The Alley

Amazing place which is very close to Ocean Drive! The customer service is very strong and professional. The menu is simple - we can try pizza, pasta, and salads - all top quality. I recommend it!

We sat outside and had a great time people watching (and smelling....). Cute atmosphere but small portions for those of us who didn’t want pizza. The service was a bit slow outside but the restaurant was very busy so it wasn’t their fault.

Great pizza and homemade pasta is this alley cool and cozy place. Super cool design along the Besty hotel line. Service was great too. Pizzas are oven brick made. Next door there's great gelato too. Coming back.

This is my new favorite pizza spot in Miami Beach. The Alley is located in an 'alley' between Ocean Dr and Collins Ave near by is the Betsy Hotel Egg Orb. The dining room is small but feels spacious with high ceilings and has a NYC vibe. The staff was extremely friendly and very welcoming. My girlfriend and I had lunch and wow, were we impressed! The pizza dough they use is amazing I suspect it's made in-house, we also tried the whipped ricotta and it was delicious my gf couldn't get enough. Their chicken panini was great too. We washed everything down with their house Pino Grigio which was very refreshing. We finished off with the panther coffee tiramisu, and it was was simply amazing easily made my top 3 list of best tiramisu ever. I will definitely be back soon and highly recommend the Alley to any local and tourist looking for great pizza that's also a hidden South Beach gem.

The pizza has the best cheese ever. Lobster ravioli was excellent. We sat in what was the cleanest alley. Very well lit and good air flow. It was truly a Lady and the Tramp experience.

The restaurant is tucked away in a quiet alley, the decor is really cozy and nice. The staff are all attentive and friendly! I tried both the pizza and pasta and they are both one of the best I have had! The tiramisu for dessert is amazing.

Happy to have read the reviews! And aptly named. Hang a left down the alley for THE best Neapolitan style pizza. These guys bring their A game in front of the oven. Quick and friendly service too. A must!

Why 4 stars? Only for service, which is attentive and welcoming. Food is average. Don't get Miami spice offers, very bad choice of dishes. Better order from the regular menu. I came because was craving pizza, but the pizza wasn't good enough and took more than 40 min to be served. The dough was thin and with nice "bubbles" but what is inside was so greedy, like I asked, "for snow on winter from a Jew". Also didn't like cannoli, wasn't fresh. Luckily, salad with egg and kale was good.

I read The Alley re-opened so I decided to come check it out and it did not disappoint! Ordered a margherita to share. It was very delicious and a great size. Also had a spritz to drink and ended with a sweet chocolate soft serve. The drink was refreshing and the dessert was creamy and delicious. Service was great! Staff were kind and attentive. A really cute spot by Ocean Drive, right next to the Betsy Hotel. They also have a soft serve window in case you're just in the mood for a dessert to go.

The Alley, a great pizzaria associated with the Betsy Hotel, just reopened. Yeah. Our meal was delicious. Drinks are not to be missed. My husband had a wine, I had the blood orange cocktail, delicious. We shared the cheese plate and the chopped kale salad. Our waiter made excellent recommendations for the cheeses. The salad looked small but was quite filling. I had the shrimp scampi pizza, lots of pesto and arugula. My husband had the francese; almost overwhelming with meats. The crusts were nicely browned and crunchy. We could only eat 2 of the 4 slices. Dessert is soft serve ice cream from the neighboring gelateria. I had the black cherry amarena swirl; candied cherries with syrup and chunks of amaretto cookies over chocolate/vanilla swirl. My husband had the pistachio and candied honey bell orange. Both were overly generous servings.

After a long closure, finally this place has reopened and luckily it is a few blocks away from my house. The main reason to come here is the pizza, and yes the pizza is good. We had the ... it was good even if a tiny bit soggy, but I would select a better cheese combination to mesh better with the truffles and the mushrooms. The .... Was good with a nice crispy crust. It is a very nice place, and it was almost empty. The place is steps away from Ocean drive, a very touristy and busy area, but it is not on ocean drive , so why I will pay the same Ocean drive prices, without the view and the atmosphere. My recommendation , lower the price of the drinks and make daily specials so people come to enjoy the pizza, which is good and well priced. It will help to keep the place busy and with a great vibe to attract patrons. I liked the place and I think it has a lot of potential . Service was very good; the two guys there were very nice and very welcoming. This place is in close competition with Harry's and Editor pizza.

