my sodas cold, and it was a little lacking in the temperature I didn't have any appetizers but the ceaser salad looked pretty good , and the other things they offered seemed nice , we'll try them next time. On to the pizza; we shared 2 diff types, the mushroom one w the carmelized onions... and the one that had sausage and peppers. My sugar daddy loved the mushroom and I liked it... we both thought the sausage one was good , not spectacular... BUT , the dough and crust were super on point, and the crispiness , thinness and the no flop was excellent I wanna go back and keep it more traditional next time (1st time we adventured)... next time I go ima do the jersey cheese and the pepperoni, gonna keep it classic ( maybe we'll upgrade to 5 stars after that) , my friends that tried those said its up there with the best of them. The pistachio gelato was also pretty amazing, the tiramisu was a little off on flavor but still good. Toddles

It's all about the sauce when it comes to any Italian dish for me. So I was very pleased when this hole-in-the-wall pizzeria had some of the heartiest, balanced and flavorful homemade marinara sauce and beef/pork meatballs I've had in Miami! The Margherita pizza would have been delicious, but the oregano was way too much and it over powered all of the other flavors of the pizza. The crust was perfectly thin and crunchy, and the sauce, cheese and basil all smelled delish, but again oregano was intense. Service was good. Seating is limited. Takeout suggested unless you get lucky like we did to get one of the tables.

Nyet slov..no words regarding me and Italian food. I'll just put extra reps tomorrow. I heard about this new Italian spot opening in North Beach, and took a lazy Saturday to go check it out. That particular lazy Saturday, I started off with the "Tomato Sicilian". Essentially bruschetta, the secret to the wonderful taste is the cool strachiatella lathering a lightly toasted bread. For the aforementioned gym reasons, I was going to avoid dessert. But the mango gelato I enjoyed was literally life or death as I previously enjoyed their spicy pepperoni pizza (large enough with leftovers). They offer it both clásico round or rectangular. I stuck to tradition and enjoyed a couple of slices with loads of pepperoni & pepperoncini. Calabrian Chili brought the heat and Florida honey balanced with sweet. The vibe was casual neighborhood restaurant, with friendly but laid back service. No dress code, I was in shorts and a polo. It's also walking distance of Normandy circle so i got to catch some of the live music and artisanry.

Not only was the Pissaladiere pizza absolutely delicious, as was the artichoke appetizer, but service was really great! It may have helped by getting there early (as it really isn't very big). Everyone was very friendly and checked to make sure we were enjoying our food. This is one place that you'll want to include on your go-to list of regular spots!

Have had take out twice before and this was my first time dining in. We had the cesar salad (sorry forgot to take a pic), meatball pizza, a glass of rosé and the artisanal tiramisu gelato and everything was amazing. I had a Prosciutto pizza and meatball dish before and everything tastes so fresh. You have to stop by if in the area or take a drive to the beach to visit :)

We wanted to try this pizza place really bad , specially because is trending now and it's on our neighborhood, we order 2 pizzas, meatballs , garlic bread and artichoke hearts. My favorite was the garlic bread , it was delish , the rest was good not what I was expecting but ok, service was wonderful by Kevin. Ambience ok too...unfortunately the place was really hot , I don't think the A/C was working properly...thankfully they seated us right next to a fan.

When Marc's 1st opened he asked for the neighbor to support him. My family and I ordered take out 1 per week. Now that the restaurant is established Marc's decision was to stop all take out orders. You must dine in. Unfortunately the restaurants is extremely hot (high temperature) due to the ovens. Marc decided to abandon the people that made his restaurant. The good news we found another pizza place better than Marc.

Saw this place and walked in out of curiosity. It's a small little pizzeria. Aesthetically the place looks real cute and inviting. Unfortunately, when we were there, the AC was broken. They had a fan cooling the dining area. Downside, it was pointing at the tables so it ended up cooling the food... We were quickly handed menus and our order was taken. Quick breakdown of the food: Meatballs : (1 order brings 4 meatballs) Really yummy and very well seasoned. The tomato sauce is really good. Parma pizza: Average pizza. Honestly not worth the price. At $26 it felt like an average cheese pizza with prosciutto and basil tossed on it. The menu described Fior di Latte on the pizza?? Well it was not on ours. The pizza crust was flavorless and dry, almost overcooked? We got traditional. Lemon Sorbet: Delicious and very cleansing to the palate. It was a refreshing way to end the dinner. Service seemed very disorganized. We didn't get water on our table until our pizza arrived. Doesn't seem like the staff is very familiar with the menu or comfortable with customers. Half the time it felt like they were looking at us from the back but wouldn't approach the table. There's potential here, but the pizza falls short.

Came to see what all the hype was about and I must say I was not let down. The apps and pizzas were delicious, the service was great with friendly staff. Definitely recommend but keep in mind it's a small place so seating is limited, there's a significant wait depending on the time of visit.

