Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Miami by diners

It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a 2024 report by Statista. But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy—it ranks as the second-most popular cuisine in Germany and France and takes the bronze spot in the U.K., Mexico, and India as well.

Of course, it's also among Americans' favorites—and there's lots to love about it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken Parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering, even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.

Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feelings. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, Parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.

Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Miami based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2025.

Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.

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#30. Salumeria 104

- Rating: 4.2/5 (564 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3451 Northeast 1st Ave. Ste 104 Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Delis, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. The Big Cheese Of Miami

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8080 Southwest 67th Ave. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Soya & Pomodoro

- Rating: 4.2/5 (437 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 Northeast 1st St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Eating House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 128 Giralda Ave. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, American, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. 'O Munaciello

- Rating: 4.3/5 (307 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6425 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. NiDo Caffe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (547 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7295 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Pasta Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Address: 209 Northeast 82nd Ter Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Like Mike Italian Taste

- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Address: 3433 Main Hwy Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Vero Italian

- Rating: 4.5/5 (542 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 90 Southeast 1st St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Battubelin

- Rating: 4.5/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 749 Northeast 79th St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Coral House Miami

- Rating: 4.6/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1762 Coral Way Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Petralunga

- Rating: 4.7/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7601 East Treasure Drive Ste Cu21 Miami, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Crazy About You

- Rating: 4.2/5 (2675 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1155 Brickell Bay Drive Ste 101 Miami, Florida
- Categories: Mediterranean, Italian, Spanish
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Vapiano - Miami

- Rating: 4.2/5 (462 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1221 Brickell Ave. Ste L120 Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Trattoria Luna

- Rating: 4.2/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9477 South Dixie Hwy Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. dōma

- Rating: 4.2/5 (345 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 35 Northeast 26th St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Coppola's Bistro Ristorante

- Rating: 4.3/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7317 Southwest 107th Ave. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Amor Di Pasta

- Rating: 4.3/5 (371 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2320 Northeast 2nd Ave. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Amor di Pasta - Blue Lagoon

- Rating: 4.3/5 (397 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 536 Northwest 57th Ave. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Ferraro's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1099 Northeast 79th St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Cooking Classes
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Ristorante Fratelli Milano

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1379 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 213 Southeast 1st St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Sylvano's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2426 Northeast 2nd Ave. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Capriccio Blue Lagoon

- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Address: 5600 Blue Lagoon Drive Ste 9 Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Boia De

- Rating: 4.6/5 (354 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5205 Northeast 2nd Ave. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Osteria

- Rating: 4.6/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 8001 Northeast Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Giovanni's Ristorante

- Rating: 4.6/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8522 Southwest 8th St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Argentine
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Osteria Vecchio Piemonte

- Rating: 4.6/5 (630 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10480 Southwest 72nd St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Al Forno Neapolitan Wood Fired Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10674 Southwest 24th St. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Cèrto

- Rating: 4.6/5 (331 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 Southwest 57th Ave. Miami, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Napoli 1800 Cucina and Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.7/5 (336 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11510 Southwest 147th Ave. Unit 2 Miami, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 290 metros.

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