Marfil Bistro

We had an exceptional experience. We started with the dates and beef carpaccio — both beautifully presented and full of flavor. The dates were perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, while the carpaccio was delicate and melt-in-your-mouth tender. For mains, the branzino was light, flaky, and expertly cooked. The duck was equally impressive, rich, juicy, and cooked to perfection. A memorable meal from start to finish. Highly recommend, especially if you’re lucky enough to be served by Rolando and Orianna!

It was a very nice experience ,we went with the Miami Spice menu I highlight recommended even with the regular menu all the food and the service were delightful

Excellent food. Surprisingly tasty and original dishes. Service was attentive and polite. Cons: live music far too loud, uninspired decor

I was there for a private event of a family member. The staff was very uncooperative (told to be uncooperative, by the actual owners) because of the decorations that we had bought for the table and the timing of for said decorations to be laid out. I have never experienced such rudeness on a planned paid in advance event anywhere in Miami. I strongly suggest booking an event somewhere else. We felt like criminals for putting extremely simple decorations on a table the night before, which table that was not to be used until the next morning for brunch by our group of 14. NEVER AGAIN. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!

The decorations are nice. Our waitress is really nice. We have a fixed menu for Valentine’s dining and it’s ok. Corvina ceviche & Lobster & crab bisque are good. Passion Salmon is good. I love the sauce with the salmon. The short rib is too dry. Pistachio tiramisu is delicious! Manchego cheese flan is too dense, and bitter. Can’t really experience the full menu from this restaurant yet. We will be back to try other items on the menu later.

Great experience, server was very attentive. Delicious food, drinks and atmosphere. Definitely recommend and would come back!

I went during Valentine’s Day 2025. They had a preset menu. Three courses. Food was ok but portions were extremely small, specially the short ribs. It was only mashed potatoes with 3 oz of short ribs. We had 2 drinks that were delicious and we paid $280. Extremely expensive and packed.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Went to Marfil Bistro for Father’s Day and it was perfect! The live music set a beautiful vibe, the food specials were on point, and the service was warm and attentive. A memorable day with great food, music, and ambiance — we’ll definitely be back! 🎶🍷👨‍👧‍👦💫

Awesome food and great staff! The owners are super friendly! Highly recommend the octopus!

Food and atmosphere is beyond amazing. Service is a delight. I have been there several times and it is always spectacular. Live music weekends great

Marfil Bistro is a nice Mediterranean restaurant in Doral. Came here before going to play pickleball with some friends for happy hour and we were underdressed. Our friend didn't forewarn us about the type of restaurant we'd be going to but, regardless of not adhering to the dress code, we had a great time. The staff was super nice and very attentive! They have a great happy hour that is every day from 4-7pm, that has 2 for 1 on select drinks and $8 tapas. We ordered a good amount from the happy hour menu and each got our 2 for 1 drinks. Luckily you can mix and match these and they were good size drinks and pours. The food was pretty good so I'm curious how it is to dine for dinner here.

Marfil Bistro in Doral is a stylish spot with a relaxed, upscale vibe. Perfect for Sunday lunch. Service was warm and fast, and our waiter made the experience smooth. We enjoyed a perfectly cooked filet mignon, a flavorful seafood casserole, tasty appetizers, and took advantage of their BOGO happy hour wine. Great food, great service, and a beautiful atmosphere - definitely worth a visit!

Doral has lately become a favorite spot to meet and hang out with friends. Marfil was recommended to me by a friend, so we decided to try out their happy hour on a Friday afternoon. Their drinks are buy one get one free which is a unique deal to see. I had a lychee martini which was very refreshing to drink. Their HH food consisted of $8 (each) empanadas, mussels, calamari and tequenos. They were tasty - very nice to snack on while you sip on your drink Service was nice, I appreciated that they were accommodating to any food allergies and recommended alternatives Towards the end of happy hour there was live music playing and our happy hour experience couldn't have been any better This restaurant would be great for a date night out or for friends to meet for happy hour. Worth trying out!

