I'm going with 5 stars even though I ate at the bar since I was dinning alone. First let me say the restaurant is very elegant and the bar area is very conducive to eating there and having a few cocktails. As for the service and the help I have to say that everyone one I came in contact with couldn't have been nicer or more professional. when is at down I immediately felt right at home. As for the size of portions and prices I have to say that the size of each of my plates were perfect and the prices are very reasonable considering the quality and high skill level of preparation you're getting. Let's remember people when you go here it's a "Dinning Experience" not an all you can eat stuff your face experience. The food is not going to be hanging over the sides of the dishes. This is minimum 2 courses and should be a 3 course event. If you order in such a manner you will either have a little room for desert or be completely full like I was. I'm a big eater and took half my third course home. I started out with the artichoke bruschetta, I think it has been adequately described by my fellow yelpers. This is a must have dish, do not come here and not order that. My dish was so clean when i was done it could have been used for my next course. Next I had the Octopus, again octopus is my favorite dish so I know good octopus and this was great octopus. Next I had the cavetelli knowing I would not finish it, so it was pre meditated to bring some of this great food home for lunch. So three perfectly prepared dishes. Two appetizers and one main course. As for the water thing, never had any, the beer selection was so awesome I just had a few glasses of the tap Dogfish. I had the peach dogfish, excellent and very refreshing. Wine list was very interesting with lots of names you don't see often. Something I look forward to when I come back which will be very soon.. All in all I think this is a winner, I may have gone out on a limb here since I didn't sit inside and do table service but I think when I go back with a companion and sit at a table the experience will only be better. read more

The starter dish of octopus with a porcini infused risotto may be the most delicious thing I've ever put in my mouth. Seriously. Service is impeccable (as stated in other reviews) and ambiance is what you would expect from a higher-priced restaurant in the Design District. The bartender/owner is incredibly engaging and offered to let us sample a bunch of different whiskeys before settling on one! We tried about 9 different whiskeys and I've had other friends who have had the same experience here at the bar. Only reason I'm taking off a star is that we had the tile-fish special with black garbanzo beans and it was actually pretty dry and flavorless. Bolgnese was delicious, just wish we had ordered a better 2nd dish. Will definitely be going back - either for a casual dinner at the bar or bringing out of town guests for a fun expensive dinner. read more

Visited this restaurant for the first time because it was recommended by a friend. Menu was a Saturday "brunch". Ordered the egg special when it arrived it had a small hair in it. I asked for hot sauce which was not hot sauce but a sweet bbq sauce. When explaining this to the waiter he barked @ me its chipotle. The server sent Eric the manager over who was very nice. He took care of our bill and and apologized for the food and servers behavior. Eric handled the situation perfectly. Because of him in willing to give this restaurant another try but potentially for dinner. read more

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Review is for beer only. I have been here multiple times as I stop by every time Im in Miami. Located right near design district this place is a great stop after (window) shopping. The design is pretty upscale and I will have to try the eats one of these days. For beer lovers this is a unique stop. Not sure how and why but they have the largest selection of Dogfish head beers anywhere Ive see other than the actual brew pubs in Maryland and Va! If you are in Miami and searching around for good beer this place should be on your list. read more

