Lucali

The 20 Best Pizza In Miami - Miami - The Infatuation

"We'll always be able to brag to New Yorkers about Lucali. It's not that they don't have one. They do (and it makes exceptional pizza). But their Lucali requires a wait that could exceed five hours. At ours in Sunset Harbour, you may be able to walk right in if you get there before 6pm. Unlike most pizza, which tends to neatly follow some sort of regional style, Lucali’s is a perfect hybrid between a classic New York paper-plate slice and a crispy thin-crust pie. The dough is soft towards the middle and starts to get crispier and crunchier the closer you get to the crust." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino

The 14 Best Restaurants on Miami Beach | Eater Miami

"As one of the first New York City imports in South Florida, Lucali has been a hit in Miami since it opened over a decade ago. The pizzas and calzones are made with handmade dough and rolled into thin sheets by empty wine bottles before they enter the wooden oven. Simplicity is key at this cozy restaurant, but the devil is in the details, as the restaurant uses some of the best ingredients. As for the toppings, pile up and enjoy. For an even more chill vibe, enjoy the full menu at the bar next door that often hosts comedy, open mic, and karaoke nights." - Amber Love Bond

The Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants In Miami - Miami - The Infatuation

"We designed this guide to have multiple pizza options for obvious reasons. Lucali is responsible for making one of the best pies in the city and a Nutella calzone that can instantly hush a screeching toddler (results may vary). We’ve also seen them give kids extra dough to roll out and play with at the table. And we can confirm that the cocktails and wine are just what you need when you get an email from the school about a lice outbreak. Try to come early—around or before 6pm—and you shouldn’t have to wait that long for the table." - mariana trabanino, ryan pfeffer

The 20 Best Restaurants In South Beach - Miami - The Infatuation

"Lucali is one restaurant we’ll always be able to brag to New Yorkers about. It’s not that they don't have one. They do (and it makes exceptional pizza). But their Lucali requires a wait that could exceed five hours. At the one in Sunset Harbour, as long as you get there before 6pm, there's a good chance you'll walk right in with no wait. They serve only one size pie here—which should be plenty for two—and it tastes like a thin-crust pizza and a classic New York slice had a baby, and then that baby got its master’s degree in tasting good. If there’s a long wait (which happens), kill time with a cocktail at the bar next door." - ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino, virginia otazo

"Although it's located in sunny South Beach, Lucali exudes a charming rusticity that calls to mind its original Brooklyn locale. The greenery-adorned, umbrella-shaped sidewalk is ultra-tempting; or beat the heat and find a seat inside—outfitted with plank floors and chunky tables. The wood-fired brick oven at the rear is sure to stoke the appetite. The 18-inch pizza is lusciously charred and sports a light crust crowned with fresh pomodoro sauce, a combination of cheeses and fragrant sprigs of basil. Various toppings are offered to embellish the pie, and one may even choose to have just half dressed with say, meatball crumbles and green chili slivers." - Michelin Inspector