Macchialina

"We always know what to expect at Macchialina: Italian dishes (mostly pasta) that feel like a final draft, edited to near perfection without so much as one superfluous fragment of parmesan on the plate. This is true even after a round of renovations that have pretty much rebuilt this restaurant from scratch. It's bigger now. It swallowed the defunct hostel that was once its neighbor and spit out a bigger dining room and (its most impressive new feature) a covered outdoor patio. But what we truly love about Macchialina are the ways it hasn’t changed. And it's still a South Beach rarity: a special occasion meal for non-billionaires." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino

"This South Beach classic is bigger now. It swallowed the defunct hostel that was once its neighbor and spit out a completely new space, with an expanded outdoor patio and bathrooms that no longer require a harrowing commute past the hot kitchen. But what makes Macchialina stand out is its unchanged food. The six simple pastas are still the menu’s nucleus, supported by Macchialina classics such as the polenta. This place is a South Beach rarity: a special occasion meal for non-billionaires." - ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino, virginia otazo

"This cozy, family-owned Italian restaurant is home to some of the best pasta in the city. Start with the creamy polenta, order a bottle of Lambrusco with one of its decadent plates of pasta like cavatelli Macchialina with baby meatballs, porchetta, and pecorino cheese, and end with the tiramisu; there’s no wrong move in between." - Eater Staff, Alona Martinez

"Semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurant presented by Acqua Panna® Natural Spring Water." - Erin Perkins

"This cozy neighborhood Italian spot is turning up the vibe with a disco-inspired playlist and a Chef’s Tasting Menu featuring bluefin tuna crudo, seared diver sea scallops, sheep’s milk mezzaluna pasta with brown butter, cauliflower, and walnuts, and a 21-day dry-aged NY Strip with porcini mushrooms and red wine reduction. For the final seating, each table welcoming 2025 will receive a bottle of champagne to pop at midnight.   Price: $200 per person and an additional $95 for wine pairing.  Black truffle supplement $70" - Alona Martinez