We came in solely for cocktails and apps during a bit of a bar crawl we made for ourselves in the area. The cocktails were delicious! Seemed to be made fresh without mixes and with good ingredients. They were very creative as well. We also got the burrata and the fried calamari with zucchini. Both apps were great! The burrata was so refreshing and the calamari was perfectly fried--not chewy at all. The marinara also seemed very fresh and was delicious. Ambiance is classic white table cloth and on the fancier side. Service was fantastic. Our waitress was knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations. read more

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My husband and I stumbled upon here looking for a dinner spot walking the Surfside area. We decided to sit outside since the weather was nice. The service was very hospitable and attentive. We were really Blown Away by our food since you didn't do any prior research before coming here. We ordered the calamari and Capri salad, and ordered there pear pizza and osobucco. I was blown away! The pizza was well cooked, fresh bread, perfectly cheesy and well balanced with pear and truffles. The obobucco was amazing, the lamb fell off ghe bone and rice melted in your mouth. I highly recommend this place and it will definitely be someone I intend to visit each trip Im in Miami. read more

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Food and service were excellent! Will be back! Location easy to find. Loved the decoration... hopefully next time I have the chance to see and meet the owner!!.. read more

Honestly my pasta looked and tasted like maggots, it was hard and hard to swallow. The sauce tasted old and rotten, maybe that's the blue cheese component but maybe warn your customers before ordering that it will taste like an old washroom. Genuinely could not tolerate more than a few bites. Horrible. Also got tricked into ordering aqua panna, tap water would've been fine. Waiters rarely stopped by. Also tables were too close to each other, had a waiter's anus in my face while eating. Calamari was pretty good as was the bread. Pizza was okay... read more

Cafe Ragazzi - Four cheese gnocchi Gnocchi al Filetto di Pomodoro - Italian Near Me - Surfside, Florida

I have been coming here to eat at Cafe Ragazzi 's for over 10 years . The Italian Food is always good and the atmosphere is great along with the great wine and walking distance to my home. read more

Amazing food, amazing service our server Anna was lively and friendly and so helpful, and the ambiance was family friendly and perfect for a date with that special friend read more

Cafe Ragazzi - Italian Near Me - Surfside, Florida

Sadly disappointed! The spaghetti and meatballs are a bag of frozen salty ikea meatballs with dry red sauce on cut up spaghetti noodles$26 The Cesar salad with homemade dressing was good but had way tooo much dressing on it so it made the salad slimy mushy $12 Pollo Francese Lemon chicken with broccoli was lightly breaded and cooked well, the broccoli was fresh but the mashed potatoes taste like instant potatoes. $25 The fried calamari was ok, lightly breaded and very large portion for 2$18 The apple tart looked sad / under cooked. Put it in the toaster oven for an additional 5 minutes and it was surprisingly much better $10 It did come with fresh bread and bruschetta which was nice. Would I order again? It's a no for me. read more

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I've passed this restaurant so many times in Surfside and I always wanted to try and I'm so happy that I did. I'll start with the service which was outstanding. My server was Michelle.. amazingly attentive! My gin infused drink was not only delicious but beautiful . The food was nothing short of outstanding.! The grouper special was mouthwatering,the eggplant, cheesy and tasty,the salad fresh and their house diced tomatoes to die for wow delicious!!! I am so coming back to this place, I cannot say enough great things!!! read more

Amazing rest great for families. Very good Food. Very good environment. I like the service. Everything was fast and Perfect.

Pretty decent ribeye for a steak house! We celebrated a retirement at this location and was scheduled in from 5pm-7pm to allow space for the dinner rush. For drinks we had the red sangria and for our entree, as mentioned, we had the ribeye that came with two sides--we chose mash potatoes and broccoli. The ribeye was the best serving of medium well I've had, ever. The restaurant was so nice and offered a glass of sparkling champagne to toast our guest before we departed. Parking is available in the rear of the building for a fee. read more

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The Host/Manager, Ana B, was amazing and so professional. Our Server Jazmin V was very knowledgable and attentive. Excellent service and superior food. Highly recommended. read more

Me e comido los mejores ravioles, el ambiente espectacular y la atención de Ana espléndida e impresionante. read more

Cafe Ragazzi - Especial de la casa: Ravioles rellenos de langosta - Italian Near Me - Surfside, Florida

