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Mi'talia Kitchen & Bar, South Miami, FL

Mi'talia Kitchen & Bar

4.3
4.3
801 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian
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Mi' talia Kitchen and Bar is a modern interpretation of Italian cuisine while celebrating Italy’s breathtaking countryside. James Beard semi-finalists and top chef veterans, Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth, pay homage to the Italian cuisine by sharing their passion for cooking and Italian flavors.

SAFETY MEASURES:
- Prior to opening our restaurant went through professional deep cleaning and was treated with disinfectants and sanitation sprays
- The dining room has been reconfigured to keep tables 6ft. apart
- Team members are using masks & gloves at all times
- All table tops, menus, surfaces, plates, glassware, & utensils are disinfected and sanitized after each use
- Team members are adhering to strict hand washing standards
- Several sanitation stations are available for guests to access hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and paper towels
- Team members' temperatures are being taken prior to

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (305) 885-4008
  • Website
    http://www.mitaliakitchen.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth
  • Private party facilities
    Mi'talia Kitchen & Bar is ideal for private receptions and social events. The venue boasts an intimate and warm indoor space featuring a full bar and spaced-out seating, as well as an outdoor patio. For more information regarding our capabilities and availability, contact our events team by submitting your inquiry at events@grovebaygroup.com
  • Location
    5958 S Dixie Highway, South Miami, FL 33143
  • Neighborhood
    South Miami
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is offered for $7.00 or street Pay to Park nearby
  • Public transit
    Right across the street from the South Miami Metro Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 801 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • West Dade

    Great for fine wines

  • West Dade

    Romantic

801 Reviews

  1. Jose

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chef Phil Bryant has added tremendous value to the restaurant, revamping the menu with exquisite and ecclectic combinations of flavors and ingredients. The ambiance and decor are fantastic, and the service ties a bow around the entire experience. I will be returning often, as well as recommending Mi'talia to friends and family.

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  2. SherylD

    Miami

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service and the food was delicious. Very nice ambience and decor at this restaurant.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated a birthday…The staff were friendly and attentive. Had a wonderful time!

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  4. JaneE

    Miami

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    It's unfortunate as the space is fabulous and our wait person was lovely, and the matre de was also; however, the person that brought us our food brought the wrong food and was then rude to us! The person dealing with the bill was also pretty unpleasant. So, 2 out of 4 gives an overall neutral score on service! Then, when they all wanted to go home, they flickered the lights to make us go, like they do in pubs! The food was at best mediocre. Mussels in chili were fabulous, my rock shrimp pasta was overcooked and the pistachio nuts that dressed it were stale. My friends both ordered the parmesan chicken and one dish was searing hot, the other was cold. Their appetizers were just "OK". For a place that serves $17 cocktails and glasses of wine, I would expect a much higher level of service and much better food quality. I would possibly go back and sit at the bar, as the space is lovely, but I would never recommend it. Shame.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    Though we had excellent service, the food was SO disappointing. So salty we had to send some of it back, the entrees were all oversalted, the salads just swimming in dressing, and the chef apparently unwilling to do much as substitute romaine lettuce for iceberg until you “tried it his way first.” Strange food combos and I think if the salt and sauces were reduced to normal levels they might have been quite enjoyable. As it was, we would not recommend, despite a lovely atmosphere and very accommodating staff.

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  6. AprilC

    Miami

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We were a party of 11 for a birthday. It was a slow day so it was like we had our own private party room. The service was excellent , the food was very good. We opted for the spice menu which had some great choices, with the exception of the pesto ravioli. The ambience is lovely. We all enjoyed our lunch experience. Will go back.

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  7. AnaV

    Miami

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were a group of 16 and they handled our large group excellent. Highly recommend and the food is delicious. We had the Calamari, MeatBalls, Olives & Beans, Sunflower Pizza, Truffle Pizza, Charcuterie Board, Penne Pasta, Pesto Sandwich, and much more. All was delicious.

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  8. MelissaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was great! Katty was very knowledgeable and kind...impressed with the way the managers were on the floor clearing the tables. Overall great atmosphere

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  9. LauraF

    Miami

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    We thought the food was over priced. My friend had a gluten-free pasta which was not tasty at all. The only real good thing were the desserts. We weren’t offered the Miami spice menu… the waitress was nice but not very helpful with offering options.

