This little spot is an absolute gem! I have been excited to try this place for weeks and finally I got the chance to dine delicious pasta and other eats. We ordered: -the daily supplì -house salad -mafalde -rigatoni alla genovese -rigatoni alla carbonara -caserecce al pesto -tiramisu -affogato w/ vanilla gelato All of it was absolutely divine. The pasta was perfection - tender and light. The sauces were rich in taste, yet also light. The restaurant is small, but intimate and worth the wait. The staff were attentive and everything was well timed. I felt transported to Italy, and I can't wait to return for my pasta fix. read more

We were out-of-towners who--through a freak snowstorm across the east coast and a random hotel opening when all the airport hotels were full--found ourselves at a nearby hotel, and we checked this place out on a whim. We had a great time here, enjoying multiple pasta dishes and a really excellent tuna tartar. The owner was incredibly attentive, managing her small space very well, giving us good wine recommendations, and guiding her staff. They moved tables around to fit us in--a feat they couldn't manage for every guest on a busy Sunday night. It looked like a reservation was almost a must for a party larger than two, mainly because they are just space limited. Would 100% return, and we were very happy to support this small business. read more

My daughter wanted to have Italian for her birthday. So instead of the typical in the area, I decidea to try Pastamia. I called to reserve a table for 5 since it is a smaller place and the weather was not cooperative so we didn't want to sit outside. The feel, service and attention were exactly what I was looking for. Food was spectacular, for appetizer we had the Suppli of the day, which was amazing and took us back to our summer vacation in Italy. We also had the potato croquet, wow. For main dishes we had Cacio e Pepe, Rigatoni Alla Genovese and the Tagliolini Alfredo. Hands down, as close to eating pasta in Italy as it's gonna get me without being there. read more

Fantastic dinner! My friend and I loved sitting right next to the glass where you can see the pasta being made. Wonderful service and delicious food! Tastes authentic and fresh - perfect bite every time! The restaurant is a bit small but cozy, so make sure you have a reservation. This is definitely a must try! read more

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This was a very nice restaurant. I felt like I was right at my Grandma's house. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. It was small but it was cute and I liked the décor. The bread basket with the oil was very nice and i had a piece with olives inside. The pasta is all homemade here. I had rigatoni all norma with red sauce and eggplant. It was very nice. We also had the tagliatelle with the ragu sauce. It was a meat sauce. It was also very tasty. It was nice to have traditional Italians prepare the meals. read more

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One of our favorite new places to eat in South Miami. Small, amazing menu with nothing but 5-star options. The staff is very kind and welcoming. Tiramisu is homemade and fantastic as well. read more

Probably the closest thing to authentic pasta here in Miami. Every pasta plate was absolutely delicious, great sauces and the pasta was al dente! Good service and it really does feel like you are in Europe, small cozy cute place. Highly recommend read more

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The food was fresh and high quality. The service on point. Overall a delicious meal. Recommended!

My daughter and I tried this spot out tonight. It's a small place, not too much seating and the tables are a bit close but it adds to the charm of the place. The people working there do not stop. They are constantly moving and attending to the customers. We got the truffle croquette, cacio e pepe, gnocchi special and finished with chocolate mousse. It was all delicious!! The portions were good and all the flavors were on point. My once complaint would be that the temperature in the restaurant is a bit warm, I don't know if I'd be able to handle it in the summer. read more

We came in on a Saturday just before they were about to close. It is on Sunset. A cozy spot for pasta. The place is tiny with a few chairs. I went with the cacio e Pepe rigatoni. The pasta sauce needed more flavor. The pasta did taste fresh though. My friend enjoyed her dish. Overall decent pasta. I expected better taste though. Service was excellent. Casual vibe. Lots of families . read more

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The wait staff was very sweet and knowledgeable about the menu. I got the alfredo, expressed that I wasn't a huge fan of truffle and it was suggested they could make it without - amazing! Sat outside and it was a cute vibe. For a week night chill dinner this spot was chill and fairly priced. Street parking was easy (again, week night). read more

Un verdadero tesoro escondido. Este restaurante de pasta es pequeño y acogedor, pero con una energía que te transporta directamente a Italia. Desde que entras, sientes ese ambiente cálido, casi familiar, como si te recibieran en una trattoria italiana de toda la vida. Mi plato favorito es la carbonara, cremosa y perfectamente balanceada, pero tengo que decir que la pasta al limón es simplemente única. Refrescante, ligera y con un sabor que no he encontrado en ningún otro lugar. Sin duda, mi nuevo lugar favorito para disfrutar buena pasta y una experiencia auténtica. read more