Located behind The Betsy Hotel, The Alley is such an amazing spot on South Beach. If you didn't know it was here, you could miss it - but really - you should NOT miss the Alley. It is absolutely delicious. It's a small restaurant, so if you're planning on going during a busy time I would make a resi. On to the food - where do I even start?! The starters are divine - but the standouts for me were the octopus and the Tuscan Kale salad. If you love pizza - this is a great spot to grab some pizza. I am not even a crust person, but I eat every single bite here. The spicy pepperoni is amazing. Pro tip - they offer dipping sauces on the side and this one goes great with the creamy gorgonzola sauce. I've also had the clam pizza, a pizza with shrimp and pesto, the mushroom, and I have not been disappointed. And the pastaaaaa! The Malfaldine which is their version of cacio de pepe is divine. The noodles are made fresh and you can taste it in their bite. The service here is super friendly, and you can tell the staff takes pride in the food. Which, they should because it is great! Last but not least, pricing is really awesome for the quality, portions and for the location. Can't wait to go back!

Great food, not-so-great service. I met up with some friends on Sunday evening, and was not surprised to see the restaurant super busy. My friends already had a reservation and table so we didn't have to wait. It was a little tricky to find since it is located on the side of The Betsy but we managed! Once we arrived we decided to order a bottle of red wine and split a bunch of dishes! We ordered the whipped ricotta, calamari fritti, pipe rigate, zucchini e rucola, crab prostini, and boucher pizza. The waitress didn't write down our order, and with the long list of dishes I was impressed! We didn't have to wait too long for our dishes, but the waitress did bring double of the pipe rigate which was incorrect. It was an easy fix though and everything else came out correctly. My favorite dishes were the pipe rigate and the whipped ricotta. The pipe was a pretty heavy order and I kept grabbing more! The ricotta was fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth, and oh so savory! The items I would pass on was the calamari and the crab prostini. I found the calamari to be a bit weak in size since there was almost more zucchini than calamari. The crab I felt was lacking in flavor, it was one dimensional and a bit anti-climactic. We finished by ordering the tiramisu which was more cream than anything else, so it was not my particular favorite but if you like cream you might enjoy this. All in all, the food was a solid 5/5 even though some items were not my favorite. I deducted 2 stars because I hate going to a restaurant and feeling as if I shouldn't be there because the service makes me feel that way. Maybe our server was stressed but she seemed upset at us for no reason. If I wanted great food I would order Postmates, but I came here for the experience and unfortunately it was lacking.

Excellent food and service at this Betsy hotel restaurant. Both lived up to its name in the Miami eating scene. The service was excellent and our server was both knowledgeable about the food and wine they had as well as had a pleasing character. Overall nice and relaxed experience during our stay in Miami.

Wonderful Italian food just off the beaten path. Stone fired pizza, fresh made pasta, and homemade gelato. It is a very tough combination to beat. Add to that a descent wine selection, basic cocktail options, and a friendly staff and you are well on your way to an amazing night. The food was prepared quickly and was quite tasty. The only critique I would have involved the tuna crudo which was chaired around the edges. The charring takes away from the melt in your mouth texture of a delicious fresh tuna loin. Overall this one is plain and simple, just go. You will absolutely love it.

I'd heard about The Alley from a couple of friends who live near it. I figured I'd burned enough calories at a Miami Music Week event nearby, and decided to stop in and carb up for recovery. (After all, the song is called EAT, Sleep, Rave, Repeat ;) Walking a few blocks past the usual Ocean Drive circus and down a literal alley and past a cool egg-looking sculpture there are the string lights and the entrance to an industrial looking little cafe. Since I was rolling solo, I took a seat at the bar to start off with my rum drink, their Milan Sour (Mt Gay Black rum, amaro, egg white, red wine and berries.) My cocktail was actually pretty strong and tasty. Next up came my meatball appetizer. The meatballs were tender, flavorful and with a good amount of sauce and fresh greens and baguette. Easily 4 stars, right, until there was a bit of a wait between my appetizer and the pizza I ordered. The pepperoni personal size pizza was worth the wait. I liked that it was well done (crispy, thin crust) and plenty of small pepperoni. My gelato dessert was nicely presented with a waffle. So why only 3 stars? Well if you regularly follow my reviews you know how I feel about automatic gratuities. The Alley charges 20%. May that have been why the delay and I had to check on my pizza? That doesn't tend to happen at places where tips aren't automatic. https://youtu.be/NIcW36J-h7Q

