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Red Carpet Italian Restaurant

Restaurant Italian restaurant

Family-run place offering modern & classic Italian dishes & wine in a relaxed, intimate setting. People often mention restaurant, service, delicious, Italian, great, time, feel, chicken, dessert, recommend,


Address

3438 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135

Website

www.redcarpetrestaurant.com

Contact

(305) 529-4220

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (480 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 5:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 5:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 5:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 5:30 to 9:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: restaurant (18) service (15) delicious (12) Italian (12) great (11) time (9) feel (8) chicken (7) dessert (7) recommend (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Olivia Y. 3 years ago on Google
    We had a very good meal here and the bread they serve before the meal was very delicious. We had the chicken Parmesan which was great along with the sorbet dessert which was sorbet covered in white chocolate. I would highly recommend this dessert in particular. The food is nicely presented and everyone at the restaurant is very welcoming. Very Italian. It’s definitely worth visiting when you’re in the area.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sierra s. 1 year ago on Google • 183 reviews
    Alfredo was amazing. Alfredo made me feel welcome from the moment I walked through the door. He even recommended great food choices. The ambience was really nice, chill and laid back. A great spot to go for a date night. I'll definitely will be stopping by again when in town.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mallory M. 5 years ago on Google • 104 reviews
    You can find this unassuming restaurant tucked away in a small strip mall on Miami. We were greeted warmly as we entered the restaurant. First impressions: Quiet, clean, simple, and elegant design. The service was excellent and professional. Garlic rolls are served as you wait for your meal. The food was cooked well and had great flavor and portion sizes. The dessert was also elegant and delicious. Would recommend this location for a nice intimate dinner.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric Van G. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Italian food I’ve ever had! Great service, and the fact that two brothers have created this extraordinary place and joined forces with their mother (who makes excellent desserts) is a great story!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sunny D. 1 year ago on Google
    Red Carpet is a hidden gem. I had the chicken parmigiana and tasted my wife's Fiocchi De Pera. Both were extremely tasty. Relaxed atmosphere and great service. I will be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julia P. 8 months ago on Google
    very delicious food, friendly service.. great recommendations
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yani W. 1 year ago on Google
    So incredibly delicious! We had the chicken parmesan and Fiocchi Di Pera, and chicken Alfredo (they made it special for us, since it was not on the menu.) Owner was so friendly and helpful. Desserts were out of this world. We will be back the next time we're in Miami.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jorge H. 2 years ago on Google
    The restaurant is a hidden gem. At first we were a bit unsure because of the surrounding area where it is located but the restaurant was AMAZING. Their pastas were delicious and authentic, each one better than the last. The pistachio cheesecake dessert was to die for and is made fresh by the owners mother. They really do go the extra mile to make sure you are well taken care of and feel special. We had visited about 5 years ago and it is the same brothers who own this location and have opened another in downtown. One of my favorite restaurants in Miami.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adolfo D. 4 years ago on Google • 61 reviews
    Excellent family run restaurant with delicious in-house made pastas and desserts. This is my second time eating there, and several of my family members are regulars. The homemade pastas are delicious. This time four of us had one of non pasta specials: a seared filet of Corvina with sautéed veggies (zucchini, squash, peppers) and mashed potatoes. The fish was a very generous portion at least 6 oz if not more, very fresh and perfectly seasoned with a lemony wine sauce, with almonds on top. Very satisfying and filling entrée and reasonably priced at $26. We also ordered appetizers: Salmon Carpaccio and the grilled octopus. The grilled octopus was very interesting, nicely grilled and seasoned and on a bed what I think was mashed potatoes flavored lightly with chorizo and served with fried Capers on top. One of our party who says she does not like octopus tried it absolutely loved it. In addition to the homemade desserts, the other great thing about this restaurant is the owners are hands on you feel like you're eating at someone's home. Reasonable prices, nice quiet atmosphere, superb service and consistent fresh gourmet food. You cannot go wrong here.

  • 4/5 Chino A. 6 years ago on Google • 29 reviews
    The food is well prepared. It taste fresh and feels healthy. They offer a bottle of Napa wine for only $30. The Chicken Parmesan, Risotto, Seafood Linguine and grilled eggplant with tomato sauce was excellent. The service and attention is great. The place is warm, cozy and spotless. This Family restaurant has lots of potential and has lived up to all its good reviews. I strongly recommend this restaurant. The ONLY reason I am not giving five stars is because of the restaurant location and design. (What I mean: The environment is not like Komodo in Brickell, Rusty Pelican on the Miami Bay, Smith & Wollenski on the Government Cut or Capital Grill with its wine cellars and wood work). I feel its fair to reserve five stars for restaurants that invest $millions into the "whole experience".

  • 4/5 Samantha Q. 6 years ago on Google • 27 reviews
    The food was definitely above average, what made it top notch was the service. Everyone was very friendly and attentive! The only thing is, I wish there were more food options, but it was great as well as their dessert options. I had ordered something with pistachio and a type of cheese and was a bit worried as to how it was going to taste, but it i loved it since it wasn't too sweet. They overheard that it was Birthday and they went to the back and brought out a special dessert with "happy birthday" written on the side.

  • 5/5 Rosy D. 4 years ago on Google • 10 reviews
    UPDATE (01.04.2020): They did it again! EVERYTHING we ordered was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS and the service was SPECTACULAR! Highly, highly recommend! Service was fantastic. Anthony (“Tony”) and Alfredo were absolutely amazing! The lobster bisque was scrumptious. The fillet mignon was spectacular. My son devoured the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. The Sunday special meat lasagna is to die for as is the Panna Cotta and the Sorbetto Misto. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Jocelyn H. 1 year ago on Google • 10 reviews
    I just went here on date night and it was amazing. Alfredo one of the brothers who owns the restaurant went above and beyond. We learned about the different types of wine, the history of the business and we felt like VIPs. The food was amazing, I had the Ravioli Ripiene Di Carne with mushrooms and I loved it. My boyfriend had the Cabonera Di Mare and he loved it. We had a bottle of wine and 2 slices tiramisu. It was that good! Planning to come back soon.