Todo estuvo bien. La comida deliciosa. El "short-ribs with parmesan risotto" es de deguste obligatorio para cualquier comensal. Ademas pedimos "parmesan gnocchi" with added chicken. Y para cerrar con broche de oro: "la bola", un postre de chocolate con helado de vainilla, fresas, y lava cake CHEF KISS. Ademas aprovechamos el happy hour, donde puedes escoger entre algunos vinos y cocteles y te queda en 2x1 la oferta. Yo probé sangria blanca y sangria roja. Amenizando se encontraba un saxofonista que hacia la noche muy agradable y especial, con un repertorio variado, 100% recomendado.

Celebrated my son's graduation and had a wonderful time. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We had our own area for a large party everyone's food was very good!

Always consistent! A must Doral restaurant experience! Great bar, extensive wine list and delectable food... just delicious

Doral has really been doing the most with their awesome restaurants. I recently visited Marfil Bistro and loved my experience! This cozy spot offers delicious bites, my favorite being the sea bass and my moms was the lobster risotto. Both were honestly so perfect and served so nicely. The service really makes the experience exceptional. The cozy comforting vibe is just perfect to hang out and catch up with loved ones while enjoying good bites along the way.

I hosted my daughter's communion lunch at this restaurant and not only was our service wonderful she was so sweet and they were all very attentive. Everyone enjoyed their food and the area they set up for my party, was very pretty and private.

Great food! Very nice environment & friendly service. Recommend this place with friends or a date with your significant other.

This place is gem in Doral. It doesn't look like much from outside but once inside, you get the ambience. The food is so delicious and the service is on point. It even has private dining. Love it!

I recently had an extremely disappointing experience with Marfil Bistro and I feel compelled to share my story. Two weeks before setting a reservation, I contacted the restaurant to discuss the possibility of accommodating our group of 30. I was informed that I could either reserve the mezzanine for 30 guests and each family could make their own payments or schedule an event with a set menu, which I would cover. After receiving the set menu options via email, we come to find that some of our favorite dishes were excluded. Our intention in choosing this restaurant was to enjoy the full menu we've come to love over the years. Because of this, we decided to make a reservation for 30 so we could enjoy the full menu and order more. The trouble began when I called on a Friday to make our reservation, only to be told on Saturday morning that the reservation thst was made didn't exist. I had emailed the event organizer Saturday morning to see if we could organize a set appetizer menu for the day of our reservation that I would pay for in advance for the guests. Zuly the organizer then called me. The ensuing conversation with the event organizer was frustrating, as she argued about me not having reservation at all and insisted the only way was the set menu and I wouldn't have a reservation until it was paid and contract signed. I told her we'd be happy to but we just didn't want those options and if they were willing to make some changes and create a new package. She told me to send her the change request in writing. When I submitted a written request for just ONE change, priced equivalently to the item I wanted to switch out, the response was upsetting. The organizer stated, "Unfortunately, we won't be able to accommodate your requested changes due to the high-traffic nature of the date. Changes to the menus are not allowed, and it's not permitted to eliminate or substitute the dessert." She had zero intention of helping us when she spoke with me on the phone but instead wasted my time. This experience not only showcased a lack of flexibility but also a failure to honor the commitment made during our initial conversation. The inconsistency in communication and refusal to consider our preferences left us with no choice but to take our business elsewhere. Having to remake and send out invitations with such short notice. It's disheartening to see how a restaurant we've been loyal to for years has chosen to handle its patrons. I hope this review serves as a cautionary tale for others considering dining or hosting events at Marfil. As their employees are clearly not well trained on what the event organizer wants and whats worse, is that she seems to be an owner or related to one.

Our brunch at Marfil was absolutely lovely. The restaurant has a delightful ambiance, complimented by great service. The FOOD is amazing! It is fresh and delicious! My husband and I enjoyed every last bite. We had the soup of the day (salmon) and the Spanish tortilla as appetizers. We did the brunch option which is a really great deal and includes appetizer, main, dessert snd 2 for 1 mimosa :) The omelette was very tasty and so was the vegan fettuccine! For dessert we chose the Nutella bread pudding and the Red berries Panacotta which were both exquisite! Great experience with attention to detail in the service, the ambiance and presentation and flavor profile of each meal. We will back very soon.