5 stars for this cute, hidden gem in (surprise) the alley next to The Betsy Hotel. We stopped in here because we had a serious pizza craving mid-SOBEWFF that needed to be satisfied. The restaurant is a bit smaller than most in the area and tends to get busier in the evenings and weekends, but don't let that deter you from stopping by. This spot is a must visit if you're craving Italian cuisine. So to avoid the wait, make a reservation. Between the four of us, we ordered and shared the tuscan kale salad, malfaldine pasta (their take on a cacio de pepe), shrimp scampi pizza, and the spicy pepperoni pizza. We basically licked each plate clean, no salad, pizza, or pasta was left behind. The star of the table for me was the malfaldine pasta, I could've eaten a whole pot of this if I could; it was absolutely delicious. Both pizzas and the salad were fantastic as well. As with most places in SoBe, I'd expect the prices to break the bank, however The Alley is super affordable. From the service to the quality and prices of the food, I was very impressed. I'd highly recommend this spot in SoBe.

Food is fantastic as always Service was meh this time around which is a REAL bummer - it was slow to start and then kind of rude and - well just off in general. This is a rare instance though, that I refuse to deduct any stars based on service bc at the base we had service and the food makes up for it. (This is a once in a lifetime thing people... lol) We were a party of 4 with a resso so seating was a breeze, I was hoping to sit in the alley outside but it was.. well breezy :0) We took our table inside and unfortunately, no one would greet us until the remainder of our party arrived apparently. We all ordered a sharing menu, portions are large here so I highly recommend this method (as usual). Bites: The "Boucher" Pizza - yummooooo do it Calamari Fritti - I usually skip Calamari but its a great dish and the sauce is to die for Zucchine e Rucola Salad - I LOVE THIS. GET IT. Pipe Rigate Pasta - If a pasta could be more perfectly al dente, I wouldn't believe it. This dish was killer. Sips: We shared a bottle of wine that was nice and light - I do believe it may only be wine and beer available. Hopefully Service was just a one off or it was a bad night for our server, I would hate to see such fantastic food go down the drains due to lack of service on the front lines. Don't let it happen!!! Your food IS TOO GOOD for that!!!!!!!

The Alley restaurant is located just around the corner from the Betsy Hotel itself. You can either get street parking or look for a nearby garage. The Alley is a really chic modern Italian restaurant with an open kitchen format. The service was absolutely great and all of the food came out within good timing. - Appetizer: Whipped Ricotta and Zucchini E Rucola (this blew my mind at how AMAZING it tasted!!), - Pasta & Pizza: Funghi & Tartufo, Sorpressata Piccante, Charred Kale, Mafaldine, Pope Rigate, Spaghuetti Pomodoro, and grilled broccoli on the side - Dessert: Tiramisu After dinner everyone moved to the coffee lobby for some caffeine fix. Overall, this was amazing, the food was mouth watering and full of flavor, the service was great and very attentive, I would recommend coming out to try this restaurant any time!

