Carbone Miami
Italian restaurant · Miami Beach
49 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
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Highlights
Glamorous Italian-American with theatrical service & famous spicy rigatoni
Glamorous Italian-American with theatrical service & famous spicy rigatoni
"A flashy, destination-style restaurant known for theatrical service and elevated takes on classic Italian-American dishes, ideal for a see-and-be-seen night out." - Regan Stephens
"A restaurant designed by Ken Fulk, known for its nostalgic and modern elements." - Emily Venezky
"Verdict: Carbone is not really a restaurant. It's a pasta theme park for the social media generation. And like so many tourist attractions, it's overpriced, needlessly difficult to book, and prioritizes appearance over everything else. Still, the red sauce performance here has its charm, and if you're simply dying to see it for yourself (and OK with eating at an odd weekday hour) go for it. Just manage your expectations. " - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino
"We knew this day would come. Messi at Carbone just makes sense. It’s a restaurant that exists for VIPs and we’re sure they treated him like the star he is. Messi famously loves milanesa, so we’re guessing he enjoyed the veal parm. If Messi has a sweet tooth, he also probably got a little giddy when they brought out the dessert tray. Still, we wouldn’t send him here if he asked us where to find the best Italian food in Miami. And our hearts go out to any mortals who may have gotten bumped to accommodate Messi’s party and had to wait an extra 45 minutes for their table. " - ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino
"Since Carbone came, conquered, and became the darling of the Instagram set, I’ve watched its old-school, over-the-top Italian vibe make waves not just in Miami but across the country; that success has spawned a slew of imitators here trying to copy that mix of luxury and nostalgia, often charging steep prices (the piece calls out examples like a $35 bowl of carbonara and a $28 cacio e pepe). While I appreciate well-executed Italian, the proliferation of Carbone-style spots feels aimed at tourists with deep pockets rather than reflecting Miami’s diverse culinary identity, and it’s created a sense that we’re repeating the same formula instead of pushing boundaries." - Olee Fowler
