we felt the food was really good and our server did a very nice job. the whole meal was soured by the hostesses who made us wait awkwardly while they were no where to be found and clearly not with diners. our perception was the hostesses didn't care about us. their own needs were more important than ours as customers. it was truly awkward and felt like really poor customer service. fix the hostess process and this will be a great experience read more

A great thank for the unbelievable service and accommodations that Umberto provided for my son as he celebrated his recent (on the beach prior to this meal) engagement. Umberto worked with me to make sure their evening was unforgettable. We are incredibly grateful for your top notch customer service assistance. My son and his fiancee were so very appreciative of how you made this a special night. Thank you! Lynn G read more

Really enjoyed my experience at Raos. We were staying at Loews and decided to book a reservation a few weeks in advance, after hearing great things on social media. We opted for their summer menu, which comes at a set price and you can select an appetizer, entree, and dessert. The portions are large, if possible I'd share the summer menu. We had the meatballs and Caesar salad as our appetizer. The meatballs are extremely large, definitely shareable. For my main, I got the carbonara and it was excellent. One of the best carbonaras I've had in a while. The tiramisu, was not the best, the lady fingers were still a bit hard. read more

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We are New Jerseyans snow birding in S. Florida. Always wanted to eat at Rao's New York, but the wait time is in months and even years. I found that Rao's has a restaurant in Miami Beach. In the St Moritz bldg. which is beautiful by the way. We made a reservation for my wife's birthday. We arrived on time and were met by a host and a doorman. Led to our table and met our server Maurizio. A wonderful man. First he brought a birthday card to my wife from the restaurant. ( I noted it on our reservation). We ordered wine, appetizers and a waited to order dinner. We had a nice Pinot Grigio and the Seafood Tower for 2. The tower was so fresh , chilled perfectly. Clams, oysters , 2 prawns, 2 stone crb claws, and half a lobster.' Served with a side plate of sauces. Delicious. The menu was pretty extensive but did not have Cacio De Pepe. I mentioned to Maurizio that was my wife's favorite. He said wait! I'll ask the chef if he'll do that. lol and behold he did. Made my wife very happy. I ordered the Chicken Scarpiello. Many restaurants have began to prepare it with chicken breast instead of chicken on the bone, ( the only way it sb served) it was perfect. We have found in our travels the Cacio de Pepe best we've had was in Philadelphia at Fiorella's, chef Marc Vetri's place was the best. Well Rao's was perfectas well. And to be made on the spot was very impressive.and excellent. For dessert we had the New York Cheesecake. Maurizio was very attentive, always nearby for questions and made our evening xtra special. He earned the xtra tip we left him.. loved Rao's so much we couldn't wait to go back. Which we did last night. Well good thing we had Maurizio the first time. Because on Saturday we went back. Another reservation but due to severe traffic issues we were an hour late. I called the restaurant and let them know they were very nice and said not to worry.. when we arrived we were promptly seated with a 90 minute limit. Actually that worked for us. Our server this time was Alex. A nice young man , but not as special as Maurizio . We again ordered the seafood tower, and again it was fresh and tasty. Altho this time we were NOT presented with warm hand towels and pieces of lemon to refresh our hands after dealing with the crabs, oysters, clams and lobster. Instead had to ask for it and instead got regular handiwipes in packets. No lemon either . Fortunately a manager was nearby and he kept refilling our wine glasss. This second trip was not special feeling at all. As a Matter of fact if this was the first time we would not have gone back. For the hundreds of dollars spent, I expect a little special treatment every time. Maurizio should be commended for a job well done... if you ever go here, and frankly you should give it a try, but I'd ask for Maurizio during the reservation. He made our night...enjoy!!!! read more

