By: Alexa Shabinsky By: Alexa Shabinsky | October 8, 2021 | Food & Drink,
Opening up a large Italian restaurant menu might be one of the most daunting tasks. Flipping through pages of pasta dishes can get quite overwhelming. We have broken down the must-order pasta dishes at the best Italian spots in Miami.
49 Collins Ave. / Website
If you go to Carbone and don’t order the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, did you really go to Carbone? This pasta dish is by far the best thing on the menu, with a perfect combination of silky vodka sauce and a dash of spice!
3111 Grand Ave. / Website
This off-menu Truffle Cacio e Pepe is a must-order at Sapre di Mare. The dish is served tableside in a decadent cheese wheel, topped with truffle shavings. This pasta will transport you to Amalfi Coast with every bite.
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335 S Biscayne Blvd. / Website
You can’t go wrong with a classic Fettucine Alfredo and Il Gabbiano has mastered this recipe. Whether you’re looking for a lighter pasta without protein or looking to add chicken or shrimp, this is a must-order for your entree or to share for the table.
150 Ocean Dr. / Website
We don’t say no to a Truffle Cacio e Pepe, especially when it’s served in a cheese wheel. This is one of the most authentic dishes in Miami, made with Bucatini pasta and served in a pecorino wheel, giving the ultimate flavor. It wouldn’t be Cacio e Pepe without a little bit of truffle and these truffle shavings are a must.
9011 Collins Ave. / Website
A pasta dish can never be too simple and Lido Restaurant at The Surf Club has absolutely mastered the simple Pomodoro pasta. The Vesuvio Al Pomodorino is a go-to order, made with eliche pasta, tomato and basil, the perfect combination for a light entree or even an appetizer.
1418 20th St. / Website
This dish has quite the kick, but it is absolutely worth it. One of the best spicy rigatoni’s in town and is made with mezze maniche, Calabrian chiles and vodka sauce. This fresh dish is the perfect order for the table, alongside many other Casa Isola Osteria hit dishes.
1750 Alton Rd. / Website
When dining at Osteria Morini, the Torcia Nerda is one of the best pastas on the menu. This squid ink pasta is made with seppia, shrimp ragù and pomodoro, creating the essential dish - refreshing yet filling. Don’t let the squid ink scare you, this dish is worth it!
820 Alton Rd. / Website
Macchialina’s authentic vibe emulates into the food. The Cavatelli Macchialina is most definitely the star of the menu, served with baby meatballs, porchetta and pecorino. This is the best dish if you’re feeling hungry, with the perfect combination of pasta and meat.
213 SE 1st St. / Website
Lobster ravioli, say no more. Fratelli Milano’s Ravioli di Aragosta is a decadent delight. This ravioli is stuffed with jumbo lobster and topped with grape tomatoes and pink vodka sauce. With a menu as vast as Fratelli Milano’s, there is no need to worry, order this dish and you’ll be set for an amazing meal.
4385 Collins Ave. / Website
While everything on the menu at Cecconi’s is absolutely delicious, this Agnolotti is an order you don’t want to miss. The Agnolotti del Plin is made with truffle and parmesan, making it a truffle heaven dish for the Italian food lover.
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