Pastamia - Italian Near Me - South Miami, Florida

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Pasta Mia is the kind of place you go once and immediately add into your regular rotation. The food is incredible--fresh, flavorful, and comforting in the best way. The whole experience just feels easy and welcoming, from the service to the atmosphere. It's rare to find a spot that hits on all levels like this. So good. read more

This is what Miami has been missing--a small, owner-operated spot turning out top-notch food with real heart. Pastamia has the kind of soul and character that big, multi-conglomerate restaurants spend millions trying (and failing) to manufacture. The pastas are fresh, bold, and full of flavor. Don't skip the eggplant parm appetizer--it's outstanding. The truffle potato croquette was well executed, though I personally moved on from the truffle craze years ago. As for the mains, the carbonara is unapologetically salty--in the best possible way. It's rich, assertive, and exactly what the dish should be. The black spaghetti also delivers for fans of the style. Great service and a warm, inviting ambiance complete the trifecta. This place feels personal--and in Miami, that makes it an endangered species. read more

OH WOW, where do I start? We've been here twice and can't wait to go back! The staff here is incredible. Super attentive and always willing to help you with anything you need. The place is the perfect little hole-in-the-wall you would never expect to fall in love with. The food is fresh, delicious, and the servers are up to the task of helping you pick out some cool wine pairings. I definitely recommend checking them out! read more

Pastamia - Italian Near Me - South Miami, Florida

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This past weekend I had the pleasure of dining at an Italian restaurant run by the warm and welcoming Carola, and it was an experience I won't soon forget. It's my second time and I'm sure I will keep going, as the food is excellent... From the moment I stepped through the door, the atmosphere felt like a cozy slice of Italy--inviting, lively, and full of delicious aromas. I've never been to Italy but when I think of it I assume it feels like this... Carola's hospitality sets the tone. She greeted every table with genuine charm, It's rare to meet an owner so present and passionate, and it shows in every detail. The food? Absolutely outstanding. The pasta was perfectly al dente, the sauces rich and layered, and each dish tasted as if it had been lovingly simmered in a family kitchen. The burrata appetizer was creamy and indulgent, the rigatoni and Genovese is bursting with fresh flavor, and the tiramisu was the perfect sweet finale--light yet decadent. Service was attentive without being intrusive, and the pacing of the meal was spot-on. Whether you're looking for a romantic night out or a gathering with friends, this restaurant hits every note: authentic flavors, a warm ambiance, and a host who treats you like a cherished guest. Carola has created something truly special here. If you're craving Italian food that's both soulful and sophisticated, make a reservation--you'll thank yourself later. read more

My husband and I have thoroughly enjoyed PastaMia ambiance, yummy dishes, great desserts, superb wine and the exceptional care, attention and love that Carola, her chef hubby and the entire staff put towards making your experience with them, unique and memorable. The whole team works like a well oiled machine, helping each other and each individual being attentive to the needs of the patrons, regardless if they are your server. First time, it was a Friday and we made reservations and second time we just walked in at an early bird time during the week. So, no waiting. It is a popular and well loved place, so reservations are always a good idea. Carola, the owner is so friendly, full of energy and joy and appreciative of every customer all the time. It's quite special to see. We have enjoyed their suppli, tuna tartare, rigatoni cacio e pepe with guanciale, spaghetti with clams, rigatoni alla genovese, tiramisu, pistachio Gelato, EVERYTHING was fresh and delicious. We also loved a wine that Carola recommended, Basileus Terre di Cosenza. AMIAMO TUTTO DELLA PASTAMIA!!!!! read more

Pastamia - Italian Near Me - South Miami, Florida

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Cute little pasta shop in South Miami. Delicious food and friendly staff! We will return!