I had the SADDEST experience ever. First I want to state that my husband is a business owner in design district so I'm a regular at MC Kitchen and on this day alone, I had already spent over $50 on lunch before returning for a dinner drink to be treated like garbage. I placed my order with one of my favorite bartenders (only reason I'm ever there considering the food is not exactly good) and went to the restroom with my 6 pound Pomeranian (also a regular). As I'm closing my stall door I hear a woman YELLING " You can't bring a dog into a restaurant and you're not even a customer!" I chose to ignore her, assuming she was a drunk angry customer who clearly hated dogs. She kept yelling some nonsense I can't even remember and all I replied was "I'm peeing!" When I left the bathroom she was waiting for me with her arms crossed, leaning on a counter and I politely let her know that its NOT okay to follow a woman into a bathroom to harass her, then walked away. Shocked as all hell, I returned to the bar to pay and leave and let Sean know some crazy lady had followed me into the restroom to yell at me about my service dog, I pointed at her and he revealed she was the OWNER so I did not say another word, fearing I would be putting him in an uncomfortable situation with his boss. It was clear I was talking about her so before I left she came over to explain herself but did not even have the decency to apologize for her unprofessional and erratic behavior. Still, I smiled and nodded seeming as if I was not completely offended by her obscene and racist conduct and was actually left with a lot to say on the matter. It is never okay to follow a woman into a bathroom for any reason at all and as a restaurant owner, this woman should have known better, and as a person who has worked in the same industry for over 10 years, even I know better! Any sane person would have known to ask before assuming anything about the dogs rights or my own, and any effective business owner would have sent a manager to MANAGE the "situation." It saddens me to say this but I know this white older woman made a false assumption about me based on my very obvious Hispanic appearance. In light of everything going on in the world today I believe it is important she be reminded to treat everyone with kindness and respect. I am not a person who has ever felt victimized due to my race therefore I am deeply motivated to share my experience and hope that this racist restaurant owner will never do this again. I was left full of rage, sadness, and disappointment that I can not return to what was once my favorite spot in design district due to intolerance. read more

We ate at lunch and the restaurant was short staffed. A glass of Albareno shouldn't cost $16 and should've be served warm, and shouldn't take 15 minutes. My water glass wasn't refilled and I had to ask twice. While the food was nice and the restaurant is quite chic I don't think it deserves the accolades it gets in other reviews. Miami's just lacking in good restaurants so what passes here for great is only good elsewhere. Food is OK. Bolognese sauce was good but I can make the same or better at home. Flatbread's are OK.. my wife had a shrimp one but the shrimp were breaded and deep fried and it didn't really work on a flatbread... Lightly sauted would be better... And less oily. The atmosphere is probably good after work and the scene is Miami Design so the girls are better dressed than usual with Loub's here and there. read more

This started off as an amazing experience and easily could have been tagged as one of my more rare 5-star reviews...If only that had lasted through the meal. Met another couple for dinner here over Memorial Day weekend. We started off with drinks at the bar, and is often the case, I started chatting with the bar manager....Before I know it he's offering up tastings of their various beers and wines by the glass, and even made a couple shandies (beer mixed with ginger ale) for us to taste. We were made to feel incredibly welcome and appreciated. Then came dinner... Almost all the food we ordered was exceptional (other than the carbonara, which I recommend skipping). But I don't care how good the food is, if I'm not treated well, especially with those kinds of prices, I don't want to eat there. To say that our waiter was disinterested in us would be an understatement. From the beginning of service, taking our orders, and serving us, we were made to feel like he was doing us some kind of favor by allowing us to eat at one of his tables. Heck, I felt more appreciated by our busser, who was quick to provide us with bread and water as needed. The waiter was absent for long stretches of time, difficult to get a hold of, and frequently seemed annoyed with our questions/comments. All-in-all, very disappointing given the price-point of this place. This is an example of where two drastically different experiences balance out and leave me with a middle-of-the-road score. Dishes I enjoyed: - octopus appetizer - pork chop - apple tart read more

We went to MC Kitchen last weekend and sat at the bar to have some drinks and appetizers. But, the food and service was so good, we ended up having 2 apps, 4 drinks, 2 entrees and a dessert. So much for our initial plan! lol Greg was our bartender, and he was so nice and helpful. He even made us custom cocktails because we were in the mood for something spicy. They were amazing!! The tuna appetizer was delicious, and my fiancé had the octopus. It smelled amazing and he enjoyed every bite. The best thing I had was my entrée. I forget the actual name, but it was pasta with alfredo sauce and diced pears. OMG, one of the best dishes I have had in my life, seriously. The dessert was pretty good - a chocolate cake. I'd pass on it next time and save a little on the bill, which ended up pretty steep. I will go again for the pasta dish and our friendly bartender, Greg, soon! read more

