The pizza is delicious and surprisingly so are the meatballs and wings. It is clearly too expensive for the food but you are in Miami Beach. I don't think I would go back again. The service is midway but if you are in the area, hungry for pizza and want to try something new. read more

Place is always super crowded (good for the owner) and the girls at the front are not really nice,,,pizza is ok, for sure not the best in Miami for $32 dlls for a tomato pizza,, then the toppings blew me away (in a bad way) as i am Chef and Restauranteur,,,3 toppings and we paid $57 dlls for a Pizza !!! We had a pizza 2 glasses of really bad italian wine on their list and we paid $115. dlls !!! When the check came i told the waitreses very polite that the toppings were extremely expensive,, and she answered "this is like New York, and no one complains",,, so i said but this is not New York,, and she said,,, well,, you can go somewhere else,,, i will never come back, and i will tell my experience to anyone that asks me about this place,,, me and my son paid $120 dlls por a pizza and 2 glasses of wine,,,,so sad that Miami is becoming this way,,, read more

I have been going there since he 1 st opened in Miami and in Brooklyn. What a shame , the quality and taste of the pizza has changed tremendously and not for the better . Pizza had almost no sauce or taste and seems to be using a lower quality cheese than he originally used . On top of it they have now implemented a surcharge fee to take out pizza ???. Won't be going back there again read more

The GF loves Lucali pizza in Brooklyn so for her birthday we braved the Miami traffic to check out their South Beach restaurant. Street parking was in high demand on a Friday night but there's a parking garage less than a block away, so no problem there. There was a line outside (20-30 min) but the bar had open tables, with the same menu, same service, so yay us, sat right away. No real ambiance and very loud, could barely hear one another across the table. Our server was busy running g back and forth but always happy. We ordered water, wine, and a pizza. The pizza was okay, not great, definitely not worth the drive. The crust was thin and charred nicely but no chew or bite to it. Meatballs had no flavor, and whole black olives dumped on top with no even distribution.. If you're gonna charge $32 for a 12" pie BEFORE toppings, it better wow me. This didn't. We saw lots of of good looking dishes going out but everything here is so overpriced for the amount of food, and if you bill yourself as a pizza joint and can't get that part right, what else is there? read more

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Best pizza in Miami, not kidding. This place is super cool. But the food is something else.

The food is great, a bit pricey for pizza and a salad! At the time of service, was good. On weekends it's a wait. Sometimes can be a while before you're seated. So give your name right away to the hostesses. Rustic Ambiance, very nice decor! read more

Pizza is solid but the other dishes are best. Kale salad and three cheese pastas are great. And some of the best wings in Miami. Calzone was good. Nice spot with a group of friends. Little pricey but it's Miami Beach read more

I see nothing special with this pizza, very over priced! South Beach has many more better and cheaper pizzas.

I've been to the location in Brooklyn and it has a similar vibe to this one. It is a vintage vibe. My brother really wanted to try this place because apparently it's Jay Z's favorite pizza place. I will say the pizza and the calzone are both very good. If you like thin, brick oven baked pizza with a crispy crust, then this is your place. The calzone is super crispy too. I like how they keep the marinara sauce separate to keep the crispiness of the calzone. Everything here is made fresh. Lots of staff in the kitchen which is fully visible to customers. I would say the one complaint is that this place is on the expensive side. The bill came out to be around $100 for these 2 items. Each topping has a high charge and it adds up. If you're willing to spend the big bucks, give this place a try! read more

Lucali - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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A slice of New York in Miami! This New York staple is a great, casual place for good quality food without the frills of fancy restaurants. We came here and had the spicy 3 cheese fusilli, baked clams, summer salad, meatballs, and pizza. For dessert, we ended with the cheesecake which wasn't too sweet and quite creamy. We thoroughly enjoyed our entire meal and our waitress was attentive and kind. Would definitely come back. Great place to dine with friends! read more

