Looking for south-beach-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are SALT CAFE, Macchialina and Mister O1, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry south-beach-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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South Beach's Upscale Italian Destinations
South Beach serves as a premier destination for upscale Italian dining, where elegant establishments like Macchialina and Dolce offer sophisticated takes on classic Mediterranean flavors. This curated collection showcases the neighborhood's culinary diversity, blending refined pasta houses and romantic lounges like Casa Tua with artisanal bakeries and international options ranging from Chinese to Greek and American fare. Whether you are seeking the historic grandeur of Gianni's At The Villa or a fresh coastal meal at Mercato Di Mare, these restaurants provide an unforgettable taste of luxury along the Miami coast.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Italian Restaurants in South Beach | Upscale Italian Food
- SALT CAFE: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. American, Mediterranean.
- Macchialina: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Mister O1: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Blocks Pizza Deli: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Mega Pizza: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Dolce Vita Gelati: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Pizza Rústica: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Mom's New York Pizza: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Dolce: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Spris: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Zesto Pizza: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Caffe Milano: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Gianni's At The Villa: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Pizza Rustica: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Segafredo: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Nexxt Cafe: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. American.
- Rosinella: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Carmelo Family Kitchen: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Fratelli La Bufala: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Editor Pizza: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Grafa: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Pizza Days: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Mercato della Pescheria Miami Beach: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Mercato Di Mare - Ocean Drive: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Pizza Bar: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. American.
- 660 OCEAN DRIVE: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Restaurant.
- ALLEY: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Vietnamese.
- AURA ON LINCOLN: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Mexican.
- BARBIZON RESTAURANT: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Restaurant.
- BARILETTE: Menu includes south-beach-tagged dishes. Bakery.
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.