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  10. jaymia

    Phoenix

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The service was phenomenal! However, we’ve been many times over the last 2 years, and this was the first time we weren’t crazy about the food! Calamari is great! But we weren’t super satisfied with the changes they’ve made!

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  11. PatriciaY

    Miami

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved Mi'talia as usual! Very excited about the upcoming new menu!!

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  12. Rasushiiiiiiiiiiiiii

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    10/10, the food and service are great. Came for Miami spice but I will definitely be back. The serving size for surprisingly perfect, which isn't very characteristic of Miami spice meals. I actually felt full when I left and the food was artisan. Presentation was amazing and the atmosphere inside is just beautiful. I love the lemon decor, chandeliers, and cozy green booths.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    On the positive side, the restaurant's decor is beautifully designed and inviting. Our server Jose provided excellent, attentive service throughout the meal. However, I was disappointed with the execution of the food. To start, the Crispy Artichokes lacked visual appeal in their presentation. The Spicy Rigatoni Vodka pasta dish had a strong taste of Tabasco sauce that overpowered the other flavors. Finally, the Tuscan Brick Chicken was surprisingly bland, lacking the advertised pomegranate notes. According to our server, the restaurant no longer uses pomegranate in this dish, which should be updated on the menu. Overall, with some refinement of their culinary techniques and menu descriptions, this could be a superb dining destination.

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  14. Natalie

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    We were excited to try this “four dollar sign” restaurant for Miami spice but we were let down so hard. The dishes took forever to come out, even the desert which was obviously pulled straight from the fridge. The restaurant wasn’t busy, there was only a handful of other parties in the restaurant. I asked for light dressing on my salad but it came literally sopping with sauce. The boiled ravioli was chewy/hard on top and the chicken parm was soggy, both dishes had obviously sitting under a heat lamp for who knows how long. The servers and the kitchen seemed like they literally forgot about us. Overall was a bad experience, I couldnt wait to leave.

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  15. RhondaM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Very nice evening! Beautiful atmosphere. Enjoyed the complimentary champagne. The only issue that was odd: salads and entrees were served simultaneously. We would have preferred to eat our cold salads first, then have our hot pasta entrees presented.

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  16. Lagordadeoro

    Miami

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience5
    Two tables at the restaurant waited for ever for food odered the 60 dolar branzino it was ok the polenta was horrible we asked for a side of kids pasta , thank God we have no small children had no taste at all . Will not come back

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  17. zcabrera

    Miami

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really liked Mi'talia. Very good service, and the food is great. The places is very nice for a date night.

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  18. Edward

    Miami

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great local spot. I’ve been coming here since they opened. The food and service are great!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    We arrived at the restaurant and the hostess was very friendly, especially considering we were late for our reservation, although the restaurant was pretty empty. Our server was fabulous, unfortunately I cannot remember his name but he had shoulder length blond hair and was young. We brought a cake because it was my daughters birthday and he offered to put it away. Our food was OK not the same quality as the last time I had been to the restaurant. When time came to cut the cake o asked the manager for some plates and when she delivered them she told me that usually they charge a cake cutting fee but this time she would let it go. I immediately replied and told her to please charge me, no need to waive the fee even though I was cutting the cake myself, but she said it was ok. It was very rude of her to say that, firstly they should have told me this at the beginning and secondly if she was not going to charge me why would she even say it! I would have gladly paid for it, no issues!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant, great ambience, and excellent food. We ordered off of the Miami Spice menu… steak carpaccio (fantastic!) and calamari for appetizers… rigatoni and chicken parmigiana for the main course. Everything was served hot and fresh. Our server, Joey, was attentive and professional. All in all it was a great dining experience. Definitely recommend.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food1service2ambience4
    I was extremely dissatisfied with the wait time. (25min for drinks) the quality of the food was not the best. They only had one wait staff for the whole restaurant.

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  22. MaureenR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Food was good. Waitstaff was very friendly and attentive. Restaurant itself was very nice.

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  23. Mesana

    Miami

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, excellent service, everything excelent!

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  24. Kris

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    New Chef and portions now minuscule…food came out luke warm.. they charge you for bread now… service poor. Very disappointed as this was our neighborhood go to place for a guaranteed good meal.