Lucali - Plain Pie - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I honestly don't understand the hype about this place at all. This was an awful experience from start to finish. The pizza was cold, poorly made, and completely flavorless--like eating a dry cracker. There was practically no sauce and barely any cheese. Charging $60 for pizza of this quality is outrageous and feels like a rip-off. This is some of the worst pizza I've had. I will never return and absolutely do not recommend this place to anyone. read more

One of my top places to eat in Miami Beach! My best friend took me to Lucali for some lunch, and it was amazing. The food was 10/10, starting with their 'Pepperoni Chips' which I never had before but definitely would have again. The pizza was incredible, each one of the ingredients tasted so fresh that I am still thinking about it. The wings were great, perfectly cocked. The service was amazing, very personalized and on time, and the places was beautiful. The vibe, the deco, was just nice to observe while eating. Definitely would love to visit again. read more

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I had such high expectations for this places especially with it always being on so many top 10 pizza places in Miami and a New York staple. My pizza didn't live up to my expectations. read more

Delicious but limited menu! Wine and beer available during the day, cocktails at night ! read more

Easy-going, tasty, and reliable - sure. Totally worth the intense hype? Definitely not.

Incredible all around. We had a few pizzas and the kale Cesar salad. Everything was delicious. The restaurant had a very cozy warm vibe. read more

Lucali - Pizza - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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So things changed here - We checked in with only one party ahead of us - still waited for an hour because different "regulars" showed up and were seated before us. I asked the host if they take reservations and she confirmed it's first come first serve.... Ok? After waiting for an hour, we were seated and ordered right away. I guess we forgot the ridiculous pricing for 1 plain pizza with no toppings is $30. Each topping is $4-$9 each - kinda ridiculous. The kale salad was also lacking this time. Hurt our stomachs too. Pizza was also mediocre. If half the slice is the crust, it better be the best crust in the world. Sadly, it was not. Two pizza, one kale salad and two sodas later, we decided to take our 3 digit money and spend that somewhere else. Great place to hang out if you know someone there ;) read more

Lucali - $80 for two pizzas - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

A little flat. Fine in a pinch. Came here at an off hour and ordered pizza and a salad. The service is very quick and they turned us over quickly, but not in a rush. The pizza is mostly build your own style- We went for a plain which includes all the cheese and basil and sauce. -the pizza was really thin crust and quite crispy and cracker-like rather than doughy. The flavor of the sauce was good. The seasonal salad was ok, just quite a bit smaller than the price suggests. The place was friendly, easy going, they even gave the kiddo next to us a ball of dough to play with - but given Miami has so much amazing pizza, this was more of a "need a bite" place for me. read more

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Finally made it out to Lucali and it's everything I hoped it would be. There is a reason why there's always a waitlist at their Brooklyn location...hands down S-tier pizza. Cracker thin crust, deliciously well-balanced sauce, quality cheese, and fresh basil. It's simplicity, and it's perfect. I went for lunch on a Saturday and had no issue getting a table. Service was great from beginning to end. The place has a rustic charm, with their brick oven being the star of the show. For dessert, I tried their mini cannolis. Out of this world! Most restaurants will pre-pipe their cannolis, which makes the shell soggy, but Lucali must pipe it on demand because that was one of the freshest cannoli shells I've ever eaten. And let me not go off on a tangent about the cannoli filling, which was perfectly balanced with hints of lemon, cream, and chocolate...these things were show stoppers. Can't wait to come back and explore more of the menu! read more

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Not sure why Lucali is not better ranked. I have no horse in this race except being a fatty with an unhealthy penchant for tasty warm fresh bread, melted cheese and some rich sauce Personally, some of the best pizza I've had in miami. Hands down The place is pricey.. one pasta, one pizza, two sodas, one dessert set us back ~$130 but that's miami for you Was it worth it? One hundred percent. Highly recommend building your own pizza, keeping it light on the toppings (no need to over do it, enjoy the simplicity!) and ordering the fusilli pasta. The cheesecake was ok.. didn't have the original graham cracker crust but instead a soft, jammy type base. read more

