We ordered the calamari for an appetizer along with osobuco for dinner and eggplant parmigiana. Everything was absolutely delicious. The owner came over to our table and gave us a brief description of his life. We will definitely be coming back to visit this place real soon read more

Visited with a dinning buddy on December 30th last year. I can't recall if the restaurant is part of some dining program or if it was because he had a Groupon, or something of the sort. It's a South American version of Italian cuisine. Let's start with how the place looks: on looks alone, it'd be the type of place that had it not been because my friend wanted to go there, I would have walked out immediately upon getting the first glimpse inside. While there's nothing terrible about how the place looks, it screams: we are not a total success and esthetics is not top of mind for us; with odd pieces of equipment, furniture and decor. It looked like a bit of a 90's 'time warp'. The place was small, and it was packed on a Tuesday night - I guess that means something. We had to wait for a table where some poor guy with a backpack was sitting awaiting his carry out pizza. After a few minutes he was 'oddly' relocated to a beat-up pleather armchair-stool (where top layer had peeled off) at the 'bar' (literally a view of the pizza oven) - the 'seat' came from somewhere in the back of the restaurant to make due for the poor guy (it was freezing outside that night) - needless to say, it was an odd scene (seemed like he was being evicted to the bar); and that set the tone for what about to go down for us that night. The table he was in before he was evicted from in order to give it to us (without them changing any of the tableware [glasses, silverware, napkins] that was already laid out on top of it) was what I like to call, a 'divorcee' table. It was a foot away from entrance door, and it was about 2 feet wide and 4 feet long, and it was butted long-side against the glass storefront, so we almost had to shout at each other from 4' away. The server seemed like a friend of the owner or family member, and behaved a bit odd. He advised about a special where we'd get a free bottle of red wine if we ordered two entrees, which was our case; however, given neither of us drinks, much less red wine, I asked if they had white instead, to which he swiftly replied 'no' as in: it is what it is. He asked if we wanted to take the bottle home and we declined since we wouldn't use it. Instead, we asked if we could swap it for free garlic rolls (3 pieces for $2.95), and just as swiftly he shut that down , so we forwent our more costly wine and paid for the garlic rolls - they were average (rate 3 out of 5). There was a dish that I believe was Alfredo with ham - now, that's a first for me in an Italian restaurant. I told my friend, I've never seen ham as a protein for an Alfredo unless they meant pancetta, but no, they meant cubed deli ham. So I opted to change the dish at a premium. Since I'm a fan of a good Alfredo, against my best judgement, I asked for the 'Alfredo' with chicken instead ($24 with chicken here). It was VERY HEAVY as if they had made it largely with oil and heavy cream. Thankfully, the Parmesan cheese and charred chicken helped make it acceptable. However, something was amiss with that dish as it sent me straight to the bathroom upon arriving home - and that extended until the next day, and maybe day after that. It could have been the included small side salad - who knows. My friend ordered the Ravioli Di Portobello at $29 - not an adequate price for this place. My Alfredo should have been more like $20 based on quality and locale state. For dessert, we tried the limoncello cake ($9.95; 4 out of 5) - the waiter read the dessert from memory and recommended that one. It wasn't bad except for the fact that it was drizzled in bitter dark chocolate topping. Not something I'd personally expect on a limoncello cake. When we brought that up to waiter as something he should have warned us about, he's attitude was like: that's how we do it, which it's fine, 'as long as you warn the customer' - it's like asking for tiramisu and finding out that restaurant makes it with nuts - if it's not the norm, and customer is not looking at the menu, common sense should kick in and customer should be warned. Anywho, suffice it to say, this is not a place I'd ever return to. Bouna fortuna for the thrill seekers. read more

Well they just lost us as customers. We went by 50 minutes before closing and they wouldn't seat us, even though there were quite a few people in the restaurant. Very sad, since we've recommended them to many friends and have been going there since they opened. Oh well read more

