Macchialina

South Beach


This buzzing Italian trattoria has all the right ingredients for a terrific night out; namely great service and beautifully turned-out cooking, served in a warm rustic-chic interior of exposed brick and chunky wood tables (plus outdoor tables in front).

Start off with antipasti plates of Mediterranean octopus, eggplant parmigiana or creamy polenta with sausage ragu. Then continue the feast with short rib lasagna, local catch of the day, or spaghetti vongole.


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