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At first, it took like 15-20 minutes to get seated and helped and I didn't really understand because there's hardly anybody in there, but the food was totally worth it and one of the best pizzas I've ever had. read more

Lucali - Piz Plain Pie Half Beef pepperoni - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

sometimes the wait is a bit crazy but since it's in an area with shops the time tends to go quickly. Once inside the kale cesar, wings and pizza and the way to go read more

Great experience overall, service was great, table was available when we showed up for lunch. Definitely in the top 5 for Miami pizza. read more

Lucali - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I came Lucali tonight after a few years and was pleasantly surprised! Sat inside this time instead of take out and love the simple yet lovely decor inside the restaurant. Staff was kind and friendly. We ordered the Kale salad to start ($16). It had great flavor, nice kale portion with some Parmesan on top. I would have loved a crunch to the salad, maybe croutons or something else in it but definitely tasty. Then ordered the cheese pie ($28). It was a really tasty pie with the right amount of cheese and crunch. Lots of fresh basil on top. Very fresh taste. Definitely a lot more enjoyable than my last visit and less burnt which allowed me to fully taste all the flavors of the pie. Glad I came by and enjoyed dinner at Lucali this week! read more

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We have eaten at the Lucali in Brooklyn and wanted to try the Miami option while we were on vacation. Because we were headed to the airport we didn't order lots of food - just one plain pizza. This pizza reminded us of Brooklyn without the wait. We went to Miami's Lucali on a weekday at 5 and had no problem getting a table for 4. The ambiance is lovely and unlike Brooklyn the tables weren't super close. Service was great and I definitely recommend this Lucali! read more

Lucali - Plain pizza - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Over $160 for two pizzas?!?! Talk about a scam that WILMUR our waiter did. Told us that one person can eat a pizza by themselves so we ordered two. Let alone didn't mention that toppings were $8-$12 each?!?!?!?!?! WHO THE F charges that much money for toppings?!?!?! I don't care if they had gold painted on them, that is STUPID outrageous unless you're trying to gouge customers. The fact that WILMUR didn't come clean and tell us that it was going to be that much for two pizzas needs to be punished! Not to mention, pizza is SO OVERATED! Miami has much better places than this CRAP! Best pizza in that nation my ass! read more

Great thin crust New York pizza in Miami! We enjoyed the signature pie and summer salad.

Finally tried the famous Lucali! We walked up on a Monday at about 6:45/7pm and were seated immediately which I was shocked by considering you always hear how it's impossible to get a table there, but I guess Mondays are a good time! We ordered the small portion of chicken parm, a plain pizza, and an aperol spritz each for 2 people. To be honest, what kept our order this small were the prices. The small portion of chicken parm was $28 for one piece of chicken with sauce, no pasta etc. The plain pizza was $28, and toppings were in my opinion, extremely overpriced ($8 to add pepperoni). The Aperol Spritz we're not listed on the menu and ended up being $18 each. The chicken parm was pretty good, but I would never order it again from Lucali in terms of the value for the money. I know Miami is expensive, I live here, but I do look for value that I find appropriate. The Aperol Spritz were actually really good and probably my favorite I've had so far for the summer! Now for the pizza. While it might not be the best in Miami in MY OPINION I did really like it. It's really thin and the cheese and sauce are delicious. My friend and I finished the entire pizza between the two of us. Every server who took care of us was really kind and everything came out quickly. They checked on us often with a big smile! One small thing was that I shared stories of my experience on Instagram Stories and Lucali immediately messaged me asking for the originals so could they post them, which they then did right away and only tagged me (in a comment not in post or caption) when I asked them to. Not a huge deal but something I noticed. Overall the bill for 2 for what I described was $118 after tip for a very casual and quick dinner. I would come back, but definitely have the prices in mind in order to have the right expectations. Great pizza indeed! read more

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Nah... The real Lucali is close to our place in Brooklyn. This ain't Lucali- it doesn't taste anywhere close to as good as the real thing. Don't get me wrong- it's the best we've had in Miami. But it ain't Lucali. Should mention the drinks weren't that good... and the passive aggressive waitress was trying to get us to hurry up and leave. Rude... read more