I was really excited to try this restaurant because I really do enjoy their sauce brand and buy it regularly. I read the history of the NYC location and was thrilled to experience it here in Miami. The location of this restaurant could not be better. Located in The Lowe's Miami Beach, this hotel is one of the best there is so ambiance (refined, upscale, yet welcoming) and ease of getting there is top notch. We arrived at our reservation time and we were sat really quickly. We dined during the SOBE Food and Wine festival so we actually ran into a few celebrities while there which was super cool! We saw Ja Rule, Bobby Flay, and Guy Fieri (he's kind of a j*^k so didn't ask for his picture). This was a treat and we had high expectations. We shared the appetizers between all 4 of us and it was more than enough. We ordered the fried mozzarella and unfortunately it was not as warm as we would have hoped, borderline cold inside, we would have liked to see very melted cheese when we cut into it and did not. We didn't say anything and gave them a pass. We ordered a Cesar salad which was good, nothing to boast over, but just a good enough Cesar. We ordered the meatballs which were also "good enough". Unfortunately we all (party of 4) felt we've had better elsewhere. The shrimp appetizer was delicious, probably the highlight - due to the delicious sauce they come in. As a main, we had a rigatoni which we shared as portions are large enough for 4, it was good. We also ordered 2 Veal Parmigiana (2 people shared each one) and they were huge. The taste was good, cooked well and they pre sliced it which was nice. We had the prosciutto and peas as a side but had to send them back because they only brought peas - and "forgot" the prosciutto which should be mixed in it. They removed it from our check so definitely made it right.... As dessert, the group shared a cheesecake. The bill was just under $600 with tip which for Miami Beach, upscale restaurant, with wine is not bad at all. **My overall rating is really just based on not being impressed by the food overall. Service was good, ambiance fantastic - so a great option if you're staying near the hotel or in the hotel. You'll get a good enough experience but unfortunately you won't be blown away by the food. read more

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First time going to any Rao's and it was a good experience. Servers were kind and detailed in their explanations of the food and history. The space feels like a traditional Italian restaurant with dark lighting and lots of booth seating. We started with the meatballs which were huge and very tender. Between the fresh bread and meatballs we were close to stuffed when our entrees arrived. My carbonara was excellent and a very large portion. My friend had the rigatoni which was also very good. Overall a good experience and would visit again. read more

Rao's Miami Beach - Carbonara pasta - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Classic. My family and I love coming here. The vibe the food and the service. Everything is to be die for. When in doubt just come to Rao's. This have been our go to spot for good Italian food since they opened here in Miami. read more

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When an Italian restaurant has red and green drapery and you hear Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra more than once on the sound system, you know it's legit! I've been waiting to check out Rao's since it opened since it's reservation list is allegedly as complex as another well-known New York import Italian restaurant. However, yesterday while enjoying South Beach with my lady friend, after sulking another dolphins loss, we decided to stop it and enjoy their Miami Spice menu. Sidenote, we pregame at their lobby, bar myself with my Cab Sab red and her with her classic Pinot Grigio. Then we entered by their photogenic wine cellar! The portions are huge! I started with the classic meatball appetizer, with a main course sized meatball soaked in a yummy marinara sauce. The plate had two meatballs, perfect for sharing as I also tried her mozzarella sticks (I mean mozzarella carroza). By the time I got to my main course of chicken Parm, I was already stuffed and could barely finish my New York cheesecake dessert, garnished with fresh berries. The chicken Parm itself was tasty, not overly breaded and served with their deliciously robust sauce. The final reason why Rao's gets five stars is the excellent service we received. From the hostess recognizing us when we came back after pregaming at the lobby bar, to our waiter Efren slicing up and preparing sharing plates of the chicken Parm and the lemon chicken she ordered, to even packing up the food instead of having us do the work in to go containers as many restaurants do, was top notch. read more

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Went to Rao's Miami after work without a reservation and had such a good experience! We sat at the bar right away, which actually ended up being a great spot -- cozy, lively, and perfect for people-watching while still feeling relaxed. The staff was warm and attentive without being overbearing, and you could tell they really know their regulars, which gave the place that neighborhood-Italian charm. We ordered two pastas to share along with the meatballs. The pesto pasta was the standout for me -- perfectly cooked pasta with a rich, fresh pesto that had just the right balance of flavor. The other pasta was solid as well, and the meatballs were hearty and flavorful (definitely worth ordering). The whole space has an old-school Italian vibe but with Miami energy -- warm lighting, bustling but not overly loud, and a mix of locals and visitors. It feels like the kind of place you could come for a special dinner but also just drop in for a midweek meal and still feel welcome. read more

