Carbone Miami is Major Food Group’s South Beach outpost of its celebrated New York Italian-American restaurant, opened in 2021 at 49 Collins Avenue in the upscale South of Fifth neighborhood. Founders Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi, and Jeff Zalaznick built it as a tribute to mid-century New York red-sauce dining, and it remains one of the hardest reservations in Miami (Yelp).
Captains in burgundy tuxedos run the room, and designer Ken Fulk’s interior sets a glamorous, theatrical tone (Carbone Miami). The spicy rigatoni vodka is the dish nearly every table orders. Veal parmesan, the tableside Caesar salad, and generous antipasti round out the classics. The wine list runs deep in Italian bottles, and the bar mixes martinis and other classic cocktails with old-school precision. Expect a loud, dressed-up crowd and a dinner that unfolds slowly.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Reservations go live on Resy 30 days ahead at 10 AM Eastern, and prime slots sell out within minutes (Restomojo). Set an alert and log in early. Early weekday seatings or late tables are easier to land. Winter and spring, Miami’s peak season, bring the stiffest competition. Dress smartly, budget for luxury prices, and order family-style to sample more dishes. Afterward, walk a few blocks south to South Pointe Park for ocean views along Government Cut.
