Bellini, Miami

Bellini Italian Bistro combines a cozy atmosphere with flavorful Italian fare for a sumptuous experience. Arched doorways usher guests into the dining room with sleek wood floors, Edison-style light fixtures, and exposed-brick and natural-stone walls. Here, diners can sip the dozens of beers and wines at the fully stocked bar or savor some of the standout menu items. Read on to learn more about a few.

• Appetizer: Diners can kick off meals with bites of grilled octopus garnished with black olives, celery, extra-virgin olive oil, and lemon.
• Pizza: The prosciutto crudo, an oval-shaped thin-crust pie baked in a wood-burning oven, is topped with oregano and flavorful prosciutto di Parma.
• Pasta: Creamy risotto is accompanied by shrimp, mussels, scallops, calamari, and clams in a garlic-seasoned marinara sauce.
• Entree: The branzino al cartoccio sees a tender Mediterranean sea-bass fillet served with new potatoes and artichokes and finished with black olives and thyme.
• Dessert: Spongy ladyfingers are soaked in espresso and layered with sweet mascarpone to form the decadent tiramisu.