First of all, the food is stellar. Get the food from this place, you do not diet here. A friend went to the Welcome Back Elite event here and raved so much about its food, we had to come here to taste it. But we all know that dining at a restaurant is not just about eating the food, or else we'd all just stick to takeout and delivery. I made a reservation and showed up on time here with a friend last night, waiting for two more friends to come. We were seated and given menus, but our server, or any staff for that matter, did not come to our table or ask to start us off with drinks or anything. My friend remarked that it was like they were purposely trying to avoid eye contact with us every time they passed by our table. Sure, it was 7:30 PM on a Sunday night in South Beach, so it was reasonably busy, but then why accept a reservation if you're too busy to tend to the people you seat? I expected to be asked to wait for all of our party to show up before being seated, which I would have understood completely. Being seated has an expectation of being served, no? When my other two friends joined us and we decided on the bottle of wine and food to order, our server took our orders without writing anything down. Whenever a server does not take notes or repeat back orders, I get super nervous that the order will be messed up. The one oddity was that she brought two of an order, the pipe rigate, when we had ordered one ("We'd like to share two entrees, the pipe rigate, and a pizza.") Our orders, about 6 in total to share, practically all came out at once in rapid succession, because there was no conversation about when to have each kind of dishes. But we assumed that if you order appetizers, they come out first, then the entrees come out after the appetizers are done.... The whipped ricotta is a magical creation of a creamy spread, perfect with the fluffy on the inside, crisp on the outside thin focaccia. I love the complementary taste of the olive oil with the ricotta, but the ricotta by itself is lovely, because it stood its own in flavor without needing any seasoning. The calamari fritti was a standard dish but had a nice touch with the fried zucchini slices that came with it. The chili aoili played a solid role in bringing it together. Although I think that the presence of the zucchini made it look like there was more calamari in the basket than there was; one of my friends was looking sadly into it finding that there wasn't any more calamari left. The peekytoe crab crostini was a filling crab salad piled on a thick slice of multigrain bread. It was satisfyingly crab meaty and a little more mayo-y than expected. (Great to share though, if you have it all by yourself you will be full.) The zucchine e rucola is a masterpiece example for everyone trying to figure out how to utilize raw zucchini noodles. The Parmesan, sliced almonds and perfect ratio of creamy dressing to zucchini made it such a great standalone dish that I forgot it was listed as a "salad." The pipe rigate was a huge hit for all of us. The veal bolognese was seasoned well with delicious ripened tomatoes and blended thoroughly with the rigate. The pasta was almost too al dente for me (and I'm the type to cook boxed pasta for only 5 minutes), but I know it needs to hold up against the softer, wetter bolognese. The "Boucher" pizza was unexpectedly thick and cheesy---props to the restaurant for not being afraid to add some thickness to their pizza, with mozzarella cheese! The crust contained caraway, which provided a distinct, earthy aroma to the slice and added another dimension to the mozzarella and prosciutto love affair. It took an entire quarter slice for me to realize I had thoroughly enjoyed a sauce less pizza! The tiramisu can be passed on---it was essentially a mound of thick cream containing a thin soaked lady finger layer. The cream overtook the coffee and cocoa flavors of the dessert. Our server brought my dining impression from super hyped to "I'm so sorry I am here and am intruding on your existence." She had a continuous bored, condescending look behind the tiny smile she had plastered on when she was taking our orders, serving our dishes, pouring our wine and taking our plates away. One of my friends thought she even seemed angry for no reason. She asked whether we wanted another bottle of wine since our bottle had a small amount left. My friend said, "I think we're good, you can just pour the rest of that into those two empty glasses," and our server poured the rest of it into one glass as if she were dumping it out. It is such a shame that the staff do not seem to like working here and seem to be taking it out on their diners. I would return just because of the spectacular food, in hopes that they have different staff or just basic service.

The Alley is the best Italian eatery in SB. I said it! The atmosphere is intimate and romantic -- you can go for a sweet date or a late dinner. The food here is absolutely delicious, authentic, and fresh. We ordered: - Whipped Ricotta - Short Rib Pizza - The Tuscan Kale Salad Each dish was phenomenal. I've had whipped ricotta before, however their fresh and delicately-seasoned version puts it at the top of my "best whipped ricotta" list. The short rib pizza is currently on special and not typically on the menu -- and it should be the reason you decide to take a last-minute trip to Miami. The meat was so tender, and the overall pizza was perfectly baked. Lastly, the salad could make anyone cry - it's SO good. It has what looks like feta cheese sprinkled on top, but it's actually egg whites. The combined flavors and ingredients of the salad simply bang and don't leave you feeling overwhelmingly full. Visit The Alley today!!

Good food, but the staff seem like they were recruited from an alley. This was the first eatery we visited on our Miami trip, and even on a Sunday evening they were doing brisk business. As we entered, the hostess was in a heated argument with the couple in front of us. All three of them looked stand-offish, and after a minute or two she straight up ignored them and sat us instead. At that moment, I was grateful we made a reservation, but damn, what an entrance. Our group started with the calamari, ricotta, and meatballs and crab crostini. The first three were great (kudos on nailing the calamari!) but the crostini was a little fishy. All three of us ordered pizza: the fungi, soppressata and mufaletta, respectively. I won the table with the mufaletta, it wasn't overly salty, despite being saturated with meat, which is no small feat. The fungi was the dark horse, sans meat. I expected to dislike it, but it really pulled through on the strength of the truffle flavor. Our server was friendly, but rushed the entire time. Several times he darted off before we were finished ordering. Kind of off putting to have to flag him down to finish our order. Likewise, the hostess continually gave off a "I-want-to-be-anywhere-but-here" vibe and was leaving to pace back and forth outside of the restaurant. Super weird. We finished with the frozen orange dessert, which was just pronominal. I was initially hesitant, as typically I hate fake orange flavor, but this was very light, airy gelato inside of a hollowed out orange rind. I would've eaten another one of these myself, but decorum and all that... Initially all of us were shocked by the attitudes of the staff, but as the ate our way around Miami, waitstaff ranged from indifferent to thinly veiled hostility. I think Southern hospitality has spoiled me, but the food here was good enough that I'd take another run through the gauntlet.

