Miami / South Florida, FL
For Fine Dining in Miami / South Florida, the local food press points to Ariete, Boia De, and Macchialina. Picks from The Infatuation, updated July 2026.
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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated July 2026.
Ariete · Coconut Grove
Ariete is chef Michael Beltran's Coconut Grove flagship, where an ambitious dining-room format stays tied to Miami. The cited guide recommends the duck press when dinner should feel like a special occasion. The restaurant delivers indulgence through a composed meal rather than relying on the neighborhood's nightlife energy.
Boia De · Buena Vista
Boia De is a narrow Italian restaurant on the edge of Buena Vista from Luci Giangrandi and Alex Meyer. The cited guide recommends the chopped salad and tagliolini nero, while noting that reservations require planning. Its compact room carries a menu with both precision and personality.
Macchialina · South Beach
Macchialina is chef Michael Pirolo's South Beach restaurant for polished Italian cooking centered on pasta. The cited guide describes dishes edited down to their essential details, then notes a renovated, larger dining room and covered patio. It remains suited to a special occasion without requiring a billionaire's budget.
COTE Miami · Design District
Cote Miami combines a Korean barbecue meal with the pacing and service of a polished dining room. The current local guide highlights the butcher's feast, steak omakase, banchan, scallion salad, and egg soufflé. This specific Design District location is the source-celebrated member of the chef-driven group.
Sunny’s Steakhouse · Little River
Sunny's turns a Little River courtyard into a detailed steakhouse experience. The cited guide supports precision-cooked beef, an expansive wine list, martinis, scallop crudo, and agnolotti, giving the meal range beyond the grill. The cooking and beverage program make it suitable for a longer special-occasion dinner.
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