At Salumeria 104 in Midtown, the menu is organized with a truly Italian approach: a list of antipasti dishes followed by a roster of hearty pasta entrees and protein courses. Start with a shareable charcuterie board or one of the salumi (cold cut) options such as speck, mortadella, or salame di cinghiale, then move on to the can’t-go-wrong lasagna or the gnocchi alla Romana with crispy prosciutto. Spaghetti alla bottarga is also a standout; the long pasta is brightened with a generous portion of salted, pressed, dried mullet roe. True to its name, Salumeria 104 is also a deli where customers can buy items like cold cuts, cheese, and olives by the pound. 

Brunch is the most important meal of the day in Miami, and this Midtown restaurant serves it in English-style decor of florals, soft pastels, and luxe touches. Chia pudding and acai bowls are great starters, followed by eggs Benedict, French toast, pancakes, and sammies. And don’t miss Little Hen’s afternoon tea, served with various macaroons, scones, and petit fours. 

This fun outdoor bar in Edgewater is a wine and cheese lover’s favorite. Guests are greeted by live jazz music and more than 150 options of wine by the bottle that can be perfectly paired with a large variety of cheeses ranging in flavors from truffle to spicy. Larger dishes come from the barbecue grill, such as churrasco, fish, barbecue chicken, and sautéed vegetables. Grab a seat in the charming football field-sized backyard filled with mismatched furniture and a warm crowd, and enjoy.

Florida flavors receive an Indian twist at Mike Hussain’s restaurant in Midtown. Small plates offer an excellent beginning, featuring options such as samosas (crispy patties) filled with lamb, vegetables, or chicken alongside various versions of dosas (thin South Indian crepes). The restaurant excels in mango curry entrees and goat-based dishes, with the tandoori chicken as a stand-out prepared in a clay oven. Vegetable highlights include eggplant bharta, baked on an open flame, mashed, seasoned with herbs, and sautéed with onions. The must-try dessert is rasmalai, consisting of cheese in sweetened milk, with cashews, almonds, pistachios, and nuts.

Spearheaded by chef Val Chang, this Midtown Peruvian restaurant pays homage to her grandmother, blending traditional flavors with modern flair. The menu showcases creative takes on classics, with standout dishes like the yellowedge grouper tail and an eclectic mix of cebiches, which all pair perfectly with its refreshing, well-balanced cocktail program. The space is intimately personal, featuring photographs of Maty, adding a unique touch to the dining experience.

From the team behind Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar comes their latest restaurant creation: Italica Midtown, an expansive 3,500-square-foot restaurant with Argentine roots, offering a colorful twist to traditional Italian cuisine. The all-day space boasts an Aperol Spritz bar, a robust pizza selection, and plenty of Mediterranean-inspired eats.

Amidst stunning vistas of Biscayne Bay, this chic and bustling restaurant offers one of Miami’s most picturesque outdoor dining experiences. Chef Michael Schwartz’s Latin American-inspired modern restaurant has a new chef at the helm, Ivan Barros, who’s creating dishes like chicken la brass with crispy smashed potatoes, aji verde, and pickled onions; moqueca, a Brazilian fish stew, steamed with prawns, cobia, octopus, coconut milk, and rice; and masa honey cake served with roasted pineapples, honey, tajin, and coconut cream.

This Edgewater restaurant is a great place to try Peru’s food, featuring Indigenous and Spanish flavors. The modest restaurant consists of a simple dining room with a few sidewalk tables that are always crowded with guests feasting on a menu of anticuchos (grilled skewered meats), chaufas (fried rice) mixed with everything from fish to vegetables, and soups like chupe de camarones made of shrimp, milk, cheese, and eggs. The shareable seafood entrees under $20 are parrillada de mariscos (mixed grilled shellfish), pescado a lo macho (fish stew), and sautéed green noodles with fried fish.

This Midtown restaurant offers a fusion of Latin American cuisine with influences from Argentina, Mexico, and Peru. The restaurant’s all-day brunch menu features dishes such as sourdough kale toast with sumac cream cheese and a soft egg; cured fish on sourdough toast with chive cream cheese; an open burrito with scrambled eggs, black beans, and bacon; and a health-conscious almond chia bowl with fruits and toasted coconut flakes. In-house desserts, including the Key lime tres leches, and cocktails, like the Chimba Bloody Mary and Aperol spritz, complete the menu

With a blend of Spanish and Argentine tastes, Rincon Escondido’s modestly sized space caters to a packed house sharing tapas, sandwiches, paella, sangria, and flan. Cute and casual, this restaurant earns its following meal after meal.

This surf and turf restaurant from Misha Zelman is housed at a multi-story home inside the former Miami Women’s Club space in Edgewater. Featuring enviable waterfront views and the neighborhood’s only rooftop bar, as the name alludes, seafood is undoubtedly the star of the menu at Klaw, with king crab sourced from Norway. At the same time, the various dry-aged meats are brought in from Nebraska. Other items like bluefin tuna, diver scallops, East and West Coast oysters, and seasonal dishes round out the menu.