I have nothing negative to say about this place. It was my first time dining here with my sisters and parents. We are all in town before we fly out of Miami for vacation tomorrow. My sisters live around the corner and we decided to come here for dinner. We had the goat cheese balls and carpacchio for an appetizer, I had the braised short rib and it was the best I've ever had. My family had the salmon dish with squid ink risotto, pappardelle, salmon farfalle, and caprese penne. All of it was amazing. We had the flambé dessert and 2 bottles of wine, as well. Our server (I think his name was Ronaldo or Rolando- apologies- I didn't catch it) provided the best fine dining experience with awesome recommendations. I've worked in the service industry for almost 20 years and he knows what good service is!

Since my last review some favorable changes have been made. Service was very good (Oriana was very attentive). We ordered Lobster bisque, and it was very tasty but could have had some lobster pieces. The burrata appetizer was good but the burrata was a little dry on cutting it. The salmon carpaccio when brought to the table had a fishy unpleasant smell and it comes with a little salad. The vegan fettuccine (I wanted it with Spaghetti and this time they could do the change) was in a delicious tomato sauce. The wine glass (Albarino) was very good but expensive $14.

I had a nice birthday lunch with my granddaughter and we both enjoyed our meals. We chose them based on their Miami Spice menu items and because we both like Mediterranean and the fusion of different culniary flavors. Our server was very attentive and professional. I had the lamb meatballs appetizer, the black ink crape and the nutella cake is to die for. All the meals were fresh, tasty and well presented. The ambiance, decor and music were well done and the overall restaurant was comfortable and pleasant. We plan to return to try some of their other dishes.

My wife had been to the restaurant with her colleagues for lunch and they enjoyed it so she wanted me to try it. We went for dinner and were turned away because of my service dog! I was told I could sit outside in 100 degree heat or simply go somewhere else! Needless to say we left and never looked back! I don't care how great your food is if you have that attitude to customers with disabilities. My wife told her colleagues and they haven't returned either and I didn't even bother with them again. Now, it pops up in my Yelp as a must try, what a joke! How about they treat ALL CUSTOMERS equally regardless of their disabilities.

The dishes were outstanding - the duck was superb, and the short ribs with risotto were fantastic. Service was top-notch!

Great place to go to eat good and or celebrating any occasion. It's located in Doral and the restaurant plays live music while your enjoying your meal. Service was also very good and attentive. We started with a few appetizers which were all good. The food was really fresh. I had the fish with vegetables, the fish melted in my mouth. Their desert with a little Ice cream hit the spot. I will definitely come back here.

Made reservations for a party of four on a Tuesday evening. The restaurant was surprisingly empty, given it was happy hour. We were seated promptly and given the option of indoor or outdoor seating. Outdoor seating is covered, however be sure to choose a table closer to the building if theres a chance of rain. The staff was very welcoming and quick. We started off with the Greek platter and octopus, both are a must try. Half of the table had chicken entrees, the other half had fish. There were multiple unsweetened tea options, brought out in a cute glass tea pitcher. Everyone was satisfied with their meal, no room for dessert. Would love to be back soon for brunch and dessert

Food was very good, service was excellent and it was a good experience over all. Drinks were expensive but that is everywhere these days.

This place was AMAZING! The food was top notch, both in taste and presentation. Our server, Rolando, also made the experience that much greater. He was personable, kind, and professional. We went for lunch and the ambiance was very calm on the outside and trendy on the inside. 10/10 recommend.

I have been in the hospitality industry for many many many many years. Been to sooooo many places, tried so many different foods and flavors. This restaurant is rivaling the best places I've ever been to in Miami. From the exceptional service provided by Veronica. Shout out to her, she is a beacon of hospitality incarnate, to the amazing delicious "every single dish we tried." The seafood on fire, the octopus, the short rib, the lobster ravioli, and the gnocchi Asiago, I am so impressed, so impressed that I needed to leave a review immediately. Thank you Marfil. I WILL be back very soon and I'll be bringing every single friend of mine to try all your amazing food. Thank you for a night of perfection... You are infamous for me now...

