
Worth the Drive: Asian Food in South Florida
Six Asian restaurants north of Miami that justify the traffic, from Isan Thai in Fort Lauderdale to charcoal Korean barbecue in Lauderhill.

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Six Asian restaurants north of Miami that justify the traffic, from Isan Thai in Fort Lauderdale to charcoal Korean barbecue in Lauderhill.

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Handmade Tagliatelle, Ravioli
Michelin Guide-recommended, 50 Top Italy-listed contemporary Italian restaurant in South Miami from Chef Marco Giugliano, rooted in Campanian and Neapolitan traditions with an intimate hand-shaped chef's table.
Tue-Sat 6-11pm; Sun 12-10:30pm; Closed Monday

Cavatelli Macchialina, Chicken Parm
Rustic Italian trattoria in Miami Beach known for handmade pasta by Chef Michael Pirolo, listed in the Michelin Guide.
Mon-Thu 6-10pm; Fri-Sun 5-11pm

Five-Course Pasta Tasting, Handmade Pasta
Planned Sunset Harbour location of the SoHo-born A Pasta Bar concept, centered on handmade pasta and an open exhibition kitchen.
Wagyu Lasagna, Branzino
Compact Italian restaurant in Brickell's historic Fire Station No. 4, built around a deliberately short ten-dish menu and a walk-in-only service model.
Mon-Thu 4:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-11:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM-10:00 PM

Lobster Linguine, Bellini Cocktail
Fine Italian restaurant from the Cipriani family at Mr. C Miami in Coconut Grove, serving Venetian classics for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with bay views.
Breakfast daily 7:00 AM-11:00 AM; Lunch daily 11:00 AM-4:00 PM; Dinner daily 5:00 PM-11:00 PM

Lobster Ravioli San Marco, Risotto alla Milanese con Scampi
Family-owned Coral Gables Italian institution open since 1985, known for fresh handmade pasta, weekly lasagna, seafood, risotto, classic meat dishes, and a curated wine list.
Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-10:00 PM; Sat-Sun 4:00 PM-10:00 PM
Linguine alle Vongole, Veal Parmigiana
Family-owned North Beach Italian restaurant open since 1993, serving home-style pasta, seafood, meat dishes, fresh bread, desserts, wine, and a daily early-evening special menu.
Mon-Thu 4:30 PM-11:00 PM; Fri-Sat 4:30 PM-11:30 PM; Sun 4:00 PM-10:30 PM

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe, Maria Truffle Pinsa
Romantic Italian garden restaurant in South of Fifth serving house-made pasta, Pinsa Romana-style pizza, cocktails, and wine in a lush indoor-outdoor setting.
Sun-Thu 12:00 PM-11:30 PM; Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-12:00 AM

Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, Caesar Salad alla ZZ
Major Food Group's glamorous South of Fifth Italian-American dining room, bringing Carbone's midcentury New York service, famous pastas, tableside classics, and lush patio to Miami Beach.
Daily 5:30 PM-11:00 PM
Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka, Stuffed Squash Blossom
Modern Italian restaurant inside Gale Miami Hotel & Residences, serving breakfast, weekday lunch, weekend brunch, dinner, handmade pasta, cocktails, and private events.
Breakfast daily 8:00 AM-11:00 AM; Lunch Mon-Fri 11:00 AM-4:00 PM; Brunch Sat-Sun 8:00 AM-4:00 PM; Happy hour daily 4:00 PM-8:00 PM; Dinner Sun-Thu 4:00 PM-10:00 PM, Fri-Sat 4:00 PM-11:00 PM

Spicy Lobster Capellini, Piemontese Carpaccio
Major Food Group's glamorous two-story Northern Italian trattoria in the Miami Design District, with an alfresco terrace and all-day weekend brunch.
Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-4:30 PM; Brunch Sat-Sun 11:30 AM-4:30 PM; Dinner Sun-Thu 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 5:00 PM-11:00 PM
Ossobuco di Vitello, Bucatini Cacio e Pepe
Family-run Coral Gables Italian restaurant serving house-made pasta, wood-fired Neapolitan and New York-style pizza, slow-braised meats, seafood, cocktails, and a curated wine list.
Mon closed; Tue-Thu 11:30 AM-9:30 PM; Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-10:30 PM; Sun 10:30 AM-9:30 PM; Happy Hour Tue-Fri 4:00 PM-6:30 PM
Ravioli Fichi e Gorgonzola, Gnocchi alla Vodka
CocoWalk Italian restaurant from Graspa Group and Ariete Hospitality Group, serving house-made pasta, meat, seafood, Italian wine, and cocktails in a white-tablecloth yet family-friendly setting.
Mon-Thu 4:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri 4:00 PM-11:00 PM; Sat-Sun 12:00 PM-11:00 PM; Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4:00 PM-6:00 PM