I never knew about this hidden gem until recently. It's a cool spot in the alley between Ocean & Collins at the Betsy Hotel. I'm glad we ordered a good portion of the menu because everything was good. The service was great as well. We started with the whipped ricotta with rosemary focaccia and zucchini & rucola salad. Those were great. Then we had a few pies: the funghi & tartufo, the soppressata, and charred kale with Gorgonzola. This place makes real pizza. I was impressed. Then came the pasta dishes. The mafaldine was a unique twist on cacio e pepe. The pipe rigate had a nice veal shoulder bolognese. And the spaghetti pomodoro was as expected. Of course the wine was flowing as well. They had a nice selection. The tiramisu was different but good. And they make their own gelato. So needless to say they made a great first impression. Great food. Great service. Great restaurant.

Dinner was amazing! Everything was light, fresh, and well-prepared! Each dish had personality and the chefs did a phenomenal job handling every ingredient. The seafood was so tender and the meatballs were delicate. The focaccia made me do a lil dance. It was like biting into soft, happy clouds. I can't tell you how much I loved my pasta! The sheets were so thin but had a perfect bite to them! Our server was a bit brash but did his job well. Outside seating was warm and romantic. Also, great for people watching! Great place.

Vegetarian options: 5/5 Great vibe and authentic eats! It's easy to get bored at an Italian restaurant and default to a ravioli or "insert pasta here" with marinara sauce. The alley had just what we needed, unique but also deliciously safe food. The whipped ricotta with crispy and lightly seasoned (salt and chili flakes) bread was excellent; possibly one of the best appetizers we've eaten. Next we moved to a classic caccio de pepe, but the house made mafaldine was a treat :) however because of the shape it did retain a lot of the peppercorns and was a bit spicy. The final item of a funghi and tartufo pizza was really well done and the buttered sage pieces were a great touch. Friendly staff, clean and modern decor, would definitely recommend!

I really loved the food over there. Everything we had was great. We started with meatballs and a glass of Chianti. Then we shared a pepperoni pizza and ended up with a frozen orange.

Best meal of our trip!! It's a hidden gem and if I was from the area I would have a hard time sharing this place for fear it would become too popular and lose its charm. Food was a SLAM DUNK--all our four meals were 5star dishes. The saffron seafood is dish is INSANE. MIGHT BE MY FAVORITE MEAL OF 2019!! Pasta dishes were so good--Veal pasta was outstanding (and I'm not a veal eater) pizzas were just off the chain good. The crust is buttery, light and charred perfectly. The drinks were great pours and the dessert --the orange gelato was enough for 4. Muffalota pizza and Shrimp Scampi pizzas were honestly perfect. Service was wonderful. Manager really appears to care and sincerely wants people to have a good experience. He's a pro for sure. Loved loved loved this place!!!!

Huge disappointment! I went in with a party of four people. They say is down and we had to wait 45 minutes to be helped. When we realized how long we had been waiting for, I asked for my Server to only be told that he would be with us in the next 5 minutes. After 15 minute we got up and left. I went in for their Miami Spice menu and left with nothing. They didn't even serve us water. Horrible service! If I could give it a 0 I would.

Great food! The appetizers were absolutely delicious! We got two different appetizers, the ricotta spread and the meatballs. AMAZING! So so so good! You can taste the freshness. It was absolutely delicious. We got two pizzas and two entrees. Safe to say I tried a bit of everything. My favorite were the entrees. The pizzas we're good but they weren't the best. We got the mushrooms one and the pepperoni pizza. It was good, but I would only go back for the entrees. The entrees were the Mafaldine and Pipe rigate. The mafaldine was amazing! And the pipe rigate was just as good. Dessert was good! We ended up getting the gelato. Two different flavors in one bowl, chocolate and sea salt caramel. Good, but nothing crazy. I loved the food, especially the appetizers and entrees. Def would be returning!