I came here just for their famous Truffle fries and when I walked in, I was taken by the classiness of this place. The service-Amazing, the manager made me some truffle fries, although they only service it for lunch and I came around dinner time. The decor-elegant and upscale...man, I heard Lebron James was a regular at this place and I can see why. The parking-kinda sucks!!! **Note: A great place to take your spouse or fiancé/fiancée...taking anyone else here is simply not worth it..unless they are paying!!! So, check it...those Truffle fries are good but it needed some Truffle shavings and not just truffle oil...that's my only beef!!!... read more

This place is very elegant, classy and very pricey. The dining experience it's like no other and if you want to impress your date or your anniversary bring your wife or girlfriend they will be amazed of how elegant this place is. read more

MC Kitchen - Great atmosphere, fancy drinks! - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

I realized I hadn't written a review for MC Kitchen, even though I've eaten there numerous times. The location is easy to get to, the design is awesome. The design is comfortable for a daylight lunch and transforms into an elegant night time dinner spot. The food is fairly priced for the location and quality of ingredients used. That's to say it's pricier than other restaurants, but you won't feel ripped off once you eat the food. I have the fiochi as a starter (just a half portion as my wife doesn't like truffles) I also have a half order of Caesar salad. I was regular with the bucatini carbonara but a server suggested the rabbit ravioli. Once you have it you'll realize that's a dish you'll tell people about. I like to finish with the warm chocolate budino with a scoop of vanilla iced cream. My wife LOVES the yellowfin tuna crudo, she likes the bolognese too. She's not a dessert girl. She says they have great espresso. One thing I'm not a fan of is the sodas in the bottle. I like fountain sodas. But it's not worth taking a star away. The service is on point, they don't rush you with course after course. They actually wait for you to be done with one course before getting the next course ready and delivered to the table. They don't have heat lamps so they actually make the food to order and time it to be ready at once (which is pretty impressive) I've eaten here at least 15 times and I don't see a reason to not go back. I'm always quick to recommend this place to others. So I recommend this to you. read more

Went here with a few friends. The place is nice and airy. Food wise i've had better for the price. Between 5 couples our bill was over 1k with $250 per couple food should at least be memorable. I had the colorado rack of lamb. I make it better at home. Everything seems to have truffle oil in their menu. I don't think its a place i'll go back to again. Food is not that amazing! Not really sure what the hype is all about. A little too over rated if you ask me. Sorry. read more

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Yummmmmmmmmy! What a Great hidden gem in midtown! Absolutely delicious food, good service, and great decor! Went on a Friday with no reservation but was seated right away without a problem. All dishes ordered were delicious, we shared the fig pizzeta as an appetizer, I tried the pear fiotti with truffle and cream sauce, hubby ordered the carbonara. All three dishes were very tasty! Would definitely return and recommend! read more

Last week me and my friend visited the restaurant since we had a lot of people who recommended it. We were looking for a nice place and good food since we are both pregnant and wanted to treat ourselves. The food was ok, but the service was terrible! We were on a table where the sun hit directly. We asked the waiter if he could close the curtains and he said "No" (just like that) and didn't offer to change tables, even when there were a lot of empty tables. When we got the check, he asked about our meal. I said that it was good but we were so uncomfortable with the heat and and the sun hitting directly to the table. His answer was very rude! he said "I cant fight with mother nature". It's a shame that the personnel ruin such a nice place... I won't come back. read more

Terrible service, rude guy at the bar, it's seems not how bad the service was but couldn't believe the way he spoke to me. Be careful, don't let anybody ruin your day especially at this place. read more