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When I first heard of this place, I immediately thought of the jar of sauce, which is exactly the company who owns this establishment and I've used their sauces before so I had high hopes and they delivered! I love the ambience of the location. It was cozy with dim lighting and played fabulous FrankFrank Sinatra type music. I enjoyed the vibes with a glass of red wine and ordered what the waiter recommended, which was the traditional meatballs and the sautéed shrimp, scampi style. I have to say that was one of the best shrimp scampi's I have ever had. The sauce was so flavorful, buttery, and you can taste the elements of the lemon and garlic with white wine sauce. I would go back just for the shrimp and they were huge. The meatballs were incredibly big as well enough to pack for leftovers, in fact the food portions were huge all around. We did a classic pasta vodka, and chicken Parmesan, which did not disappoint and was one of the best chicken Parmesan on the market. The cheese was melted perfectly. We ended the night with a traditional tiramisu, which was decadent, and I love the presentation in the glass. This is a great date night spot if you're looking for an elevated Italian feel. read more

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A delicious food and great dining experience! You have to get the meatballs and calamari for the apps, these were both 10/10. I tried three different pasta dishes and the pesto pasta surprisingly was the one that stood out to me the most - it was yummy and fresh. Also, you cannot go wrong with the cheesecake for dessert. read more

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White glove service with an atmosphere that's reminiscent of all New York, and delicious food to top it off! I went to Miami spice week and got such a great deal on their prefix menu! The meatball was incredible, I could've only eaten that and been very happy I also got the lemon chicken, which was good, but it was not seasoned enough, so I needed to ask for salt. Once I added some salt, it was perfection. Finally, the tiramisu was everything you wanted it to be, cold, and creamy with just the right amount of espresso and chocolate flavor. It was not overwhelming, borderline refreshing! read more

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Totally loved this Italian Restaurant! The romantic dim lighting , elegant and cozy at the same time. Tables are set up with good distance. ( no wait- we walked in with no reservations) We were surprised to learn that the restaurant was participating with Miami Spice. So we definitely jumped on that! As appetizer we ordered meatballs and mozzarella sticks. (Both a very good size- not skimpy at all. The meatballs were 2 and it was such a good size that it was just right! The tomato sauce was delish! Just perfect! Not too strong nor too sweet. As for the main dish we ordered lemon chicken and chicken parmigiana. It was a big portion ... perfect to share too! We actually had enough for both of us to take home leftovers. ( that I'm so excited to have for lunch and Dinner) so yes the portion are definitely shareable and plenty to take home. The desert was a Tiramiso and cheesecake. I was full by then but my gentleman friend said it was good but he enjoyed the cheesecake a little more. ( packaged and taken to go too) They custom my package to include a glass of Champagne . I also had two glasses of wine that went well with my meal. But not only was the food great but what can I say what an amazing staff all around! From the moment walked in ...we were greeted by a happy outgoing face. The waiters are dressed with a white button shirt and white suit with black neck bow and pants. It looked so chic! The waiters were not hiding in the kitchen. They were visible and very attentive. Everything was great from start to end! The waiters actually package out leftover and going the extra step of splitting the meal between 2 and giving us both the right portion size for each of us to take home each the lemon and chicken parmigiana home. He even included bread. He separated the lemon chicken in 1 package and parm in another box. Like that was excellent service by our waiter Efren! He definitely deserves recognition. My only regret is we should have ordered spaghetti too! I saw a plate and it looked sooooo good! All around I would say this is 5+ stars in all the aspects! read more

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Nice vibe inside the Loews hotel. A spin off of nyc restaurant. Loved the meatballs and chopped salad. And then basil pasta and vodka pasta was delicious. Tiramisu and cheesecake made it a great night. Service was top-notch. read more

Rao's Miami Beach - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

We came for Miami Spice! I didn't even know Rao's had an actual restaurant! We had amazing service at the bar. The portions were full menu sized portions, so much food for one person. We ordered different items so we could try each other's plus a glass of wine each. Service charge is included, so the whole meal came out to be a little over $100. I have leftovers of my entree and dessert because the apps were filling and they give bread with the best whipped butter I've ever had! I would highly recommend coming here to check it out for Miami Spice! read more

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South Beach Deco meets modern sophistication here at Raos in South Beach. Rich dark tones transport you on a wonderful dining experience. The wait staff is professional and looks the part in their white dinner jackets.. The menu is Italian and delivers. Make sure you make a reservation in advance. I'll be back for sure! read more

Rao's Miami Beach - Drinks at the Raos Bar! - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