Firstly, I love the name of The Alley because it is what is is, in an Alley! The decor of the place was very cute, and there were rows of lights that hung from the ceiling. My bf and I were fortunate to get the last table although we did not reserve beforehand. Let's talk about the food! We got the "Boucher" pizza, which was simple and had prosciutto, some cheese and parm on top. I think that the pizza would be better off if there was tomato or basil on it, but I understand why they kept it simple. The Crab Crostini, came with a heaping of crab and I think arugula on top of some really nice bread. The olive oil provided complimented the both the bread and the crostini well, and gave the bread the richness only olive oil is unique to. The noble Roman drink tasted like straight vodka, but I expected nothing less from a name like that. Our waiter was really nice, but I deduct one star because our table was full and one of the lady staff gave us attitude when we asked for a plate to be taken away. OH! And the orange gelato is a MUST GET.

Ate here for date night! Service was okay, couldnt here half of what the server was saying, he looked confused with the menu. The food was okay, the pizzas looked fairly appetizing, barely any choices for the pasta, they had good choices of starters though! Whipped ricotta could be better with some maldon salt finish, it was lacking something, but it was arguably delicious 7/10 Pasta cooked perfectly and pretty scrumptious 7.5/10 Pizza, can't go wrong with pizza, 7.9/10! Good spot to check out! 3.5/5 overall

The pasta and pizza are very good... Top notch. The crust and flavorings are particularly good on the pizza, and the Bolognese sauce was very tasty and balanced. The homemade pasta rigate in Bolognese (meat sauce) is delicious, but actually are more like "lumache rigate" than "pipe rigate". The bread that they serve with meatballs and as the bruschetta is excellent. However, the eggplant bruschetta was not liked by the table as the eggplant flavor was lost and too little eggplant. One remark is too much pepper is used to many different places; and in particular the Shisito pepper did not complement the four cheese pizza, and the pepper in the egg plant was too pronounced. A special note goes for the meatballs and the marinara sauce... Do yourself a favor and get these delicious veal/mortadella meatballs. They are amazingly good.

No brunch! I came here on a Sunday afternoon hoping to have some French toast. I was a little confused upon entering, as there is no host's station by the alley entrance (it's a pretty cozy space). But once I was seated, they informed me that they no longer serve brunch. So instead I had some typical Italian fare and it was delicious! Simple and relatively inexpensive, but very filling. A service fee is already included in the check. My server Joanny was very sweet. Brunchlessness aside, I would recommend if you're looking for a place near South Beach that is a little more tucked away and not crowded.

My husband scouted this place out while I was getting ready in the hotel room. It was tucked away off of the main strip in a cool, little building. We entered and were seated right away. The waitress was very friendly. We looked over the menu and decided on calamari for an appetizer and two little pizzas, the Quattro Formaggi e shishito and the "Boucher". We enjoyed our drinks while we waited for our food. The calamari came out and was pretty good.. nothing spectacular, just your standard calamari. The two pizzas came out and they looked and smelled delicious. The Boucher was the better of the two but I felt like it's flavors were lacking. The FMS was good for the first slice but then was a little too overwhelming/pungent for me (hubby liked it). The crust was exceptional on both, I will admit! This place is super cute, modern, and fun but the food was just okay. Cute place, great staff, maybe we just ordered wrong..??

Visiting from nyc who would expect to find pizza in south beach to rival any I have had in nyc. Chef John was incredibly accommodating and the main courses were amazing. I had the pork chop which was massive, delicious and an incredible value. My friends had pasta dishes which were fresh made stuffed pastas and also done perfectly. Don't waste your money at the over priced joints on ocean. Venture one block off to this spot. You'll thank me.

We came across this restaurant just walking through an alley on our way to Starbucks. We briefly looked at the menu and quite rapidly decided that we would have dinner here later on that evening. A few hours later, we went in to have dinner. And let me tell you, the experience with the waiter and his genuineness made this a dinner for the archives! (I believe his name was Wally) After being introduced to the restaurant and the pastas of the day by the waiter, we were ready to order. The cheese board we had as an appetizer was phenomenal!! We wanted to try all the cheeses on their but as a conscious decision, settled for the taleggio, pecorino al tartufo and the quadrello di bufala. We then had one of the pastas of the day (of which I do not remember the name), it was simple yet a symphony of flavor. And we couldn't come here and not have a pizza, so we shared the San Marazano. At first it appeared to be a simple Margherita pizza but as soon as the first bite was taken, there was a crust of Parmesan cheese that tied the whole pizza together. To complete this wonderful experience, we couldn't leave without trying the tiramisu. To simply put it, it tasted like my Italian grandmother's homemade tiramisu. The food alone at this place would have given it a 5 star review. But the dynamic of the waiting staff and being checked on in between dishes really put this place above and beyond. If you are in the Miami Beach area, you have to try the Alley out!! You will not be disappointed!