Coal-Seared Branzino, Rigatoni Nduja
Italian-Mediterranean restaurant inside the Donatella Boutique Hotel, showcasing handmade pasta, coastal seafood, coal-fired dishes, and polished South Beach hospitality.
Sun-Thu 5:30 PM-10:30 PM; Fri-Sat 5:30 PM-12:00 AM; La Dolce Hour daily 5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka
Coastal Italian chophouse at Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, pairing handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza with aged steaks, seafood, wine, and spirited cocktails.
Breakfast Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-11:00 AM, Sat-Sun 7:00 AM-12:00 PM; Lunch daily 12:00 PM-4:00 PM; Aperitivo Mon-Fri 3:00 PM-6:00 PM; Dinner Sun-Thu 5:00 PM-10:00 PM, Fri-Sat 5:00 PM-10:30 PM
Margherita Pizza, House-Made Pasta
Eataly Aventura's full-service restaurant for wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza and pasta made in house, set inside the two-level Italian marketplace.
Mon-Thu 11:00 AM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sun 11:00 AM-11:00 PM; brunch Sat-Sun 11:00 AM-2:00 PM

Tonnarelli al Tartufo, Fettuccine alla Bolognese
The Miami flagship of the New York-born Felice group, serving Tuscan-inspired pasta, seafood and Italian wine in a polished Brickell dining room.
Mon-Thu 11:30 AM-10:30 PM; Fri 11:30 AM-11:00 PM; Sat 12:00 PM-11:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM-10:00 PM

Lobster Ravioli, Caviar Carbonara
The former Coral Gables fine-dining restaurant from chef Fabio Trabocchi, once known for luxurious Italian seafood, handmade pasta and an extensive wine cellar.
Permanently closed after final service on June 21, 2025
Spaghetti Limone e Caviale, Linguine alle Vongole
Gigi Rigolatto's first U.S. restaurant at Delano Miami Beach, pairing coastal Italian cooking with a Bellini Bar, oceanfront pool, beach cabanas and boutique.
Lunch daily 12:00 PM-4:00 PM; dinner Sun-Thu 6:00 PM-11:00 PM, Fri-Sat 6:00 PM-12:00 AM; pool, beach and Bellini Bar daily 10:00 AM-sunset
Spicy Rigatoni, Cavatelli Bolognese
Upscale Italian fine-dining restaurant within the Acqualina Resort, offering classic Southern Italian dishes, market-fresh specials, and an extensive wine list with ocean-view terrace seating.
Daily 11:30 AM-11:00 PM; Lunch 11:30 AM-3:30 PM; Dinner 4:00 PM-11:00 PM; Happy Hour 4:00 PM-6:00 PM

Agnolotti di Tartufo Nero, Tagliatelle Bolognese
Fresh-pasta bar inside Eataly Aventura where in-house pastai make pasta daily, served by the bowl with regional Italian sauces and wines.
Daily 12:00 PM-9:00 PM

Vodka Rigatoni, Cacio e Pepe
New York all-day Italian restaurant group known for fresh pasta made in-house, targeting a fall 2026 debut at the Shops at Merrick Park.
Not yet open; targeting fall 2026

Truffle Pasta, Burrata
Casual kosher dairy cafe in Sunny Isles Beach known for pasta, sushi, and easy delivery/pickup.
Sun-Thu 8:30am-11:30pm; Fri 8:30am-3pm; Sat 7:30pm-12:30am

Truffle Pasta, Veal Milanese
Miami outpost of NYC's MAMO Italian Restaurant (SoHo), offering casual-elegant Italian dishes with a modern nostalgic twist -- truffle pastas, burrata, fresh fish -- in Brickell.
Lunch/Brunch daily 12:00-3:30pm; Dinner Sun-Mon 5:30-10pm, Tue-Wed 5:30-10:30pm, Thu 5:30-11pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-11:30pm
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