Step into any of the top Italian restaurants in Miami, and you’ll find yourself facing the difficult choice of figuring out which delicious dish—or dishes—to order. When everything sounds so good, it can be a little overwhelming to decide.
That’s why we’re here: to help make that decision a little easier. Whether it’s your first time or 10th time at these restaurants, you can always count on these items to hit the spot.
What to Order at Casa Isola
From start to finish, Casa Isola delivers a divine dining experience. This Italian eatery in Sunset Harbor kicks things off on a high note with pane al prosciutto, Brooklyn-style bread packed with – surprise – prosciutto (plus parmesan honey butter and caponata on the side). It’s a hearty starter and one that will have your taste buds singing.
You can’t leave without trying pasta, and the restaurant’s rigatoni alla vodka is a must; it’s gigantic for the price ($23) and can easily be shared between two people. Order it for the table along with the veal chop parm, and you have yourself a party. Worry about the calories tomorrow.
Casa Isola is located at 1418 20th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information, visit their official website.
What to Order at La Giulietta
An Ironside gem, La Giulietta and its expansive menu ensures that all palates feel welcomed. You can’t go wrong with any appetizers, but the tagliere platter with wild boar, prosciutto and crucolo is a good bang for your buck – especially if you love your meats and cheeses.
The wealth of tasty pastas makes it easy to overlook gems like the wood-oven baked salmon; it sounds simple, but the quality of the fish is unmatched. Get the salmon along with the ricotta and spinach ravioli for a taste of heaven on earth.
La Giulietta is located at. 7580 NE 4th Court, Miami, FL 33138. For more information, visit Ironside’s official website.
What to Order at Osteria Del Teatro
As a local, you know a place must be great when it’s practically outlived every other tenant at Mary Brickell Village. Toscana Divino, located in the heart of the famed Brickell shopping center, has withstood the test of time due to its quality cuisine and ideal people-watching location. While you take in the neighborhood sights, dig into the octopus puttanesca and burrata caprese; both selections start your meal on a high note.
Then, consider the pici senesi with duck ragu or the maccheroni sugo Toscano with braised beef ragu; you haven’t had anything like them. If budget isn’t an issue, your best bet is the Fiorentine dinner, which includes highlights like a cold cuts board, the pici senesi, risotto and Toscana’s gigantic 42-ounce porterhouse steak.
Toscana Divino is located at 900 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33130. For more information, visit their official website.