03/13/08

Perfect

by AH206

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

This stylish trattoria serves locals fine Italian cuisine.

by Contributor

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.

02/21/06

excellent Italian

by metropical

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

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

05/22/04

In one word: AWFUL

by pab5555

If you like noise to the point that your head will split, small portions of food with commensurate high prices ($2.50 for a REFILL of coke?), then this is the place for you! I have NEVER been so horribly uncomfortable at any restaurant EVER. It was so loud that we couldn't talk to the person sitting next to us without virtually screaming. HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE. NEVER AGAIN.

• Pros: Nothing!
• Cons: , small portions, high prices

09/03/03

Too much to expect

by amv01

It was first time and I had to wait longer than the regulars. I was eating on a small table next to the bar and the people waiting were practically talking next to me. I didn't enjoy the place at all.

• Pros: Food great
• Cons: Crowded, Better attention

04/03/03

AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by jlanza29

The service is exceptional (probably one of the best in Miami), the food excellent and the setting is ideal for either a romantic night or a party setting with friends. The wine list is very simple, but to the point. Various prices from various regions. The desert was to die for...a chocolate mousse with strawberries, and pear sauce.....HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!!!!!!!!!!

• Pros: Service, Price, Food

02/04/03

Cute, Cozy & Very Cool

by celisa74

Definetly worth the time to experience Abbracci. Loud at the bar and romantic at the table... the best of all worlds meet in the City Beautiful.

• Pros: Good Parking, Excellent Service, Fun yet Romantic
• Cons: Small place, Could over crowd

12/05/02

GREAT FOOD

by Mrodiquez482

This is a great restaurant, very expensive but great. the service was the best around and its packed all the time. always reserve. great FOOD >

10/28/02

execellent

by maxsosa

best italian restaurant in town, service was great and horacio did a superb job. a freind from puerto rico.