📍Life-Changing Appetizers at SPARROW ITALIA in Miami

Tonight, my friend dragged me to the gorgeous Sparrow Italia—and wow, the service details blew me away! 🚽 There’s literally an auntie assigning restroom stalls 🧑‍🍳, servers chase you to refill your water glass 🚰💦, and a 6’3" singer struts over with a mic for an impromptu duet 🎤🕺🎶. Over-the-top? Absolutely. Amazing? 100%. 🍽 A5 Wagyu Carpaccio ($38) My MVP of the night 🏆! Truffle + raw beef = a heavenly fusion. As an appetizer, it’s stupidly good—each bite is a flavor explosion. Close your eyes and order it. 🥩✨🍄😱💫 🍣 Ahi Tuna Tartare ($37) Fresh AF, with the perfect ponzu drizzle. The crispy bits on top + creamy avocado & tuna underneath? Chef’s kiss. 🥑🔪🍯👌💥 🐙 Grilled Octopus ($29) Meh. The orange bell pepper purée was smooth but bland, and the "spicy sauce + pickled greens" combo didn’t wow me. Skip unless you’re an octo-fiend. 🙅‍♀️🌶️🍊🤷‍♀️ 🥩 14oz Truffle Costata ($95) The main event! Topped with a lethal layer of truffle paste (RIP wallet). Cooked medium-rare—juicy, tender, glorious… until the saltiness kicked in. Still, #NoRegrets. 🍖💸🖤🔥😵 🦞 Lobster Linguini ($53) Smelled like the ocean 🌊🦞—in the best way. The lobster essence shined, but the sauce was aggressively salty. Think "nonna’s hand-rolled noodles drowning in bisque." 🍝🧂🧓💦 🍞 Free Bread Basket (x3!) MVP runner-up 🥈! That olive oil + balsamic dip? Transcendent. We stan Italian sourdough. 🙏🫒🍞✨😭 💧 PSA: They’ll upsell you on $9 still/sparkling water… but tap water exists. 💸🚱 🍰 Desserts? Too sweet for us. Walk across the street to Salt & Straw for strawberry/coconut sorbet instead. 🍓🥥🍨🚦 💸 Mandatory 20% tip—but worth it. Total: $110pp (sans alcohol). Perfect for dates/groups! #Food #ItalianCuisine #MiamiEats #Vibes #MustReturn #Miami #SparrowItalia