Food was just ok. I ordered the lasagna $30. Maybe I should've ordered something else because while it was ok it wasn't outstanding. Service was really good. We were seated outside and did not like it so I cannot speak of the ambiance situation inside. Based on my experience I find it overhyped and very overpriced. read more

I don't understand the hype. After dinning here I have come to the conclusion that it always has people waiting outside bc it's so tiny, not bc the food is great. Place is very casual but pricing doesn't reflect that. $30 for a lasagna was excessive considering the ambiance. After waiting 40 minutes to be seated we were finally seated & ready to order and were told we couldn't order yet bc kitchen was backed up. So we had to wait another 10 minutes to order. Took close to 90 minutes from when we arrived until we got our food. Food ranged from okay to good. The clam pasta was the best item. Flies were all over the pasta in the kitchen that was waiting to be boiled. Gross! Waiting and waiting and being told when you can order food, crammed in and practically sitting on top of the table next to you, and being charged top dollar for this type of experience. There are dozens of other Italian restaurants I would chose over this place. Food was nothing special. I would never return. read more

We went on a Friday night and it was packed. It's very small, so I recommend reservations. Our server was also an owner of the business. She arrives very early and makes six fresh pastas each day. We started off with an order of meatballs. There were 4 of us, and it only came with 3 big meatballs. Since hardly any tables are filled with 3 people, it seems that 4 slightly smaller meatballs would be more appropriate. So I had a half meatball, which was delicious with my bread and wine. I also split a house salad, that was rather ordinary but hit the spot. My husband got the blank ink octopus pasta. We love octopus and have had black pasta before, but never with "octopus sauce". Unfortunately I was having too much fun and his pasta was gone before I got a taste. Obs he thought it was great. Me and a friend each got the eggplant pasta. It was delicious, though I was slightly taken aback that the eggplant was in chunks instead of a parmigiana type eggplant layer. Although I would have preferred a traditional eggplant ptarmigans, the homemade pasta totally made the dish. We were all too full for dessert, and I even took some home to go. We go to South Miami often on Friday nights, so I know we'll be back. read more

Pastamia - Eggplant pasta - Italian Near Me - South Miami, Florida

First time visiting, and to be honest I didn't even know about it. I made a reservation for 2 at 8:30 and they sat me down at 8:28 which was awesome. Service is great but it's a little slow coming out bc they are a small restaurant and make everything from scratch. The Bread was delicious soft and hot just out of the oven. We had the beef Carpaccio OMG the Meat was so tender and arugula so fresh and crisp. . I had the Lasagna WOW I can't tell you how good it was, but I can say it was one of the best I have next to my Aunts in my life time. I can't tell you what type of pasta my wife had but it was SOOO GOOD. The owner is from Milan and She has many hats there. Hostess, waitress, bus person, and Problem solver, She does it all. I can't tell you how many times she apologized for the delay in the food which actually was not that bad, and understandable bc the place is packed and since food is fresh it takes long, but once u try it it will make your eyes roll in the back of your head. I'm serious. It is worth the wait. Deserts Yum. Bottom line everything there was 10 and I will definitely be back to try something else Highly recommend. read more

No notes. This place was amazing! It's such a tiny restaurant, but the vibe is perfect. Having been to Italy many times, the cozy and friendly atmosphere felt so authentic. The food was EXCEPTIONAL. I had an eggplant rigatoni that just blew my mind. Oh, and the rice croquette appetizer was to die for. Can't recommend this place highly enough, and I will absolutely return! read more

Great homemade Italian food. The owners are very nice and it feels like a very homey place to enjoy a night with family.

Amazing food! Great and personal service Simple and yet great food. Not expensive for what you get. They focus on quality not quantity. read more

I constantly walk past this spot and always see so many people there, so I was curious to try it myself -- and I finally did yesterday. I ordered the pesto pasta, which was okay... but we did order other dishes that were delicious! The service, however, wasn't great. No one checked in on us to ask how our food was or if we needed anything -- we were kind of forgotten once we placed our order. I understand that it's a small place with not so many workers there but it was hard to ignore when they were checking up on all the other tables and talking to them and again we were just forgotten about. We had to ask for the check after just sitting there, and it took about 5 minutes for it to be brought to us. When the server came over to charge us, she abruptly walked away in the middle of our conversation and didn't return for another 15 minutes. My plate of pasta alone was $36, including tax and automatic gratuity. I'm not sure if I'd return to this location, considering the price of the food and the way my family and I were treated while dining there. read more

Pastamia - pesto - Italian Near Me - South Miami, Florida

This place has such a fun, lively atmosphere--it's perfect for a night out with friends or a casual date. The staff is incredibly kind and attentive, and service was impressively quick. Pro tip: make a reservation--this spot gets busy, and for good reason! They start you off with complimentary bread (always a win), and the pasta? Absolutely delicious. read more

