La Locanda

Name: La Locanda
Address: 419 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, United States, 33139
Telephone: (305) 538-6277
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

226 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Hailed by Zagat for its excellent service & delectable home-made cuisine, La Locanda reinvents itself relocating to a renovated space, boasting a sleek, stylish interior with ceiling-high stone walls, dark wood, white linen table-tops, fresh flowers, & candlelight, creating the ultimate cool, intimate ambiance to indulge in sumptuous Italian cuisine while enjoying a great selection of wines and a full service bar. LCD Flat screens will entice loyal "Heat" fans for prime-time game watching. "The small gem is where local folks go for terrific Italian food with a low-key friendly vibe. Don't miss the Penne dell'Appennino, an aphrodisiac mix of wild mushrooms with a touch of truffle oil," says Globe Magazine. Charming locals for years with hallmark dishes like the Fiochetti (tiny purse pastas filled with cheese & hints of crunchy pear in a cream sauce with fresh arugula) this "Poor Man's Ciprianis" has added the tastiest gourmet wood-oven Pizza. Then, finally Dessert Bliss: Tiramisu

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(305) 538-6277

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–11:15 pm
Phone number
(305) 538-6277
Website
https://lalocandamiami.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Accommodations can be made for large parties and the option of a prefixed menu depending on size of the party. Please call restaurant directly for more information.

Location
419 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Neighborhood
South Beach
Cross street
Fifth Street
Parking details
Parking options: Valet parking, Public Parking Lot in the rear of restaurant, and Street parking.
Public transit
Public bus on the corner of 5th street and Washington Ave.
Entertainment
Full-service bar and outdoor seating for "scenesters" to people watch. A pre-party spot for clubgoers or those seeking night-time entertainment, who enjoy hearing a little Reggae or sultry beats of Theivery Corporation while sipping a cocktail or a glass of wine. Some even come to relax, read a book and sit on the side-walk patio to enjoy the company of the friendly staff and owners, Francesco and Massimo.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 226 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Miami Beach
Best Value
Miami Beach
Good for business meals
Miami Beach
Italian

