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A photo of Mercato della Pescheria – Española Way restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1367)
€€€€
• Italian • South Beach
Booked 4 times today
What a gem of a restaurant in the heart of española way in Miami Beach. Today I went with my partner for the Miami Spice menu & everything was phenomenal. From the hostess, waitress & serving staff, all were excellent. The food was cooked to perfection. I had the calamari, fish, and chocolate cake. My cocktail was delicious. The environment was lovely, the decorations, fun music, and lovely street to look out to was fantastic. I am so happy we chose this place.
A photo of Havana 1957 - Espanola Way restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1627)
€€€€
• Cuban • South Beach
Booked 13 times today
Service, drinks and food were all excellent. Decor of the restaurant felt authentic. Great place to eat!
A photo of Donatella restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(263)
€€€€
• Italian • South Beach
Booked 13 times today
The service was great. The food was delicious. The restaurant is beautiful.
A photo of Di Mauro's Italian Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(345)
€€€€
• Italian • South Beach
Booked 1 time today
Definitely one of my favorite places, authentic Italian food , and everything in always incredible❣️I am a local and Italian and this is as great as it gets without flying to Italy ❤️‍🔥
A photo of Gianni's at the Former Versace Mansion restaurant
4.5
Awesome(20109)
€€€€
• Italian • South Beach
Booked 225 times today
AMAZING EXPERIENCE 10/10 would definitely Come back beyond expectations
A photo of Hosteria Romana restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(241)
€€€€
• Italian • South Beach
Booked 7 times today
Absolutely amazing! Food, service, entertainment, EVERYTHING!! They made my son’s bday celebration extra special. Probably the best Italian food I’ve had in a long time!!!!
A photo of Oh México Española Way restaurant
4.5
Awesome(374)
€€€€
• Mexican • South Beach
Booked 6 times today
Lia was such a great server, she went out of her way to help us. The food was delicious and we’ll definitely be back next time we are in town.
A photo of Havana 1957 Ocean Drive restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1764)
€€€€
• Cuban • South Beach
Booked 14 times today
Wonderful, authentic food. Will definitely go again the next time we are in Miami!
A photo of The Roof at Esmé restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(853)
€€€€
• Mediterranean • South Beach
Booked 7 times today
Rooftop at Esme was great! Food was delicious. Two of us had the gem salad which was outstanding, the dressing is amazing. One had the turkey club and the other had the fish tacos - all were outstanding. Guac and chips to start was perfectly fresh and sides of brussel sprouts and spicy cucumbers hit the spot. We went for lunch on Monday and there was only one other person there, who was working not eating. That changed the vibe a little, but that's on us for going in the middle of the day on a Monday. Would love to go back when there's a little more energy!
A photo of Osteria Positano Italian Restaurant Miami Beach restaurant
4.5
Awesome(393)
€€€€
• Italian • South Beach
Booked 17 times today
Our server was amazing! The restart was pretty quite when we went. I got the lobster ravioli special and my wife got the lobster linguini. Both were fantastic.

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  • lesGold
    Greater Boston •68 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The service was great. The food was delicious. The restaurant is beautiful.
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    Donatella$$$$• Italian• South Beach
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    4.8
  • MikeGold
    Philadelphia County •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Service, drinks and food were all excellent. Decor of the restaurant felt authentic. Great place to eat!
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    Havana 1957 - Espanola Way$$$$• Cuban• South Beach
    •
    4.7
  • carlaGold
    Las Vegas •34 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 4 Oct 2026
    Absolutely amazing! Food, service, entertainment, EVERYTHING!! They made my son’s bday celebration extra special. Probably the best Italian food I’ve had in a long time!!!!
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    Hosteria Romana$$$$• Italian• South Beach
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    4.6
  • LisaGold
    New York City •265 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 19 Sept 2026
    Definitely one of my favorite places, authentic Italian food , and everything in always incredible❣️I am a local and Italian and this is as great as it gets without flying to Italy ❤️‍🔥
    More info
    Di Mauro's Italian Restaurant & Bar$$$$• Italian• South Beach
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    4.7
  • Mayra
    2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 14 Sept 2026
    What a gem of a restaurant in the heart of española way in Miami Beach. Today I went with my partner for the Miami Spice menu & everything was phenomenal. From the hostess, waitress & serving staff, all were excellent. The food was cooked to perfection. I had the calamari, fish, and chocolate cake. My cocktail was delicious. The environment was lovely, the decorations, fun music, and lovely street to look out to was fantastic. I am so happy we chose this place.
    More info
    Mercato della Pescheria – Española Way$$$$• Italian• South Beach
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    4.3

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