Sunday lunch with my parents at Marfil. Love the ambience, decorations, and setting. We started off with Prosecco and Mimosa. Mussels, Octopus, and Greek Platter for appetizer. For my taste, the grilled Octopus was good but a bit salty. We tried their special of the day, Sea Bass with lobster risotto. Good. Tiramisu, Guava Soufflé, and Creme Brûlé for dessert. Service was prompt and professional. I am not ready to give a 5 because, as far as the flavors, this was not yet a WOW experience but I will go back next time I am visiting my family.

Overall a good dining experience - room for improvement on dish execution in terms of flavors in my opinion but nothing significant enough to give 4 stars because it's really a nice restaurant. Presentation for everything was on point and amplified the dining experience. Rolando our server was super patient considering I asked him a million questions and took forever to order. Very knowledgeable and kind. Drinks - strong, crafty and worth it! Jalapeño, cucumber margarita is my jam and I really enjoyed it. Extra points for dope presentation Beef carpaccio - good! Can definitely taste the truffle which I liked. Overall needed a bit more acidity for the arugula etc which they brought lemon over to assist after asking. Carpaccio was a bit thinner than I would prefer considering how thick the pita bread. Duck - really good cut and well cooked. Taste wise it wasn't too flavorful. They have this sort of presentation for the sauce it's like coffee infused wood something blah blah blah with a fancy little machine equipment thing-a-jig. Interesting to watch but literally didn't really contribute anything super amazing flavor wise. Branzino - I enjoyed it! If you're going, this is a dish I know you'll enjoy. Safe bet for sure. Special note for the mashed potatoes - PLEASE change the recipe. Sheesh my 98 cent idaho potatoes from Walmart taste better than that. Literally very grainy and flavorless - not a fan at all. Almost inedible.

We had lunch here yesterday (1/20/23) and it was a strange experience. The food was delicious, although I did think that the gnocchi portion was too small. The drinks were the problem - my husband ordered a regular old-fashioned (not smoked), and the red drink that is in the picture is what they gave us. We have never seen a red old fashioned, and it tasted nothing like an old fashioned. Even more disturbing was the fact that the blackberry in the drink had a huge white spot of mold (on the other side of what you see in the picture). It was disgusting! We pointed it out to the server and he just removed it and walked away without even apologizing. We were still charged for this drink with the moldy blackberry. My husband then ordered a smoked old fashioned to see if they could get that drink right, and the same red drink came out but smoked. Either the bartender doesn't know what they're doing, or they think customers aren't going to notice that they are being served something completely different than what is ordered. We've been to Marfil before and decided with this last visit that the quality is not what it used to be.

DELICIOUS! Marfil is such a hidden gem in Doral! From the great service, to the DELICIOUS food, and great vibes! It's a MUST!

the place was beautiful and had a great ambiance! the sangria was really good and it wasn't super acidic, the food was delicious! the waitress we had was very nice and even helped give us an anniversary dessert to celebrate which was a very sweet gesture. would definitely eat here again!

Stopped by Marfil for a business meeting and took advantage of the Miami Spice Deal along with my Favorite Tuna Tartare that we shared at the table. Always Delicious and I recommended it to try when you go. I had the Zucchini Soup which was made to perfection and filling. Then enjoyed the Mahi- Mahi with Mango chutney that was a nice size portion. And finished off with a delicious Nutella Bread Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream .

Too expensive and the food nothing out of the extraordinary. A pitcher of sangria $38.00. Too much. Chef dish sea bass but then the risotto they charge separate. No never again.

So... after coming back here so much has changed.... turns out they opened like a warehouse room area in the back of the restaurant which has no soundproofing and it is so loud. Unbearable! We came here for valentine's day and unfortunately it was a very unpleasant experience. The place was packed which I can understand being happy to have all of these customers after a long Covid year for restaurants..... but if you are going to pack the place have more waiters and make sure the kitchen can take the volume. It took hours to get get our dinner, fortunately, there was wine. Food was good as usual but I would recommend not coming here on busy dates. Our waitress was very apologetic but there is a limit to everything.

