Best Date Night Restaurants in Little Haiti
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Boia De
A Michelin-starred, 24-seat neighborhood gem from a husband-wife chef duo, serving inventive Italian plates in a strip-mall setting with nothing over $35.
Essential Picks
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Boia De
9.2
Husband-wife duo Luciana Giangrandi (Scarpetta, Carbone) and Alex Meyer (Animal, Eleven Madison Park) opened this 24-seat strip-mall spot in 2019, and it's held a Michelin star ever since—making it one of Miami's most decorated restaurants relative to its size. The Italian-leaning menu pivots seasonally but leans on textural contrasts: crispy potato skins with molten stracciatella, pappardelle alla lepre with gamey depth, and a reimagined tiramisu built on shatteringly crisp Pavesini biscuits instead of soggy ladyfingers. The room is tight and reservations require 30-day-advance planning via Resy at noon sharp, which filters out casual drop-ins but can feel exclusionary. Come here when you want cooking that punches above its weight class in a space that feels like a neighborhood secret rather than a scene.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tagliolini Nero with King Crab, Pappardelle Alla Lepre, Crispy Potato Skins with Stracciatella and Caviar
What Makes it Special: A Michelin-starred, 24-seat neighborhood gem from a husband-wife chef duo, serving inventive Italian plates in a strip-mall setting with nothing over $35.
Notable Picks
8.5
Nurdan Gür and Gokhan Yüzbaşıoğlu opened this Design District spot in 2021 and earned a Bib Gourmand within fifteen months—now holding it four consecutive years. The draw is the outdoor courtyard beneath a 150-year-old banyan tree, where handmade mantı, lahmacun, and Izmir köfte arrive from a glass-walled kitchen trimmed in blue-and-white tile. Recent reviews show occasional execution wobbles and portions that don't always justify the price point, which keeps it from running away with the score. Best for a leisurely weekend lunch when you want to feel transported without the Mandolin reservation battle.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mantı Dumplings, Izmir Köfte, Kavurma Braised Beef
What Makes it Special: Four-time Bib Gourmand winner serving handmade Turkish classics under a 150-year-old banyan tree in a lush garden oasis.