Osteria da Fortunata - Miami — Restaurant in Miami Beach

This review is a complete analysis of service and food quality per price. Firstly, the waiter set the tone for the rest of the meal from the jump. From the very start, he was rather rude....but having worked for an Italian company I've also come to understand this is just the nature of Italians and not necessarily out of the ordinary. He asked if I wanted water but when I asked for tap/free water, he said they only sell water in bottles or sparkling, they don't give it away....so if you want any sort of drink, even water, you must pay. This is ridiculous honestly. Tap or still water should be free. Some sort of water should be...but it isn't. I considered leaving at that point but had seen them making fresh pasta and assumed that this place would be worth swallowing my pride to try. I ordered the Carbonara, which I had passed on at other locations bc I saw the fresh-made pasta here and the fact that they used traditional ingredients for their staples gave me hope that it would be the most authentic. I was disappointed when I received the pasta that they didn't even follow one of the most important practices..... salting the water. If they did salt it, it was not enough. The pasta was BLAND, which it shouldn't be for freshly made pasta. It was very bland and ruined the dish..tasted watery. The guanchali was a bit charred/overcooked, which created a bitter and ultra salty flavor, but worse was how overloaded the picarino was. It was so overpowering. It tastes nothing like a traditional Italian carbonara, more like some sort of US mac & cheese with bacon. It was disappointing for sure. On top of all of that, the pasta alone was $45 after tax and a mandatory (and undeserved) 20% tip. If you charge these prices, the scrutiny goes up. However even if the price was half, I would consider it to have been sub-standard. This dish should have been priced at $18 maximum.

Highly disappointed in Osteria da Fortunata. I...

We recently dined at the Miami location after having a wonderful experience at their Rome restaurant. Unfortunately, our visit to Miami was quite disappointing. In Rome, we spent €170 for six people, which included several glasses of wine. We knew that prices back home in Miami would be higher, and indeed they were—$233 for three people. Price would not have been such an issue if they had lived up to the expectations set by their Rome location, where the food was delicious and the service was impeccable. Our first impression was set by the hostess, who did not acknowledge us when we approached and did not assist couples with infants by providing a high chair. This led to disappointment in the service. Our waiter was friendly, cordial, and serviceable, but other restaurant personnel were overly friendly among themselves, especially with the ladies making pasta at the window. Additionally, in true Miami fashion, we couldn’t miss someone complaining about their job. When comparing apples to apples, the Rome location staff were all like our waiter—friendly, cordial, and serviceable—making the experience more enjoyable. There was a big difference when comparing them to their Rome counterparts. The quality of the food in Miami was subpar. The pasta was chewy and gummy, with an excessive amount of sauce. The pork cheekbone was extremely overcooked and dry. To make matters worse, some of the plates were broken, which is unacceptable when paying such high prices. Overall, the Miami location did not live up to the standards set by their Rome restaurant. We expected a premium experience but were left disappointed by the quality of the food and the condition of the tableware. We hope the management takes note of these issues and makes the necessary...

Osteria Da Fortunata Brings Authentic Italian Dining to Miami Beach

Tucked away on the bustling Lincoln Road in South Beach, the recently opened Osteria Da Fortunata transports diners straight to Italy with its charming trattoria ambiance and mouthwatering regional dishes. As the first US outpost of this family-owned restaurant group based in Tuscany, Osteria Da Fortunata fills a niche for authentic Italian cuisine in Miami.

The service is as warm as an Italian nonna's embrace. Our server Luigi offered enthusiastic recommendations from the menu of Tuscan classics.

We started with outstanding appetizers including olive ascolane, fried olives filled with meat and oozing juices, and creamy burrata di bufala served with bruschetta, the perfect combination of fresh tomatoes and melted cheese. For the main course, the pasta dishes stole the show. The rich strozzapreti alla carbonara, sciavallelli amatriciana, and fettuccine al ragu were cooked to perfection with flavors that transported us back to Italy.

To end the meal on a high note, we tried two stellar desserts - the classic tiramisu with just the right ratio of mascarpone and espresso, and a light and creamy zabaione that was the perfect sweet finish.

From start to finish, Osteria Da Fortunata provides a transportive and delicious culinary journey thanks to authentic dishes, fantastic service, and a intimate trattoria ambience. Luigi's warm hospitality made our Sunday lunch a memorable family moment. This trattoria is a must-visit for foodies looking to get a taste of Tuscany without leaving South Florida. We'll...