I wanted to try someplace new and saw the excellent reviews for Pulcinella Pizza and Pasta so I made my way over for a late night dinner. Was immediately struck by how authentic and comfortable the atmosphere was at this classic Italian eatery. The service was absolutely stellar with extremely attentive servers. However, it turned out that the food was somewhat of a disappointment. My wife ordered the spaghetti and meatballs, since there was a statement at the top of their Facebook page that that is their specialty. I decided to try the chicken Parmesan. Both came with a high recommendation of our server. The dinner is both included salad and some delicious garlic rolls. Salad was fresh. The dressing was tasty and not overpowering. The garlic rolls were outstanding. Sadly, that is where the food accolades and. The chicken Parmesan was in a rather soggy and pasty breading and essentially tasteless. The gravy was way too sweet, which also ruined the taste of the homemade, but somewhat overcooked pasta. The cheese was abundant, but again overpowered by the sweetness of the tomato sauce. I really did not enjoy this very much and I am a big fan of chicken Parmesan. The meatballs that my wife had were also lackluster. I tried one at her suggestion and simply did not like the taste. This is very disappointing. After the meal I reread some of the reviews and noticed that the highest praise went to the pizza. As the pizzas came out, I found myself envious of those who had ordered them. They were not just beautiful, but those eating them seem to be genuinely enjoying it. Because I enjoyed the vibe of the restaurant so much I will be returning to try the pizza and hopefully will upgrade this review but the only word that comes to mine right now for the food is meh. read more

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I used to come here all the time. 8 months ago was standing in front of location at noon when they supposedly opened a female employee opened the door to go inside and ignored us standing there waiting 10 mins later knocked on door and she said they were going to be late opening and closed the door again. Today noon called to place an order and they said an hour, because oven had to heat up. Placed my order and when I arrived at 1pm they said pizza maker had not arrived yet. Unknown when he'd be in. So I guess they missed their lunch period. Cancelled my order and went somewhere else. They lost a customer here for sure. Very sad previous owners cared about their restaurant. You are only as good as your employees. Joe read more

Nice Italian restaurant in an area that you would not expect. Seating is limited so a reservation is always recommended. Service was above average and so was the food quality. I liked my dish of portabello ravioli and my dining friend ordered the linguini Alfredo and enjoyed it as well. The lemoncello cake was very good. They have specials as well. Plenty of parking usually in the small mall where it is located. read more

Though easy to miss, this restaurant is definitely a gem. We ordered the fried calamari, pizza, and I got a pasta with mussels. The calamari was not very good, but everything else was very tasty, especially the pizza! The waitress was talking to a coworker for a while, so it was a little hard to get her attention at times, but other than that I'll definitely be back for the pizza! read more

Pulcinella Pizza and Pasta - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

Everything was fantastic! We've been meaning to come ever since we noticed that they have a free bottle of wine with 2 entrees special (between 4-7) . We had the Chicken Parm and Pesto Pasta - both were excellent. Our server, Tanya, was so friendly and welcoming. The place was decorated to celebrate their 1 year anniversary and looked so cute. We'll be back! read more

Pulcinella Pizza and Pasta - Dining area - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Upon arriving , the cook or owner was rude. I had to wait for my order, which is fine. He told me in a gruff manner to sit down and wait . No "please" or "I apologize " or "Thank you. " The gentleman needs to be courteous. Later, a young waiter handed me the pizza. He was very courteous. The cook should take note . Otherwise, the pizza was okay. Nothing special. Won't return due to the rude reception. Customers have choices. Ciao bello. read more

This is a really authentic place if you want to eat Italian cuisine. The food is fresh and prices are reasonable. The service is friendly and prompt. The ambiance is cozy and homey. All in all it has the feel of a neighborhood restaurant. read more

The food is good The service is good If you live near by - pickup is pretty quick and definitely worth the try. We just picked up - read more

Amazing food and great service,the lobster ravioli and the pizza really good.Recommended!! Will come back again!! read more