I've had this restaurant booked for some time and I must say it was worth it. From the elegant and romantic setting its a great spot for date night. I'm a sucker for anything truffle so the artichoke heart bruschetta was a treat. Artichoke with shaved black truffles topped with an egg and a creamy parmigiano is music to my ears. I was there on a weekday so it was pretty empty with few waiters. Our food took way to long and it was difficult to get anyone's attention. Other than that food was great. Try going on a weekend I am sure the experience is much better read more

MC Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

Loved everything about this place! We arrived a little early on a Saturday night and sat at the bar for drinks. The bar tender was extremely pleasant. We lingered at the bar a little longer than expected but were seated with no problem. . . The décor and ambiance were great. We started off with octopus appetizer which was delicious! I had the scallops on top of corn risotto OMG to die! My husband had the pasta Bolognese which he also loved. We ended with a passion fruit panna cotta which was perfect! Our waiter Erick was extremely attentive, helpful and friendly. After reading some of these reviews I was expecting small portions but on the contrary, I couldn't finish my entrée. The prices were reasonable for the quality and regarding the water charge. . . we didn't even ask for water, as we were drinking wine! Also, loved their music selection. . . We will definitely be returning. read more

Came here as the last big outing of our staycation. The restaurant looks really cool, the crowd was slightly older than us, seems like mostly "middle aged" which isn't a bad thing; comparable demographic to MGFD. Sometimes the restaurants geared towards younger crowds have too many gimmicks, bad service, tiny portions, etc. The service here was actually really good, which is always a surprise these days. We had the Black Mission Fig Pizzetta, Roasted Pear and Cheese Fiocchi, and the Tennessee Honey-Glazed Niman Ranch Pork Chop. The pizzetta (flatbread) was sooooooo good. I ate 3/4 of it myself. Wife had the fiocchi were very "empalagante" ... so after a few bites it was too much for her. But that's an issue with that particular dish anywhere you get it... it's way too rich to eat a whole plate of it on your own. Makes a good appetizer if you're in a group, that way each person can eat two of them. My pork chop was actually pretty amazing... it had a sweet glaze which was different than the usual pork chop preparations which are typically savory or barbecuey. The accompaniments were pretty good, hummus and bacon-apple hash mixed in with the brussel sprouts were really interesting. Last but not least, the chef herself was there, which his always a good sign. read more

OMG so good. We were super excited about brunching at Egg and Dart today but when we got there they were inexplicably closed! We had looked into coming to MC Kitchen before we left but decided the menu wasn't that appealing, and maybe overpriced. So glad we ended up here instead. MC has a lovely contemporary comfy-luxe interior that we were slightly underdressed for but no matter; the wait staff was warm and welcoming anyway. We ordered the farm egg pizza and OMG amazing- my first bite made me so nostalgic for my childhood spent in Ohio's countryside. I actually stopped everything and closed my eyes and wanted to cry like some pre-menstrual sissypants it was so good! It smelled like grandma's kitchen, but tasted infinitely better than anything I could have possibly eaten as a child (the "white sauce" on it? Actually country gravy-YUM!). We also got the French Toast+fruit special. Again amazing and with a homestyle flavor, but better. Rounded out the meal with a side of perfectly balanced potatoes/mushrooms/peppers. The two of us ended up devouring everything, despite multiple attempts to stop eating. If their dinner menu is half as enthralling as brunch was, it's well worth the trip (and the moderately higher prices). read more

Horrible service. Very disrespectful. Online the times are wrong? I dont know why they think that is ok? Opening an hour after the time it says online and closing early? Then the valet is just another lvl aswell very disrespectful. No manners or communication skills read more

Very nice restaurant and first time here. This place has gotten many accolades and positive write ups, so I had to give it a try. Overall experience was good, but nothing exceptional. I thought the service was just fair, portion sizes on the smallish side, prices on the expensive side. Nothing really stood out here. I expected to be wowed here and wasn't. It was just OK. Verdict out on a return. Maybe for dinner. read more

