share(305) 441-0700
318 Aragon Ave
Coral Gables,
FL
33134
25.7501
-80.2611
Neighborhood: Coral Gables Section
What People Are Saying About Caffe Abbracci
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In Short – Elegant yet informal, Abbracci is a study in warm colors and dark wood. Dishes reflect the simplicity, freshness and balance of authentic Italian cuisine. The mild flavor of lightly breaded and fried mozzarella is complemented by an earthy porcini mushroom-caper sauce, while soft-shell crab is greaseless and crisp. Slightly gummy gnocchi has a deeply flavorful Bolognese sauce. The "sauce" for a thin-pounded grilled veal chop is a tasty confetti of marinated tomato, radicchio and arugula.
03/13/08
Perfect
by AH206 at Citysearch
This is without question one of the best restaurants in Miami and definitely the best Italian. The food is amazing, the menu is full of light Italian, the whole thing isn't carbs and oil. The food is very fresh and refreshing (The salads are all fantastic and the tuna is to die for.). The service makes you feel like family and the ambience is charming and romantic. Overall it is just a perfect dining experience.
- Pros: Everything
- Cons: Cost is moderately high, but very worth it
02/21/06
excellent Italian
by metropical at Citysearch
an excellent restaurant, a little off the path. We had mussels, escargot, pounded veal, tuna, white clams sauce pasta, profiteroles and zabiyone. The only weak thing, and only a tiny bit, was the zabiyone. Great service, never over board. Not excessively loud, and it was packed.
- Pros: everything
- Cons: a little expensive
07/06/05
Excellent food
by jordles at Citysearch
The dining room felt a little dated and smelled a bit musty when we came in. It was dark and formal without (to my taste) seeming very elegant, which isn't the best combination. The ladies room, by the way, was a surprising change in that it was bright and apparently newly (and rather adorably) decorated.
The service and the food, however, were both impeccable. True, we were there on a quiet Tuesday night and the restuarant was only half full, but we received prompt, attentive service from everyone. And the food was absolutely delicious -- the orrechiette bolgnese with caramelized onions was out of this world! It seems that pasta is what this place does best, so go when you are looking for a carb fix (you can start with the hot rolls they serve when you sit down).
- Pros: delicious food, attentive service
- Cons: Decor/ambience
The Details on Caffe Abbracci
Where To Sit:
If you're a party of four, ask for the table in a small alcove on the upper-left side of the dining room. You get a view and privacy.
What To Drink:
The wine list is split between Italian and other wines and is strong in the $30 to $50 range. A good value is the 1998 Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino ($45), rich and full with intriguing hints of plums and anise.
The Extras:
After dinner, Caffe Abbracci sometimes hosts a sizzling night of dancing, usually flamenco or salsa.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Fine Dining, People Watching, Dancing, Group Dining, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
