Lucali

"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

"Lucali in South Beach’s Sunset Harbour is the Miami outpost of the Brooklyn institution, serving what many argue is the best pizza in town. The signature pie is a 20-inch masterpiece: a perfectly charred thin crust topped with a rich pomodoro sauce, a mix of gooey cheeses, and fresh basil. The ambiance is as much a draw as the pizza itself. With candlelit tables, an open kitchen, and a warm, rustic vibe, it’s the perfect spot for a laid-back night. While you wait (because there’s always a wait), head next door to the Bay Club for a cocktail or two." - Ashley Brozic

"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. But whether you waltz right in or have to kill some time at the bar next door, your reward will be a pie that defies comparison. 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

"Lucali’s pizza size (there's only one option) is tricky. One pizza is too large for two people, but two pizzas (or one pizza plus two pastas) are kind of perfect for four. Don’t get too caught up on the pizza math. Just know that this is where you should have your next pizza double date. Lucali is a pizzeria that still feels like a special occasion. The food is always outstanding, the cocktails are good, and the only downside is that you might have to wait a bit for your table (they don’t take reservations and get busy on weekends). But there is a bar connected to Lucali where you can kill time much less awkwardly than spending 45 minutes on the sidewalk with all eight of your hands in your pockets.  " - mariana trabanino, ryan pfeffer

"As one of the first New York City imports in South Florida, Lucali has been a hit in Miami since it opened nearly a decade ago. The pizzas and calzones are made with handmade dough and wheeled into thin sheets by empty wine bottles before they enter the wooden oven. Simplicity is key at this Sunset Harbour 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." - Amber Love Bond, Olee Fowler