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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   It was my first time at Isabella's, and I will most definitely be going back. When we first arrived, the manager, Victor, came over and introduced himself. He was extremely friendly and welcoming and has an amazing sense of humor. The food quality was spectacular, and everything was fresh and tasted delicious. The service was great, our glasses never went empty, and the food came out promptly even though the restaurant was busy. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and will absolutely be visiting again in the future.

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   JilS

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food4service4ambience4

   Finally a lovely, delicious place to eat On Lincoln Road, again! We sat outside land enjoyed the pedestrians, the food was very good as was the service. Then we went to the Colony Theater. Couldn’t have been easier.

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   NoelN

   Toronto

   10 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   Lovely setting, great service, terrific food - excellent paella

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Miami

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Excellent meal, best restaurant directly on Lincoln Rd, especially that locals frequent. Worth the experience!

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   bravadora

   New York Area

   23 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on January 27, 2023

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   We ate at the bar and Jonah eas ver friendly and attentive. We will be back!

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   MichaelY

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 22, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This is the nicest restaurant on Lincoln Road currently. Amazing food and pleasant staff. Happy hour is a must and dinner, fabulous.

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   JuanA

   Miami

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 21, 2023

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   We had a great dinner at Isabella. The food was tasty and the service was great. Thank you Yasin for taking care us. The Carbonara was delicious.

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   Kabassas

   London

   5 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 20, 2023

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Quality dining in a tourist area. Excellent food and service.

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   Natalie

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 14, 2023

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   Issabella's was a great place to celebrate a birthday! The ambience was very nice, the food was delicious, and the service (our server was Cynthia) was fantastic! I do wish there were a few more vegetarian entre options but otherwise would highly recommend others to give this place a shot!

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    AlvaroMCR

    Miami

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2023

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    Just amazing always!!

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11. RC

    RoxaneC

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

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    Excellent food, service and atmosphere great neighborhood finds

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    SHolden

    New York Area

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Definitely the best bet on Lincoln Rd. Food was delicious and the service was almost TOO enthusiastic (hard to believe in Miami). I also really appreciated their having a nonalcoholic wine option. The inside room is really lovely (note to owners - the banquet seats are too low for the tables unless you are tall and the music is a bit too loud.) I’m happy to support this local gem.

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    ameliarosalia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

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    i would definitely recommend issabella’s for any special occasion!

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    Aknapp

    Miami

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We love coming to this restaurant. The staff is so friendly and helpful. We love Cynthia and Victor. The food and atmosphere are great. We love the outside seating area. Can't wait to go back!!!

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    David

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience4

    We found out first-hand why it hasn’t been busy since it opened When looking over the menu, we decided to try out the Seafood Paella. At $65, we assumed that it’s high price meant that it was their signature dish. We were warned that it would take 25 minutes. We had the time so why not? Less the 15 minutes later (sooner, I believe) came an 8” shallow ceramic bowl with very oily saffron rice, four clams, two mussels, maybe five pieces of squid, and one langoustine tail This dish was miserable- nothing remotely close to what anyone would expect - it was poorly prepared and, at most, should have been a $27 dish. It was edible, but barely. The tuna crisp was good. The iberico ham looked like leftovers- although the bread that came with was delicious The pleasant waiter and diligent floor manager can only do so much to give the diner a good experience. The kitchen has to deliver. We asked the waiter if he had heard any complaints about the paella. His response was that he was new and we were only the third table to order it and the second to complain. I never like to write bad reviews, but I hope management pursues these reviews to confirm that the food is killing this restaurant. It will not survive without a serious menu overhaul. I’d wait until that time to try this oaken out

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    Dengony

    Miami

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing staff and fantastic food. So glad I discovered them, can’t wait to go back. I strongly recommend the pesto.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

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    Normally I don’t recommend people eat at restaurants along Lincoln road as they tend to be tourist traps which offer subpar food to travelers who will never become regulars. Issabella’s however is the real deal. I don’t know who designed the interior but it’s simplistic elegance makes it great for both dates or for a group of friends. The service is consistently wonderful and you can tell that whoever is preparing the food takes pride in their creations. Try the swordfish!!

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    FacundoG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2022

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    First time in Issabella’s and you have to go! It’s the cutest little spot with amazing food. The carbonara is to die for. IT WAS FIRE!! The service we received was so amazing and we will definitely be back again. They made us feel welcomed and gave us an amazing experience.

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    StephenM

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What an amazing time we had at Issabella's!! Not only was the dinner mouth waveringly delicious, the service was also outstanding and we can't thank Victor enough for making it such a special occasion. He made us feel very important and had that magic touch that made the evening one that we will not forget. Thank you!!

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Server was fantastic, place was quiet but it was a Monday night. Food is great I would’ve ordered the whole menu if I could’ve. Ambience inside is super nice

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    Nicole

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2022

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    Really recommend this place in Miami! The food and drinks were delicious, we had the paella for two people and it was one of the best ones I’ve ever had, the service was outstanding and the manager Victor came to the table to make sure everything was perfect and made sure we were having a great time. I would 100% come back!!!

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    shannonh

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2022

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    The food quality, service, and ambiance at Isabella’s are a step above most of the Lincoln road restaurants. I have been there, probably ten times and have never been disappointed. The beef carpaccio and calamari are excellent and they have a solid wine list. While we love to sit outside and people watch, the inside is beautiful as well.

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    Jonathan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

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    My wife and I enjoyed our 2nd anniversary dinner Saturday night. Sat outside and watched the world go by. Excellent food and wine. Ricky our waiter is a rookie, very eager to learn, converse and made the evening fun. Recommend the swordfish, lambchops and tuna crudo. Enjoy y'all and Happy Holidays.

