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Boia De

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8.5
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Boia De

8.5
5205 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137, USA
OpenUntil 10:30 PM·Busy·$$$·Italian

Michelin-starred Italian-inspired cooking in a charming Buena Vista nook

ItalianFine Dining$$$Buena Vista

About Boia De

Boia De is a Michelin-starred Italian-inspired restaurant tucked inside a Buena Vista shopping center at 5205 NE 2nd Ave — look for the neon-pink exclamation mark glowing above the door. Co-chefs Luciana Giangrandi and Alex Meyer have created something genuinely surprising: a forest-green, intimate dining room that fills the moment the doors open, serving food that is Italian in spirit but defies easy categorization.

The menu leans on exceptional house-made pastas like pappardelle alla lepre with Florida rabbit and a decadent gnocchi alla norcina with black truffle and parmigiano, while starters like crispy polenta with marinated eggplant and baked clams with nduja set the tone. Desserts — particularly the crispy tiramisu and chocolate budino — are not to be skipped.

With a curated natural wine list, creative cocktails, and a warm, LGBTQ+-friendly staff, Boia De is one of Miami's most celebrated and sought-after dinner destinations in the $50–100 per person range.

Highlights

Group Celebrations
Date Night
Local Favorite
Signature Pappardelle alla Lepre
Signature Crispy Polenta
Reservations Recommended
Wheelchair Accessible
Trendy
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8.5
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Service
8.0
Ambience
9.0
Food Quality
9.0
Value for Money
7.0
Location
7.0

Buzzing

DaysSaturday
Times8–9 PM

Relaxed

DaysWeeknights
TimesOff-peak hours

Reservations are recommended. Monday and Tuesday evenings are the most relaxed, with occupancy staying below 70% throughout the night. A typical dinner runs $50-100 per person. On-site parking is available.

Open Until 10:30 PM

Monday5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Thursday5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Friday5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturday5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sunday5:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Reviews

Highly rated (4.6/5 on Google, 793 reviews) with overwhelming praise for the food and warm staff; occasional notes on the difficulty of getting a reservation.

Food QualityService & WarmthAtmosphere

The Experience

Category

Fine Dining

Cuisine

Italian

Amenities

Reservations RecommendedWheelchair AccessibleTrendyWine ListPatioAccessible RestroomUpscaleCredit Cards AcceptedBeer SelectionPrivate DiningCozyDelivery

Meals

Dinner

Signature Dishes

Pappardelle alla Lepre

$29

House-made pappardelle with Florida rabbit, rosemary, and tomato — one of the most celebrated pastas on the menu.

Crispy Polenta

$16

Crispy polenta topped with marinated eggplant, ricotta salata, and fresh basil — a beloved starter frequently praised by reviewers.

Gnocchi alla Norcina

$45

House-made gnocchi with proper Romagna sausage, black truffle, and parmigiano — the menu's most indulgent pasta.

Crispy Tiramisu

$12

Boia De's signature spin on the Italian classic, widely described as worth a visit on its own.

Veal Sweetbreads

$25

Veal sweetbreads with beet, jalapeño, and chicory endive — praised for its clever, unexpected flavor combination.

Lamb Ribs Fra Diavola

$32

Lamb ribs with urfa yogurt and spicy cucumber pickles — one of the most mentioned dishes in guest reviews.

Chocolate Budino

$12

Rich chocolate budino with hazelnut, salted caramel, and crème fraîche — a top dessert pick from frequent guests.

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