Cara Mia an Italian Trattoria serving locals in and around South Beach is the latest creation of famed NYC restaurateur Enrico Malta of the NYCRG.com. His unique ability to tap into local neighborhood scenes, understand its needs, its culinary trends and brings things together is amazing. Come see for yourself, you wont be disappointed! Mangia....

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52 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

(52 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 52 reviews

5 stars

(20)

4 stars

(18)

3 stars

(11)

2 stars

(3)

1 star

(0)

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(35)
fit for foodies(20)
special occasion(10)

good for groups(9)
romantic(7)
great for brunch(3)

Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana Reviews List

Review 1 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

What a Gem!

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Went for Mother's Day...chose Casa Mia based on other reviews, and boy were we NOT disappointed! The service was exceptional, and the food was outstanding. You can't beat the $15 bottomless Mimosa's for brunch!"

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 2 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

too salty

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"My wife and I both had different pasta dishes and they were both loaded with salt. We very dissappointed in the food after hearing good things about the restaurant. The service was also average for a SOuth Beach restaurant. Would not return."

Dined on 5/11/2013

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Review 3 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic Italian Restaurant!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/27/2013

2008

Dined on 04/27/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The restaurant is quaint, with fantastic service, food, and ambiance. We were a party of 6 with some of us late due Miiami traffic; we were not rushed, staff very accommodating and friendly! Food is authentic Italian Great choice! Will definitely be back!"

Dined on 04/27/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 4 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was great and very reasonably

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/27/2013

2008

Dined on 04/27/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was great and very reasonably priced especially for Miami. Would recommend to others and will definitely be going back!"

Dined on 04/27/2013

2008

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 5 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A must when in Miami

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/19/2013

2013

Dined on 04/19/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Small, tastefully decorated. We has great service and the food was outstanding. The calamari frita was especially."

Dined on 04/19/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 6 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Italian in SOBE

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/20/2013

2011

Dined on 04/20/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"As we walked up we were a bit apprehensive as the restaurant looked very small from the outside. We were pleasantly surprised when we entered. Greeted by a hostess and immediately guided to our table. We did not drink as my husband does not drink wine. That was fine as they brought us a carafe of ice water and great bread. Ordered the calamari which came out hot and delicious. For our entrees I had the seafood over pasta special which was cooked in parchment paper. Delicious! My husband the lamb shank which he said was falling off the bone. If you are in the neighborhood, it is a South Beach treasure as it is very reasonably priced."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 7 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

awesome all around

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/19/2013

2007

Dined on 04/19/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Overall amazing experience. Food was delicious. Service amazing. Prices awesome. We were fortunate to enjoy their early bird menu due to we had a show to follow dinner. But not was the price awesome but the choices given were delicious. Really looking forward to eating here again soon."

Dined on 04/19/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups

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Review 8 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Local and reasonable Italian Dinner

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/18/2013

2006

Dined on 04/18/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Care Mia is an excellent local place for reasonable Italian fare. They should offer more fish specials. There were a few errors due to language so order clearly and carefully."

Dined on 04/18/2013

2006

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 9 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Although the food was good,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2013

2011

Dined on 04/07/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Although the food was good, the service was so bad that I will not be going back."

Dined on 04/07/2013

2011

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Review 10 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

authentic Italian

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2013

2012

Dined on 04/05/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This place is a true gem! We have traveled througout the US and Europe and this place was authentic. There is no pretentiousness here. As a party of 6, we each ordered something different and were all very pleased. The San Marzano pasta dish was excellent, simply done right. Our 17 year old son is not a fan of Italian food and ordered the ribeye steak, which was of very good quaity and cooked exactly as he wanted it, without the pricey steakhouse cost. The lasagna was savory, and the seafood was fresh. Last but not least, the staff was friendly and attentive."

Dined on 04/05/2013

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot

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Review 11 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great casual dining!! Excellent

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2013

2010

Dined on 03/31/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great casual dining!! Excellent prices, yummy salads, pasta, risottos and meats! Extraordinary chocolate mousse!! We went with our 10 year old daughter and she was happy with her pasta dish and dessert! Maybe not appropriate for children who expect to run around! Too nice of a place for that! :) we will be back!"