I finally got to try out the place tonight, that is in my neighborhood of Normandy. Love that more places are opening up around the northern part of Miami beach. It's quite small in the inside and has a cute ambiance. There were about 6-8 tables and then two tables on the outside. We came in a Thursday and was surprise we got a table. It helped that we were there at 5:30. It was full already inside. The staff was friendly and attentive. We had a lemonade rosado to drink. It was like a beer but taste like a spritzer. Pretty good to accompany the pizzas. For starters we had the delicious Marc's meatballs. The meatballs were seasoned well and the marinara sauce was really good, you can tell it was homemade. Next was artichoke and stracciatella. Wow this was unique and so good! The artichoke was roasted and served on top of the stracciatella. For our pizza we ordered the Margherita and pepperoni piccante. The Margherita was simply with good flavors. You could taste a hint of oregano and the crust was thin and crispy on the edges, just the way I like my pizza. The pepperoni piccante was spicy, salty, and sweet. A perfect combination. Both were delicious but my favorite was the Margherita. The pizzas are a good portion enough to serve 2-3 people. Prepare to take leftovers. Nothing like a good pizza for breakfast.

It's good, but definitely not great. The pizza is probably in the top 10 for Miami, but wouldn't even be noticed in the northeast. Honestly, it reminds me of restaurant pizzas that you might get as a shared appetizer in upstate NY or somewhere in New Hampshire. It's fine but forgettable. No one in NY, Jersey, MA would go out of their way to eat this...unless they were in Miami and follow Dave Portnoy on instagram. The Caesar salad was fresh, but bizarrely overdressed. Basically Caesar dressing and cheese (not particularly great cheese) ladled over romaine like someone was angry at the lettuce. I'm guessing whoever did it had never had a great Caesar salad. The meatballs were clearly an afterthought when they created the menu, and I almost sent them back...but they were "fine" and the poor staff was too nice for that. Given how overwhelmed they all seemed (and I honestly don't know how/why), I ate two and called it my own mistake. To be fair, Marc's is not claiming to be anything special, so I'd say it's "as advertised." But this little pizza place needs to get their act together on the line/seating situation (complete sh*tshow at 5pm), and they won't be able to do that if the people who own it are both in the kitchen. Find someone else to work the ovens (they apparently can't figure out how to keep up with the dozen or so orders they get from the customers in the actual restaurant, let alone do takeout) and focus on that first two hours in the tiny dining room.

We were planning on trying this place for months and finally decided to go as we were craving Italian food. The place is cute with nice decor and the menu looks promising. The hostess was nice and immediately sat us down. We ordered a glass of wine and the meatballs for appetizer. As soon as we received our glasses I can tell immediately the color was off. As soon as we tried it, we can taste it was acidic. Usually that happens when wine starts to go bad or has been opened for a few days. We took it back and the girls said it was recently opened bottle. It happens. But what I didn't like was the fact she kept talking about it between themselves in front of us like if we were wrong. They gave us another sample from another bottle but it was already opened too. We immediately decided to get a difference wine but got a bottle instead was ended up being good. The meatballs were delicious tho. Full of flavor. For the main course we ordered the Parma pizza which sounded good in the menu. When we got it, the pizza was overcooked. Felt like I was eating flatbread and fully crispy like a cracker. In a pizza. Once mozzarella turn brown, that means it's burnt. Needless to say we ate it as we didn't want to be those people that return wine and then pizza. But the table next to us got the same pizza and you immediately see the difference. Their pizza was better. Slices bend when they picked it up. Ours were like toast. For almost 30 dollars there's no excuse. Which leads me to believe there's no quality control. In the end the saving grace was their lemon sorbet. That was delicious and creamy. For sure we won't be coming back. And not because of the wine or pizza. Also the service. The girls are super inexperienced and just the fact they were talking about us like if we weren't next to them listening was rude and didn't give us water until after the meatballs. We had to pour our own water too. Again... not a huge problem but these are the little things that can change your experience. But we made the effort to try this place than going to our favorite Italian place a couple of blocks away. For sure we won't be coming back. If they can improve their service and quality, then it can easily be a 5 star. It's a cute location. It'll be a shame. But it's decent and cute. This was our experience but doesn't mean you won't have a great one. Try their meatballs for sure.

Pizza was average and service was not great. The wife and I heard this pizza place could give Lucali a run for their money so we drove from the Grove all the way to Marc's to see what the hype was all about. The Food Meatballs - very good Sausage and Peppers pizza (round) - looked good, tasted average / not great. The flavors of the peppers just didn't go with how they make their sauce and cheese. Margherita pizza (round) - the most average margherita pizza you'll find. I usually order the Margherita pizza at artisanal style places because it is the most pure representation of the essence of what the chef intended. There's no additional toppings to change the main flavor of the pizza. In this case it was just...average. Red sauce didn't really hit. Cheese was ok. Dough was normal. It was just extremely average. The Service I'll give them some grace due to being newly opened but even basic stuff was not good. Asked for a difference of their 3 plain style pizza offerings, the server didn't know. Asked for a refresh of plates, never came. Asked for red pepper, server forgot. And, to top it off, after waiting 45 mins for pizza 1 to arrive the second one came 15 mins later. Server was extremely nice just forgetful.