Pasta Mia is a great restaurant that feels more like a home. Fresh Pasta and very good sauces and toppings to go with it. I think this restaurant will soon become one of my go-to places in Miami. Affordable and delicious. The service is friendly and attentive. read more

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The food is AMAZING & so fresh. I had the Rigontoni Genovese pasta with the wagyu beef and it was so tender and flavorful. The pastas are made fresh in the kitchen & there are different varieties. The meatballs were good and had almost a sausage flavor. The carpaccio was a little on the salty side but still refreshing with the arugula and meat cut. Service was great & the restaurant is small and intimate. We sat outside and enjoyed the ambience of a little italian shop. read more

Pastamia - meatballs and carne ensalada - Italian Near Me - South Miami, Florida

Highly Recommend! The Tagliolini Alfredo with shrimp was amazing. Perfectly cooked pasta with a creamy sauce and tender shrimp. The ambiance was inviting, and the service was outstanding! Very attentive and friendly. We finished with Tiramisu, which had the perfect balance of sweetness & bitterness. read more

Pastamia - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - South Miami, Florida

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Pastamia is a little gem! Super cute and cozy spot with excellent service. The owner as well as the whole staff were very welcoming and made our first time here worthwhile. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the black spaghetti which was soooo flavorful and cooked perfectly as well as the rigatoni alla norma which was devine as well! Their desserts were also really yummy! Can't wait to go back! read more

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The food was amazing. I had the special of the day, which was a lasagna with eggplant in it. The tiramisu was probably one of the best ones I've had, I usually don't like tiramisu, but I would get this one again! The service was great, everyone was very friendly and we got seated quickly. Carolina is especially a gem! She is very kind and helpful. The place itself is a cute little spot for a date. I will definitely be going back and recommending this place!! read more

Pastamia - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - South Miami, Florida

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Pasta Mia, is a great pasta place. Make a reservation as the place is small and on high demans. The pasta is carefully prepared and delicious. I asked for the Mafalde and it was a great experience. Enjoy with a wine! The service is atte tive and joyful. read more

One word to describe this place: wow The owner and her husband are very involved and you will most likely meet them if you find here. If you have ever been to Italy or Europe in general this is as close as you can get. The restaurant is quaint and beautiful all at once and the food is to die for. The food is delicious, fresh, authentic and everything else you can imagine. I have had A LOT of Italian food and this place blows most out of the water. If you want delicious authentic Italian food. Pasta Mia is the way to go. read more

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This place is always my favorite go-to when I'm seeing a movie at the theatre nearby. Small, cozy, very simple and delicious pasta here. Personal favorites are the tuna tartare paired with the spaghetti aglio e olio or with the cacio e pepe. Service is delightful as always as well. Always take the bread and olive oil if they offer it. Only thing I would not recommend is the mafalde. read more

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The homemade pasta was delicious! The cacio y pepe with guanciale was everything I'd hoped it would be. The pasta tasted fresh and had just the right amount of creamy, peppery sauce to give a little extra coating but not have the noodles swimming in it. Our server recommended that I add the guanciale, and I'm so glad that I did. It was rich and crispy, providing more flavor and texture to the dish. My friend had the red beet caserecce, which tasted fresh and brought a good portion. We'd also shared the tuna tartare, which was soft and light. The servers were attentive and checked on us often. I'd recommend for the fresh pasta and relaxed ambience! read more

Pastamia - Cacio y pepe with guanciale - Italian Near Me - South Miami, Florida

The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The ambiance gives a nice authentic Italian feel. The food was very bland and not worth the price. read more

Pastamia - Spaghetti Garlic oil - Italian Near Me - South Miami, Florida

Delightful dinner. I had the black pasta and my wife had the truffle pasta with shrimp. Both made with love and care. Food came out super fast and was served with passion. Highly recommend this establishment read more

This little pasta spot in south Miami was soooo yummy and so cute! The staff was beyond friendly and recommended us lots of plates to try. All the pasta is FRESH, and wow you can taste that difference. It was a great experience, if you're in south Miami this is a great spot to try read more

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From beginning to end. Disregard any negative review- this place was a taste of Italy without being in Italy. You won't be disappointed in any option- BUT - for the wine lovers: Syrah BTL. Appetizers: beef meatballs and truffle potato croquettes. Entrees: rigatonis Genovese and lemon Natalee. Dessert: gelato (pistachio). Service was amazing , the ambiance was lively. read more