As somebody who has lived in the New York area, I was super excited to try this place as it is impossible to get a table in New York City. This restaurant lived up to the hype for me. We got some of the meatballs, which were huge, and really delicious. We also got the chicken Parm, which was very very good, we also got the Ragu which is wonderful. Every single dish was very flavorful very well seasoned and prepared relatively quickly. We also got the Brotto, which was also very very fresh. I recommend coming here and getting the meals family style as you're gonna want to try different dishes make sure you come your hungry though because portions are large and you're gonna want to try different things, the server was extremely friendly and had a great recommendations and really explained the menu to us. He was very honest on how big the portions were. The highlight for me was the table side, espresso, martini probably one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had. It was very decadent, and it was the perfect ratio of alcohol and coffee. read more

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Memorable dinner at Rao's, Miami. In the Lowe's Miami Hotel Complex. Very sleek restaurant design. Server Dennis was very pleasant and professional. Fresh bread Dino's Salad Meatballs app Several pasta dishes NY cheesecake dessert Wine Asparagus Peas and Prosciutto Our table had an absolutely delicious Italian dinner. Check did not cause a heart attack although you can do some financial damage if you order certain items. Really had a good time. Lived up to its famous reputation. read more

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Walked in on a Saturday night and was able to sit at the bar with no problems. You definitely need a reservation if you want to sit at a table. The ambiance and decor is very upscale; however, the bar seating did not have purse hooks which was odd but the bar seating was large and comfy so plenty of room to put a bag. Guests ranged from semi casual to very nicely dressed. The staff was in suits. The bartender was very friendly and nice to chat with. We of course got the famous meatball. It honestly was not worth the hype. It was clearly good quality and tasty, mostly tasted like Parmesan (which I love) but I expected something a little more interesting with the flavor for how hyped this place is for the meatball. The pastas were delicious! The ravioli was buttery with sweet notes from the dried cranberries. It was little sacks filled with flavorful ricotta cheese. The sage was not very strong but the overall dish was great. The penne vodka was fine, I just had one earlier in the week that blew my mind. This one was fairly standard. The peanut butter pie thing was DECADENT. Oh my gosh, it was a little salty from the peanut butter but it balanced so well with the sweet and heavy creamy flavors. This isn't getting five stars because the food was a little less than I expected because of the hype. The original location is in nyc and is super small. I have never even tried to go because I hear it's impossible. read more

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Excellent Italian food with a high-level of service. Had dinner here last month. Impressed by the full situation. From the red velvet walls and carpet with white candlelit tablecloths and chandeliers to the impeccably dressed staff, I had high hopes for my meal. Started with the calamari and fried zucchini strips. Veal Marsala was my main, and I soaked up the sauce with bread. Wanted dessert, but they didn't have any that lacked alcohol or coffee. The entrees are served family style, so expect to share with your table whatever you order. The history of this restaurant goes back 127 years. It's definitely a place to have a special meal or to simply celebrate life. read more

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Great food and very fast service. Loved the Dinos salad. The meatball and pasta sauce is really incredible, and the spaghetti was great. Also liked the pistachio gelato. Great atmosphere and well decorated. Will definitely go back. read more

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RAOS... ok so here we go! The ambiance in the restaurant is sleek NY vibes. Walked in to a nice lounge area while you wait with nice pictures nice decor. The service was A+++! The waiter was super cool, helpful, and definitely took care of us with that extra bread LOL and whatever we needed. Now to the food! LETS GOOOOO... We pretty much orderd everything as you'll see on the pics. LOL but definitely my favorites were the meatballs, and i forgot which pasta but sheessssh! FUEGOOOO... Parking easy valet... a must come back 110%! read more

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Enjoyed dinner here recently with friends and was not disappointed despite the back and forth of opinions by others. We had wonderful service from start to finish and I loved my Fiochette (purse ravioli with bartlett pears, ricotta cheese, brown butter, sage and dried cranberries) $30. Additionally, we ordered the meatballs and the mozzarella carozza to try as an antipasti since they came highly recommended. I can appreciate the opportunity to even try this restaurant here given its near impossible to even get in at any of the ten tables in NYC so I was thrilled to hear they'd be opening locally for more to enjoy. Overall, a very welcomed dining experience to the area! read more

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Well if you have been to the original one on Harlem don't think you are going to get that level of service or food. Service is average at best. Lots of help walking around. Our waiter came by table max of 3 times. We poured our own win after sitting with open bottle of wine and empty glasses. Food was a 7 on a scale of 10. 10 bring the original. read more

