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13 Spots to Cure Cacio e Pepe Cravings in Miami

Where to find this classic Roman dish

by Amber Love Bond Updated
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Cacio e pepe is a classic Italian dish with only fresh pasta, high-quality Italian cheese, and black pepper. Yet, it’s one of the most satisfying dishes one can have. Though it’s similar to mac and cheese, its straightforwardness makes it a favorite among diners. As a classic comfort food, it can be a main attraction on the menu when cooked properly.

Here are 13 places serving up some tasty cacio e pepe throughout Miami to help curb those cravings.

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Cacio e Pepe Italian

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If it’s the namesake dish, it’s bound to be good. At Cacio e Pepe Italian in North Miami the cacio e pepe is tossed tableside in an aged cheese wheel before twisting into a large mountain on each diner’s plate.

15903 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
(305) 627-3436
(305) 627-3436

Baiocco Osteria del Mare

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Nestled in Miami’s charming Morningside neighborhood, this unassuming restaurant might be mistaken for a private residence at first glance. But looks can be deceiving: the cozy establishment serves Italian cuisine in a quaint and intimate atmosphere, including the fan-favorite spaghetti cacio e pepe.

5599 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137
(305) 759-1007
(305) 759-1007

Palat

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Make dinner plans in Upper Buena Vista for a cheesy pasta fix at Palat. Here it’s made with tagliolini, which is just slightly thicker than regular spaghetti and allows for just the right amount of fresh pecorino to stick to the pasta with each bite. Plus, they add a bit of black truffle to the dish.

4702 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137
(786) 953-7577
(786) 953-7577

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Dal Plin

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Despite its many name changes, the second-floor food hall located in the Miami Design District has been serving up fresh pasta since day one at Dal Plin. Naturally, there’s a delightful cacio e pepe on the menu.

140 NE 39th St STE 241, Miami, FL 33137
(954) 806-7067
(954) 806-7067

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dōma

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Located in the bustling neighborhood of Wynwood, this restaurant offers a unique blend of Mediterranean and Southern Italian cuisine, including a must-try version of the classic cacio e pepe pasta dish. Bucatini pasta is perfectly cooked and paired with a flavorful combination of black skin pecorino romano cheese, Sichuan black pepper, and crispy pecorino, making for a satisfying meal.

35 NE 26th St, Miami, FL 33137
(786) 953-6946
(786) 953-6946

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Macchialina

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Macchialina on Alton Road is a pasta destination where the cacio e pepe is always a grand slam. Chef Mike Pirolo’s version of the classic dish is made with spaghetti, shallots, pecorino, and black pepper and is a crowd favorite. It’s usually on the menu, but if it’s not — it can always be made upon request because, as Pirolo puts it, “what self-respecting Italian can’t make cacio e pepe on the fly?”

5506, 820 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 534-2124
(305) 534-2124

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Jaguar Sun

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At Jaguar Sun, the classic dish of cacio e pepe is executed perfectly, with the pasta generously coated in freshly grated cheese and coarse ground pepper. This dish is complemented nicely by an ice-cold martini.

230 NE 4th St, Miami, FL 33132

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Forte dei Marmi

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Located in the South of Fifth neighborhood, Forte dei Marmi offers a unique take on cacio e pepe. Their version features bucatini, topped with shaved truffles and served tableside in a Pecorino wheel, making for a truly decadent experience.

150 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(786) 276-3095
(786) 276-3095

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Casa Tua Cucina

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Escape the hustle and bustle of Brickell’s traffic and indulge in the classic Italian dish of cacio e pepe at Casa Tua Cucina. The creamy pasta is a standout among the options available at this Italian food hall. For those wanting to try their hand at recreating the dish, visit the market portion of the venue to purchase the three necessary ingredients.

70 SW 7th St, Miami, FL 33130
(305) 755-0320
(305) 755-0320

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Fi'lia

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Located on the ground floor of Brickell’s SLS is Fi’lia, an Italian restaurant that boasts an open kitchen and an impressive lineup of pasta dishes. Though their menu is extensive, Fi’lia’s cacio e pepe is a standout. Made with simple ingredients, including pecorino romano and black pepper, this dish is topped with freshly shredded pecorino for extra flavor. Diners can also add chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.

1300 S Miami Ave Suite 100, Miami, FL 33130
(305) 912-1729
(305) 912-1729

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Luca Osteria

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Luca Osteria offers a classic cacio e pepe dish that never fails to impress. The pasta is made with bucatini and topped with toasted black pepper and fonduta di parmigiano, resulting in a creamy and comforting dish.

116 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 381-5097
(305) 381-5097

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Like Mike Italian Taste

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Located in Coconut Grove, this charming Italian restaurant offers classic Italian dishes, including a well-executed cacio e pepe dish. The dish is presented beautifully with expert twirls of pasta, garnished with fresh herbs and edible flowers that enhance the dish’s visual appeal.

3433 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133
(305) 392-0679
(305) 392-0679

Lucia Pizzeria

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Lucia is a family-friendly Italian restaurant located in Kendall operated by the team behind the high-end Graziano’s steakhouse. Known for its fresh pasta, Lucia’s cacio e pepe is a classic rendition made with bucatini, Pecorino Romano, and crushed black pepper.