Five stars for the FOOOOOOOOOD (if the food wasn't so good, I'd give it 4 stars bc the service was a bit slow) but nevermind, bc the FOOD. the pizzetta, the bib salad, the ravioli with shrimp, the mussels with spaghetti, the cavatelli were ALL five stars. a fattening italian night at a bougsie spot is ok every once in a while, eh read more

A couple of friends were obsessed with this place, so we finally decided to tag along and it was a great time. The food was delicious!!! We sat at the bar, so much fun there with the bartenders. The place is really nice inside, we just decided to hang at the bar the whole night. Awesome food, cool atmosphere read more

MC Kitchen - pic from my IG @danielajahel - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

I was so excited to try this place, and kept feeling underwhelmed at every turn. From start to finish I just can't think of much good to say. The greeting at the door didn't feel sincere, the energy in the room (which is beautifully done) doesn't feel right, the service was just par and the food was pretty much a let down. Maybe I'm a picky pasta eater, but this place actually made me mad about some of the pastas they were serving. Swimming in sauce.... this might be preferential, but it should be about the pasta, and similar to a good salad should be dressed appropriately. The beer program was a definite highlight here featuring a lot from Dogfish which was unique. The wine list was pretty good... I just kept having this feeling throughout the entire experience that I had made a bad decision in coming here. read more

Just had dinner. Everything was mediocre. Which is sad because I heard such great things about the place. The Ambiance was Very nice. Great staff & nice seating. Pasta eh! The soup & Cesar were tasty. Dessert was such a disappointment(banana Marsala Warm chocolate Bunido). I've had chocolate cakes from diner's that taste better. Tonight was suppose to my dessert night & it was totally ruined. I will try this place again because I live right down the street. read more

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not only was the wine expensive and the food over cooked the manager is not nice at all!

I had the Artichoke Heart Bruschetta. Simply amazing. One of the best artichoke dishes I've had in a long time. As an entrée I had the Heritage Breed Poulet Rouge. I was disappointed. The chicken was fatty and the flavor profile of the dish was OK. It did not exceed expectations at all. Service was OK. read more

Very average. The appetizers were okay, pretty good But the main dishes: The carbonara And the bolognese, was pretty bland, and not so good read more

Had the most amazing dinner! It is a rare to find a restaurant that is great from start to finish in Miami. The pasta dishes are the way to go, perfectly cooked and the dessert, apple tart, was the best. Best Italian restaurant in Miami, better than Scarpetta. read more

MC Kitchen - Apple tart - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

I've heard many great things about this restaurant and after coming here for lunch with my boss, I thought it would be there perfect place to bring my mom for her birthday. What saves this restaurant from getting a one star review is the amazing food. When I came here for lunch not only was the food top notch, but so was the service. After coming here today for dinner I am highly disappointed. I made a 9pm reservation on open table for 3. We arrived at 9:02 and had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. We were told we could wait by the bar. We ordered 2 old fashions (which were not done how I'm accustomed to having it. This version had a cherry and a giant wedge of orange) and a mojito (it was terrible, not the best choice at a Italian restaurant). It took a long time to get the attention of the staff at the bar. This would not have been a problem had the drinks been better and my glass not broken. Once we were seated at the table the service got even worse. When you go to a restaurant, specially one as highly recommended and expensive you expect to not be treated like you are bothering them. Food took a while, but good food is worth the wait. Our server, Maria T, was not attentive at all. For the hour and a half we were there she did not ask us once if we were ok or if we needed anything. Clearly we did..... all of our glasses were empty... Once the food got there we felt much better because it was soooooo delicious. I went up to Maria on my way back to my table to request a dessert to celebrate. When i asked to do so, she looked at me as if she had never seen me and asked who my server was. I was baffled. I understand things can get crazy when an establishment is under staffed but this is unacceptable for such a high end place. Sadly I don't think I'll be back. Even though everything we ate was delicious. I hate to blame such a good place for the lack of attention or mistreatment from staff, but this experience left a very sour taste. read more