We found this restaurant in Yelp! Thank you Yelpers We went on a Friday evening as a walk-in and we didn't have to wait as they had available tables. The restaurant is inside a big shopping center so there's plenty of parking and it's free. I am also not giving 5 starts because service. We ordered a few plates, and although our waiter was nice, she was not attentive. We have to call for her at all times. She even brought an extra plate we did not order and I had to remind her about the wine I ordered. Other than that the food was good, the pizza was yummy. I hope you go and enjoy read more

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Been coming here for sometime. Food has always been good. Service is good. The only problem we have had is having to wait a few times, the dining area is small, but glad it's that way. The place was sold to different owners about a year ago, but the quality all around has stayed the same. read more

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Unfortunate experience.. I knew Pulcinella is under new ownership, so a I wanted it to give it a chance. Came in for a quick order- so I thought! I ordered a house salad dressing on the side and a small margherita pizza. Salad arrived with the dressing on top. After 20 minutes, the server apologized for the wait and said the pizza will be ready in a few minutes.. I noticed that a many people were picking up pizzas and also that someone who arrived and placed an order, receive their large pizza.. No problem, we kept waiting. 40 minutes later, our small margherita pizza didn't arrived. I asked the server to please give me the check for the salad. The owner or the manager said, don't worry it's on us--- salad was free! We walked out without ever getting our margherita pizza Disappointed. read more

The food was excellent, and the place was cozy and happened to be decorated for Valentine's Day. Our server was knowledgeable and accommodating. We had the pork Osso Buco, which was tender and flavorful. Definitely something I would have again and the garlic bread was special, hot and cheesy. We also had the spaghetti Bolognese both dishes were plentiful enough to take home and have a second meal. To top it all off, the lemon cello cake was to die for. I would definitely recommend this place and we plan to visit again. read more

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Great pizza spot I enjoyed my self.service was great, I had the Pucinella specialty pizza which was great. Garlic rolls are delicious . I can't wait to go back again. read more

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Service was great! Environment was casual. Food was pretty good. Our table got the meat lovers pizza, calzone, lasagna, and cheese pizza for entrees. All were solid entrees except for the side of meatballs which was just ok. The kids loved mozzarella sticks and the adults really enjoyed the mozzarella garlic bread. Overall, would return. read more

Very welcoming staff. The food was excellent, we had the mussels which were delicious and a Sorrento pizza which was made to perfection. A neighborhood gem, highly recommended. PS, Happy Hour was great! read more

Had the pizza and wings special take out. Delicious!! The pizza was cooked just right. I had the wings plain and loved them, next time I will get some with one of the flavors. They kept the wings hot until I picked them up (had to let them cool off before eating them). It was my first time trying this place, I will be back. read more

This place offers great deals on pizzas and was ready for pick up super quick. The pizza itself was pretty good!

The pizza was great , we got the SPACCA NAPOLI , delicious. My wife and I started with the BURRATA ; Proscuitto, fresh mozzarella,arugula and shaved parmigiano , it was great , because it was lite. We both had glasses of wine , which was generous pours. We will definitely go back. read more

Incredible flavor for the pizza. Was so happy I found this place. Place is small and clean. Service was good and will definitely go back soon read more

Great neighborhood spot! Very quaint and intimate Italian restaurant. The owner is one of the brothers from local Two Brothers and also Italian spot in Town and Country Thursday's they have one free bottle of wine for 2 dinners and Tuesday and Thursday 9.99 large cheese pizza They are redoing the Publix and we need to support our local restaurants!! read more

Pulcinella Pizza and Pasta - Angel hair pasta with clams - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

Best qulity mushroom pasta Excellente personal service Chill out cozzy restaurant They have peroni italian beers and differents types of seafood pasta like linguine pescatore and clams. NICE PLACE TO HANG OUT!! read more

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This place just changed ownership but the food hasn't anything. It remains as delicious as before. A little Italian gem in kendall. Great, friendly service, authentic Italian food, nice and quaint. I will be back, I recommend it. read more

We ordered a veggie pizza for delivery. It was soo good!! The thin crust is really soft and the cheese was covering all the pizza and meltin in our mouths. The price/quality ratio is really good. read more

