Top Best Italian Restaurants in The Hammocks

"Nobody makes you feel more convincingly that you're in Italy like former-Scarpetta chef Michael Pirolo does at Macchialina. This tiny Alton Rd eatery not only survived the volatile Miami restaurant industry, it did it on Alton Rd when Alton Rd was a giant pile of gravel. The only spot not called Panera to survive the Alton Armageddon, it's done it with the richest red sauces, freshest pastas, and most inventive cocktail menu on this list."

"Macchialina, which comes from the words “macchia,” meaning mark or spot, and “maialina,” meaning piglets, aims to be reminiscent of a “small rustic eatery in the heart of any Italian town.” Under chef and owner Michael Pirolo’s lead, it serves up well-executed Italian classics like veal parm, branzino, cacio pepe, alongside with some interesting twists, like broccolini Caesar salad."

"This cozy, family-owned Italian restaurant is home to some of the best pasta in the city. Start with the creamy polenta, order a bottle of Lambrusco, and end with the tiramisu — there’s no wrong move in between. Make sure to check out its new outdoor patio dubbed “il Giardino” for al fresco dining."

"It would seem easy enough to recreate a sauce as simple as pecorino cheese and black pepper pasta by your own damn self. But for the same reason you’ve never been able to mix Monster and malt liquor to re-create Four Loko, you just can’t seem to do it the same as Casa Tua. So go ahead and order a big bowl of it at home -- it’s enough for almost two meals.Cost: $21; available for delivery on Uber Eats, Postmates, and Grubhub"

"Situated inside a Mediterranean-style villa with an adjoining garden, Casa Tua is a peaceful respite from the bustle of Miami Beach. The menu here is classic Italian – satiating pasta dishes in creamy sauce dusted with parmesan, and succulent cuts of meat accompanied by sautéed greens and crisp roasted potatoes. What really makes Casa Tua stand out, though, is the stellar ambience."

"A special occasion staple, Casa Tua skillfully blends comfort and class. Guests enjoy Northern Italian classics like black truffle fettuccine and Mediterranean branzino from a cozy library or under a string of lanterns on the outdoor patio. For wine aficionados, a generous collection houses various vintages from across the globe."

"The restaurant attracts loyal regulars of the city center, who appreciate fast, efficient service and delicious Italian cuisine. The lively dining room rings with bargains, while the classic dishes are filled with white linen tables. The terrace has a quieter mood, and visitors can admire a stunning view of Biscayne Bay."

"Not only is the menu fire and the atmosphere amazing, but the waiters greet you with free served starters like zucchini chips and freshly scooped cheese. But, whatever you do, don’t miss out all their amazing pasta dishes and their savory garlic bread."

"This swanky Italian eatery is filled nightly with Miami's movers and shakers who want to dine on lobster ravioli and its famous bread basket, while also soaking up views of Biscayne Bay from its expansive patio."

"Our list of the best Italian restaurants in Miami could not fail to include this restaurant. Real traditional Italian dishes made from local products from year to year attract tourists to this place. The restaurant also offers you different types of raw snacks and meat dishes from the wood-fired oven."

"Fabio Trabocchi, a chef and restaurateur from Italy's Adriatic Coast who has won the highest praise from critics throughout his international career, opened Fiola in Coral Gables i..."

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"This charming Italian restaurant is full of romantic nostalgia. Hailing from the Italian city of Pompei, it’s no surprise that former owner Armando Alfano chose a Great Depression-era bank as the site of his Downtown restaurant, with the giant bank vault the backdrop for nightly jazz performances. Guests sit on mismatched tables and couches, dining on impeccable Italian delicacies served up by chef Cristian D’oria, ranging from vegetarian-friendly options like the sfoglia di melanzane, a baked layer of eggplant, smoked mozzarella and fresh tomatoes topped with a puff pastry, to the more meatier filetto alla provola, a fillet mignon medallion pan seared & served with smoked mozzarella & sautéed spinach with homemade mashed potatoes."

"Soya e Pomodoro is a seductive and rustic trattoria similar to one that might be found on an ancient cobblestone side street in Venice. Following an ethos of serving "simple food made with love," Soya e Pomodoro offers creative Italian fare such as melt-in-your-mouth ravioli pillows of minced porcini mushrooms and ricotta cheese, spinach and ricotta cannilloni, and sprightly sauced and cheesed melanzane alla parmigiana. The entree range includes seared bistecca con pepperoni e capperi (sirloin steak with roasted red peppers, capers, and garlic), while desserts end on a sweet note with homemade tiramisu."

"Intimate Italian food, made by actual Italians The quaint, private Italian restaurant is a romantic tradition, and Miami’s best offering is Soya & Pomodoro, set inside an old bank building. Mismatched furniture dots the dining room, giving the feeling of discovering a random family-run hole-in-the-wall somewhere in Italy. It’s quiet and secluded, with Italian servers and homemade pasta ramping up the authenticity."