Overall The food was delicious and the decor is quite nice. The service is a little slow and waiters are a little less attentive than I would like. We started with tuna tartar which was standard and octopus which was quite good!! I had the pork chop which was quite a hearty portion. It was cooked and seasoned nicely. We had panna cotta, the budino and tiramisu for dessert!! Yum!!! read more

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Great food, wine and ambiance! I'm still obsessing over the Chateau Coffran that we ordered here because it was so damn good! I'm not a fan of red wine mainly because it's very dry and bitter but this one was exceptionally smooth (thank god)! The food was amazing as was the desert! The staff was very attentive and checked in with us quite frequently which I can appreciate and the location itself was pretty modern, laid back and quiet. Perfect spot for a first date, if you really want to connect with someone and not have to be hollering back and forth to get heard but still quite and intimate enough so that you can snuggle (and suck face) and not be heard. read more

My boyfriend and I wandered into this place after walking around the Miami Design District. The interior of the restaurant is modern and luxurious. The food was delicious. I can recommend the hanger steak and for desert, the warm chocolate budino (absolutely incredible). But the best part about this restaurant is the attentiveness of the staff. They are very well versed in the menu and checked on us consistently throughout our dinner. Everyone is very friendly. I definitely recommend this place for dinner. read more

We attempted to go to Michael's Genuine but there was a 45 minute wait and with a baby we decided to walk down the street to MC Kitchen. I had heard of MC but never been. I actually don't know many people who have been. I realize now that it really is our loss for just stumbling upon this place now. The food is absolutely delicious. You must order the pastas as they are house made and melt in your mouth. It doesn't get too packed which I like but when people start realizing what kind of gem this place is there will start being 45 minutes waits here. read more

I went attracted by the pictures of the carbonara pasta. The place is clean, modern and beautiful; service is great. However the four dishes I tried were extremely salty. What a shame for such a nice presentation they had. I expected so much more of the food flavor. There are better italian restaurants in Miami. read more

My Angus Beef steak was $52 and it was juicy and yummy , I tried some pasta too and that was soo tasty baby mmmm yummy in my tummy ! read more

MC Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

The restaurant is in a great location with a very modern and inviting conceptualized feel. Food was delicious. Truffle fries with the Angus burger with an egg on top was the lunch selection and left me pleased for the rest of the day. Definitely worth another visit. read more

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ahhhh Miami! with your overpriced, trendy, see and be seen restaurants, it's all about being cool, isn't it? MC came highly recommended but it was the usual meh Miami place. let me start with seating. i'm not that short! 5'2" and i'm not that old (not telling), but they sat us at a table with banquette seating. when i sat down on the cushioned seat, i sank down and then felt like a 3 year old as the table was too high. i grabbed the pillow behind me and sat on it. ok better except now i couldn't lean back. yea yea, i know i sound annoying but when paying $40 for a lunch that was a salad and tap water with 2 share desserts, i want to be comfortable, very comfortable. i ordered the Applewood smoked chicken salad. it was quite delicious but rather a small portion (i never complain about that) and where's the beef?!!! (very little chicken). 4 of us shared two desserts, neither were anything of great importance, cheese cake and gelato with biscotti (i wanted neither in truth) and so, with exception for my wonderful friends, it fell fairly flat. last but not least, they served coffee (cortadito) so so bitter (Kimbo) that we all returned ours. never heard of Kimbo and don't want to. even the cappuccino was returned. awful. lots of fun ppl to look at, located in a fantastic area but just not worth a visit IMO. read more

Outstanding food and service, my husband took me there for Valentine's day and we had a wonderful night. The artichoke heart brushetta are to die for, you MUST try them! read more

Get the bruschetta pizza with figs delicious. Had the steak and you can't go wrong. Second time I've been and love the food. Service was so and one of the hostess was not to friendly. Party of 7 second time around read more