Wanted to love this place. When arrived we were the only patrons in the restaurant. We decided to go to the bar. When asked what water we wanted still, sparkling, etc. I said regular water. We were served Acqua Panna. Ok maybe it was a mistake. We will pay for it. Then asked my friend what is she having to drink. Ordered a dirty martini with blue cheese olives. Didn't ask me what I would like and just proceeded to make the martini. I am assuming we cannot multi task. My friend gets the drink and has to ask for the blue cheese olives. Still no one else in the restaurant. I ordered an aperol spritz. We offer an appetizer, the fried calamari and zucchini. It was a large portion for 2. It was good. Not overly greasy or overly fried. We also ordered the pear and Gorgonzola cheese pizza. Ok now there are 2-3 other tables occupied. Waited. Had to ask the status. Pizza was fair but not great. Could have been cooked longer. I expected overall a better experience food and service wise. read more

Cafe Ragazzi - Pear & Gorgonzola cheese pizza with white truffle oil - Italian Near Me - Surfside, Florida

Great Italian food. Great service. Classy dining area. I would recommend linguine with clam sauce and the burrata plate for an appetizer. On the expensive side but well worth it in my opinion. A good meal and experience from start to finish. read more

I wanted to love this place because is a few minutes walk from my house. We sat last night for dinner. Service was confused and as if they were super busy, which they were not. We order a glass of Prosecco and it came a glass of rose, the manager changed it for us. It was as if the bottle was opened for a while or stored without proper lid because it was without bubbles, I did not complaint and thought perhaps the second glass would come fresh. No, it was flat again. We ordered the Arugula and Beets, Fish of the day, a grouper, Gnocchi and a Capellini Pomodoro. The Capellini was good. The Gnocchi was chewy as the manager confirmed they don't make in house and looked more like a pasta than a Gnocchi, ir was uneatable. We left everything. the Catch of the day - grouper, was frozen, uncooked and the Lemon sauce that came with it had sooo many seeds, mu boyfriend eat a few pieces that was cooked and left the remaining with all the seeds showing. We told the manager about it, nothing was done. $170 tab and for sure, we will not be back. I don't recommend this place at all. read more

We used to be regular clients to Ragazzi. It was always a great italian restaurant where I used to take family and friends, celebrate birthdays, valentine's, etc. But something has been changing over there. Yesterday night I passed by to pick up two pizzas and I was very disappointed. It's a totally different pizza from what it used to be. It doesn't taste or look as an Italian pizza anymore, it's all changed. The ingredients, the way it was prepared and baked, and of course the flavor, everything is different, to the worse. In summary, it tasted like a regular thick and heavy fast food pizza. Very disappointing, it used to be one of the best pizzas around in my opinion. read more

Been going since they opened. Haven't been lately got expensive Went last night had an excellent meal . Will go back. I was happy to see it was busy but not like the old days when there was a line read more

I have been a long time customer of Cafe Ragazzi. I have not been to this restaurant for a few years due to bad experiences. I went to the restaurant on 2/14/2025 and had an incredibly bad experience. The waitress struggled to take the order and made several errors. The vent over the table leaked throughout our meal and a staff member came out with a mop to remove condensation from the ceiling over our table while patrons were all around. What a joke. I ordered the carbonara and asked the waitress if the dish had too many onions and she assured me it did not. The carbonara had WAY too many onions. We asked for a credit on our bill and they brought us some crappy shots instead. This restaurant should have closed a long time ago. Avoid!!!! read more

We were visiting Surfside, Florida for Valentine's weekend and we were looking for a place to eat dinner. This area was very busy due to the time of year and beautiful weather. Also we needed to find a restaurant that we could walk to from our hotel. We found out about Cafe Ragazzi on Google and decided to try it. We walked by several restaurants that were full and wondered how long we would have to wait to get a table. Luckily we were seated immediately. It was a romantic atmosphere with low lighting and white tablecloths. To start, we were served warm complimentary bread with olive oil and diced tomotoes which was a nice addition as we perused the menu. For my entree, I chose the linguine carbonara. It was delicious and I had plenty to take home which is always my favorite. If you are looking for good Italian food, I recommend you try it. Also the service was great. read more

Cafe Ragazzi - Menu - Italian Near Me - Surfside, Florida

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Great place in surfside. Open all the time which is a plus in this area. We have been a few times- we are from Boston so know what good Italian is & this lives up to anything we have had in North End!! Reasonably Priced too!!! read more

Great food and kind staff! Definitely would come back. Steak was great, all the pasta was great!