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    RoxaneC

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fish was excellent, service very attentive they are really trying hard reasonably priced would definitely recommend it

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    Noname

    Miami

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

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    It was a pleasure talking to Victor, we were celebrating mom's birthday and had a nice experience.

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    fernandoD

    Miami

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

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    Appetizers were okay. Calamari and Scrimp. Lamb was terrible, dry, overcooked tough and small portion. It also came with no sides at all, disappointing.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Me and my husband celebrated our 3yr anniversary. With our schedule it’s been so difficult to find a perfect place and time to have a romantic dinner, however, we decided to drive 45min because of this incredible restaurant. Issabella’s gave us not just a great experience with their awesome staff, delicious food and beautiful place but left us with a bunch of great memories that we are going to remember forever. The manager Victor is one of the most knowledgeable, friendly and helpful person that I’ve ever met, unfortunately I don’t remember the name of the waitress but she definitely exceeded our expectations as well. Thank you Issabella’s you have a wonderful team and we look forward to coming back soon!!

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    Sarah

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

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    Had an amazing evening with friends and family Food was so good We shared several appetisers so got to try lots of different dishes They were all good but my favourite was the grilled Spanish octopus but then I love octopus and had their octopus salad a few days ago Ambiance was lovely with a very Mediterranean feel to it Will go again when I am next in town.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2022

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    Our meatballs were raw. The filet mignon was not the greatest quality. The calamari was rubbery. The branding was good. The mushroom salad was tasty but overdressed. We sat outside but the ambiance was not great. The service was ok. The waiter tried to reconcile the situation but given how many issues we had they should have comped some of the meal. We would not go back. Sad as I remember this place being very good at one time.

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    JonathanW

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I’ve been to Issabella’s several times now and the food never disappoints. Victor, the Manager, is always wonderful and helpful. This has become one of my fav restaurants in Miami. The meatballs as an appetizer and swordfish as a main are a perfect combo. Look forward to my next visit.

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    AnaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

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    We really enjoyed this restaurant. We were simply walking on Lincoln Road and bumped into it. It was surely a wonderful surprise. We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful day along with appetizers and drinks. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. I will be coming back soon!

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

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    Great food, awesome staff! Thank you Victor, Mgr., and Team for taking good care of us!

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    MBresident63

    Miami

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We have just returned from several weeks in Spain and Portugal and we could not wait to return to Issabella's. It feels like a home away from home for us. The service continues to be unmatched on South Beach and comparable to the wonderful experiences we have overseas at the best of the best restaurants. The food at Issabella's continues to evolve and we so appreciate the managers and owners welcoming our feedback. The place gets better and better each and every time. Tonight we had the paella and were quite thrilled to see it on the menus. It was delicious! We also were treated to a lovely cava, a wonderful crema Catalana and several aperitivos to end the meal. Victor, the host and manager, was lovely, warm and welcoming as always. Cynthia was a dream of a server as she always is. Francisco was charming, affable and attentive, and VK was an elegant new addition to the team. We on South Beach continually complain about the restaurants that are too cheap and those that are too pricey but this one is just what we need. Please go. Make it your second home as we have. And just sit back and enjoy the experience. It is a first class establishment that gets better each time and we have been at least 10 times. May it last forever 💙

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    RoxaneC

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience4

    We were so excited to find an excellent new neighborhood restaurant. Our first time at Isabelle was great but then the second time the fish was dry and the food not that great. Hoping that this little gem can turn itself around so that the food is consistent. Service on the other hand is excellent.

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    BeatriceS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2022

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    I and a wonderful time the restaurant is beautiful. The atmosphere is very warm, friendly and inviting. The drinks are very creative and elegant. The food is amazing. I had the eggplant very delicious and authentic with a twist of modern flavors. The filet was cooked to perfection and it was mouth watering. My fiance had the paella he said it reminded him of our trip to spain where we went for our wedding. We had that lava cake for desert with a sweet glass of wine. I'm very happy with our server and the manager Victor was friendly, polite and attentive. I'm so glad I went there for dinner. Will be coming back to try more Mediterranean dishes.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great dinner at this restaurant on Lincoln road. The octopus was amazing; also the branzino was really fresh and cook to perfection. Very nice wine selection. We sat outside to enjoy the nice weather and watching people go by.

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    Danielle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    This was cute but definitely designed for tourists. Food was fine but nothing outstanding. Same with wine list. Service interactions were nice but it was hard to get their attention, even though it was practically empty for our 8pm reservation. Music was loud but not crazy. FYI there is outdoor seating, even though I hadn’t seen it in the pics.

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    GDM1

    Miami

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

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    We had perfectly prepared, delicious fish with excellent greek salad The bread served prior to the meal was amazing. The service top notch.

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    Anonymous

    Miami

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wow! What an incredible experience! We celebrated a birthday at Issabella’s on Saturday night and we were blown away. The service was hands down the best we have seen ever in Miami! And we have eaten in a lot of places in Miami! The food was all delicious and they have a great wine list. We’ll be back every week!

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    JamesD

    Chicago

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Issabella’s was great! We got several tapas: the calamari (fantastic), bruschetta (good, nothing special), gambas (very good). Next, we got a Greek salad. This was probably our least favorite dish. Finally, we split the chicken for our main. This was overall good, but the lime mayo made the dish. We each got a gin and tonic to drink, which were very good. Overall, I’d recommend if you’re stopping over in South Beach!

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