Restaurant

Carpaccio

Name: Carpaccio
Address: 9700 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL, 33154, US
Telephone: (305) 867-7777
Price range: splurge

Italian•Bal Harbour•splurge

Carpaccio is one of the best italian restaurants in Miami for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Bal Harbour.

Carpaccio sits inside the Bal Harbour Shops, which is either an odd address for a serious Italian dining room or a perfectly logical one, depending on how you read the clientele.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Carpaccio sits inside the Bal Harbour Shops, which is either an odd address for a serious Italian dining room or a perfectly logical one, depending on how you read the clientele. What the existing reputation suggests is the latter: this is a room that maintains the tempo and restraint of Italian coastal cooking without softening it for easy consumption, and in a zip code where people understand what things cost, the fact that regulars keep returning is the more meaningful signal. The tablecloths are pressed rather than decorative, the service is reportedly attentive to the table rather than performing for it, and the proposition — that a properly restrained menu constitutes an actual luxury — appears to be landing. The kitchen's identity is built around Italian seafood discipline. The Gamberi Marechiare is consistently cited as the dish to anchor an order: prawns finished in a southern Italian tomato-forward braise, the kind of preparation where restraint is the technique. The Cozze & Capesante — mussels and scallops — is where diners report understanding what the kitchen can actually do, the two proteins handled separately enough that neither overwhelms the other. The Burrata is the test any serious Italian room should pass without commentary, and by most accounts, this one does. The Mare e Monti, the land-and-sea pairing, rounds the menu into something coherent, and the Amalfi Salad is reportedly best used to close the savory arc before the meal turns toward dessert. Practical guidance drawn from what's known: book dinner rather than lunch — the room's pacing is said to shift register after six in a way the midday service doesn't match. Request a table away from the shopping corridor entrance; the interior seats carry the full weight of the experience. Come for two people who want to eat well without theater.

James Whitfield, Restaurant Critic

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dinner and Fine Dining

Price and pace

splurge

Neighborhood

Bal Harbour | 9700 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL 33154, USA

Price

splurge

Taste Score

8.1/10

Phone

(305) 867-7777

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“Carpaccio is worth putting on the shortlist for Burrata and Gamberi Marechiare—the two orders to build a first visit around.”

Dish highlight

Gamberi Marechiare

Shrimp, squid, baby peas in a light tomato sauce and a touch of wine

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Menu and ordering

Carpaccio menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Carpaccio is listed in the splurge price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Gamberi Marechiare

Shrimp, squid, baby peas in a light tomato sauce and a touch of wine

Cozze & Capesante

Fresh mussels and scallops sautéed with a touch of tomato and wine sauce

Burrata

Fresh imported Mozzarella with creamy interior, served with Prosciutto, roasted peppers and fresh tomato

Mare e Monti

Tomato sauce, fresh mushrooms, shrimp, mozzarella

Amalfi Salad

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What makes Carpaccio worth the move

Carpaccio is a reliable italian choice in Bal Harbour in Miami when you want something that tends to land well. Burrata and Gamberi Marechiare also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 2,876 Google reviews.

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Public rating

8.8 from 2,876 Google reviews

Best for

dinner and Fine Dining

Style

Italian in Bal Harbour

Spend

splurge

Best for

Fine Dining upscale dinner local

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Google rating: 8.8 from 2,876 reviews

Price point: splurge

Popular dishes: Burrata, Gamberi Marechiare, Cozze & Capesante

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Address: 9700 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL 33154, USA
Phone: (305) 867-7777
Price: splurge
TastyPals score: 8.1/10
Google rating: 8.8 (2,876 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Neighborhood: Bal Harbour

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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Carpaccio serve?

Carpaccio is a Italian restaurant located in Bal Harbour, Miami. Carpaccio sits inside the Bal Harbour Shops, which is either an odd address for a serious Italian dining room or a perfectly logical one, depending on how you read the clientele.

What is Carpaccio best for?

Carpaccio is best for fine dining, upscale, dinner, local. Carpaccio is a reliable italian choice in Bal Harbour in Miami when you want something that tends to land well. Burrata and Gamberi Marechiare also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 2,876 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Carpaccio?

Carpaccio is in the splurge price range (splurge). Google rating: 8.8 from 2,876 reviews

What should I order at Carpaccio?

Start with Gamberi Marechiare, Cozze & Capesante, Burrata and Mare e Monti. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Carpaccio worth visiting?

Carpaccio holds a 8.8 Google rating from 2,876 reviews. Carpaccio is a reliable italian choice in Bal Harbour in Miami when you want something that tends to land well. Burrata and Gamberi Marechiare also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 2,876 Google reviews.