Best Cosy Restaurants in South Miami

First time at this restaurant and it was amazing! It was very busy due to Valentine’s Day but food and service were top notch. We had sardines, sausage and croquettes as appetizers which were all great . The Bacalao was amazing as was the octopus main dish. Pasteles de Belen for desert were warm and delicious. Would highly recommend. Our server was awesome!

Had one of the best meals in a long time. The variety of flavors was outstanding. Highly recommend this restaurant, we can't wait to go back!

Even though I made my reservation through OpenTable, I received a call the day before from a kind lady who explained the dining experience in detail—a thoughtful touch that set the tone for the evening. Upon arrival, Carlo warmly welcomed us and guided us to our table. The ambiance immediately caught our attention—it strikes the perfect balance between elegance and comfort, creating an inviting atmosphere. After a brief introduction, Carlo explained the restaurant’s concept and allowed us just the right amount of time to browse the well-structured wine menu. While the service is undoubtedly among the best in Miami—not just in terms of quality but also in timing—the highlight of the evening was the food. Chef Marco Giugliano personally assembled each dish right in front of us, adding to the experience. We started with the grilled octopus served with a slightly spicy gazpacho—it was truly out of this world. When the time came to choose our main courses, Carlo guided us through the tempting options. My wife appreciated his recommendations and chose the gnocchetti, which turned out to be an excellent decision. I opted for the homemade spaghetti with clams and calamari, and I can confidently give it a perfect score. To end the evening, Carlo suggested the pistachio gelato, and once again, he was absolutely right—it’s a must-try, I have to said that we get impressed with the incredible consistency that is hard to put in words. It’s wonderful to have a top-class restaurant so close to home. We truly appreciate their dedication to bringing a piece of Italy to South Miami and wish them all the success they deserve.

My wife and I finally made it out for a group dinner. I have to say, we were pleasantly surprised. The location is smaller then we anticipated but very much fits the intimate vibe and setting inside. The live music was wonderful, food and drinks were good as well. However, what really set Armstrong apart was the attention. They were short staffed the night we went and the manager doubled as our waiter and he was great throughout. We also met the owner whom stopped by a few times throughout the evening with recommendations or simply check in - top notch

Good food and good quantity. The kicking shrimp and the fried rice had a good amount.