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Escopazzo

1311 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 674-9450
Escopazzo
Price:
$$$
Cross Street:
Between 13th Street and 14th Street
Best of Citysearch:
Romantic Date Spot 2008, Italian Food 2007, Italian Food 2006
Hours:
Daily 6pm-12am

Message from Escopazzo

Escopazzo

Italian dining at its finest

  • Fine food
  • Excellent service
  • True Italian cooking

The food here is a celebration of the simple, wholesome goodness of true Italian cookery. Vitello tonnato, the classic combination of cold poached veal with creamy tuna sauce, is an idyllic marriage of two seemingly disparate ingredients, while a summery salad of arugula and shaved fennel takes flight with the addition of luscious, ocean-sweet prawns. Inventive gnocchi come stuffed with tender duck and prunes in a green peppercorn cream sauce; a verdant puree of broccoli rabe contributes its bracing bitterness to the rich taste and texture of (vastly oversalted) monkfish. The tiramisu is among the best in Miami.

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Editorial Review for Escopazzo – by Bill Citara

In Short
Escopazzo quietly fills its intimate dining area with diners more interested in first-rate Italian cuisine and excellent service than in culinary fads. The food here is a celebration of the simple, wholesome goodness of true Italian cookery. Inventive gnocchi come stuffed with tender duck and prunes in a green peppercorn cream sauce; a verdant puree of broccoli rabe contributes its bracing bitterness to the rich taste and texture of monkfish.

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Insider Tips

Where To Sit

You might not expect such a tiny restaurant to have a private dining room, but Escopazzo does. Reserve the space well in advance.

Save Time

Fine food, excellent service, 90 seats: You do the math; make reservations.

User Reviews for Escopazzo

Citysearch (20), AOL CityGuide (8 ), Frommer's (1 ), Trip Advisor (7 ), OpenTable (1 ), Dine.com (2 ), All (39)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/28/2008 Posted by foodandwine

Fantastic restaurant with exquisite homemade pasta and excellent service. I have eaten there on many occasions and have never been disappointed. The restaurant is very quaint and romantic. I would highly recommend this restaurant to others. You will NOT be disappointed.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/20/2008 Posted by nobrainer88

This is a cozy place slightly away from the glitz and glamour of Miami Beach. The focus here is on the dining experience rather than seeing and being seen. My wife and I went for the 5 course tasting menu with paired wines. Every course was great and several were superb. The wine pairings were right on. The tasting meny was $75 and the paired wines were $20 for five glasses! The espresso dusted pork loin stuffed with smoked mozzarella served over parsnip mashed potatoes with a Madeira reduction was one of the most memorable dishes of my dining existence and the waiter told us how to recreate it at home (though I doubt it will be as good). All of the dishes were enhanced by the use of organic ingredients. The service was knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly. If you are looking for a relaxing meal with no hustle and bustle, this is the place.

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Editor's Review

This cozy South Beach spot is one of Miami's best Italian restaurants.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Where To Sit

You might not expect such a tiny restaurant to have a private dining room, but Escopazzo does. Reserve the space well in advance.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Notable Chef

  • Pino Bodoni

Parking

  • Lot
  • Street
  • Valet

Hours

  • Daily 6pm-12am

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Cuisines

  • Italian

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Historic Setting
  • Notable Chef
  • Fine Dining
  • Family Style
  • Late Night Dining
  • Celeb Hangout
  • Notable Wine List
  • Group Dining
  • Open 7 Days
  • Romantic Dining
  • Local Favorites

Recognition for Escopazzo

2008 Audience Winner - Romantic Date Spot
2007 Audience Winner - Italian Food
2006 Audience Winner - Italian Food

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