
Italian eatery serving housemade pasta & wine in charming digs with an outdoor deck & food market.
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Address: 1120 15th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (786) 216-7150
Website: http://www.viaemilia9.com/
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Super authentic and very neighborhood vibes— not touristy
The most concerning issue was with the tomahawk steak. The menu listed it at $57 per pound, but our server—french Italian lady who turned out to be the owner lol—never disclosed the steak’s weight before preparing it. This lack of transparency led us to reasonably expect a much lower total, yet we were ultimately charged $180 (and that was just for the steak). At no point were we informed of the ounces or given the opportunity to approve the final price beforehand.
In addition, the meat quality was poor, loaded with fat, and did not taste fresh – interactions with management felt unprofessional and unwelcoming.
Overall, this felt more like a money grab than a dining experience. I genuinely hoped this place would be good, but based on our visit, I cannot and WILL NOT recommend it to anybody. I STRONGLY suggest others consider dining elsewhere.
We had the beef tartar with white truffle (a seasonal special) that was as amazing as it sounds, and a pear carpaccio that was light and delightful. For dinner we had their signature dish, tortellini in brodo (outstanding) and lasagne bolognese (sumptuous). The tiramisu was incredible.
Valentina, our sever, makes the whole place come alive with her energy and great menu and wine suggestions.
An authentic experience away from the bustle of Ocean Drive.
We ordered three dishes:
• A tomahawk steak priced at $58 per pound
• Scallops (only three scallops were served)
• A pasta with prosciutto, which was actually very good
The tomahawk steak was the issue. It was overwhelmingly fat and extremely tough. I took one bite and genuinely could not chew through it. For the price, the quality was unacceptable.
My boyfriend calmly asked if the steak could be removed from the bill since it was inedible. We were prepared to order additional food instead. Rather than handling the situation professionally, the owner became defensive and argumentative at our table.
She ultimately told us to leave. We quietly complied and began walking toward the door. As we were about to exit, she spread her arms across the doorway, implying we were trying to leave without paying — after she had just instructed us to leave.
She then instructed an employee to call the police and accused us of being thieves. Law enforcement arrived over a dispute about an inedible steak, which was deeply embarrassing and unnecessary. At one point, it felt as though I could have been detained over a situation that never should have escalated this far.
This was not just poor service — it was aggressive, unprofessional, and distressing. No customer should be publicly accused or have police called on them for raising a legitimate concern about food quality.
I left feeling shaken and extremely disappointed. I would not return.
Recommended typical Emilia Romagna
food: tortellini with parmigiano cream, lasagna alla bolognese and affettati with gnocco fritto.
The amusement bouche of mortadella and parm was excellent and a delightful welcoming. To start, we really enjoyed sharing the Polpette Pancetta e Piselli and Carciofi e Parmigiano. For our entrées, we loved the fresh homemade Tagliatelle al Prosciutto di Parma. The Gramigna Sporca Faccia was also good. The 2016 VIANDANTE MONTECUCCO paired well with our meal.
I can definitely see this as our new neighborhood spot. Good food, and great value.