Nada bing, my new favorite spot! I Highly recommend the whipped Burrata, It's to die for.

Part of The Betsy Hotel, The Alley has its own vibe. The location in an alley between two buildings makes it unique and unexpected. We had a great dining experience. It is a popular spot so resis are recommended. Service was friendly and professional. They have a full bar with some drink specials on the menu. The food was delicious. We started with some crispy and light calamari. The pizza was one of the best I've had. The crust is good enough to eat alone. They offer dipping sauces for the pizza. Gorgonzola cream was yummy. The seafood pasta was very flavorful and had a good amount of seafood. We ordered extra focaccia bread to dip! We enjoyed the casual ambience and location. Will go back soon!

First time Miami Beach and loved this place! The service was top notch, the food was amazing, did I mention the food was amazing? Also they took all the needed precautions to protect all their diners from COVID.

This was the most delicious meal we had while in Miami. The location was great, on a busy strip, prefect for an after dinner stroll. The ambiance was modern and romantic and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Our waiter helped me pair a nice wine with my pasta and the cocktails were delicious as well. The sauce on the meatballs was phenomenal and the meatballs themselves reminded me of my grandmas cooking. The tiramisu was perfection and we enjoyed every moment of our dinner.

This place is great and this review is coming from a local. I have lived in Miami Beach for over 10 years and I usually do not venture close to Ocean Drive but it is worth it for the Alley. Their pizza is on par with Lucali and cocktails and service are excellent. We went recently after restaurants opened back up and they were very on top of the COVID-19 precautions. They served their cocktails in a plastic cup and was pleasantly surprised that they filled up the whole cup so it was basically like a double cocktail. Very generous. All the pizzas are amazing and cocktails are great. Definitely recommend.

Found the small service window in the alley The lady working the joint was very friendly. Gelato and sorbet made fresh and both were super delicious. My boyfriend at the gelato. I had the sorbet and most sorbets I've had in the past have had an icy type taste but this Coconut Lime sorbet was creamy and soooo good. If you're in South Beach Miami, make sure to stop by!

Best pizza in Miami. My boyfriend and I went here and were starving, we tried a couple different appetizers and dishes. Everything was absolutely perfect, every single dish that we tried blew us away. Our favorite was the burrata and the mushroom truffle pizza. The whole experience was great from the customer service, food and the atmosphere. John the chef is a master of his craft and his passion is apparent in every dish. We will definitley be returning here and telling all our friends about this place !

Good pizza, nice servers, outside seating made it easy for our kids to get up when they got antsy. Good for a mid-range meal in otherwise very expensive South Beach.

Stopped by The Alley for dinner with my sister & girlfriend and it was such a lovely experience. Our servers names was Gabriel and he was pretty attentive. John the head chef was friendly and welcoming. He stopped by our table and introduced himself and explained his dishes. We got to really appreciate and enjoy the food after knowing all that was put into our plates. The pizzas are a must try! Thank you for an unforgettable experience at The Alley :)

My wife and I decided to eat here for dinner since we were in Miami today. Holy cow, man. I'm so glad we found this little gem. We had a fantastic experience. Miguel & Rene were both so friendly and attentive. Amazing customer service. We felt spoiled, really. The food was absolutely top notch. Everything we had was delicious. the Pipe Rigate was amazing. The Muffaletta pizza!!! I've never had a pizza pie like it. So delicious. Locally sourced ingredients. We had a blueberry yogurt coffee cake made fresh this morning by the pastry chef! Needless to say, we are definitely coming back. we can't wait!

Curbside was perfect for walk by. They offer empanadas, pizzas, entres. The ham & cheese empanada was heated to order & delicious. I highliy recommend if your in the area & want quality food. Next time Im getting the pizza it looked so good

A diamond in the rough - they serve excellent food that I imagine is highly underrated. Perfect for date night. I came here with my keto boyfriend, and he told them his food fantasy and they really made it happen: a hodge podge of meats and cheeses that fully satisfied his late night cravings. I got the grilled octopus which was perfectly cooked and very hearty for its pricing, considering we're in South Beach. This place now has a special place in our hearts, because of how kindly they welcomed us and how great the food is. The woman who served us - Rachel - was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about their menu. We loved talking with her. One of the Chefs- Carlos - took my boyfriends request for a meaty massacre are and created a masterpiece. I know the head chef, Alvin, had a part, so we want to give big thanks for his delicious creations too. Very satisfied and look forward to trying their pizza next time!

