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Joey's Italian Cafe
Joey"s is a casually elegant modern Italian cafe in the center of the Wynwood Arts District in Miami. The main dining room, with its concrete floor, glass mosaic mural and marble tables makes Joey's comfortable enough for a relaxed supper and elegant enough for a pre- or post-evening at the nearby Performing Arts Center. Joey's serves Wynwood's burgeoning arts community with a fine-tuned menu of healthy, classic dishes from Venice and other culturally rich Italian regions. The affordable, chic restaurant is owned by Joey Goldman, a partner in Goldman Properties, which rejuvenates urban areas and transforms them into thriving global destinations.
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63 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 63 reviews
5 stars
(19)
4 stars
(34)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- great for outdoor dining(40)
- neighborhood gem(39)
- fit for foodies(21)
- hot spot(20)
- good for groups(16)
- special occasion(14)
Joey's Italian Cafe Reviews List
Review 1 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
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5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"3rd time at Joeys n will continue to go food and service are better than the two previous times"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Truly enjoyed!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really like Joey's. Had a great experience, great meal, good wine. Reservation honored. All good!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The restaurant decided to
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The restaurant decided to close because of lack of customers and they never call me to let me know."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2007
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Review 4 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
love the food and cool chef!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we love Joey's twist on a caesar salad with truffle and the chicken paillard! we also love the spicy shrimp pizza and with one visit with our children it became their favorite place for pizza! the service is friendly and the chef is cool. Joey's is a great find and we love this place for lunch."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Slightly above average food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Slightly above average food (pizza- excellent, duck- v. good, scallops, caprese and bruschetta just "ok"), with little in the way of innovation or alternatively, respect for original presentation. Service, however, was not up to par and would prevent us from returning. We would consider takeout for pizza."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
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Review 7 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A great find near our hotel
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A great find near our hotel in Miami for a late Sunday night dinner. Food was very good, Mista Salad was fresh with figs and walnuts, Pappardelle Gratinate was excellent. The staff was excellent and very attentive to our table. We highly recommend Joey's."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent place to eat in
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent place to eat in the Wynwood Art District. Fun atmosphere and good food which is priced reasonably."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 9 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
disappointing
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"salad was okay; my pasta dish was underdone; when I told the waiter he said, "that's al dente". I told him it was overdone, not al dente.
He took it back and when he returned it, the ricotta that had been tossed with the pasta when he initially brought the dish was now an oily mess. This indicated they did not start the dish from scratch, but just reheated my dish. There was no seafood, meat or poultry in this dish so it would not have been a big expense for them to redo it. As a result, the taste was awful. My husband ordered salmon with lentils; I tasted it, and it was very fishy to the taste. Needless to say, it was a disappointing experience."
He took it back and when he returned it, the ricotta that had been tossed with the pasta when he initially brought the dish was now an oily mess. This indicated they did not start the dish from scratch, but just reheated my dish. There was no seafood, meat or poultry in this dish so it would not have been a big expense for them to redo it. As a result, the taste was awful. My husband ordered salmon with lentils; I tasted it, and it was very fishy to the taste. Needless to say, it was a disappointing experience."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
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Review 10 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great choice in the Wynwood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had great lunch on a chilly day in Miami. Enjoyed a great scampi and calamari dish. My server was very good."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We've eaten at Joey's many
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We've eaten at Joey's many times, and will continue to. I guess you'd say we are regulars. Chef Ivo Mazzon is great. He comes up with such intriguing daily specials that it is difficult to choose from among them. His daily soup is a must - simple and the perfect start."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 12 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice place with good food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice place with good food , I had the Kobe beef short rib which was outstanding but the rissotto side that came with it was a bit pasty and not much flavor.overall it is a good place . Im sure there are other excellent items I need to try , I will be back ."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 13 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I shall return....
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had been meaning to go to Joey's for a while and finally made it. The food did not disappoint -- well seasoned, cooked to perfection, with inventive sauces and marinades. The gorgonzola cheese and fig pizza is a must and the Veal Chop with a mustard fig sauce was outstanding. Quite crowded for a Saturday nite and service was a little spotty from time to time, but overall, a fine dining experience. I shall return...."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Amazing Pasta!! Will definitely
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Amazing Pasta!! Will definitely be returning."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We Love Joey's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Once again Chef Ivo has outdone himself. The very best linguini with clams in Miami. Everything we ordered was outstanding. The gnocchi were light as pillows and complimented with excellent pink cream sauce. And the pizzas were as usual...delicious and amazing. thin and crispy and done just right! Great salads and desserts too. The pear upside down tart and chocolate cake are just two excellent choices."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We dined outside on the patio
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We dined outside on the patio which I recommend. Great atmosphere. I recommend the fig pizza, it was fantastic! Also, take advantage of their specials! Great place. Will be going again!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic
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Review 17 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was delicious! Had a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was delicious! Had a lovely afternoon before going to the Opera."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
very poor service and mediocre
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"very poor service and mediocre food. We won't return"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2005
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Review 19 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
In the up and coming Wynwood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"In the up and coming Wynwood area. Some nights they have entertainment."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 20 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Sub-par food at best, horrible
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Sub-par food at best, horrible ambiance, and terrible service."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 21 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Definetly NOT italian. Pasta
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Definetly NOT italian. Pasta overcooked, soup with no flavor and overpriced daily specials Place and service ok good location"
Dined on 02/05/2013
2008
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Review 22 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food as Art in Wynwood?
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were enjoying the very interesting Wynwood arts neighborhood in Miami. A local recommended Joey's as a pleasant place to dine. It was. The service and ambiance was excellent. The menu was not large, but had offerings for almost anyone. The food was presented very well, BUT two of our dishes had basic problems that an attentive kitchen would have avoided. My appetizer, the Polipo (octopus) was plated very nicely, but was far too tough...cooked a bit too long. In my wife's pasta dish, the papperdelle was far overcooked. The sauce was delicious, but too soft pasta ruins the dish. I'm betting it was an off nite in the kitchen as our other food was very good, so would recommend Joey's with a small caveat."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Joey's Italian Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I had the baked tagliatelle
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had the baked tagliatelle with bolognese which was rich and delicious. We'd heard the pizzas were good so the four of us split one as an appetizer - we had the pizza with figs and gorgonzola - it had a spicy kick that was a yummy surprise. My husband had the salmon with lentils and didn't think it was special, however."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Joey's Italian Cafe
Based on the average of (40) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic