08/22/09

try carpaccio,eggplant rolatini!!,crab ravioli!!!

by gdc1966

selections of fish!! BRANZINO,TILAPIA,YELLOW TAIL,HALIBUT,SALMON NORWE.ETC

TRY TIRAMISU!!ASK FOR COMPLEMENTARY SAMBUCA!!!

• Pros: try the ginger salmon!!!

07/02/08

Once is enough

by BillSmith1954

The first time I went to this restaurant will be my last. The photos of the rich and famous covering the walls were impressive. The food was not. The bread brought to us was not fresh. We sent it back and got more of the same. We ordered veal parmesan. The veal portion was generous but tasted very greasy. It came with a very small portion of penne pasta. My date ordered Caesar salad, which did not come with anchovies. The waitress was nice enough to make a special request for them. The salad arrived, practically dry romaine lettuce, with two (no kidding) anchovies. We had the tiramisu for dessert and it was, in our opinion, way too mushy. While the atmosphere and service was good, I would not recommend this restaurant for good Italian fare.

• Pros: ambiance, good service, abundant parking
• Cons: food quality was poor

02/15/08

Can't Miss!

by tvwriter1014

My girlfriend and I went on V-day (first time there), and although we were 30 minutes late and concerned that we would lose our reservation, the host couldn't have been nicer. He asked us to wait at the bar, and before we could even order drinks, he had a great table available. The waiter came over, and through his authentic Italian accent he told us "his" specials. The four items he recommended were exactly what we had our eyes on. The Exotica salad was much better than described - with fresh grilled shrimp cooked perfectly! The crab ravioli was really good too. Great Service - Wonderful Atmosphere - Reasonably Priced - Winner!

• Pros: Service, Food, Ambiance
• Cons: none

07/09/07

Horrible

by apumlaw

I heard great things about this restaurant. I was mistaken. I grew up in NY and know great Itallian food. It is not existant at this establishment. First, my date and I sat at the bar waiting for a table for about ten minutes. The wait was not the problem. The wine was the problem. We tried literally five different red wines and they were all very bad. Second, the food was deplorable. We ordered the shrimp and scallops as an appertizer. The scallops were small and tough. My date ordered the lemmon chicken. It tasted like a piece of grilled chicken with some lemmon splashed on top. I ordered the black linguini with seafood. The seafood lacked taste, and did not appear too fresh. I was very dissappointed. Third, I gave my credit card to the waiter. He acted as if I did not give him my card. After a few minutes of rangling he reached in his pocket and found my card. The only good part of the experience was the olive oil. Don't waste your money at this place. There are soo many great eateries in Miami. This is not one of them.

• Pros: olive oil
• Cons: food

03/01/07

Cozy, Romantic, Lively

by ddolfi10

Great service. Great for a date. Wonderful food. A local favorite and gem! It gets packed on weekends so make a reservation. if not, enjoy a drink at the bar...

12/28/06

Great atmosphere, perfect for impressing a date

by erok44

I've already gone to Prima Pasta twice and I can't wait to go again. The staff is very friendly and make you feel at home. The food is excellent and a bottle of wine is a must. If there is a little wait time, no problem...just have a seat at the bar and enjoy a drink from their open bar while you wait. Sit outside if you want to enjoy the beach breeze..or sit inside for a more intimate setting. (the dim lighting inside is awesome for a romantic date). The food is delicious ( I had the veal parmesian and my date had crab-stuffed ravioli) It's no wonder why I've been there twice and the first time, I saw Lenny Kravitz hanging out, and the second time, Matt Damon was sitting right next to us with his family. It's my favorite place to eat here in Miami.

• Pros: Ambience, service, wine, food

12/25/06

Best italian in the area

by matthewplevy

This is without a doubt the best italian restaurant in the area. The food is outstanding and the atmosphere is classy and fun.

12/12/06

great food, great atmosphere, great service!

by evita23

generous size portions, very attentive staff, wonderful ambience for both indoor and outdoor seating, great place for a relaxing night out!

• Pros: food and service
• Cons: parking is sometimes full

12/03/06

romantic ,to stay all night

by catrinapole

i love this place ,so dark and romantic , nice barry white, and eros ramazotti music, nice martinis, the food is 10 + service is fast and the waiters they really care about deatelsi love the carpaccio and the fish oreganatta. tiramisu and sambuca.

11/25/06

great food, fantastic service.*****

by saharamoas999

LAST NIGHT WE TRY PRIMA PASTA ,NOW I KNOW WHY PRIMA PASTA IS TOP RATING IN ZAGAT GUIDE,REALLY GREAT FOOD BUT THE SERVICE MAKE ARE NIGHT EVEN MORE SPECIAL.....SUPER SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOOD LOOKING SERVERS!!!

THE CARPACCIO IS LIKE THEY SAY,(((( BEST IN THE WORDL))), AND WE TRY LAMB CHOPS HUUUU THE BEST!!!!!.SEEYOU AGAING SOON!!!!!!!!!!! WHEN I BACK IN TOWN!!!!!!! SAHARA