Dined on 03/31/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem

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Review 12 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is a very well run restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2013

2005

Dined on 03/31/2013

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This is a very well run restaurant with some of the best Italian food in Miami and at reasonable prices especially for South Beach"

Dined on 03/31/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 13 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very reasonably priced for

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2013

2003

Dined on 03/16/2013

2003

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very reasonably priced for the very high-end food and service. Everything we tried was delicious!"

Dined on 03/16/2013

2003

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 14 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

great food and service at

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/07/2013

2010

Dined on 03/07/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"great food and service at reasonable price given SOBE location."

Dined on 03/07/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 15 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great little find in an off

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/02/2013

2008

Dined on 03/02/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great little find in an off the usual mob scene location. Even the quality of the veal was superior to the usual tough stuff most Italian restaurants serve. Risotto perfect and decently priced for all."

Dined on 03/02/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 16 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Thought it was a great Italian

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/23/2013

2010

Dined on 02/23/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Thought it was a great Italian authentic food restaurant."

Dined on 02/23/2013

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 17 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

I almost never write a review

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/22/2013

2006

Dined on 02/22/2013

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I almost never write a review on restaurants, but I had such a bad experience at this restaurant that I had to come home and write about it. I really wanted to like this restaurant, because it on our neighborhood and we thought it would be a good week day place. The service is one of the worst I have experienced in a while, and keep in mind that my wife and I go out in Miami expecting the service to be bad. We are actually surprised when we get good service, but I haven't had to wait 90 minutes to get a bowl of pasta and a salmon in a long time. The general manger/ owner is more preoccupied in making sure the napkins are set and the chairs are aligned than making sure his customers are getting served on a timely manner."

Dined on 02/22/2013

2006

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Review 18 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had the prix fixe dinner

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had the prix fixe dinner and everything was tasty,fresh, and beautifully prepared.
It's a find."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 19 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Lived up to it's three star review!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2012

Dined on 02/16/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I read the review in The Miami Herald and thought it would be a good place to try. We were very impressed. I had the best Pasta Carbonara that I've ever eaten. The Pancetta was crispy and plentiful. My date tried it and said he would order it the next time. He had the veal medallions and enjoyed it very much. I liked how you could order wine by the glass, small carafe or bottle. The prices were very reasonable and we will definately be going back!
Bring plenty of change for the on street parking meters!"

Dined on 02/16/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 20 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This is a wonderful example

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/15/2013

2007

Dined on 02/15/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This is a wonderful example of what a restaurant should be. A menu that is moderately priced and food that is made with authentic recipes and fresh ingredients. Friendly and attentive service that is not overbearing. When ordering our meal, I asked the waiter if I could take elements from two different dishes and combine them into a new recipe. His response was warm and wonderful. He said, "You can do whatever you want..no problem." I love this place."

Dined on 02/15/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Review 21 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very friendly small neighborhood

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/17/2013

2012

Dined on 02/17/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Very friendly small neighborhood restaurant with genuine Italian menu. Fresh pear and Roquefort salad followed by veal piccata with lemon and caper sauce - perfect. Cheese cake dessert with four spoons - great finish to a meal that put us in great mood!"

Dined on 02/17/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Review 22 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

THe restaurant is very unimposing

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/10/2013

2011

Dined on 02/10/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"THe restaurant is very unimposing from the outside, but once inside, it is quietly elegant. We especially enjoyed the wide-screen TV by the bar playing the movie'Roman Holiday" (with subtitles only). The waiter was friendly and answered our many questions with a good attitude.

The menu was just big enough to offer variety, without being a long confusing "book". The Caesar salad to start was enough for 2 people and was more substantial than other restaurants--fresh romaine and a good portion of cheese slivers. The salmon was cooked to perfection and my husband's veal medallions was very tasty.

Overall, we had a relaxed, enjoyable dinner!"

Dined on 02/10/2013

2011

Special Features: romantic

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Review 23 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We were in South Beach for

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/06/2013

2010

Dined on 02/06/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We were in South Beach for 1 night at a B & B about a 5 minute walk away from Cara Mia. We didn't want the hustle and bustle of Lincoln Road and Cara Mia suited us just right. Good food and service in a nice setting with no rush. A very pleasant experience."

Dined on 02/06/2013

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 24 for Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5