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    Issabella's

    4.6 (173 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Likely my favorite restaurant in Miami. Need come back. Just had brunch with Miami spice menu, and impressed. All plates were done perfectly, on taste, ingredients, and presentation. Diverse set of plates, great for sharing in your table. Perfect location to walk after food, and nice atmosphere.

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    Yulaidi S.

    Ate here for a work lunch. The layout is a bit funny, reminds me of a hotel but it looks cool either way. I'd say the rugs under the table a tiny big annoying as they make sliding in and out a bit weird but otherwise im not phased by it. The service was really good. From the hostess to sat us, to the waitress who took our orders and a server who provided the food. The waitress and server (maybe he isn't a server fyi but its how im differentiating the two) checked up on us periodically. For food I only ordered one thing. Spicy rigatoni. It was delicious ! The server put parmesan on it and I ate it. The spiciness isn't crazy spicy, just a flavorful spiciness that compliments the creaminess of the dish. Its definitely worth the money considering how good it is and really the location of the place (miami beach right in the center of tourist town). I'd recommend this place to anyone without a lactose intolerance. Really good!

    Dina D.

    Enjoyed New Year's Eve with family. Matthew was our server and he was excellent. He really listened, made good recommendations. He is the reason there are 5 stars. I had the grilled octopus which was delicious but for the portion it was overpriced. Two members of the family ordered sides of chicken breast which was overcooked, dry and not edible. I didn't find this out until after we had left the restaurant, otherwise I would have advised Matthew. Having said this, it was a most enjoyable evening complete with New Years hats!

    Veal
    Sherry T.

    A little on the pricey side but nice setting, gorgeous inside and out, with great service and delicious food. The serving sizes are also a little small and the food was more expensive but maybe that's because of the location. The orange cake was decadent and yummy and the oysters were fresh and delicious. If you want a big meal, the veal is the dish for you. It was enormous!! But overall a good dining experience.

    Just delicious! Ordered three of these!

    Highly recommend! The decor is a vibe- very Mediterranean. Ask for Justin he was a wonderful help as a server very knowledgeable. Both managers visited our table, very gracious and helpful as well. The food is bar none DELICIOUS! There is nothing we didn't absolutely love. They were very flexible, we wanted the very popular pasta but we asked them to add the lamb balls and they easily obliged! THEY NEED TO ADD THAT TO THE NENU!!! Everything delicious but the orange cake.... Greeks call portokalopita was RIDICULOUS!!!! Do not leave without having this deliciousness! Highly recommend can't wait to return! Oh wait.... The lemoncello martini is also a must have!

    Myrna R.

    Restaurants on Lincoln Road are a hit or miss, a mainly miss. Issabella's fortunately was a pleasant experience. The service was mediocre and very slow. I sat inside, it was quite empty with only one table across from me being served. Food was good 7 out 10. They have happy hour after 3pm daily and the menu is pretty diverse. I may give them another try. The decor is very nice, chic and comfortable. Only miss is that the bathrooms are all upstairs. I have a slight disability therefore walking up those steep stairs is a no for me. Hoping the next I decide to come, I'll have similar to a better overall experience.

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    Jen S.

    Had the grilled shrimp, and lamb meatball bowl, both were excellent. Lovely lunch outside, nice fan and beautiful music

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    Celena S.

    Best meal that we've had in a long time!! So good that we originally just stopped by for happy hour and left to walk around and see what else was near by and came back for our dinner!! For happy hour we sat outside and had a drink and the Caprese salad. It was a little slow so we had excellent service by our server and all the other staff just making sure we had everything we wanted. When we came back and are so freaking glad we did. They brought out crostini and olive tapenade and it was so delicious. We started with the Gambas al Ajillo and it was incredible. I could have licked the bowl clean. My husband ordered the swordfish and he said it was fantastic so I tried it (I'm not a big fish person) HOLY CRAP! It was incredible!! I ate over half of his fish. I ordered the Spicy Rigatoni which was good, but I'd prefer more sauce than it came with. If you're in Miami and want an incredible meal! This is it!! 100% recommend Isabella's!

    Truffle carbonara
    Jennifer M.

    First of all let me start by saying the ambiance here is so beautiful and romantic, the best part is this place is in Lincoln Rd perfect spot to people watch during the day and have a romantic dinner at night. The food and service is amazing, if you visit you need to get that truffle carbonara pasta wow I could eat 14 of those. They served my spicy margarita in a chilled red pepper and I thought that was such a unique touch. Everything tasted incredible but definitely do not leave without trying that truffle pasta and the Greek cake, thank me later!

    Caviar
    James K.

    As south beach locals, we love Issabella's. Friendly service (ask for Jose), great outdoor vibe on Lincoln rd with fascinating people watching, and the food is excellent Mediterranean fare with prices not crazy by SoBe standards. Their caviar service is our favorite in town.

    Orange cake
    Ariana M.

    There's a gorgeous Mediterranean restaurant on Lincoln road that you have to visit. They have beautiful candlelit tables, live music on Saturdays, and of course great food and drinks. Like the cucumber picante and the gorgeous clover club. Our waiter/server (Thomas) said we had to try their lamb meatballs that sits on a gorgeous bed of tzatziki. I wanted to drink that sauce. Now Thomas also told us that the octopus was a must and that it would be so tender we could cut it with a spoon. He wasn't wrong. For dinner we opted for the daily fish which is served tableside with a side of fresh paccheri pasta. Thomas expertly sliced and prepped the fish ensuring not one bone was left behind. With a squeeze of lemon. We melted. Which reminds me we also had this orange cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you know I wasn't going to miss out on the pavlova. Seal the deal with a quick shot of limoncello and thank me later.

    I wish I would have taken more photo... this is a small glimpse of the beautiful decor and vibe of the restaurant.
    Maytee L.

    Chic, elegant, and delicious! The ambiance was welcoming, the service was on point, and the vegetable linguine was chef's kiss. The bar ran out of two drinks we ordered, but these things happen and the rest of the experience more than made up for it. Highly recommend!

    Chicken skewers
    Warren H.

    The Mediterranean vibe at Issabella's will make you feel like you're a world away from Lincoln Road. Charmingly decorated with painted tiles and wrought-iron railings the vibe reminded me of the summer I spent in Maiori. The food lives up to the experience too. Drawing from Greece, Spain and Italy, the varied menu has something for everyone no matter their appetite or diet restrictions. I had the delightfully seasoned chicken skewers, and it was the perfect lunch item to go with my glass of Albariño. I look forward to tucking in there in the future and being pampered by the efficient and warm staff.

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