  • 5/5 Kristina R. 1 year ago on Google
    Honestly, this is the best Italian food I’ve had in a very long time. The service, hospitality, cleanliness and most of all the food was absolutely delicious. We had the carrot soup, the salad with figs, calamari and pappardelle truffle pasta - oh and finished with the tiramisu. Highly recommend! Am already thinking about what I’ll be ordering the next time we come.

  • 5/5 Alison W. 8 months ago on Google
    It's difficult to be a vegetarian traveling in Miami but I had so many options here and the food was delicious, perfect portions, not too oily...and the staff was awesome. There were also options for my carnivore husband who loved the food too.

  • 1/5 Evil P. 5 months ago on Google
    Dined in flavorless, nothing homemade about the mushroom gravy on the Chicken Marsala , or the crab ravioli it was burnt on the bottom, over powered acidity tomato sauce. Forget about Italian bread nonexistent, the dessert was some kinda of dried lemon cake. Phooey, overpriced for the food quality. Definite Ixnay.

  • 5/5 Minta H. 1 year ago on Google
    The best Italian restaurant. Ran by a mother and her son. They were too cute. The food was great! Please stop by and show them some love.

  • 5/5 Yesenia M. 2 years ago on Google
    This restaurant is a gem! I love Italian food and this is the real deal! Their pasta is made from scratch and delicious. The service is beyond wonderful! All the food is fresh. They only make what is going to be consumed for the day. The servers and owners are mother and son and they go the extra mile to make you feel special! I will definitely be back time and again!

  • 3/5 Miami Food S. 1 year ago on Google
    So after seeing numerous 5 star reviews on this restaurant I decided to try this for myself. I made a reservation @OpenTable and for sure table was ready when promised. I think our reservation was one of the last for Saturday but not too late. After sitting and ordering drinks they quickly (almost rushed) they asked to take our order which we did. The lady recommended the soup of the day which was a creamy but light vegetable soup. It was on point. Also good was the ceasar salad a little bit overdressed but I actually like it like that. As for main courses, They also recommended the Lasagna which was the special of the day and also pointed out that the squid ink risotto with shrimp was one of their best sellers. We ordered both of those and also had a fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and the crab meat ravioli. Ravioli was good light and flavourful... the Lasagna was just okay something tou can easily make at home and same for the fettuccine. The down fall was with the risotto... bland, very undercooked and soupy. Very disappointing to say the least. I agree with some other reviews that I read about being overrated. I guess I came here with high expectations and Red Carpet couldn't deliver on quality and flavors. Overall... another nice but very normal Italian restaurant. Nothing crazy.

  • 5/5 Fernando M. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been to this restaurant a few times. They are always consistent with good service and quality of food. I live near by and one day wanted some Italian food and googled Italian restaurants near me and red carpet came up. At first was a little skeptical, but after enjoying their delicious dishes, I knew I found one of the best Italian restaurant.

  • 1/5 J. Daniel R. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is not the same as it was a year ago. I know everyone is struggling in the service industry but they no longer have it though. Product quality is down. Portions are less than half of what they used to be. We had a disappointing experience.

  • 5/5 Meghan P. 2 years ago on Google
    They might not be known for their desserts, but they should be. I asked la señora how she made the pistachio cheesecake with strawberry filling, and she broke it down for me step by step. And she offered to teach me with lessons if I'd be around on Saturday. Next level service and food at this place, can't recommend it highly enough.

  • 5/5 A D. 2 years ago on Google
    Our family of 4 enjoyed a wonderful meal at Red Carpet. Fresh Italian food that tastes of home cooking, this is definitely going to have repeat visits. We enjoyed everything we ate, and even 'heavier' dishes with cream-based sauces didn't feel like lead in our stomachs! Service was wonderful and personal and especially love that this is a family-run business.

  • 5/5 Christine T. 2 years ago on Google
    I have not been to a better restaurant than this one and that's saying a lot. I'm a huge foodie from CT and found the food in Florida lacked authenticity. This Italian food was the best I've ever had. Not only was my meal amazing, but all 3 other entrees my party had were phenomenal. What made this even better was the service. The mother and son that catered to us that evening were beyond accommodating. We mistakenly made a reservation at the downtown location but cleared off a table for us. The mother took time to share the specials and desserts (which she made herself). We could feel her passion and love through her desserts. I will be traveling from Orlando to Miami JUST for them. Thank you for a wonderful meal.

  • 5/5 nadine 2 years ago on Google
    Best service!!!! and food!!! Ever!!! Peaceful quiet place. Clean and beautiful

  • 5/5 David Neal L. 2 years ago on Google
    The four of us loved all of our dishes. Even the chicken parm was juicy and delicious. Pictured is the squid ink pasta, and the sausage and broccoli stuffed ravioli

  • 5/5 sheisblackmamba 2 years ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I had the pleasure of hosting A private birthday dinner for a family member and I knew that I could not choose any other place. The attention to detail, sleepkness and the overall elevated feel of the place makes it perfect for a little celebrating or a dinner with your significant other. The entire staff was accommodating and went above and beyond to make us have an amazing time. The food is to die for, every single menu choice kept somehow surpassing the other. Can you believe it? Overall I would gladly return here every single time I’m in town.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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