Marc's is an incredible addition to the neighborhood. The first bite of their pizza knocked my socks off. The crust is airy, well fermented, and cooked to thin + crispy perfection. They are giving the Miami pizza scene a serious run for their money. The high quality of the ingredients and care for the food is noticeable. My husband and I will definitely be coming back!

I happened to come across this place while driving down 71st St and decided to give it a try a few days later. My only regret is not having discovered them sooner! The garlic knots and the pizza was by FAR the best I've ever had. They had an amazing gelato and cookie as well. Definitely can't forget the staff either -- very kind and attentive. Will definitely be back very soon.

Everything we ate was amazing- The garlic knots were crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. Not overpowering garlic, just right. The Caesar- butter gem lettuce, tasty breadcrumbs, delicious dressing. Ask for more! The Pizza had crispy crust and great sauce. Both styles- thin crust and their thicker square slice were awesome. It's a small place and it wasn't busy but can only imagine it will be once people find out how good it is. Get at it!

The problem is you can't get a table and they don't deliver. It looks like a great place but their customer service could be better!!helping people get a table

So disappointed! We have been waiting for weeks to eat here. Rushed to get there at 10PM only to be told by the staff that the place was closed and to come back tomorrow. Hours online say that they are open until 10:30PM.

Drove 1 hr to get to the place and they said they only have 14 pizzas and no more what kind of a restaurant is this !!!!!!!!this is really bad business I will never come back again period!!!! Not good place is small fills up quickly open tables outside not used don't get it they don't want money

Walked into Marc's recently out of curiosity and ended up buying a couple chocolate chip cookies, which ended up being one of the best I've had in recent memory (and I take my cc cookies very seriously). It's crispy, chewy, and has a mixture of dark & milk chocolate. I'd say it's worth going for the cookie alone. The owner was extremely nice and welcoming, and encouraged us to come back for the pizza. Today I ordered a couple pies and an order of garlic knots for pickup. We had the Margherita and Rossa, both in traditional round format, along with an order of garlic knots. Both pizzas were absolutely phenomenal, easily some of the best pizza I have had in south florida. Crunchy crust, delicious sauces, and fresh local ingredients. The garlic knots were extremely decadent and heavy in butter, but very well made. Crispy on the outside and chewy inside, with a tangy marinara to dip. A delicious bite overall, I'd order them again! All in all, as a North Beach local, I can't recommend Marc's enough. A welcome addition to the neighborhood!

best pizza and Caesar salad in Miami! Cookies are excellent. Small inside- could use a bigger location

We loved our meal at Marc's. As people who have tried many of the south Florida pizza spots, we think this pizza can compete with many of the famous spots. I am still thinking about how perfect the dough was, actually. In addition to the Rossa pizza, we ordered the Caesar salad, the garlic knots, and the pepperoni piccante Sicilian style. All were good! But truly, we both were mainly impressed with both pizzas. I think the worst part of the meal was the couple next to us, who I can now see have reviewed Marc's too (Michael S. Review). The entire meal they were loud (arguing and the man being rude to his wife), rude, and seemed to just want to take issue with the meal. I wouldn't pay that review much attention. However, the server we had was kind, but could use some education on the menu (did not know what prosciutto is). Overall, can't wait to go back!

Heard such good reviews about this place and decided to try it out. I sat at the small bar very hungry and ordered a mushroom pizza. 45 minutes went by and nothing came. I asked the staff and they told me it would 9 more minutes. I walked out.

The pizza quality is just not there. The service is poor. The ambiance could be improved as the space is too small to handle volume. I would not recommend.

Table managment is terrible. Waiting for hours and tables are visibly open. At the end of the day yes the pizza is good, but the wait is incredibly long and the place isnt full its the guy running it that sucks. For this fact alone it makes me not want to come back.

The best pizza in Miami, hands-down. The Bianca goes crazy. I've tried them all, and you can't miss with any of them.

The pizza here is incredible! I tried the Sicilian pizza and it was outstanding -- perfectly crispy, flavorful, and fresh. The owner is also so nice and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Can't wait to come back!

Barstool sports hurt this new business. We were on the wait list, went to the park next door for an hour came back to check on the wait to find a sign On the door saying "sold out" and no one called me. Mind you, this was at 8pm on a Monday night, it was slow and they don't do takeout or delivery services. They're staff are young kids that have no experience and the owner and his wife are clearly overwhelmed. They were a small local place slowly building a name for themselves, then this guy comes along and now everyone in Miami is bum rushing them and they can't handle it. I watched his review, he new they couldn't handle it but he cares more about making content than the people themselves. I would have loved to try the food but if you can't even keep up with locals on a weekday night it doesn't look good for the future of this young business. Unfortunately Jeffs actions cannot be undone, I wish the best for this young couple and their business.

What a spot! So glad to have good pizza spot on my tiny little island I call home. However this pizza spot isn't just good it's incredible some of the best pizza I've had in south Florida I have been twice now and both pies were delicious can't wait to go back. And the owner and his wife are wonderful very happy to support them! Service is great! Bright future ahead for Marc's