Michael's Genuine Food & DrinkvsOsteria Del Teatro
Both Michael's Genuine Food & Drink and Osteria del Teatro are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Michael's Genuine Food & Drink is preferred by most reviewers compared to Osteria del Teatro. Michael's Genuine Food & Drink scores 91 with endorsements from 19 reviewers like Departures, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink
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130 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137
From $30/night
Concierge "The latest spot from chef Michael Schwartz—of Nemo fame—is this industrial-chic indoor-outdoor space with a raw-concrete floor and simple dark-wood fixtures. Schwartz's signature focus on..."
Fodor's "Michael's is often cited as Miami's top restaurant, and it's not hard to see why." Full review
Insight Guides "Rigorously fresh and locally sourced American meals. Simple but never boring dishes such as wood-oven roasted local snapper dusted with fennel pollen."
Lonely Planet "The ‘genuine’ in Michael Schwartz’ restaurant name refers to its use of locally sourced ingredients and healthy dose of innovation, moderated by its respect for the classics." Full review
Zagat ""Ambitious" yet "down-to-earth" small, medium and large plates of locally sourced New American "comfort" food, backed by "inspired" treats from "genius" pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith." Full review
BlackBook "This is the new neighborhood spot of choice, the one that's been winning all the raves this year."
Gayot15.0
"Michael's Genuine Food & Drink stands out in Miami as a great neighborhood restaurant, serving budget-friendly food that's mostly simple, and simply top-notch." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"One of the hottest restaurants in the Design District, with seasonal, local ingredients whipped into eclectic creations by lauded chef Michael Schwartz."
Miami New Times Critic's Pick
"Like all great American cooking, new and old, chef/owner Michael Schwartz's food comes from the heart, not haute." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Focusing on homemade, modernized comfort food, Schwartz delivered to the fullest, using goods from local farmers to create dishes such as housemade short rib cannelloni." Full review
Osteria Del Teatro Fodor's
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1443 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
From $35/night
Fodor's "Thanks to word of mouth, this northern Italian restaurant is constantly full of the most refined clink and clatter along sometimes-seedy Washington Avenue." Full review
Frommer's "Located in an unassuming storefront beneath the flashy Cameo nightclub, it's hard to believe that Osteria del Teatro is the best Italian bistro on the beach." Full review
Zagat4.0
""Incredible" Northern Italian cuisine takes paesani "back to the old country" at this "legendary" "white-tablecloth" "oasis of relaxation" "in crazy SoBe"." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This well-known Italian restaurant serves traditional and more modern dishes, such as crab-stuffed ravioli with lobster sauce and an excellent sea bass."
Gayot13.0
"Standing unwaveringly on a derelict street corner trashed nightly by careless club-goers, Osteria hangs tough to the ever-changing tides of this crazed neighborhood and fickle food scene." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"A fine-dining experience that has built its reputation on highly attentive service and some of the best Italian fare in South Beach."
Miami New Times "Osteria has been serving fine Italian cuisine since 1987; dining here is still something of a 20th-century experience." Full review
Time Out "The prices draw a lot of flak, although the northern Italian specialities are tremendous and the service is exceptional." Full review
Where "One of the best Italian bistros on the beach with an excellent menu to match." Full review