Food was delicious. Ambiance was elegant and classy. The young ladies that served us were very professional and friendly. My daughter and her friends were dazzled and we can't wait to visit Miami again to come back. Don't forget to try the tiramisu!!!! read more

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I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. How this place doesn't have 5 stars is beyond me. We had a last minute change of plans due to the tragedy in Surfside the weekend we arrived. Having to change most of our weekend, we decided to dine locally and called to see if there was any way they could fit in our group of 8. They said absolutely and that they would make it work. About 30 minutes into our meal, the restaurant was at capacity, so it made them fitting us in all the more impressive. We arrived less than 10 minutes after calling and were greeted by Santiago. He was fun, friendly and very attentive, not just to us but to several other tables. He took our drink orders, gave recommendations and helped a couple of girls in our group who have dietary requirements (that aren't exactly Italian restaurant friendly) and he still made it work for us. The food was fantastic! I seriously can't say enough about it. Between the 8 of us we tried 6 different entrees. I ordered the special and it was definitely worth it. Lobster and crab stuffed pasta...still drooling! Santiago also continuously brought out warm bread for us and made sure we were always content. What made this an even better experience is that he took the time to show one of the girls how to de-shell prawns. This kind of customer service goes a long way. Finally another man came to ask how our meal was so I assumed him to be the manager. Definitely a nice touch having him come by to meet and check on tables. Clearly I'm a fan of this place but definitely check it out for yourself if you're in the area! read more

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The food is amazing me and my family had the best time and the service is great highly recommended!!

I live in the area so I like to try as many restaurants near me as possible. We came with no reservations on a weekday they were pretty busy but we were seated quickly. There's one or two tables outside but seating is mainly indoor.Service is great, everyone always wants to make sure you're well taken care of. I love pasta and Italian food. But this just didn't his the spot. I had raviolis that weren't cooked enough, they still had a bit of a chewy almost crunchy, and I'm not the type to send food back unless it's really horrible. I may have to go back and give them another shot sometime because they had such great service. read more

Have you been waiting on Miami Spice? Guys you have to give Café Ragazzi a shot. You will love iit! I was here last week and the service is still amazing and they cater to all your needs. The variety on the special Miami Spice is magnificent and the taste even better. The ambiance is very nice leading to a great evening. Great for a date or with the family. If you with the regular menu, you NEED to try the fettuccini a la Ragú! Simply delicious. Give Café Ragazzi a try, you will love. It. read more

Honestly I have no idea why this place is only 3.6 stars . Ppl get off your high horse. Flat out amazing, hospitality was even better. nice bread with bruschetta as a complement when I sat down. Classic . Had the crab ravioli, give me that and that again. Just head on in no need to read more. Let's go! Tell them I sent you. Probably won't help, but you never know. read more

Cafe Ragazzi - Crab ravioli with shrimp. - Italian Near Me - Surfside, Florida

This place is amazing !!!! First of all the customer service was outstanding from the restaurant manager Omar !! our server was great ! Food came out with great quality!!! If you're looking for tasty Italian food and good service well this is the place !!! I don't live in Miami but will definitely be visiting this place again while in town ! read more

Overall a lack luster experience across the board. Service was confusing and the food was bland.

On our weekly parents night out... this time after the Art Basel...we were crazed looking for an available reservation on a busy Miami Saturday night. We had always seen this cozy Italian restaurant in the corner (of I don't know what street) that we finally decided to make the move and go. Thank goodness we did. The food was delectable I had the Rigatoni De La Nonna and added some grilled chicken. It was delicious. They don't have an actual cocktail menu but you order anything and the bartender will make it ( to standard). The ambiance was chill and the restaurant was cozy. Also, the service was fantastic. Great experience! #melissarecommends read more

Cafe Ragazzi - people sitting at tables in a restaurant - Italian Near Me - Surfside, Florida

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Extremely average for a ridiculous price. I wouldn't come here again ever. Got average, maybe below average Italian for a 300+ dollar bill for 4 people. Way overpriced, service was garbage and food was mid. Don't come here. Much better Italian in Miami Beach for the same price. read more

Great ambience. Great service. Many options including wood stove pizza oven. Pasta and other dishes equally fresh and tasty.

