Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Rigattis Cafe, New York Roma Pizza and Vero italian, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Downtown Miami's Upscale Italian Destinations
Downtown Miami serves as a sophisticated backdrop for an exquisite selection of upscale dining destinations that blend urban elegance with coastal charm. This curated collection features a rich tapestry of flavors ranging from the refined Italian traditions at Il Gabbiano Miami and Casa Tua Cucina to the fresh, ocean-inspired Mediterranean plates found at Seia and Area 31. Whether you are seeking a romantic evening overlooking the water or a stylish lunch in the heart of the city, these premier establishments offer the perfect fusion of world-class seafood and authentic European hospitality.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in Downtown Miami | Upscale Italian Food
- Rigattis Cafe · rated 4/5: Italian.
- New York Roma Pizza: Italian.
- Vero italian: Italian.
- Mario the Baker Pizza: Italian.
- PUCCI'S PIZZA: American.
- AMERICAN SOCIAL BRICKELL: Chinese.
- BALLARO: Italian.
- BELLILLO - PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA: Restaurant.
- B BISTRO & BAKERY: Restaurant.
- BENDITA PIZZA: Restaurant.
- BRASSERIE BRICKELL KEY: Restaurant.
- BRICKELL CITY PIZZA: Pizza.
- CANDELA GASTRO BAR: Restaurant.
- CASA TUA CUCINA: Italian.
- CRAFT BRICKELL: Italian.
- D ORO PIZZA BAR: Restaurant.
- ELSER: Mediterranean.
- EMPIRE PIZZA: Italian.
- EPIC HOTEL AREA 31: Seafood.
- FIORE CAFFE: Restaurant.
- FLAMINGO THEATER BAR/LA SCALA DE MIAMI: Italian.
- FONTANOT BAKERY & CAFÉ BRICKELL: Italian.
- FRATESI'S PIZZA: Restaurant.
- FRATELLI MILANO: Restaurant.
- FRIENDS MARKET & BISTRO: Restaurant.
- HOLIDAY INN MARINA’S BAR AND GRILL: Restaurant.
- IL GABBIANO MIAMI: Italian.
- JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE BAR & GRILL BAYSIDE: Restaurant.
- LOLA BAR: Restaurant.
- LOMBARDI'S: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