Rao's Miami Beach - Atmosphere was good - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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The ambiance in the restaurant was very nice. Walk in to a nice lounge area while you wait. The service was very good. The waiter (s) were very nice, helpful, definitely took care of us with whatever we needed. A+ for them. They helped rating a 4star a lot. Food?, it wasn't bad at all, BUT it wasn't something that would make me want to come back to be honest. Chicken Parmigiana was good but I guess I was expecting something else it. The baked clams were the best, enjoyed them very much and so did the table. Veal Parm was good but another item I expected more from. Beef rigatoni was not good at all. Least favorite for me and everyone on table. Meatballs good very happy with them. I really liked the carbonara as well. I get the Name experience & location but it wasn't worth the money we spent. Way over priced. Unfortunately I hate to say it, but would come back here. read more

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So much hype around Rao's that I can't seem to disagree more with the reviews. The resturaunt itself is nice and well decorated but I didn't feel like the service was up to par for a fine dining restaurant. Started with the MeatBalls, not sure what the hype is at all but they were just average for the pricey tag. We ordered the Cesar salad overly drenched with dressing, the ratio of dressing to salad was way off. Also had too much cheese. The chicken parmigiana was soggy and just again basic. Overall it was almost a $200 check and over hyped just like to many other Miami spots. read more

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Well as a New Yorker born and raised Rao's is one of those mythical restaurants you always pray you can go in and eat a meal at least once in your life. To my surprise we were able to get reservations for two on a Sunday night with little ease. First you walk into the doors and enter the hallway where you see an amazing bar and restaurant you want to sprint into but you have to be cool and walk in calming like you have been here before! We started the night by getting there early to have a drink at the bar. The bar tenders were very professional and friendly who made excellent drinks. We have a gin cosmo with Irish gin powder gin that was absolutely fantastic. We were seated at a great corner table with a lovely wrap around bench. The bread was so fresh and hot I could have ate 3 loafs! To start we have the baked clams that I didn't even take a picture because I couldn't help but dig in and eat every last bite! (Highly recommend) For the main we had chicken parmigiana and chicken scarpariello and rigatoni bolognese! Wow, wow, wow ! The chicken parm was thin, crispy and cooked to perfection! The chicken scarp was sweet and spicy! The pasta cooked to perfection! I was just happy that I was able to get a chance to eat at this staple of New York Italian food in Miami! I will be back anytime I am in Miami and hey NYC reach out I would love to try the original!!! read more

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The experience at Rao's was amazing. Definitely a fantastic date location. Food was amazing and will return the next time we are in Miami Beach read more

Had the best time at Rao's Miami Beach. Restaurant is located at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in the St. Moritz Tower. The interior and decor were well appointed. A big shout-out to Carmen, our server, for making our dining experience very fun and enjoyable. After reading other reviews and going with Carmen's suggestions, we decided to try the Fritto Misto, Seafood Salad and Rao's Traditional Meatballs for appetizers. It was hard to choose a favorite because they were all so good. The meatballs come with two huge meatballs where Carmen split them into four pieces and served us. That was really good, but the seafood salad was my favorite. Lots of seafood in this dish. For main dishes, we got the Rigatoni Bolognese, Veal Marsala and Bone-In Pork Chop (one of their specials for the evening). Their pastas are not homemade, but you couldn't really tell as it sure tasted liked it. The rigatoni dish was divided up by Carmen and served to us on our plates. Again, it was hard to pick a favorite, but the bone-in pork chop was one of the best one I've had, and the veal marsala was so good. You can't go wrong with either one. For dessert, we all agreed the Peanut butter tart was the best dessert and a great way to end the evening. For cocktails my brother and I enjoyed their Pleasant Ave. Negroni and the Venetian Old Fashioned. Will come back next time we are back in Miami! read more

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Rao's Miami beach is a swanky welcome addition to one of my fave hotels on the beach - the Loews. I went recently with two friends and we enjoyed a delicious dinner with great service. I've loved Rao's sauce since I tried it years ago, so I was excited to try this NY staple at home. We started with the meatballs and calamari. We also had Chicken Parm, Penne a la vodka and rigatoni bolognese. Honestly, this is like your nonna cooked sunday supper all day but you're eating it on a white tablecloth with swanky service. With dinner, I also enjoyed a divine dirty martini. We ended the meal with a peanut butter tart. Overall - if you want great Italian food heavy on the red sauce, in a beautiful setting with great service, make a resi at Rao's! It was fabulous. read more

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Rao's service was great and the ambiance was classic Italian! The meatballs were a crowd favorite but can go without the Caesar salad. Veal Marsala and pesto pasta were delish. Peanut butter tart was light and fluffy! read more