Lucali - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

A slice of New York Pizza in Miami Beach at a Beverly Hills price point: On this Halloween night, I was expecting the grandeur of a Gramaldi's Pizza but ended up with.... A Front Street Pizza in Miami Beach. And to top it off, If that was not scary enough, had to pay a Beverly Hills price for it! How spooky indeed. Oh, but don't worry, the pizza was OK, just not great. It had the taste and consistency of a Front Street Pizza from Dumbo, Brooklyn....rather Dry. And let's not forget about that price point, .... My friend, It was downright scary, I mean, who in their right mind would pay such a hefty sum for a small pizza in NYC? But hey, I've said enough. Now it's your turn to be the judge. Go ahead and give it a try, if you dare. Who knows, maybe you'll find some hidden charm in this not-so-Grimaldi's pizza. ......Ciao!!! read more

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Love the place the food and the people. We enjoy every meal there Can't wait to come back for another meal

Pizza here is delish! Perfect spot for families or a chill date night. I had to dock a star because the restaurant was sweltering. Miami summers are brutal, and when dining indoors, comfort is key. Sweating through dinner? Not my idea of fun... will be back when the temperature drops! read more

Lucali - Pepperoni Pizza - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

The pizza here is sooooo good and surprisingly it wasn't impossible to get a table (although it was a Monday night that I went so maybe that had something to do with it). I heard great things about this place, especially since the Brooklyn location has so much hype, but I know there's always a long wait at that location so I was stoked that we got a table right away (no reservations here). The pizza really was THAT good and I couldn't stop eating it. It also wasn't too heavy so you could really just keep eating more and more, which is good because the slices are big. This is a can't miss spot for anyone in Miami. read more

Lucali - Pizza! - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Second time here and the pizza is the best in Miami! The pizza pie is so crispy and similar to European pizza! read more

The best pizza in Miami !!!! The service is impeccable and the servers are very attentive to who they are taking care of read more

Outrageously priced but does the job. I think pizza starts at $32 and toppings are $5-10. Solid pie but nothing to write home about. Tried the fennel salad as well ($18) which had four shavings of Parmesan on it. It was just that - a fennel salad - nothing more or less, serviceable but under seasoned, lacking brightness or acid but good crunch. This place is just good enough and with name recognition will be around forever. Good addition to an otherwise grim Miami Beach food scene. read more

I came here to check out their comedy night at someone's invitation. I had the baked clams and calamari. For drinks, I got the Let's Get Sandy, a Long Island, and the lychee martini. The drinks were really good. I know they're famous for their pizza but I was not hungry enough to eat a pie. I enjoyed my food fine enough but I can't say enough to return. Especially since I live nowhere near Miami Beach. Perhaps if I am already in the area and craving pizza. Don't let my three stars fool you, when I give three stars it means I liked something fine, just did not really like/love it. read more

terrible service. both of the hostess girls were rude. One told us to wait without taking down our names or numbers and then when it had been 15 mins and we saw other people getting seated we approached and questioned it and the other hostess said there were now other people and made it feel like a burden we were coming up. They are the face of the restaurant and the first impression for new customers, need to do better at their job. it's a service job for a reason. have better service. zero stars. we left. will never come again. read more

I have been wanting to try Lucali for such a long time, finally I got the chance to this weekend! The house salad was refreshing and had all the ingredients an italian salad should have. The pizza was great! it was crispy, had excellent flavor and cooked to perfection. Definitely a unique gourmet pizza spot. I think the pie itself is priced fairly but the toppings at $8 each is way too overpriced. Your pizza can turn into a $50 pie very easily. We also had two of their signature Cocktails and they were great, service was excellent as well. It was definitely worth checking out. read more

Lucali - ricotta and all Beef pepperoni pie - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Best pizza in town! 9.2 Amazing appetizers and deserts! The service was fantastic and our reservation was right on time! I'm home. This was a great birthday celebration. read more

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