Grafa Pizza — Restaurant in Miami Beach

Came here with a friend a couple of days ago to try their pizza and pasta. Its located on Washington Ave in South Beach so if you're not paying attention or walking too fast, you might pass it. Let's just say it's just a few feet away from the legendary Club Deuce.

Walked in and we were immediately greeted by the super friendly lady (wish I remembered her name). She offered us drinks so opted for a Modelo and Peroni. Yes, they do have bottled beer besides soda and water so that's plus! As you walked by the store window and front counter, they have delicious looking pies on display which you can order by the slice. We came here for a whole pie so our server suggested getting the 18" with half and half. But first, the Stromboli was calling our name so we started we that. OMG. It was so good. It was filled with oozing meats and cheese.

Now let's talk about the pizza. Since we are meat lovers, we opted for Meatlovers, of course :) and half Supreme just to spice things up. However, we saw this irresistible veggie pie called Greca. Just the colors of the toppings were hypnotizing enough. Folks, everything was amazing. All the toppings were fresh and tasty (and they didn't skimp out), the pie was piping hot with a nice crunch, but we really loved the veggie Greca. It's just super light and you could really taste the freshness of tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, parsley and of course the melted cheese.

But wait, there's more! Our server came by often to check up on us and she suggested to also try their pasta. At this point, we were quite full so we just got one bowl to share. We got the Spicy Arrabbiata because we love spicy food. Ladies and gentlemen, don't try this at home..LOL :) It was very spicy but we were obsessed. We couldn't get enough of the kick. For the finale, our server surprised us with the Tiramisu. Let me tell you. This was probably the best Tiramisu I've ever had and my friend agrees. I could tell it was made today or a few hours ago because the sweetness was not all sitting at the bottom. Every bite of each layer was just perfect.

Loved our first-time visit at Grafa and trust, it won't be the last. The food was high quality and the service was super friendly. Granted that it's a really small shop, they have a few tables outside which kinda feels like in your...

This pizza place is the true meaning of a hidden gem! It's on Washington Ave. amongst the tourist shops. It can be missed, but its definitely worth the stop! This place is a little hole-in-the-wall, but it definitely packs a punch! Very authentic and delicious Italian food! The ambiance is quaint and cozy, opted to sit outside because it can be cramped, but I love sitting outside seeing all the people passing by. There are umbrellas for shade & cute, simple decor on the tables. The service was SUPERB to say the least! The staff was amazing! Very sweet and attentive! I was so happy with the service from arrival to departure! The food is one word... PHENOMENAL! We got 2 cheese pizza slices to start (cannot go wrong with a classic) and the crust was nice and crisp, the sauce was beyond amazing & a perfect amount of cheese! It was sooo fresh! We decided to order the Portobello pasta. It was amazing! First off, I love that you have a choice between the pasta type like spaghetti, penne, etc. The Portobello pasta has mushrooms, black olives, white sauce & spinach. It was so creamy and delicious! Let me tell you, I never thought to put olives in pasta, but it gave the dish such a nice contrast, it was perfect! Next up we ordered the Truffle pizza. It's a white sauce pizza, with sausages, mushrooms & truffle oil. We added spinach because we love spinach on pizza, it was so delicious! Just the perfect amount of truffle oil & so much mushrooms which was a big plus! Mouth watering! We had some of the focaccia bread as an accompaniment, and it was so warm & delicious! I really enjoyed it! Last but definitely not least, it was dessert time! We ordered the tiramisu, because whats an Italian meal without that signature dessert? Honestly, one of the best tiramisu's I've ever had! Everything was absolutely amazing from start to finish! I am definitely returning very soon! I recommend this place...

We visited Grafa in Miami Beach for dinner on a Tuesday night.

Ambience - it is a small pizza/pasta restaurant where you can expect a quick lunch/dinner. Outdoor seating is the better option since inside it is a very small place and there are only a couple tall booth-like chairs. Outside seating is also a very small area right on Washington Av. Plenty of Italians visiting for dinner which gave the place an authentic feel!

Food/ presentation - the bread to start was homemade and very delicious, kind of like pizza crust. We then ordered two types of pastas: truffle mushroom and tomato basil. I truly loved the tomato basil because it was so simple and fresh. The truffle mushroom lacked flavor and the primary taste was of cream; the truffle was barely there. However, the mushrooms were tasty and the pasta was perfectly cooked. We then ordered a pizza - half Diavola (pepperoni) and half caprese. The pizza was freshly made but a bit dry and I wish the caprese had full, instead of dices tomatoes. The nutella pizza we had for dessert was delicious! Topped with sprinkles and with two layers of nutella. The pasta was well- plated whereas the pizza was more fast-fare.

Service - our Italian server was SO nice and attentive. She came by frequently to check up on us and was really glad we were enjoying the food. She was great!

Price - great prices! They sell pizza by the slice for a quick pick...