Fiola

When Michelin officials start awarding stars in Miami in 2022, they should be considering this branch of a D.C. powerhouse that is a local favorite. Fiola in Miami has a staff that understands the ideal degree of attentive yet unobtrusive service, a wine list that rivals any, and cocktails that are crafted with real thought. All of it is great, but chef Danny Ganem, a native of Miami, also produces inventive and frequently flawlessly executed meals. An example of one of his creations is his served-upright lasagna with short rib and, if you can believe it, eel.

Just keep Fiola in mind the next time your father or the boss offers to foot the tab since all this brilliance will set you back $100 per person, at the very least.

Fabio and Maria Trabocchi, husband and wife restaurateurs, relocate their acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurant from Washington, D.C., to Coral Gables. Think pillowy potato gnocchi swimming in a light heirloom-tomato sauce, wood-fired short Wagyu short rib, and a flaky branzino in broth with clams and artichokes. Fiola is known for its power-lunch crowd and huge bowls of delectable Italian dishes. Obviously fresh and cooked to perfection al dente, the pasta is nothing extraordinary. It's the kind of food you'd anticipate eating in Italy: simple dishes made with premium ingredients. Great service is something Fiola provides that you won't find in the majority of restaurants abroad. The attentiveness of the wait staff is evident.

Google Rating:4.6/5.0
Address: 1500 San Ignacio AveCoral Gables33146-3007
Phone: 05-912-2639
Website: www.fiolamiami.com