Stellar food with a side of mediocre service…read more.... My wonderful friends know I love Italian food, and in anticipation of my birthday, they made a reservation to dine at Basilico - Doral. I had hear raving reviews of their food and I really looked forward to experiencing this first-hand. Our reservation was for Saturday at 8pm. We arrived a bit before 8pm and allowed for the standard 15-minute grace period to elapse prior to following up on our table. The grace period elapsed, and my friend courteously asked the "server" as to the status of our table. The server unpleasantly replied: "The table has not gotten up, what do you want me to do, that is not my problem" After such poor response, she requested to speak with the manager, and to our surprise, HE WAS THE MANAGER! We were in awe as to the manner in which he poorly handled this situation. After this, we debated as to if we should stay or leave, and we decided to stay as I'm willing to put up with horrible service to have amazing food. I'm glad to say the food did not disappoint! we started with Grilled Octopus (which was perfectly cooked) and Burrata (which was fresh and tasty!). My main dish was a medium-well new York Strip with a side of Risotto. The 16 oz. steak was cooked to perfection and very tasty, and the risotto did not disappoint. For our closing, we ordered the Apple Struddle and Tiramisu, which were also outstanding. VERIDICT: If you are looking for amazing food and willing to potentially experience less than desirable services, this is it!

We came here to celebrate our grandmas 93rd birthday one of our uncles recommended it and so we…read morecame. It was definitely worth it- everyone had something different and enjoyed. We started with their appetizers: calamari, cold cuts boards and bread Then I had one of their pomodoro pasta , seafood and no seafood. The milanesa steak was to die for. And the didn't stayed behind our top options. The service was on point and ambiance was great for what we needed on a Saturday evening. Dimmed lights, and elegant setting

We had a great experience at Il lago. The Linguine al Nero di Seppia and Carbonara Pizza were both…read moredelicious and full of flavor. For dessert, we had the Panarea Pistachio Cake with vanilla ice cream, and it was amazing. A special thank you to Roberto for the excellent service. He was attentive, efficient, and made our visit even more enjoyable. We will definitely be back!

Il Lago Trattoria is such a hidden gem in Doral. The lake view is honestly the main attraction -…read moresuper peaceful and a really nice change of pace from the usual spots around here. That said, the inside is tiny. It gets crowded quickly, and since they don't take reservations, you're kind of at the mercy of timing. We ended up sitting inside, which was a bit disappointing because it definitely takes away from the whole experience. Service was great though - super attentive, and the food came out really fast (almost suspiciously fast, but everything was fresh and good so no complaints). We only ordered appetizers, drinks, and a small plate, but everything hit. I'd definitely go back, but only if I can sit outside next time. Otherwise, it kind of defeats the purpose of going there in the first place.

I've celebrated numerous events at il Forno and the service is superb. The food--the best Italian…read morefood in Miami. Congratulations to Viro and the team!

This restaurant was amazing (5/5), but the parking was terrible (1/5)…read more The service was amazing. They were both attentive yet not intrusive and I believe our server was from Northern Italy, so that added to the authentic vibe. The bread that they brought out was really good and we even asked for more, which caused us to fill up a bit before the main meal, but it was worth it. The mushroom risotto was absolutely amazing! Our server recommended it and he was so right! The best that I have ever had anywhere. The lobster ravioli, however, was not as good and was just a little bit too lobstery. IDK how to explain it but it felt like it needed some more cheese or something to balance it out. My friend who spent some time living in Italy said said that their pizzas were really good and felt very authentic. We didn't have a chance to try them because we were stuffed by the time we left! We asked to be seated on the patio overlooking the canal and it was nice because it was actually fully enclosed and also separated by a sliding door from the main restaurant so it felt more private. My only complaint is that the parking at this place is horrendous. More than half the spots were dedicated for valet parking (cone blocking the spot) and when we arrived. There was not a single self-parking spot available meaning we would have to pay for the valet which I didn't want to do. Thankfully one nice gentleman moved the cone in front of a valet spot and let us park there. If you want to park nearby, there is no other parking than in the restaurant parking lot because the side street has no parking/tow warning signs everywhere. Overall, I would definitely go back but be cautious about the parking situation (4/5 stars).

Cute little establishment. The food was fresh and delicious. We ordered pasta dishes and dessert…read more We enjoyed it so much we came for a second time while in the area and ordered salad and pizza. You should definitely give this place a try.

Delicious food with quaint interior! The burrata guava took…read moreus by surprise, it was an interesting combination with sweet taste that it could be a dessert. Paccheri Ragu dish was a large portion! The beef was very tender and there was plenty of it in the dish. We also got a rustic bread to go and had for breakfast in the morning, it did not disappoint!

We arrived about 5:30 on a Friday and were seated immediately. By the time we left the restaurant…read morewas fairly full though. Our server was very nice and got our drinks and order promptly. She checked in us periodically throughout our meal. The restaurant is clean and decorated nicely. Well lit, not dark. The food was excellent. We ordered bread which came with a chive butter (?) an Olive oil garlic mixture and a mild white soft cheese (like crème fresh kind of consistency). But the highlight of the pre meal was the fried cheese. Came with ham de iberica and greens and some candied pecans or walnuts. My spaghetti al carbona was just a tad dry. But the flavor was spot on. My mates both said their meal was excellent (gnocchi and chicken pecati I think). I will definitely return. Prices were reasonable and the food was delicious.

soup minestrone 2/10 milanesa carbonara 3/10…read morewait time 1/10 service 5/10 price 7/10 overall 4/10 Don't go. Never return

Awesome food and drink, great atmosphere, highly recommended. Great staff. The owner makes you feel…read morelike it's your home.

Excellent food and great vibe. Pastas are the best. Great…read morecarpaccio too. The service was amazing.

What a terrific find on the West quarter of Miami (Doral). Fantastic pastas and pizzas. Definitely…read moretry their truffle gnocchi and their Regina Bianca Pizza, absolutely savored every single bite

I LOvE, LOVE, LOVE thus place! The owner is super nice. The pasta is fresh and everything I've…read moretasted so far is DELISH! I met a nice couple the first time we visited this restaurant and they told us they've been working their way through the menu and haven't had a bad meal yet! I decided to do the same! I've visited on multiple occasions thus far and so far I've not been disappointed! Each time my meal has been delicious and fresh! I've introduced my son and daughter in law to this place and they loved it! The mushrooms gnocchi is Devine! My daughter in law's personal favorite. The lasagna is my husband's favorite and my son and I loved EVERYTHING!!!!!!

I love this place! They have the best carpaccio ever and amazing pasticho! I loved this location,…read morebut I'm sad to see them switch to pick-up only again. I never dined in, so I'm not sure about the service. Even though they can be a bit pricey (they used to be more affordable), they're completely worth it because the food is amazing.

I spoted this spot on a friends Instagram story and it looked so good I had to send a friend to go…read moregrab us some! I didn't really give him much info and he was so confused when he arrives to a warehouse area with not too much light and just a door. Its a pickup only location and sadly they don't deliver to my house. I would recommend the salmon one with my eyes close, it was amazinggggg. Don't forget the bread. I found the prices reasonable, great for parties!