Came here on a rainy day in South Beach and there were only two other parties eating at the time. The hostess was so sweet; I was a little sad they didn't have an outdoor area and she opened the window for me so I could feel the breeze. We started by ordering the whipped ricotta appetizer which was served with wood fired pizza dough...I could literally eat this appetizer every single day. The pizzas we ordered were slightly less exciting, but only because I have a thing for crispy pizza crust, especially if it's thin crust. I gotta be honest, neither of the pizzas we ordered were crispy. Super disappointing. The flavors - awesome! The service - awesome. I would definitely return and just simply request that my pizza be cooked well done. GET THE MUSHROOM PIZZA, it'll change the trajectory of your day.

So different, and so delicious! Crudo - SO good, the perfect balance of raw fish, olive oil, salt and pepper. The celery on it is nice crunch for texture. Very much recommend. Octopus with potatoes - another very good combo. The chewiness of the octopus is balanced well with the softness of the fingerling potatoes. and the olives give it the perfect amount of acidity. Tiramisu - It was great. Not to sweet and tasted just like coffee. I liked all of the dishes I ordered, I cant wait to go back, with more people so I can order and taste more things :)

The Alley is a cute Italian restaurant tucked away in an actual alley off of Collins Ave. The zucchini salad and the ricotta were true standouts among the group I dined with the first time I tried this restaurant. Subsequent group dinners did not disappoint. Whether you go with pasta or pizza, everything we tasted was delicious. And the service is fantastic, which is atypical for South Beach. The way our waitress described every dish we asked about was superb; she could have convinced me to order a rubber boot! Save room! The gelato is NOT to be missed. If you're in the area and would just like a frozen treat, head straight to the ventanita and grab a double scoop of the cafecito and chocolate hazelnut flavors on one of their homemade waffle cones. Their sorbet is also incredibly smooth and creamy.

Food was delicious. Staff was great. You can smell the garlic and herbs as you walk up to the resturant. Really cute, such a gem

The terrible service here was shocking! I waited for 45 mins to put an order in until i finally just got up and left. The restaurant wasn't even full. In fact people were seated after us and even they got to put their orders in. We tried to get the waiters attention, they would all just ignore us, walk past us and try to avoid eye contact. finally after having to call over a waiter (twice) and raising my voice he stopped and said he would let someone know so that we could put in an order... he kept walking, didn't talk to anyone, put in an order and went back to waiting other tables. Which is crazy to me because at that point if it were me i would just ask the person what they want or tell the manager so they could handle it. But nope, back to being ignored. Just ridiculous how NO ONE tried to serve us after being there for SO LONG. I wanted to get up and talk to the manager but it felt like what for? What's the point of being in a place where people actively ignore you, act like you don't exist and obv don't care to serve you. No one tried to fix this, no one checked on us, never felt this bad at a restaurant before. Came here for miami Spice, got terrible service and no food. If you're coming here for miami Spice, is recommend going to another Italian spot. Their regular menu is better, the spice one was weak. Won't be back

I just had to eat here 2x in 3 days.. Their seafood pasta has the freshest and most tender seafood ever. I dunno how that pasta was called, but it was soooo good. We had some couple of appetizers & dessert too that taste really good too. I can eat here everyday. The servers, receptionist, etc. were all great too.

You have to stop there for pizza, pasta or even salad. Nice decor and our waitress Ma Fernanda gave us an outstanding. Friendly service. Great place to stop by agter a day at the beach

Was excited to try this place during Miami spice week. Not sure what happened here but once we were seated our server never came back to even take our order! We watched 3 parties come in after us whom ordered drinks and apps. We sat for at least 45 minutes without a single server looking in our direction. It was so bad it got to the point we took bets on how many other parties they would assist that arrived AFTER us. I was excited to try the pizza after hearing so many great things about this place, but unfortunately no pizza tastes that good to wait on. The sad part is....this place wasn't even packed to capacity. No excuse for the lack of service here and I would not consider coming back.

I love when I remember to come here, the food which is pizza and pasta make you feel like you are in Italy. Our server Thomas was beyond excellent. The music is a great collection of classic rock. If you are in the area make sure you stop here if you great food along with great service