Honestly this probably the best restaurant I have eaten out in Miami. Everything was outstanding the food the atmosphere and the service. I ordered the Filet Mignon and it was amazing. It was tender and the taste was amazing. I tried some of my wife sea bass and that was amazing as well. I had the opportunity to have a dessert as well and it was amazing. My only complaint about the restaurant was their alcohol. We had a smoked old fashion and it tasted really watered down and not that great. Overall the experience was five star and I have recommended this restaurant to all my friends and family. Just be ready to open up your wallet.

Service in definite need of improvement. Let me get started on the unreasonable amount of time it took to get my appetizer which was ultimately a shocking disappointment. I had to get my waiter's attention to ask where it was after 20 minutes. Bear in mind it is lunch time on a thursday, slow. When the malbec meatballs were finally brought to my table I honestly asked myself is this a joke??? presentation was nonexistent. I could have slapped 2 frozen meatballs on a paper plate and it would have looked and tasted better. New york steak? Salty and really fatty. Again, presentation sub par. The only thing palatable was the mash poraroes . Now considering the check for myself total was around $60 for this meal I caution those first timers as myself from wasting $$$ here.

Went here for a work thing. The food was good the service was good. But it was nothing out of this world. Nice looking place inside and outside seating too.

I've got to level with y'all, what I ordered for myself didn't even make it on this list, the lobster risotto was what my sister ordered and it was the best thing I tried all evening! She def won

One of our local favorites I'm almost scared to share. We have come here several times and never been disappointed. Every time we order the food is spectacular and the service top-notch. Some of the items we ordered last night were a pasta dish a Seabass, a chicken entrée along with the burrata appetizer and bacon wrapped dates. My family ordered La Bola for dessert last night and they loved it! I'm not much of a chocolate person, but it was very good. The whole evening we could not get over how good it smells inside. Some of the dishes as well as drinks are smoke infused and they do a beautiful job presenting it. We will definitely be back!

This place can be easily missed. Small parking lot. But I liked it a lot! We went here for a continuing education presentation. The meeting room allows the lecture to be projected on all 4 walls around you... pretty cool. Now for the food. I had the burrata with garlic toast, fresh and delicious. I had short rib with manchego risotto for my meal. the short rib was tasty and tender! I also tried my friends lobster ravioli. They were tasty and it was a good portion size. For dessert I had the tiramisu! Again very good!

Great service , I don't remember the name of the sweet girl . The food super . The ambience super nice . We come back .

Well I have to say that Marfil Bistro continues to impress me with the quality of their food. Seeing as COVID-19 restrictions are easing up again and restaurants started opening up in the area this week again, we decided to head on over and pay them a visit. Believe it or not the ambience was great and considering all that was going on, it was pretty busy but I wouldn't have expected anything less as Marfil Bistro serves excellent drinks and their food is simply amazing! On the menu for tonight was their Miami Spice menu which was great and had plenty of options for everyone. For appetizers we had the Arancini, Dates wrapped in Bacon (Yes I said Bacon) and the Grilled Octopus with Sweet Polenta. They were all delicious. Main course on this outing was the Frutti Di Mare Risotto and the Short Ribs in their home made sauce. Incredible and so tender... For drinks the mixologist killed it with the Marfil Pisco Sour, Mandarin Martini's and Cosmopolitan Martini's. I have to say that after being on lockdown, it was great to get out and have some good food and drinks. The staff were awesome as always and all observed proper social distancing and wore masks at all times as well. We all felt very comfortable. So if you are thinking about where to go, head on over to Marfil Bistro across from Doral City Centre and you will not be disappointed! Stay safe and Bob Appétit!

Received an invitation and this is my first time in this restaurant. Left the place very satisfied, the servers were nice and outstanding. My steak and eggs, was delicious and the dessert was amazing. I'm looking forward to come back and try other dishes on the menu.

Came to Marfil Bistro for brunch and loved it . From the nice outside area to the awesome service we were totally satisfied They have a $27 brunch menu which lets you pick a drink , appetizer , main entree and dessert . Since we were two, we got to try a lot from the brunch menu . Mimosas, steak and egg and caprese salad were the highlight. I also enjoyed the cappuccino and the outside seating area which offered ample separation during these pandemic times . All staff members were wearing masks and tables were properly distanced. Perfect Sunday brunch spot !