Was visiting Surfside and wanted some Italian food. My husband and I stumbled upon this place. I was skeptical because one of the workers didn't make us feel welcomed (we're a black couple). I also thought it was weird that they stood by the door like they were on guard (see pic). I understand they may have been trying to be attentive but I'm used to servers being more discrete and not making the patrons feel uncomfortable. But I must say the food was DELICIOUS!!! So authentic!!! I wish there was a location where I live. read more

Cafe Ragazzi - Servers on guard - Italian Near Me - Surfside, Florida

It took a while to get menu or water. But once we ordered all went well. The food good . Get a half order or split with someone. read more

Cafe Ragazzi - Bread - Italian Near Me - Surfside, Florida

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Came here to celebrate my father-in-laws birthday. This used to be "the" Italian spot years ago. We were disappointed. Service was great, but food was not great. Kids ordered a margarita pizza and fettuccini Alfredo. Pizza was excellent, fettuccini was bland, needed salt in water to season pasta. I ordered linguine and clams, it came out as a soup. I never send anything back, but it was swimming in liquid. The server told me that they had just given me extra sauce, like I should be so lucky. Re-ordered a risotto, it was fine. We also ordered carpaccio, it came with rotting arugula and huge chunks of Parmesan. For what they are charging, we expected legitimate Italian, high quality food. We were underwhelmed. Such a shame, was a great local eatery. read more

7.25/10 The special mom ordered was fantastic. It was veal stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella with linguine (she subbed it for mashed potatoes), wine sauce a little bitter for my taste but still great. Very reminiscent of Argentinean flavors.8.5/10 if I want to be precise. Very pricey, though... it was over $40. I love pink sauce (cream with a touch of tomato sauce), and I asked the waiter for his personal favorite pasta. He said that the pappardelle and fettuccine are freshly made. After much debate, I settled on fettuccine with pink sauce (which is off-menu). The pasta itself was great, but the sauce was a little salty and not slightly sweet like I like it. I'd give it a 6/10. So overall, better than decent but not to my expectations. The waiter was kind, patient, and knowledgeable! read more

Cafe Ragazzi - Fettuccine with pink sauce - Italian Near Me - Surfside, Florida

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The food was incredible and the staff was excellent, especially Veronica who gave great recommendations. Highly recommended place for great Italian food. read more

Had a lovely Sunday dinner here. The hostess quick sat us and it wasn't too busy. We both got pasta. I had the Carbonara but requested it with thin spaghetti (I'm not a fan of linguini) and my friend got penne with vodka sauce. The waiter brought us some bread to munch on and some bruschetta dip. It was very tasty! The pasta was cooked perfectly with very large portions. I took half of mine home and will be enjoying it tomorrow :) read more

Cafe Ragazzi - Sunday dinner | Carbonara & penne w/ Vodka Sauce - Italian Near Me - Surfside, Florida

Amazing! Had reservations. Arrived on time and got seated right away. Our table was right by the glass wall. Looked over the wine menu which is ok but not too extensive. Chose a Ferrari Carano merlot which was really very nice. Received our dinner menus and some warm bread and butter. Shared a salad which was ok, kind if basic but good. Our table ordered the lasagna, a risotto pescatore , the crab ravioli special and the gnocchis. They were all spectacular especially the gnocchis which were extremely tender! Mmmmm portions were perfect as well. Desserts were the chocolate mousse, tiramisu and an apple tart. They were all ok with the mousse being the best one I thought. See all the photos I added. Cortaditos with our desserts were Lavazza and very good. Did not give it 5 stars because it is a little cramped in there, wine menu too small and desserts too basic. With that said, this is not my first or last time here because the entrees are so worth it! This was my 4th visit. read more

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Exhausted from shopping at Bal Harbour Shops, ravenous and tired, we spontaneously walked into this restaurant not knowing what to expect. Though the place was packed, the lovely Host was able to graciously seat us in no time. Well, no regrets. Food was great and so was the service! For Starters, we had "Burrata," and "Insalata Tricolore." Delicious! Then, we had "Gnocchi al Fileto di Pomodoro," and "Vitello Parmigiana." Excellent! We ended our dinner with two desserts. "Tiramisu" and "Chocolate Mousse," along with two cups of "Cappuccino." Delightfully Sinful! By the way, they do add an automatic gratuity of 20%, even for a party of two. Apparently, if they do not, it is quite common for servers to be stiffed by some parsimonious tourists and locals. We were perfectly alright with the added gratuity. We had an amazingly satisfying dinner! read more