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OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Pizza and service were great but the shrimp were terrible. I’ll likely go back for pizza only.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Really enjoyed the home made spaghetti with lamb ragu. All the apps and deserts were just average. Servers were nice
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience1
Im from NY and was in town for the week. This place was recommended by a friend who lives in Miami and I have to say that we were very disappointed. No one came up to serve us and when I asked a random server, he said “I’ll do it” then I had to ask for the specials. They forgot to bring my drink. We ordered a filet mignon with Gorgonzola sauce which had zero flavor. We asked for sauce. Either Marsala or bernaise and he brings balsamic glaze. I thought it was a joke. The potatoes on the side were basically deep fried like French fries and had no flavor. We also had a Caesar salad that was mediocre. The flat bread was decent. The frut d mar was ok. Not a lot of flavor and I ordered it spicy. I would not recommend this restaurant or come back
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ChristineM
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Four of us, seated on La Locanada’s outdoor patio adjacent to the street. As Canadians visiting South Beach in March we were pleased to be sitting outdoors and the noise from passing cars was minimal. The food was absolutely outstanding! Everyone enjoyed their meals thoroughly and I personally had the best chicken parm I’ve ever tasted. My only regret is that I could finish the large portion provided. Highly recommend this restaurant if you’re in South Beach.
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janicee
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Fabulous food- so delicious. Best italian, the homemade pasta and pizza was amazing. Outside seating was axing but we chose to sit inside snd it didn’t quite have the ambiance as outside.
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GrTnB
Minneapolis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Amazing food. Amazing service. What else do you need? Truly felt like we were at bistro in Italy. Cheers.
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IanP
Orange County
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
Good location and warm welcome. Extensive menu. Nice but small selection of wines. Choice to sit inside or outside. However, we were disappointed by various simple things. No sparkling water. Two of 5 red wines by the glass were no longer available. My wife's grilled octopus was overdone and the accompanying quinoa was hard and dry. The restaurant overdoes the tomato sauce on everything, even served with the bread. It killed the taste of an otherwise good lobster ravioli and was also overkill on the mussels. The manager or owner sat with guests at two different tables adjacent to us and he was unnecessarily loud. Hearing his life story twice in one evening wasn't helpful to the ambience.
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OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Tres bien manger c’est le tarif qui est un peu élevé
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian restaurant in South Beach,excellent food and service.
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EdS1098
Seattle
48 reviews
vip
1.0
48 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Service was worse than terrible. We have dined here in the past and was shocked at how run down the restaurant has become. Very disappointed to say the least!
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CathieB
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite places to dine - pet friendly too!
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OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Francesco runs an amazing little authentic restaurant in south beach. The food and the service is magnificent. Such a friendly staff as well. It was my go to spot when i was a local. The strozzapretti appenino is a must!
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YaminB
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
1.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
So, this restaurant actually opens at 5 pm, not four as listed on OpenTable - we had an early reservation because we’re traveling with little kids. We arrived on time, but they would not seat us. So we walked around for a bit and came back at 5. We get seated, and the bartender walks to the table and says the chef is running late! Do you want to wait? I was only trying to ask him if he was aware that the time listed on OpenTable was wrong, but he was EXTREMELY rude and said we don’t use this Website and walked away! So, we got up and walked next door to Kalamata and had a delicious meal... Unfriendly staff would never go back there again
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AG305
Miami
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Graduation dinner
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VictorC
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Simple, nice, unpretentious. It is not the best Italian ever, for sure: the tomato sauce is incredibly “can”.
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EmilioG
Miami
128 reviews
vip
2.0
128 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience1
La Locanda used to be awesome. But, now it feel like a cheap place. They used to have nice table linens, a more relaxed & upscale atmosphere while still being affordable. Definitely not what it used to be.
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Waltan
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Just dinner with friends!
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Ella
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The people were extremely nice and fast. The food was delicious.
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JoeM
Toronto
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Great food. Incredible neighborhood. Slow service; although very nice staff.
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claudiar
Miami
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent South Beach gem, great service and very good food!
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luvsobeach
Columbus
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place never disappoints. Wonderful super fresh seafood and pasta. Locals love it and so do the guests from out of town. Just a terrific place. Saw their ad on the beach channel and have been dinning there for 5/6 years.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Cocktails were great, appetizers were average. The home made pasta was done very well but the sauce was bland and the seafood was very fishy. Patio is beautiful. They do an excellent pizza. Overall the food is very average but the staff were very pleasant.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As an Italian visiting from out of town I am at liberty to say that this is one of the best Italian restaurants not only in Miami but anywhere. Their food feels like home, Very authentic. reminds me of my nonnas cooking
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ChrisC
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice little local restaurant on Washington - little noisy but not enough to ruin the atmosphere or meal. Shared caprese salad and then really good homemade pasta with mushrooms and truffle oil.
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Giselle
Guadalajara
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Owner was such a great host. Food was the best thing out of our entire Miami trip!! 10/10 recommend
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the service were great and we had a really good experience
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Liv2Eat
Baltimore
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and pasta with pear delicious!
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Shopgirl3
New York Area
60 reviews
vip
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Lovely meal. I had the chicken in wine & lemon sauce. Yum! My dinner companion had the spaghetti bolognese & enjoyed it. We split the meatball appetizer— always my favorite. Hostess was fantastic! Waitress was real good & attentive. No complaints.
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AG305
Miami
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner with the family..
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OpenTable Diner
New England
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience2
The food was just okay. The service was sparse and the staff barely communicated. It’s not clear if they understand what you are saying. Mixed drinks were terrible and sent back to order something that did not need anything but opening a bottle. Wrong food was brought to our table and put down even though we said it was not ours. Skip this place!
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DavidD
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are staying in Miami for a week and have just eaten at the hotel thus far. We met some people at the pool that recommended La Locanda, so we thought we’d go. We went and found La Locanda to be excellent. We met the owner and he was wonderful. We spoke with him several times throughout the evening. The food was excellent! The menu has very unique choices throughout. And the wine list hit the spot. We will be back before we leave Miami…
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
The gnocchi was incredible.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pear filled pasta was amazing. Great food and atmosphere. Francesco treats everyone like family.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
We met the owner of La Laconda - Italian from Ancona. He got us a nice table at the busy night. Food was great. We’ll come back again during our stay in South Beach.
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StefanyR
New York Area
134 reviews
vip
5.0
134 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our waiter, Joe, was super nice. I had the salmon- it was delicious along with the Pinot Grigio I paired it with. I appreciate that La Locanda is consistently good with good service- especially in these crazy times.
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Shane
Miami
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2021
overall4food5service3ambience3
One of my favorite Italian spots in Miami. A truly locals find. Not fancy.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
What an unexpected surprise that this place was better then most of the places on the south beach strip. Great food and cute outdoor seating.
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HuskerFrog
New England
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service as usual. We try to eat here every time we are in Miami Beach. Always consistent. Highly recommend!
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Mgtg
Philadelphia
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our waiter, Joe, was so nice. We discussed options and he made suggestions. The pizza was delicious!
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FAQs

La Locanda offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 538-6277.

La Locanda is rated 4.7 stars by 226 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(305) 538-6277

419 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Additional information

Cross street
Fifth Street
Neighborhood
South Beach
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–11:15 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking options: Valet parking, Public Parking Lot in the rear of restaurant, and Street parking.
Public transit
Public bus on the corner of 5th street and Washington Ave.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
Full-service bar and outdoor seating for "scenesters" to people watch. A pre-party spot for clubgoers or those seeking night-time entertainment, who enjoy hearing a little Reggae or sultry beats of Theivery Corporation while sipping a cocktail or a glass of wine. Some even come to relax, read a book and sit on the side-walk patio to enjoy the company of the friendly staff and owners, Francesco and Massimo.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://lalocandamiami.com/
Phone number
(305) 538-6277
Catering
Accommodations can be made for large parties and the option of a prefixed menu depending on size of the party. Please call restaurant directly for more information.

La Locanda

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Menu

Crs 1

Crab Cakes

Crs 2

Soup or Salad

Crs 3

Filet Mignon

Seabass

Risotto Mushrooms-Truffle

Crs 4

Tiramisu' or Pannacotta

Glass of Red or White Wine

What 226 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

Does La Locanda offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Locanda restaurant rated?

Is La Locanda currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information