A Fantastic Restaurant in Miami! 🍝

Amalfi Llama, located in the new Esplanade retail center at Aventura Mall, is truly a gem in the Aventura area! 🌴 We were thrilled to see Amalfi Llama taking shape during its construction phase – it’s part of the Eureka Restaurant Group , which has most of its restaurants on the West Coast. This is their first East Coast location, and we’re so excited to have it right in our backyard! 🏡 We made a reservation for Sunday dinner at 7:30 PM the night before and had no issues booking through OpenTable. You can park in the Esplanade garage and take the stairs or elevator up one level – super convenient! 🚗 As soon as we entered, we were warmly greeted by the hostess and seated right on time. The staff gave us a warm welcome and, since it was our first visit, walked us through the restaurant’s layout – starting from the bar, through the wine cellar, and into the main dining area. 🍷The main dining room is absolutely stunning, featuring another large bar and plenty of seating. I especially loved the olive tree inside – such a beautiful touch! 🌿 Within minutes, our server Melissa came over to greet us and offered to answer any questions about the menu, wine, or cocktails. Melissa was incredibly kind, professional, and made our first interaction memorable. We ordered a bottle of Chianti ($52) – a smooth and satisfying California wine. 😊 For food, I’d recommend asking your server about portion sizes. For the two of us, we started with the Caesar Salad ($19) – perfectly sized to share. 🥗 For our main course, we tried the Grilled Spaghetti ($20) – unlike any spaghetti I’ve ever had! It was unique, flavorful, and truly delicious. 🍝 We also ordered the Positano Pizza ($24), cooked in a wood-fired oven with a thin, crispy crust and incredibly fresh toppings. Every ingredient tasted high-quality and well-balanced! 🍕 Even though we were already full, we couldn’t resist trying the Burnt Cheesecake (around $12–14) – light, fluffy, and topped with warm berry compote. Absolutely delightful! 🍰 Melissa provided personalized and attentive service throughout the meal, which truly elevated our experience. The manager also stopped by a few times to check on us – a lovely gesture. 🤗 This is a wonderful restaurant, and I’m proud to have it right here in Aventura. If you’re in the area, don’t miss out! #AmalfiLlama #AventuraEats #EurekaRestaurantGroup #ItalianCuisine #WoodFiredPizza #MelissaRocks #WineLovers #DateNightSpot #MiamiFoodie #HighlyRecommended