Carpaccio
BAL Harbour, FL 33154-2207
Phone: (305) 867-7777
- Price:
- $$$
- Hours:
- Daily 11:30am-11pm
Editorial Review for Carpaccio – by Victoria Pesce Elliott
The Food
Dinner for two may cost more than a pair of Manolo Blahniks, but this ritzy Northern Italian hotshot in Miami's very highest net worth shopping mall serves some of the city's best handmade pastas, pizzas and, of course, carpaccio in a dozen variations. Desserts, especially the tiramisu, Italian cheesecakes and wild raspberry tarts, are alone worth a visit.
The Scene
Don't be put off by the snob factor, you'll be treated well whether you arrive in jeans or the latest Fendi fashions. In fact, many of the couture set actually deign to wait in line on the sidewalk for a table. Service is better than at most area restaurants, though when it's really busy you'll find it hard to attract the attention of the handsome waiters who hustle to satisfy the demanding crowd.
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Insider Tips
Eight to EatWith reservations, that is. Only parties of eight or more can reserve a table, so be prepared to wait.
All That's Carpaccio ...Isn't necessarily beef. Try salmon or tuna carpaccio with a varied assortment of garnishes.
User Reviews for Carpaccio
02/04/2008 Posted by benchaim
We had dinner on Sunday February 3, waiter was Milton D, we had to ladies from Italy as our guest. The total was $ 138.80 and I added a tip of $ 18.70 on my credit card charge. The waiter came back telling me the following: Sir, the tip is not added here, you are supposed to put at least $ 21 in this case or has something not been OK? I added some cash.I go to this place very often as I live near by and many times with guest too, since nearly ten years. I never had such a rude behaviour of a waiter in any restaurant ever! They will never see me again and I will not -as I used to- send anybody there.
07/05/2007 Posted by cg1234
The only reason Carpaccio is still in business is because it is located in Bal Harbor shops. The food is nothing special and it is just like another cheesecake factory chain but in Italian. It does not taste like good home cooked Italian food with great chefs. It is so commercial and their tuna steaks are definitely the ones that are freezer packed from Costco. I mean its good, but there are definitely better Italian restaurants out there. It’s the "Scene" that every one likes.
Pros: average food
Cons: a big social scene
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