8755 SW 72nd St, Miami, FL 33173
(305) 249-1043
(305) 249-1043

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Cacio e Pepe Italian

15903 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33160

If it’s the namesake dish, it’s bound to be good. At Cacio e Pepe Italian in North Miami the cacio e pepe is tossed tableside in an aged cheese wheel before twisting into a large mountain on each diner’s plate.

15903 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
(305) 627-3436
(305) 627-3436

Baiocco Osteria del Mare

5599 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137

Nestled in Miami’s charming Morningside neighborhood, this unassuming restaurant might be mistaken for a private residence at first glance. But looks can be deceiving: the cozy establishment serves Italian cuisine in a quaint and intimate atmosphere, including the fan-favorite spaghetti cacio e pepe.

5599 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137
(305) 759-1007
(305) 759-1007

Palat

4702 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137

Make dinner plans in Upper Buena Vista for a cheesy pasta fix at Palat. Here it’s made with tagliolini, which is just slightly thicker than regular spaghetti and allows for just the right amount of fresh pecorino to stick to the pasta with each bite. Plus, they add a bit of black truffle to the dish.

4702 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137
(786) 953-7577
(786) 953-7577

Dal Plin

140 NE 39th St STE 241, Miami, FL 33137

Despite its many name changes, the second-floor food hall located in the Miami Design District has been serving up fresh pasta since day one at Dal Plin. Naturally, there’s a delightful cacio e pepe on the menu.

140 NE 39th St STE 241, Miami, FL 33137
(954) 806-7067
(954) 806-7067

dōma

35 NE 26th St, Miami, FL 33137

Located in the bustling neighborhood of Wynwood, this restaurant offers a unique blend of Mediterranean and Southern Italian cuisine, including a must-try version of the classic cacio e pepe pasta dish. Bucatini pasta is perfectly cooked and paired with a flavorful combination of black skin pecorino romano cheese, Sichuan black pepper, and crispy pecorino, making for a satisfying meal.

35 NE 26th St, Miami, FL 33137
(786) 953-6946
(786) 953-6946

Macchialina

5506, 820 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Macchialina on Alton Road is a pasta destination where the cacio e pepe is always a grand slam. Chef Mike Pirolo’s version of the classic dish is made with spaghetti, shallots, pecorino, and black pepper and is a crowd favorite. It’s usually on the menu, but if it’s not — it can always be made upon request because, as Pirolo puts it, “what self-respecting Italian can’t make cacio e pepe on the fly?”

5506, 820 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 534-2124
(305) 534-2124

Jaguar Sun

230 NE 4th St, Miami, FL 33132

At Jaguar Sun, the classic dish of cacio e pepe is executed perfectly, with the pasta generously coated in freshly grated cheese and coarse ground pepper. This dish is complemented nicely by an ice-cold martini.

230 NE 4th St, Miami, FL 33132

Forte dei Marmi

150 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Located in the South of Fifth neighborhood, Forte dei Marmi offers a unique take on cacio e pepe. Their version features bucatini, topped with shaved truffles and served tableside in a Pecorino wheel, making for a truly decadent experience.

150 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(786) 276-3095
(786) 276-3095

Casa Tua Cucina

70 SW 7th St, Miami, FL 33130

Escape the hustle and bustle of Brickell’s traffic and indulge in the classic Italian dish of cacio e pepe at Casa Tua Cucina. The creamy pasta is a standout among the options available at this Italian food hall. For those wanting to try their hand at recreating the dish, visit the market portion of the venue to purchase the three necessary ingredients.

70 SW 7th St, Miami, FL 33130
(305) 755-0320
(305) 755-0320

Fi'lia

1300 S Miami Ave Suite 100, Miami, FL 33130

Located on the ground floor of Brickell’s SLS is Fi’lia, an Italian restaurant that boasts an open kitchen and an impressive lineup of pasta dishes. Though their menu is extensive, Fi’lia’s cacio e pepe is a standout. Made with simple ingredients, including pecorino romano and black pepper, this dish is topped with freshly shredded pecorino for extra flavor. Diners can also add chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.

1300 S Miami Ave Suite 100, Miami, FL 33130
(305) 912-1729
(305) 912-1729

Luca Osteria

116 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Luca Osteria offers a classic cacio e pepe dish that never fails to impress. The pasta is made with bucatini and topped with toasted black pepper and fonduta di parmigiano, resulting in a creamy and comforting dish.

116 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 381-5097
(305) 381-5097

Like Mike Italian Taste

3433 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133

Located in Coconut Grove, this charming Italian restaurant offers classic Italian dishes, including a well-executed cacio e pepe dish. The dish is presented beautifully with expert twirls of pasta, garnished with fresh herbs and edible flowers that enhance the dish’s visual appeal.

3433 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133
(305) 392-0679
(305) 392-0679

Lucia Pizzeria

8755 SW 72nd St, Miami, FL 33173

Lucia is a family-friendly Italian restaurant located in Kendall operated by the team behind the high-end Graziano’s steakhouse. Known for its fresh pasta, Lucia’s cacio e pepe is a classic rendition made with bucatini, Pecorino Romano, and crushed black pepper.

8755 SW 72nd St, Miami, FL 33173
(305) 249-1043
(305) 249-1043

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