Casa Tua Italian restaurant, Miami

While Miami is known for its Floribbean cuisine, there are plenty of excellent Italian restaurants all over town. Many are located in romantic, old places with lovely patios that evoke an evening on the coast of Italy.

Here’s our list of the Top 10 Italian Restaurants in Miami:

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As one of L.A.’s most popular restaurants, Pizzeria Mozza is packed from noon until midnight every day. If you’re lucky enough to nab reservations, you may still wait a while. Without them, it could be a long while. But most people agree the food will be worth the wait.

The joint venture of three noted restaurateurs, Mario Batali, Joseph Bastianich, and Nancy Silverton — whose way with bread made her La Brea Bakery the best loved artisanal bakery in the country — Pizzeria Mozza is the casual cousin of the more expensive Osteria Mozza. Read more…




Burrata, bacon, and caramelized shallots from Osteria Mozza

Like most things in Southern California, the best Italian restaurants in L.A. are spread all over the place. To try them all, you’d have to go from Pasadena to Santa Monica. But it would be worth the drive. Because for an area with no well-defined Italian presence, Southern California has some fabulous Italian restaurants.

Choosing a winner is a challenge because it’s mostly subjective. Traditionalists vote for Valentino. Those more open to innovation might pick Mozza or Angelini. But wherever you go, you can count on fantastic local ingredients, cool California ambience, and a memorable night out. Read more…