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Cafe Ragazzi Restaurant
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- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good for:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
10 reviews for Cafe Ragazzi Restaurant
I was taken to this cozy Italian restaurant by a friend of mine for lunch one day. She told me everything on their menu was good. I found myself ordering something "safe." I had their special of the day, the spinach lasagna...Let me tell you something. I was close to eating the plate itself. I wiped the plate so clean with bread that it looked like it just came out of the dishwasher.
After that experience, I dine here occasionally and have been satisfied everytime.
In the evenings it is a dimly lit restaurant to enjoy with someone special. Occasionally they will have a live performer entertaining with music.
Prices are fare and affordable. Especially for the quality of food served.
One of my favorite Italian restaurants by far that is not a chain.
Roman Empire or Cucina Povera in 2009...
Café Ragazzi, sits one block South of Bal Harbour Shops on Harding Ave.
The Chef fire Pizzas in the wood-burning oven. The open kitchen integration is great.
The Best Spot to see and be seen in Bal Harbour area...
Gracious servers accommodate over white linen impeccable tables, new comers and the well known patrons with the very same love and professionalism... German at the Bar and Tato and Christian on the Saloon is the best Formula for an unforgettable experience.
From its homemade Fettuccine to the Best Osso-Bucco in town. All the dishes are ALWAYS fresh; its "Grilled Whole Snapper" is one of the Best in town.
Missing Links...
Farfalle al Salmone di VITTORIUM and a Saturday Night Violinist,
Pizza to be improved...
Moises Franco
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A neighborhood Italian restaurant for a quiet evening or business lunch in Surfside or the Bal Harbour area. When eating at an Italian restaurant for the first time, I often have a hard time ordering since I enjoy eating pasta such as a Linguine Pancetta Carbonara or a Lasagna as a stand alone dish but I'd also like to try one of their Veal or chicken main dishes such as a Veal Chop or one of their Chicken dishes. I usually wonder if a pasta dish itself with a small salad or appetizer will be enough food or if the Chicken/Veal dish with a pasta would be too much. Usually, I'm heavily influenced by price since the W and I usually don't share. Cafe Ragazzi wasn't too much different, I thought about trying their signature Chicken dish that was recommended by my W's friend, but I couldn't leave Cafe Ragazzi without trying their Linguine Carbonara with Pancetta, so that's what I ordered with a side appetizer of their meat balls with ricotta cheese. The meat balls (4 to the plate) were absolutely amazing, perfectly cooked, tender and with a perfect texture.The Linguine Carbonara was not as al dente as I would have preferred and the pancetta was soft and not like overcooked bacon, the way I like it. However, the portion was so generous that I had the leftovers for lunch the following day. Meanwhile, the W and her friend were enjoying the chicken dish which was very good and the friend's husband was feasting on their lasagna which looked great. I have to say I had a little food envy and wish I would have sampled it.
For dessert we tried their Apple tart but I couldn't really enjoy it since I should have left left more of my main course for the following day's lunch.
The Saturday crowd at Cafe Ragazzi was very mixed. There were a small number of the retirees, but there were mainly the Baby Boomers and some Gen Ys. Their bar is very small with only a few stools.
There's plenty of metered parking, but make sure you bring your quarters because these meters don't take credit cards.
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Cafe Ragazzi has earned my five-star honor because of their delicious italian fare and friendly, efficient service. The bread and tomatoes (free at your table) are to die, and the arugula pizza I had with spicy salami was some of the best pizza I've had in Miami to date. Fried zucchini platter was good and the truffle mushroom pasta was rich and satisfying. I came here with my parents (who are italian and know the cuisine very well) and they were impressed. The waiters were polite and they all worked together to be accommodating. I walked out so full and happy -- I am definitely coming back.
I've been coming to Ragazzi since i can remember.
And its tastes just as amazing as it did when i was a kid. Its been my favorite restaurant since. My godmother used to work at Harding Reality, which is just down the street, and i remember walking with her to her lunch, or sometimes meeting up with her there with my mom. great memories, great food. It was a hole in the wall back then... a real hole in the wall but felt very authentic and special and unique. Now after the expansion, its still just as good with a little more leg room.
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Small, trattoria style Italian Restaurant about 2 blocks south of Bal Harbour Mall. Ragazzi has a very intimate feel to it, making it a good date restaurant. The first time I came here, the place was a small hole in the wall, but you can tell even then that it had a devoted following, as the place was always packed person-to-person, especially for weekend dinners. About 5 years ago, they bought the neighboring store and expanded, adding a full service bar and an open kitchen. Frankly, the place really needed to be expanded, but even on some nights, expect to wait, unless you make reservations in advance.
The staff goes out of their way to make you feel at home, they always greet you warmly at the door and the service from there is prompt and professional. Food is well prepared and tasty. Try the Osso Buco, it's very flavorful and the meat falls right off the bone. Any of the risotto dishes are excellent, along with the pastas. The pizzas are just okay though, nothing spectacular.
I recommend this.
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I really like this place. I come here for lunch probably to often. The service is excellent as is the food.
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I rarely give five stars but this place has earned it! It is intimate, has an unbelievably friendly and well trained staff, amazing food, and a wide variety of wines. I feel like I am in Italy when I am there. I like so sit at the bar for a glass of wine before dinning to make friends with the staff. Some are really from Italy and have great stories. Try to go somewhat early on a week night so that you can have the place to yourself.
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Sooooo good. Probably my favorite restaurant in Miami. The bread and tomatoes and AMAZING. Caesar salad is perfect, and the pasta bolognese is one of the best. My husband loves the osso bucco. Oh, and the lemon chicken is my new favorite dish. Wait staff is great, the place is bustling and the atmosphere is lively. Not crazy expensive either. And if there's a line, the owner will give you a glass of wine to keep you patient.
i probably went to cafe ragazzi for the first time in 1998 or so. it used to be smaller, it used to be really really tiny actually. i guess its been renovated somewhat recently. now its twice the size it used to be, you can now see the kitchen area, and they also have a full bar with stools and all. in comparison to what it used to be, unfortunately i must say that it used to be better when it was smaller, perhaps it was less pretentious and more family style, that and also - the fact that most of the people who worked there knew me well - was also charming about this place, therefore, i used to take my ladies for dinner to this restaurant all the time, hey - im keeping it real - so, i had been to ragazzi once since those days so last night was only my second night. the place was pretty empty so service was very quick and helpful. i went with a friend of mine who was craving sauteed spinach so we had that and shared a fetuccini carbonara. the spinach was very good. with olive oil and garlic. i wasnt so happy about the pasta, i dont know. i guess the carbonara sauce was a little too creamy and salty for my taste. one thing that was really good was the bread. it came with diced tomatoes, basil, olive oil and garlic, like a bruschetta. good stuff. i have to say that i am a little sad that this place is no longer a 5 star restaurant to me anymore, but its definitely a good spot for a beautiful dinner with the right companion.
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