There’s Something New in the Neighborhood! Miami Beach’s Sunset Harbour has welcomed a new Italian dining destination with the arrival of A Pasta Bar, which opened October 21 at 1784 West Avenue (former location of Sushi Garage). The restaurant marks the first expansion beyond New York City for the family-owned concept, whose original Soho location has been drawing pasta lovers since 2017.

Founded by Nicola Pedrazzoli, his son Andrea Pedrazzoli, mother Esther Pedrazzoli (Culinary Director) and partner Simone Tiligna, this new Miami outpost is being introduced as “A Pasta Bar 2.0”—an evolution of the original concept that retains its Italian roots while embracing the spirit of South Florida.

Beautifully designed by Alessandro Pasquale, the 4,700-square-foot space makes a striking first impression. Grigio Carnico marble, blue steel, Patagonia Green stone, antique brass, and richly textured Shou Sugi Ban wood are complemented by vintage 1960s Italian furnishings. The result is chic, warm and inviting. The perfectly curated background music adds to the restaurant’s hip, buzzy vibe yet is set to a volume level that allows for intimate dinner conversation.

At the heart of the restaurant is a dramatic freestanding open kitchen with comfortable counter seating all around. Here diners can watch the culinary team work their magic just steps away. Beyond the counter, the restaurant offers a main dining room, an outdoor terrace, a bar and a private dining room.

Our meal began with house-made brioche generously topped with exquisite Spanish Jamon Pata Negra; Grilled Asparagus, accompanied by a nutty white romesco sauce and La Nostra Burrata; a rich, creamy ball of burrata served with house-made focaccia, basil oil, pomodoro jam and a sprinkle crushed pistachios. The medley of the Chef’s Selection of Funghi; wild mushrooms served over a velvety pine nut purée with breadcrumbs, was deliciously earthy, rich and truly memorable.

As the restaurant’s name suggests, pastas are the star of the show, all of which are made fresh daily in the restaurant's “pasta lab” (in full view from the dining room). The menu features Italian classics alongside more inventive preparations. Among their signature pasta dishes, we sampled the Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe, Tagliatelle al Tartufo Nero, Tagliatelle Gialle and Uovo in Ravioli; a generously sized raviolo filled with spinach, ricotta and an egg yolk, finished with delicate shavings of black truffle. Each dish was as beautiful as it was delicious.

The expanded Miami menu ventures beyond pasta with selections of crudo and carpaccio, wood-grilled meats, seasonal seafood, and specialties such as the above mentioned saffron Tagliatelle Gialle topped table-side with bone marrow. A five-course pasta tasting menu offers another way to experience the kitchen’s range.

Dessert was equally impressive: silky hazelnut gelato drizzled with a rich sabayon sauce and melted chocolate, which formed a wonderfully crisp shell upon contact with the cold gelato, all finished with a scattering of chopped hazelnuts. A decidedly indulgent and thoroughly satisfying finale.

The service was every bit as impressive as the food—professional, attentive and genuinely personable. A special shout-out to our server, Loda. She was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and wonderfully welcoming. She added an extra touch to an already delightful dining experience.

An exclusively Italian wine list and a selection of Italian-inspired cocktails round out the offerings. A daily aperitivo hour, from 5 to 7 p.m., adds a distinctly Milanese touch.

But while A Pasta Bar clearly hopes to attract visitors discovering Miami Beach, its ambitions are rooted closer to home. As partner Simone Tiligna explained, “It would be nice if tourists come, but our vision is for A Pasta Bar to be a true neighborhood restaurant for the locals.”

That sentiment feels particularly fitting for Sunset Harbour, a neighborhood whose appeal lies in its blend of residential charm and increasingly sophisticated dining. With its combination of handmade pasta, an engaging open-kitchen experience, and an atmosphere that encourages lingering over dinner, A Pasta Bar is positioning itself as more than a destination restaurant. It wants to become part of the neighborhood’s everyday dining life—and a welcome new addition to Miami Beach’s Italian dining scene.

A Pasta Bar

1784 West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139

(305) 397-8271

Open 5-11PM Sunday-Thursday 5-11:30pm Friday & Saturday

Aperitivo hour- 5 to 7 PM