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Hosteria Romana

3.8 (1.1k reviews)
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Stina Marie A.

The food was fantastic, our waiter was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was super busy and loud[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the food was pretty overpriced. They had a "happy hour" special which is why we popped in but it wasn't that great of a deal after all was said and done... But... YOLO! My husband was happy and it cured the Italian food craving.

Veal Scaloppini
Randi F.

Such a great place to stop by during Miami Art Week. Deliciousness at its best. Fresh seafood over linguini with lobster, clams, oysters, shrimp. Veal Scalopini served over vegetables. Extensive wine list served by the bottle. "A MUST TRY"

Beers
Ana A.

Food was AMAZING! Ate all our food because it looked amazing even got to go pizza. We had a true Italian dinner; pasta, pizza, risotto! as well as the beers are HUGE! Highly recommend coming here as a Miami local surprised how good and authentic this place is. Ask for Leo he was very attentive and was such great service. Thank you so much Leo!! We will be coming back very soon.

"Pollo a' Parimgiana co'a sarsa de pomidoro e mozzarella squaiata co' pasta a lato" ($47)
Gina Z.

I first visited this eatery in February 2010, and didn't have the opportunity to revisit until a recent trip to Miami. My subjective truth is that an exceptional dining experience goes far beyond the meal itself. Outstanding dining experiences include unforgettable meals, unparalleled hospitality, and an experience that surpasses one you could curate at home. From the music to the al fresco dining and charming old-world Italian decor, Hosteria Romana, in its prime, was that memorable dining experience I could not wait to relive again. I wish I could say that the visit I recently made invoked the nostalgia I was seeking, but sadly, it did not. Like everything else in this neck of the woods as of recent years, the price compared to the value of the meal is not one I would brag about or recommend. Our table ordered cocktails to start, the "Real Fruit Lychee Martini" ($27) and a "Mexican Mule" ($25). The Lychee martini was made with real fruit juice, topped with a singular lychee. That was the extent of the aesthetic for one of the more expensive drinks on the menu. The glass itself was not chilled, nor was the drink when it was poured, so I was fortunate enough to enjoy a lukewarm lychee martini, al fresco, at night in the SoBe humidity. Loved that for me! It took me almost the entire meal to finish my warm martini, so I did not bother ordering another round. The Mexican Mule, on the other hand, was raved about, certainly not for its price, but rather for its taste: stiff and, most importantly, refreshing. For dinner, a classic "Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo" was ordered ($35) and "Pollo a' Parimgiana co' sarsa di pomodoro e mozzarella squaiata co' pasta a lato" aka "Chicken Parmigiana with pomodoro sauce and mozzarella with pasta on the side" ($47). The fettuccini noodles in the Alfredo dish were made fresh and cooked to a perfect al dente. The Alfredo sauce was well-seasoned, creamy, rich, and paired well with the fettuccini. The chicken, however, totally sabotaged the dish. The chicken was dry, chewy, overcooked, and under-seasoned. The dish would've been better without it. So if you're on the fence, go for the classic, minus the protein. The Chicken Parmigiana was average. The size of the chicken cutlet was twice the size of my hand, which visually may seem to justify the $47 price tag, but sadly, size does not make up for the lack of satisfaction here. The same under-seasoned, dry, and chewy chicken was used for this dish; however, it was masked better beneath the fried breading and perfectly melted mozzarella cheese. The pasta served with the chicken was absolutely bland. The sauce tasted like it came directly from the can. I took my first bite and could immediately taste nothing but acidity. I'll keep it short: I left the pasta and took half of the chicken back to my hotel. Would never pay or recommend this to a stranger. More unsatisfactory than the meal was the service. Due to the area, gratuity is typically included in most service checks. This, however, creates an adverse ripple effect on service, especially at a place like this. You already heard the story about our warm drinks, so I can't imagine there was any priority to running our drinks or food versus attending bigger parties. We had to flag down a busboy several times to get our server to order basics, such as more napkins or water. Specials were never talked about, and he never checked on the quality of our food or how we were enjoying our time. The server's demeanor was very much one of not wanting to be bothered with our table at all. It was both discomforting and unprofessional. Overall, I'm semi-glad I was able to visit for a farewell dinner. There are (still) lots of other great options in the area. I'd challenge a quick search on Yelp ;) to find better value for your dollar. While Hosteria Romana is one of the loudest and most visually appealing on Española Way, coming from an ex-Miamian, don't let the pretty face fool you. Between this visit and the first one I had in 2010, I'll keep the memory of my 2010 visit closer to my heart.

Mahmut E.

Very nice Restaurant, Italian blond host lady was very cheerful and nice, food was delicious, prices are a little high, but normal for this street. And entertainment was very good. Overall, it's a very good restaurant.

Penne arrabbiata
Sophie S.

What a fun Italian restaurant! I have walked by this place many times on Espanola way and it always looked so fun. Definitely thought it was a tourist trap at first but one night there was too long of a wait at our favorite Italian place so we stopped in here for some pasta and wine. There was a short wait so we sat at the bar and actually ended up just eating there because it was nice! The portions here are huge. We had the olives and penne arrabbiatta, which they split in half and was still huge. The fresh bread they brought out also was SO GOOD. The best bread service I've had in awhile. While it was a bit over priced, the live music, friendly service, and fun vibe made up for it.

Carbonara , saltimbocca
Jessica A.

I do want to start with service was really good. Pretty quick for how busy. The food was meh, the saltimbocca was over fried and very hard to eat we weren't able to even eat half. The carbonara was pretty good, perfect amount of salty after walking around all day. The 50% off drinks and 40% off food is a great happy hour. The only thing was we had to ask to have the discount added to the check when we got it. I don't know if I'd come back but it was a fun try.

Milanese di Carne
Idania B.

We made a reservation and were seated right away. If you don't have a reservation, I recommend going early for dinner as it can get very busy. Our waiter (Ryan) was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was ok--nothing wow. I would consider the food overpriced, however, that is very common for the area. The restaurant had lots of decorations for an aesthetic vibe.

Gina F.

Amazing appetizers, entrees and drinks from start to finish. Really easy to get into without a resy on a weekday. We were seated quickly and had efficient service. The charcuterie was very high quality, pasta and bread homemade and you can't beat the people watching on Espanola Way. When they say where Italians go to eat Italian, they are absolutely right! Molto Bene!

Crab ravioli with lobster
Anthony M.

This place was amazing! From start to finish! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food, the environment and the service! Everything top tier![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend!

Coconut fruit mojito
Bradley P.

Wasn't expecting to have a great Italian meal on Espanola Way, but this place was fantastic. Some of the best Italian food I've ever had and the service is fantastic, which I've learned is kind of a rarity in Miami. Our server Kevin was fast, friendly and attentive. Also delicious coconut mojito. Would come back here anytime.

I loved all the service and energy! The food was great and everyone was so attentive !

Fettuccine Alfredo
Mikael G.

Alesso was OUTSTANDING. Never once did I have to worry about our beverages running low. The place was right by the beach, with amazing vibes, and great food! I would definitely recommend Alesso as a server, and recommend Hosteria Romana for a place to eat while in town. I will say anything other than water will cost for refills, but the most refreshing lemonades youll ever try!

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Kevin amazing 1000 out of 10. Great service drinks work fantastic very attentive impeccable.

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Always exceptional great time and food was excellent down to the bread which is a favorite. Dessert was the best.

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Best Italian food ever and [[HIGHLIGHT]]atmosphere was awesome[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] ! Fabio was our server and he was the best !

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