MC Kitchen

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MC Kitchen

4141 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137, USA
ClosedOpens 11:30 AM·$$$·$50-100 per person·Italian

Contemporary Italian cuisine with an open kitchen in Miami's Design District

ItalianCasual Dining$$$Design DistrictBest New Restaurants in America 2013View Menu

About MC Kitchen

MC Kitchen has been a cornerstone of Miami's Design District since 2013, delivering sophisticated modern Italian cuisine that earned a spot on Esquire's Best New Restaurants list. Chef Dena Marino leads a kitchen that crafts fresh pastas, house-cured meats, and sausages from scratch, while sourcing the finest local, seasonal, and organic ingredients.

The striking space features an open kitchen, dramatic art installations, walls of windows bathed in Miami sunshine, and an intimate private dining room for up to 15 guests. The bar program is equally impressive — cocktails are inventive yet balanced, and the wine list is vast and curated.

Aperitivo Hour runs daily from 4–7pm, offering crafted drinks and small plates perfect for lingering. With a smart casual vibe that skews romantic and upscale, MC Kitchen suits date nights, business lunches, and group celebrations alike.

Valet parking, outdoor seating, and full wheelchair accessibility round out a well-considered dining experience priced at $50–100 per person.

Highlights

Group Celebrations
Date Night
Brunch with Friends
Signature Aspen Truffle Fries
Signature Fiocchi di Formaggio e Pera
Private Events
Reservations Recommended
Wheelchair Accessible

Dining Essentials

Dress Code

Smart Casual

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours

Chef

Dena Marino

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Verified
8.5
/10
Service
8.0

Ambience
9.0

Food Quality
9.0

Value for Money
7.0

Location
8.0

Score derived from 1,900+ public reviews

Closed Opens 11:30 AM

Monday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Reviews

Highly rated across platforms (4.3/5 on Google, 4.2/5 on TripAdvisor, 4.8 on OpenTable) with consistent praise for food quality, atmosphere, and attentive service.

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The Experience

Amenities

Private EventsReservations RecommendedWheelchair AccessibleTrendyWine ListPet-FriendlyPatioArt DisplaysAccessible RestroomUpscaleCredit Cards AcceptedBeer Selection

Signature Dishes

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Aspen Truffle Fries

Crispy fries tossed in truffle oil, a perennial crowd favorite and one of the most-mentioned dishes in reviews.

Fiocchi di Formaggio e Pera

House-made pasta pockets filled with robiola, grana padano, and taleggio, finished with roasted pear and white truffle cream.

Stone Oven Roasted Octopus

Roasted octopus served over nero risotto forma with pancetta sherry vinaigrette.

Black Mission Fig Pizzetta

Artisan pizzetta topped with cipollini marmalade, Parma prosciutto, fontina, arugula, and saba.

Garganelli Bolognese

Hand-rolled garganelli pasta in a rich bolognese of ground veal, venison, pork, and porcini mushrooms, finished with parmigiano reggiano.

Warm Chocolate Cake

A hot chocolate cake served with ice cream, frequently singled out in reviews as a must-order dessert.

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Listing details verified March 2026.Report a closure or change