Visited for brunch. It was recommended by a potential client who also joined us. Food wasn't bad. Eggs were a bit overdone but not horrible. Atmosphere is casual and festive Service is good but our server made us feel like we were in a Cuban cafeteria: addressing us as "familia", and using diminutives for every item, "sopita", "cafecito", etc. Someone please explain this takes away from the dining experience. Prices are fair for the quality of food Once was enough.

I hosted an amazing business dinner here with reservations I made just 30 minutes beforehand. The white tablecloths, the exemplary service and the drinks and food were spectacular, only exceeded by the company. There was no rush as they took drink orders, then apps, then main and finally desert. Four hours? No problem! Everyone enjoyed their meals. Best of all, the vegetarians were taken care of. Apps and mains were modified to our needs! There were so many laughs and crazy stories! I'm so happy my wife was with me to enjoy! I look forward to returning!

Not gonna lie, this place surprised me. We booked a large outdoor table for a work dinner. When I was walking up from the hotel, I was not necessarily impressed with the curb appeal (and the giant divorce lawyer sign in the background.) But, I have to say that the food and drinks were really quite delicious. The goat cheese croquetas and octopus with polenta were great starters. The "El Patron del Mal" cocktail was really special (tequila, jalapeño, cilantro, and cucumber!) Try it. For dinner, the lobster risotto was incredible. I can't remember having such tender lobster ever. The sea bass was also quite delicious. For dessert, the guava soufflé was fantastic. The "la bola" was also quite good for the chocolate lovers, but for me it took second chair to the guava. Don't judge a book by its cover, this is a great restaurant with good service and delicious food.

Came for a late lunch was so delighted. The service was great, the ambience was nice too. Not too loud music not too overbearing waiters. It was really good time. My nephew had the lamb and loved it Also ordered the ribeye which was good in taste and perfect in temp. I had a medium rare.. Usually chimi can be gross if it's not fresh but this was fresh and so yummy. My brother got the short rib and it was soft, falling off with a decadent risotto. Good on salt and textures. Would recommend ! For dessert we ordered the chocolate ball and passion fruit cake. The passion fruit was light and airy. The chocolate was so darn yummy. Looooved the richness and the plating was stunning. Great job overall for hospitality and execution!

Trying to impress a date? Need to rekindle the romance? Marfil Bistro is the answer for you! Marfil is experiential Medditerranian dining. It's on the level of white tablecloth dining, with latin flare. I had the Gnocchi Asiago, which is a house made potato pasta with a liquid creamy white four-cheese sauce, crispy proscuitto (bacon), and poppy seeds. This was a very unique variant of a psta classic. The noodles were in nearly perfect circles. The cheese sauce was dense yet not overwhelming. It was a truly a delight. For dessert, I had La Bola, a chocolate sphere with warm Nutella souffle, and Italian orange brandy. And here's the kicker (don't tell your date), the server will light it on fire to melt the chocolate! Si, "flambe." An aesthetic delight! One catch, it doesn't taste absolutely splendid. It might have been the flambe or the brandy. A bit acidic. Not as pleasing to the palate as to the eye. Still, a very memorable experience! Plenty of ice breakers here for good conversation!

We had chosen this restaurant because the food looked amazing, and it did. Unfortunately it was not nearly as flavorful or bold as it had the potential to be. The seafood casserole was supposed to include lobster bisque, this seemed to have been cooked completely separate from any seafood. It tasted bland, and was more of mediocre tomato based nothingness of a bisque. The lobster and seafood felt and tasted as if they had been frozen for a year, and mistakenly defrosted in a microwave on high. This dish was put together, from separately overcooked seafood that was then dumped on top of that dreadful sauce. The guava soufflé or sou"flop" was way too sweet and overwhelming. Just awful. This review is not only due from my shattered expectations, but to the lack of care and respect in which this food was made and then served. The rest of the food was average, and a bit better than the inedible seafood casserole. Other than that, the restaurant 's ambience was good, and not overcrowded. Service was average, but I had put down on the reservation notes to do a birthday celebration for my partner and they totally missed that.

Everything service food and the way they take care of the customer is terrible I'll never go back