Rao's Miami Beach - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Classic old school atmosphere with solid service. Unfortunately, the food was less than average at well above average prices. The good: veal piccata, shrimp scampi, and their signature meatballs, The bad: seafood salad and chicken Milanese. The ugly: spaghetti with clams, fritto misto, and the risotto. $300 a couple with wine....Forgetabout this place. read more

Since you can't get a table at Raos in NYC - you must go here. Ambiance is modern meets old world. The place has amazing energy. Waitstaff is attentive and catered to your needs. Best dishes - Caesar salad best ever anywhere , meatballs were tender and tasty , skip baked clams - they were good but a bit on the dry side. We loved the penne ala vodka and chicken parm but it could've been hotter . Don't miss the tiramisu for dessert - excellent! A wonderful meal ! read more

Rao's Miami Beach - Dessert - tiramisu and cheesecake - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Beautiful space Excellent service Serving mediocre overpriced fare Something gets lost in transit when a NYC restaurant arrives to Miami read more

Raos did NOT disappoint. We ordered an assortment of entrees to share, they are "family style" so the portions are nice and big. We started off with Caesar salad , warm bread and meatballs. For the main we had the chicken parm, fiochette, and Penne vodka. So so so delicious. Food, drinks , service and atmosphere was wonderful. Definitely will be going back again! read more

Rao's Miami Beach - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Five Cheese Pizza. SUBPAR. An extremely small Brick Oven Pizza with a Thick Crust whose flavor profile needed to be enhanced much more. RAO'S Pizza tastes like Bread and is not worth purchasing. AVOID. read more

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Great to try. Especially the meatball . We gather for a friend's event and the experience has been great! Truly enjoy it. read more

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Been open on beach for about two years. From New York for decades. The doorman is a "bodyguard ". Nice touch from Da bronx. Great buildout of the space. Food is really good. Service is as expected. Very pricey. It's a once a year place for me. Can get food as good in the gables. read more

Rao's Miami Beach - Street view - Italian Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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My immediate family is so large we have started going to restaurants for Noche Buena because we can't fit everyone in a house LOL! This year, the choice was Rao's on Miami Beach. Coming from a Cuban Italian family, I am usually skeptical about eating Italian food outside of the house because let's face it, nothing tastes as good as Nonna's recipes, but I must say, Rao's was as close as I was going to get! We had a pre-fixed 4 course meal that was served family style. I don't eat shellfish, so I couldn't try the clams or calamari, but the Cesar salad was great. For the second course, I was happy to hear there was no pork in the meatballs (I don't eat that either and it's typically a staple for Italian meatballs). These meatballs were spectacular. They were huge but also very tasty (almost as good as Nonna's). The penne and the pesto pastas were also a hit. For the main course, u couldn't have the pork (but was told it was a little dry). The snapper was tasty, but I wanted a hit more flavor out of it. The star of the show; however, was the veal parmigiana. Perfectly executed!! Crust thin veal on the outside and nice and tender on the inside with just the right amount of cheese and sauce. I could have eaten nothing but that and been happy for the night! For dessert, there were cannolis, tiramisu and their famous cheesecake which has hints of amaretto inside which I loved!! I ordered an in and out martini to start and most places have no idea what that is or how to do it properly, but these were perfection. The espresso martini I had to finish off the night after a delicious assortment of wines was the cherry on top of a great night. The servers here were all very attentive and ensured we had what we needed at all times. A party of 30 isn't easy, and they did a great job. The restaurant has a nice Italian market vibe with decor on the inside and is amply spaced but not huge. We took up the w entire back row for the adults and a huge round for the younger ones. Overall a great meal and service! Will be back again soon! read more

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Rao's Miami Beach was a fantastic experience. We arrived early and sat down to have a few drinks with my family and the rest of our work team. Once seated, the team that cared for us was truly amazing and made our time at the restaurant great. The atmosphere is pleasant, and it feels like a restaurant like this should be elegant and relaxed but still sophisticated. Next to us were some celebrities because it was the South Beach Wine and Food Festival the same weekend, but I will keep their names anonymous for their privacy. I got the Chicken parm and shared the penne vodka with my friend, which was terrific. The appetizers were also great, and I would recommend everything on the menu, as I didn't have a bite of food I didn't like. I am looking forward to coming back and dining here again. read more

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