Macchialina

An energetic, casual Italian taverna featuring the bold, seasonally inspired cooking of chef Michael Pirolo. Clean flavors, fresh ingredients & rustic accents.

9 / 10
261
ratings
  • Phone

    (305) 534-2124

  • Website

    macchialina.com

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  • Type

    Italian Restaurant

Address

820 Alton Rd Miami Beach , FL 33139 United States

Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Dinner
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 66


Keywords:

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Michelle

Amazing handmade pasta : get the Cavatelli Macchialina . Go on Thursdays for $10 pasta night. Also get the tiramisu - interesting, different and delicious

Johny Hrndz

The service is excellent and the atmosphere is great. The Octopus alla Plancha and the Agnolotti del Plin must try. The desserts where extreme disappointments. We had the Tiramisu and Bread Pudino.

Papa S

Tried the tasting menu . Delicious... loved the burrata w/ toast , tagliatelle al funghi & Tiramasu. Friendly service (Amy was delightful). Only negative is an 8pm res might wait a while (45 mn for us).

Anna MO

Cozy atmosphere . Very tasty zucchini salad . The small meatballs dish is also very yummy. Chicken with farro and mushroom is the perfect healthy choice . Outstanding banana bread pudding ! Thanks Carol!

Paul Gauger

Excellent fresh pasta and the burrata was great. Lovely courtyard which is by a hostel strangely, but it’s a lovely setting. Waiter annoyingly kept trying to push the lobster - most expensive dish.

Duke Dispo

Oh damn. This place is awesome. Probably one of the best Italian restaurants I've been. The short rib lasagna was to die for! A. Must. Try!

Richa

Branzino fish entree with truffle was the best thing on the menu! We throughly enjoyed our meals and the bread pudding dessert was off the chain. 5 star service from start to finish!! ????

Eater

Macchialina continues to deliver . Think Italian classics (braised shortrib lasagna , pork chop Milanese) with interesting twists, like Italian dim sum brunch . [Eater 38 Member] Read more

James J

Holy cow this place is amazing. Every appetizer was solid. The pastas were some of the best I’ve ever had. The staff super attentive. Amazing.

L. Q.

I was glad I ordered the tasting menu (it was a great opportunity to try the house’s best dishes). Also: amazing natural/organic/biodynamic wine list . The sommelier was really helpful.

David Godycki

Seafood pasta is fantastic, fresh pasta and perfectly cooked prawns , but the star of the show....Short rib lasagna , the best you’ll ever eat!

Chris Weber

The grilled broccoli as a starter.Pasta with meat balls and the sea bass were amazingly delicious.Wine menu is also great.Loved the Brunello from Uccelliera (2017).

Neel Hajare

Tagliolini al tartufo nero was probably the favorite of the dishes we tried. Service was great

Andre Froes

It’s a cozy place, with a genuine atmosphere, very authentic Italian county food. Although I have to say it’s not the same as in the first days, but still one of my favorites.

Tara Dîana

The tasting menu and the specials are always worth a shot, as well as their pastas !

Victoria Babun

Another ridiculously good dish: The Wagyu Tartare : Preserved Truffle**,Confit Shallots & Parmigiano. Ambiance is Rustic , Warm & Inviting! They played awesome back round music too. Happy Hour 6-8pm.

Nicole

If it is offered the night you dine, you MUST do the Chef 's tasting menu ..... OMG, sooo delicious! 7 courses of perfection.

Victoria Babun

#Bestof305 Come hungry. Leave happy. Also, the simple spaghetti side was perfectly cooked. Our server Dragana was super nice, knew her stuff & was seriously on top of it. Sunday Brunch from 12-4PM!!!

Victoria Babun

Adorable spot! Awesome Owners. Their food is fresh & straight-up & came out fast. The Oysters are the best & I loved the Pollenta, Meatball Stromboli & Snapper to name a handful of delicious dishes.

Falen Angel

everything is amazing here. must try the polenta . meat balls are amazing. and black pasta with baby clams is also really good. octopus is amazing and crunchy.

Miami New Times

Best of Miami 2013- Best Restauraunt in South beach : Macchialina. Constructed of well respected chefs , this delicious and affordable Italian restaurant features favorites like Spaghetto con Vongole . Read more

Tasting Table

Come for the artful small-plate renditions like the Lombarda pizza , topped with heady Gorgonzola and pancetta , or creamy polenta . Try a Reppublica, made with vermouth , amaro and muddled oranges : Read more

Juan Ottaviani

Im so in love with this place! Everything its done the way it's supposed to! Outstanding food, friendly and kind service and a great ambiance and hip decor !

Armand

The calamari was some of the best I’ve ever had. Only avail on Fridays.

Tom Reimann

I love the polenta and the Cavatelli Macchialina (baby meatballs , porchetta and pecorino )! The waiters are super-nice and give great suggestions too!

Elika Real Estate

For real the best Italian in Miami. Smoked eggplant parmigiana and homemade pasta are divine. Flavors don’t get more authentic .

Greg MacDonald

You can’t go wrong. Everything is delicious, and the service is amazing!

Stephanie Rosa

All dishes are wayyy smaller than expected! Anything with the short rib is delish & be sure to try the bread pudding for dessert !

Wayne Hewett

Everything we had was delicious. And Emily was the absolute best server.

Rishi Shah

Had the tasting menu . Best in Miami. The tagliolini al funghi was out of this world!

Miami New Times

Happy hour is EVERY DAY from 6 PM - 8 PM! $1.50 Oysters ! $10 Pizza & Pint! $5 Peroni Prosecco ! Yum! Save room for dessert ! Particularly tiramisu !

Tina Pignatelli

Tiramisu ! Pasta ! Everything! Ask for Mike Pirolo and Jen Chafesky.

Elika Real Estate

The Zappoli is a must. Need to go back for another round ASAP.

Ben Chervin

Short rib lasagna . Banana bread pudding

Anton Slyusar

Great pasta , tasty and filling tasting menu , good wine pairing .

Jenny Lundberg

The starter and mains we had was really good, especially mushroom pasta . The dessert (Pannacotta) was ok. The sound level was crazy loud . We couldn’t hear each other because of people screaming.

Jenny Davis

Loved the Tortino De Melanzane appetizer and the Mezzaluna pasta .

Dennis Mancino

As others have said this is the place for the short rib lasagna ! A MUST!

Andrew James

Awesome drinks and food. Perfect place for The pandemic

Erica S

Great food and great staff . The short rib lasagna and sausage polenta should not be missed.

Noah Tucker

Best mutha f’in food I’ve had in Miami/ top spot for real food and service

Alexandre Marini Ísola

Don't miss the creamy polent with bread and parmiggiano cheese

Diego Franco

Amazing house made pasta - the best!

Ashley Knight

Love the fried bread , burratta and polenta

Tatiana Cantillo

Zucchini salad is deli !

ChatChowTV Giovanny Gutierrez

Short Rib Lasagna - A MUST!

Macchialina

Happy Hour 6pm-8pm Tuesday - Sunday! $1.50 oysters , $5 beer , wine & bubbles! Pizza specials!

Cole Kennedy

Not sure I see what all the hype is about. Food was okay, environment is whatever, but I suppose it’s a solid choice when you want to avoid the more touristy restaurants .

Juan Rivera

Lasagna was great. Wish they would sell more than just wine and beer .

danila mirolyubov

Pasta with shrimps was the best. Three other entries we ordered not so.

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