"Adrianne Calvo, the star-studded chef behind restaurants like Redfish and Cracked, is at it again with her newest venture, Forte, which opened last week in Coral Gables in the former Cibo Wine Bar space on Miracle Mile. The restaurant, Adrianne’s tribute to her mother’s Sicilian heritage, is named after her mom’s maiden name and focuses heavily on Italian classics, seafood, and coastal eats. Menu standouts include Tuscan White Bean soup with crispy kale and parmesan; Burrata con Tartufo with braised cipollini onions, balsamic glaze, and garlic breadcrumbs; 24-hour Braised Short Rib Pappardelle with garlic bread crumbs and parmesan; Mortadella Wagyu Meatballs with stracciatella; and Veal Chop Florentine with cipollini onion and fingerling potatoes."

"Forte dei Marmi brings Italian charm, quality ingredients and concept of slow food. It is run by father and son, Italians, who are doing very well job in recreating original restaurant from Amalfi Coast – Quattro Passi,. Most of the staff is Italian, and many guests speak Italian too, therefore you might feel as you were really transported to Italy!"

"Case in point, Cibo Wine Bar, whose outlet in SoFi doesn't just have 3,500 bottles of wine, it boasts them. Not content to just mention the selection, it's placed a two-story glass case of them right in the middle of the 12,000sqft restaurant, and -- this being Miami -- there are "wine angels" in spandex and fishnet stockings dangling from the ceiling to pick out your selection. They pair nicely with the house-made pastas & sauces and wood-oven pizzas."

"Cibo Wine Bar is a contemporary take on an Italian winery, and presents 3,500 bottles of premium wines in a dramatic two-story wine room. The bar is located in South Beach’s South of Fifth area, and there is a second location in Coral..."

"Grab a seat at this casual eatery tucked between Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue to satisfy your pasta craving as well as your inner carnivore. The Alley's short rib bucatini, on chef Danny Ganem's rotating menu of Neapolitan-style specials, offers a hearty, meaty sauce of short rib ragu with tomatoes and red wine that works well with the long hollow strands of pasta designed to trap the sauce. The $24 dish is comes topped with parsley and grated Parmesan."

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"That’s about all of the Italian we need to know to navigate the freezer at the most authentic gelato shop in Miami. The owners, Frederico and Carla,  brought their family recipes from Italy to the Grove and their passion for gelato shows in every creamy scoop. Pop in, sit down for a coffee, and enjoy the real deal."

"Restaurants Ice cream parlors Coconut Grove. Bianco makes its gelato the old-school Italian way, using all-natural, organic ingredients. If you’re into food that’s made simply, this is the ice cream for you."

"Serving organic gelato made with local ingredients, it has quickly become a favorite around town offering flavors like strawberry, coconut, hazelnut, plus vegan options. Delivery is available by texting 305-458-4455 with your order at least 24 hours in advance."

"Hotel Phone: 833-625-3111 Five-star historic retreat on a private beach. Rooms and suites are spacious and modern, dressed in warm neutrals and high-end materials; two-bedroom suites sleep up to six. Guests can choose from the hotel’s four fantastic pools (one is adults-only) and eight distinct dining options that range from coastal-inspired health food to Japanese and Peruvian cuisine."

"This historic oceanfront hotel features a private beach area and nothing less than 4 swimming pools (including an adult-exclusive rooftop pool). Enjoy high-tech gadgets like in-room tablets with digital newspapers and free wi-fi, plus espresso machines with organic coffee. What a way to start your day."

"Every Miami lady needs an obligatory (and breathtakingly gorgeous) hotel pool ’gram. 2341 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 1hotels.com/south-beach. View this post on Instagram"

"Spanish missionaries and treasure seekers first explored the Florida coast as far back as the 17th century, and the Spanish Monastery in North Miami Beach is a fascinating bit of local and international history that dates back centuries before that when it was originally constructed in Spain. Inhabited by monks for nearly seven centuries, in the early 1920s, it was bought by American newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst, disassembled, shipped to Florida, and reassembled on its current site. It has been open to the public since the mid-’60s, and for those who don’t mind spending a few extra bucks, the best way to experience it is by guided tour."

"‘You will be seeing unusual accomplishment,’ reads the inscription on the rough-hewn quarried wall. That’s an understatement. There is no greater temple to all that is weird and wacky about South Florida. The legend: a Latvian gets snubbed at the altar. Comes to the USA and settles in Florida. Handcarves, unseen, in the dead of night, a monument to unrequited love."

"No one’s figured out how one diminutive mason managed to move the huge stones for this sculpture garden dedicated to his lost love."

"The building opened in 1925 and became a US National Historic Landmark in 2008.* It’s an impressive landmark. It first started as headquarters for the newspaper Miami News. It now is a contemporary art museum."