NIU Kitchen is a tiny spot in Downtown Miami serving excellent Catalan food. Bring someone you really want to impress.

Ariete is one of Coconut Grove’s best restaurants, but still casual enough for a nice weeknight dinner.

Boia De is a little Italian spot in Buena Vista that’s perfect for a date or dinner with a few friends.

Ghee Indian Kitchen in the Design District serves farm-to-table takes on classic Indian dishes that are all incredible.

Downtown’s Jaguar Sun is an excellent cocktail bar that’s also a very good restaurant. Come here for pasta and cocktails with a date or some friends.

Pinch Kitchen is a spot in the Upper East Side that feels super casual, but serves a wide range of really great food.

Alter in Wynwood is a tasting menu spot that swings big with creative dishes, and delivers every time.

Kyu in Wynwood serves a mash up of modern American and Asian BBQ. It’s good for almost every occasion we can think of.

Macchialina is a small Italian spot in Miami Beach with some of the best pasta in the city, which is the biggest reason to come here.

Lucali in Sunset Harbour has some of the best pizza in Miami. You might have to wait, but it will be worth it.

Fooq’s is a Downtown spot that serves very good Persian food in a space stylish enough to bring a date.

Mandolin Aegean Bistro in the Design District serves very solid Mediterranean food on a beautiful outdoor patio.

Stubborn Seed is a fine dining restaurant in South Beach where the main attraction is creative, delicious food.

Lung Yai Thai Tapas in Little Havana almost always has a wait, but also serves great classics like khao soi and massaman curry.

Soya e Pomodoro is a charming Italian restaurant in Downtown heavily decorated with random things and hosts occasional live jazz.

Ironside Kitchen is a BYOB pizza place in Little River with some very solid Neapolitan pies and pretty outdoor seating.