Stopped on the way back from the Everglades to Ft Lauderdale, based on reviews. No problem getting a table on Fri at 6. Had mozzarella garlic toast app, lasagna, and fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and mushrooms. Also a bottle of house Cabernet, which was tasty. Food was well above average. Mozzarella garlic toast was great, chicken in fettuccine tasted very fresh. Definitely recommend. There's also a Publix right near by if you need a few things after. Recommend. read more

Great spot for some delicious Italian food. We met our close friends who recommended them. The service was great and very friendly. I got the Fettuccini al salmon with pink sauce. It was a good portion, enough to take home. They had a great special deal on Thursday, where you order two meals and you get one bottle of wine for free! That was pretty awesome. It was a red wine and was pretty tasty. I'm not a big red wine drinker, I'm more for white wine. No white wine option. That was okay thou. with the overall experience. read more

Pulcinella Pizza and Pasta - Fettuccine Al Salmon - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

I live in the neighborhood and come here all the time. The serví is always great. We love their pizzas and pastas. Love that each pasta come with salad and bread. I will keep coming here read more

I've been coming here for years, although there's been new ownership the ambience, customer service and food as remained the same- the new owner has done a really good job with that! i recommend this place to all my friend and family and they all have loved it- a little hole in the wall that is soo worth coming and trying out! Ps its my hubby and Is favorite weekly date night spot read more

We ordered a calzone and were very impressed with the freshness of the ingredients. The place is small and cozy.

Order for take out and I'll be doing it again. I ordered the burrata and the fettuccine which both were delicious! Food was made fast and everything was on point. read more

Excellent pizza, brick oven. Service outstanding, cozy place to go with family and friends. I highly recommend it.

Food is delicious...service always pleasant...ambiance is the best. Little local Italian restaurant in the neighborhood.

This cute little restaurant is a hidden gem ! The service was amazing - the lady working there was just so sweet & welcoming and had the best smile . Is hard to find truly great service in Miami . The food was great , I had minestrone soup which was so fresh & yummy I could have eaten 5 plates. My son has a pizza and totally enjoyed it too . Is super fairly priced & have a nice ambiance . We will be coming back for sure read more

Amazing Italian food!!! We had the chicken parm sandwich, eggplant parm, and an Alfredo. We also got garlic knots on the side as a sub for fries. Super nice service and a really authentic feel to the restaurant. Great portions also! read more

Lovely Authentic Italian restuarant right in the heart of the Crossings, Inside has a cozy ambiance decorated with romantic artwork and bottles of wine displayed on the wall. Two flat screens are there to keep you occupied while you wait and classic tunes over the speakers. It is truly a comfortable setting here. Enjoy a glass of wine of your choice, a cold beer, or refreshing soda to complete your meal. Here you can do no wrong. With daily specials like chicken fettuccine, starters like burrata with fresh mozzarella and prosciutto, an arugula salad, or go the traditional route with lasagna or a calzone stuffed with all your liking, it's just all good here. On this day my craving was specifically a cheesy dream of pizza. Knowing I had people at home that would dive in I decided to go with a large cheese pizza and a small veggie. The brick oven pizza was perfectly crisped and toppings not overly topped. Every bite left you wanting another slice. They were both so good and a no brainer to definitely order again. They were both devoured and not a crumb left. Money well spent, family happy, bellies full. I call this a win win all the way. read more

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Yes! The neighborhood finally has a good pizza place again! A decade ago or so, there used to be a great pizza place at this very same spot. Since then, it went through many facelifts, names, and owners, but none of them could get it quite right again...until Pulcinella came around! This pizza is delicious. So delicious. The ingredients are extremely fresh, and the crust is perfect! So far I've had their veggie pizza, plain pizza with olives, and spaghetti carbonara. Their pasta dishes all come with salad and garlic rolls at a very reasonable price. It's gonna be hard to decide whether I want pizza or new pasta dishes on my future visits. Why can't I fit the whole menu into my stomach? So many choices! So happy to have quality pizza nearby again! read more

The Pizzas are amazing! We had the Margheritta pizza and a pepperoni pizza as well. Both pizzas were delicious!