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Contessa - Miami, Miami, FL

Contessa - Miami

4.6
4.6
71 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
THE OLD WORLD MEETS NEW IN THE HEART OF THE MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT
Inspired by the old-world sophistication of Northern Italy’s iconic resorts and estates, Contessa is a glamorous dining destination by Major Food Group that transports guests to Lake Como.

The restaurant serves antipasti including a Carpaccio of Chianina Beef and the most coveted Italian prosciutto; a range of signature pizzas and perfectly crafted pastas like Tortellini en Brodo and Garganelli Verdi Bolognese; and celebratory secondi that highlight the very finest meat, poultry, and fish in the world.

Contessa’s vast wine list and classic cocktail selection, meanwhile, match the caliber of the cuisine and further contribute to the restaurant’s elegant, energetic atmosphere.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 33 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 71 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Downtown Areas

    Romantic

71 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food3service2ambience5
    Muy poco personal para la cantidad de comensales, esperamos mucho para pedir algo

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  2. RachelP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We loved every bite and we’re unexpectedly surprised by the food. Stunning decor. Atmosphere is a little subdued and service was a bit hit or miss (loved the manager) but overall would return again.

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  3. Roger

    Miami

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent artichoke salad. Manager made sure we had a good time

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is place is so fire - the food is just incredible Always a hit

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  5. Juli

    Miami

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great as always ! Love the ambiance and service ! Food was not that good as ai tried a pizza it was cold and not tasty

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  6. halg

    New York Area

    35 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    We were rushed. Waiter was condescending. Food was fair. But waiting for our table at the bar, at least the bartender was go9d and friendly.

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  7. VeronicaV

    Miami

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner and customer service ! I tried the lobster pasta as well as meatballs that were outstanding

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  8. Willow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s been a long time since I’ve eaten in a restaurant where everything was absolutely delicious. This is a spectacular (but pricey) restaurant. The sticker shock did not bother me; it was a special occasion and admittedly we four ordered a substantial number of apps before dinner. Service was knowledgeable and professional. It got noisy as the evening progressed but that seems to be Miami normal. Overall, this is a great dining experience.

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  9. AmberW

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food2service3ambience5
    The food was tasteless, the drinks were good took a long time and couldn’t find our server half the time. Do not get steak or broccoli, or pasta. not worth it.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great restaurant overall. We did not have the best service but we will definitely try again. Food is great!

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  11. Farochem

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every thing, food service and good ambiance!!! I recommended

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, ambiance and aesthetic was perfect and right up my alley for a birthday dinner with my husband. Be sure to get the spicy lobster capellini pasta dish.. it was soooo good!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Everything was really good, the pasta was very salty, but in general was good

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience, great service, great food. Classy spot.

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  15. Pamela

    Washington DC

    316 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    316 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Contessa never misses a beat. The restaurant is stunningly beautiful. Service is five star and the food is top notch!

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  16. AnitaG

    Miami

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was delicious, ambiance was perfect, wine excellent, unfortunately we were disappointed with the service, told waiter we did not eat shellfish or pork and he kept pushing shellfish items ??? He did not listen just talked his prepared speech… sad not to give this delicious restaurant a 5 star!!!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    very good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)!!!??????!!!!!!!!!??!!!?!?

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  18. AdrianaL

    Miami

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my 2nd time and I enjoyed it very much! I’m coming back for sure!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Bad service. Small portions. Bad information from waiter about the food we were ordering.

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  20. Pizzel

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We kept it simple. Food was good. Vibe was excellent. Drinks $21, but would still go back. Fantastic

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  21. Sandy

    Miami

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was very good, squash carpaccio is an explosion of flavors. Ambiance always great, service good but can be better.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    It was my first time there on a Sunday afternoon. I wasn’t sure what to expect but I was taken on a ride. The food was ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars. The pizza very NYC inspired which I loved. The Italian salad amazing. The Branzino with the rosemary potatoes was AHH-mazing and also the spicy lobster pasta HEAVEN. Can’t wait to go back. The service was cool but could have been better. The food definitely made up for the experience.

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  23. ElQuijote

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. The insalata verde could’ve used a little less dressing, but everything else was truly A+. The crema Inglesa was one of the best desserts I’ve ever had. Pasta was perfectly al dente, sauces on point and authentic (not heavy, not saturated, very Italian rustic if you know what I mean…). We will be back.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love both locations. Delicious food. Spicy lobster capellini and squash carpaccio are absolute favorites!

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  25. RichardD

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Bad tasting food Pomodoro sauce tasted like it had vinegar

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  26. anaml

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend it! It was my birthday dinner, the food was delicious, the ambience was top notch, and the staff was impeccable. Absolutely loved it

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  27. GizellaL

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    The service was terrible and the music is too loud.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Overall our experience was ok. We had a reservation for 10:15 and we ended up being seated at 10:45. The pasta that we tried was the lobster angel hair pasta and the pesto rigatoni. The rigatoni was good, the lobster pasta was a bit overhyped. Best dish of the night was the beef carpaccio. Would return only to have it again, definitely a must when you go.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant in the heart of the design district . The food was delicious and the service was excellent! Can’t wait to go back!

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  30. DonB

    Fort Lauderdale

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a first date! The art deco vibe and the food are perfect.

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  31. bmark

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    Fancy restaurant, but not so fancy food. Waiters way too pushy in water glasses I will not return

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The food was so good! The ambience was wonderful and the waiter was on top of it and we never had to ask for anything. We had a wonderful experience. The staff were so nice and conversational.

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  33. DianaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the ambience. Love the service3 and the food is delicious.

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  34. LuzA

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Contessa Miami is a dining haven in the heart of the city, offering an exquisite blend of luxury, flavor, and ambiance. The elegant decor, attentive service, and waterfront views set the stage for an unforgettable experience. The menu at Contessa is a culinary masterpiece, with a focus on fresh seafood and innovative flavors. I indulged in their seafood platter, a symphony of taste and presentation that left me in awe. The lobster Capellini and meatballs are a must. The staff's knowledge and passion for their craft elevate the dining experience, and the view of the Miami skyline over Biscayne Bay is simply breathtaking. Contessa Miami is a must-visit for those seeking a memorable night out or a taste of Miami's finest. It's a culinary journey that lingers in your memory.

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  35. JonO

    New York Area

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best luxury dining experiences I have had in recent memory. The restaurant is visually chic, the service is exquisite, and the food is a culinarily adventure not to be missed. This is a dining experience not to be missed!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful time Exquisite food Fantastic experience

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  37. LeeA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    it was our first time there. We had a wonderful time. We will be back

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  38. BryannaM

    Miami

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, amazing vibe, amazing staff, overall a great experience. Would definitely recommend.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    Food is very normal. And far from the real Italian food. No taste

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  40. DiegoE

    Miami

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    The place is nice, but having to wait 45 minutes for a table when you made a reservation is pretty bad. Staff acknowledged the issue and was very attentive. Food was very good. Really noisy place.

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FAQs

Contessa - Miami is rated 4.6 stars by 71 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 33 times today
Google Map for Contessa - Miami

115 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Design District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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