A waterfront Italian restaurant in North Bay Village, known for authentic Italian cuisine and Roman-style pizza.
Running chef
The restaurant was created by Italian chefs, and the name Petralunga is the surname of the concept's creator, reflecting a strong connection to Italian tradition. No specific first names of chefs are mentioned.
Petralunga is a waterfront Italian restaurant located in the marina of North Bay Village, created by Italian chefs to offer authentic Italian cuisine and true Roman-style pizza. The restaurant features a cocktail bar and stunning views, with its name reflecting a strong connection to Italian tradition.
Customer Perception
Customers frequently praise the amazing service, fun decor, and outside patio, highlighting the superb and attentive staff who even offer throw blankets for comfort. The thin-crust Roman-style pizza, Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese, and table-side Tiramisù receive high marks for flavor and authenticity, often reminding diners of Italy. Many appreciate the waterfront views and excellent cocktails. However, some reviewers note significant difficulty with parking, find certain dishes unimpressive, or feel the price-to-quality ratio is off, with occasional comments on dry pizza dough or small branzino portions.
Additional Details
The restaurant's name, Petralunga, is the surname of its creator. Their Roman-style pizza is made using high-quality Italian flours and long fermentation doughs, resulting in a light, crispy, and digestible crust. Petralunga also boasts a full liquor license and a carefully curated cocktail selection designed to complement the waterfront dining experience.
Lunch, especially for a 50% off special on entrees and drinks available until 5 pm, and dinner. Reservations are highly recommended, particularly on weekends when a lunch special is also available.
Sophia was absolutely amazing. From the moment we sat down, she was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. She checked on us at the perfect times, kept a great attitude the entire meal, and made the experience so much better. It’s rare to get service that genuinely stands out, but Sophia went above and beyond. She was professional, efficient, and incredibly kind. If every waitress was like Sophia, eating out would be a 10/10 experience every time. Thank you, Sophia, for doing such an awesome job! GIVE HER A RAISE she absolutely killed it!!!!!
I had heard good things about Petralunga, so my friend and I decided to give it a try during our vacation in Miami. I am glad we did.
Parking was easy to find, which is always a nice way to start a meal in Miami. Once inside, I immediately noticed how bright, clean, and spacious the restaurant was. There was plenty of seating both inside and outside, along with some cool artwork and décor throughout the space.
I had reserved a table outside. The weather was not exactly cooperating, but the marina view was too nice to pass up. One thing worth mentioning is their weekend lunch special. Every Saturday and Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM they offer 50% off their entire à la carte food and beverage menu, which is a fantastic deal.
Our first server, Sofia, was excellent. She was sweet, friendly, knowledgeable, and even let us sample a few wines before deciding. Great service from the start.
We both ended up ordering glasses of the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, which was very enjoyable. We also ordered sparkling water, which was perfect on a hot and humid Miami afternoon.
My friend ordered the lobster ravioli and really enjoyed it. I went with the New York Strip cooked medium and a side of steamed broccoli. The steak was cooked perfectly and had a nice texture. My only critique is that I would have liked a bit more seasoning and flavor on the steak itself.
What I was really excited for was the Cacio e Pepe Truffle, which is prepared tableside. Unfortunately, because of my shellfish allergy, I could not order it. Our server checked directly with the chef and confirmed that the pasta is cooked in the same water used for lobster. While I was definitely disappointed, I appreciated the transparency and attention to food safety. Safety first.
Overall, everything was good. The food, service, atmosphere, and marina views made for a very enjoyable lunch. The only thing I found myself wishing for was a side like mac and cheese to pair with the steak.
Petralunga feels like a hidden gem. Between the waterfront setting, attentive staff, and strong value during their weekend special, I would absolutely recommend it and would happily return the next time I am in Miami.
4
Petralunga is a cute, relatively small restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating, creating a cozy atmosphere. The food was good, and the portion sizes were satisfying. However, I did find it to be quite overpriced for what you get. Between two appetizers, two entrées, and one small pizza, our bill came to around $200 for just two people after taxes & gratuity. Overall, we enjoyed the meal, but the prices would make it hard for us to return regularly.
5
Petralunga was absolutely delicious! We got the burrata and prosciutto appetizer, the prosciutto was amazing. Then we had bolognese, pizza diavola, and the petralunga pasta. All wonderful! We came on Saturday so everything was 50% off. Thank you to Samantha for making our experience wonderful.
5
Wow. Wow. Wow. I went to Petralunga with my mom and my wife and we had an absolute BLAST. We sat outside by the water and were completely blown away by Every. Single. Thing. The service was absolutely phenomenal, the space was adorable and had a bunch of Ninja Turtles everywhere (major points) and each turtle is one of the owners which is pretty cool. Vanessa was absolutely amazing and is such a great server. Definitely ask for her. The food was amazing. I was blown away. I would recommend EVERYTHING! They did fettuccini Alfredo tableside and it was BOMB and the tiramisu was done table side as well and it was AMAZING! The pizza is the thinnest crust EVER. We had the Sicilia. 🔥🔥🔥 everyone needs to check this place out.