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  25. PatriciaY

    Miami

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner and service with Catty were both great as usual!

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  26. Katie

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    It was empty for lunch - one other table. Food was really good. Service could be improved. Personality was great, however needed to be reminded to fill water glasses, etc. We took our time and did not feel rushed. Would go again.

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  27. MarianaZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Without a doubt the best Italian food I’ve ever had in Miami!

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  28. AP25

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family and I absolutely loved dining here. The location is great, parking is easy, and the restaurant is beautiful. The appetizers were delicious, the entree's were great portions, and the desserts blew us away. One of our favorite things about the restaurant was how calm it was. We tend to avoid noisy locations as we love to socialize and enjoy each others company. Our server was great and the manager introduced himself which showed us that the service is amazing. All around, we were very much impressed and will be returning. This will be on our top recommendations when our friends/family visit Miami.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Our waiter was excellent. But the food wasn’t anything to rave about. The carbonara was so incredibly salty it was almost bitter, understanding that pancetta is typically salty but this tasted like salt was added. I couldn’t even finish it. We had also ordered a 2nd round of bread and we didn’t know it wasn’t complimentary. We weren’t even notified when we ordered it either, it’s not customary to charge for bread the least they could’ve done was let us know & $50 for a pitcher of sangria is outrageous!!!

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  30. Tonyc

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner. Our bartender Manny was knowledgeable, accommodating and fun. Give him a raise!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about it was amazing! From the service to the food to the interior design. Our server Cat was awesome, he was so attentive and gave great recommendations. Definitely coming back soon!

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  32. Renan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cat was an incredible server! He made our experience so much better! We will be coming back!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always so flavorful and service spot on! Always willing to go the extra mile, thank you!

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  34. MarianaS

    Miami

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our server was super nice and behind every single detail. We loved the food and are eager to go back to try different entrees and appetizers.

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  35. CarlosL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Decided to celebrate a birthday for my mother in law and we decided to reserve a table for 4. We had an amazing time, amazing food, amazing server. A must go. Small menu which is great, plenty of wine selections.

    Mi'talia Kitchen & BarResponded on June 4, 2023

    Hello, Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience at Mi’talia. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the food and the service that was provided by the team. We are happy to have a team who works as hard as they do and will be sure to share your review with them! We look forward to having you dine with us again soon. Best regards, Cris Montenegro Restaurant Manager 5958 S Dixie Highway South Miami, FL 33143 (305) 930-8555

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  36. CassandraC

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The inside was so pretty! I had a glass of Pino and the spicy rigatoni which was delicious.

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  37. Jess

    Miami

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Had a Friday night out with my fiancé. We decided to stop by Mi’talia. Our server Brian was absolutely wonderful. He greeted our table promptly when we sat down and took our beverage order. He made wonderful dinner suggestions and helped me decide what I wanted to eat this evening! Once it was desert time he quickly suggested the Tiramisu, thank goodness he did! I am still dreaming about it and the pistachio gelato! Can not wait to go back and try some different dishes!

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  38. MariaJ

    Miami

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Catty was amazing. She made the dining experience a great one. The food was also very good.

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  39. Alex

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great location, chill ambiance, good service- just needed bigger portions. If I am paying $30 for pasta, I would expect the plate to at least look full.

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  40. KaitlynG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Genesis was fantastic and gave us great recommendations. She made our experience at Mi'italia very enjoyable. We will return next time we are in town

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Mi'talia Kitchen & Bar using the Order Online button. Mi'talia Kitchen & Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 885-4008.

Mi'talia Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 801 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 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mi'talia Kitchen & Bar

5958 S Dixie Highway, South Miami, FL 33143

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    South Miami
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking is offered for $7.00 or street Pay to Park nearby
  • Public transit
    Right across the street from the South Miami Metro Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.mitaliakitchen.com/
  • Phone number
    (305) 885-4008
  • Private party facilities
    Mi'talia Kitchen & Bar is ideal for private receptions and social events. The venue boasts an intimate and warm indoor space featuring a full bar and spaced-out seating, as well as an outdoor patio. For more information regarding our capabilities and availability, contact our events team by submitting your inquiry at events@grovebaygroup.com
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