Best Italian Restaurants in South Miami

The valentines menu was excellent and extremely well executed Our server Erick was as good as you get The recommendations to his attention was phenomenal The bartender made some unique and delicious drinks The heart shaped lock to add our names & attach to a wall like in Verona was the icing on the cake The owners should be very proud of the entire staff

A lovely experience on Valentine's Day which can be quite hectic and noisy in some restaurants. The hostess seated us immediately at a nice table by the window. Service was prompt; water, then warm rolls with a nice chimichurri sauce. Pablo, the waiter, took our drink orders right away; the manager, Jorge, checked at our table two times during the evening. The salad was very generous, enough for three of us. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the butternut squash soup. Our entrees were perfect. The excellent service by Pablo continued throughout the meal. The valet service was perfect. It can be challenging to park in Coral Gables so it was an appreciated amenity. We will definitely return.

Erba was absolutely stunning restaurant for my date and I to celebrate Valentines Day. The food and cocktails were made with care and quality locally sourced ingredients. Everything was 10/10 at Erba. It was both of our first time and the knowledge of the staff was educational and made the dinning a top notch experience. Recommend this for dates, impressing people, quality food, quality cocktails, ambiance, business meetings, and closing deals. Will go back many times. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Even though I made my reservation through OpenTable, I received a call the day before from a kind lady who explained the dining experience in detail—a thoughtful touch that set the tone for the evening. Upon arrival, Carlo warmly welcomed us and guided us to our table. The ambiance immediately caught our attention—it strikes the perfect balance between elegance and comfort, creating an inviting atmosphere. After a brief introduction, Carlo explained the restaurant’s concept and allowed us just the right amount of time to browse the well-structured wine menu. While the service is undoubtedly among the best in Miami—not just in terms of quality but also in timing—the highlight of the evening was the food. Chef Marco Giugliano personally assembled each dish right in front of us, adding to the experience. We started with the grilled octopus served with a slightly spicy gazpacho—it was truly out of this world. When the time came to choose our main courses, Carlo guided us through the tempting options. My wife appreciated his recommendations and chose the gnocchetti, which turned out to be an excellent decision. I opted for the homemade spaghetti with clams and calamari, and I can confidently give it a perfect score. To end the evening, Carlo suggested the pistachio gelato, and once again, he was absolutely right—it’s a must-try, I have to said that we get impressed with the incredible consistency that is hard to put in words. It’s wonderful to have a top-class restaurant so close to home. We truly appreciate their dedication to bringing a piece of Italy to South Miami and wish them all the success they deserve.

Never disappointing. Great food excellent service.