RESTAURANT: Escopazzo
GROUP RESERVATIONS: (305) 856-1874
ADDRESS: 1311 Washington Ave. - Miami Beach, FL 331339
CUISINE: Contemporary Italian
MEALS SERVED: Open Nightly - Dinner 6pm- 12:pm
FULL BAR: Yes
WINE SELECTION: Exceptional
RESERVATIONS: Suggested
SEATING CAPACITY: Up to 90 guests
PRIVATE DINING: Up to 50 guests
HADICAP ACCESS: Available
SERVICE: Friendly, Attentive
ATTIRE: Casual Dressy, Elegant
PRICE: $$$
PAYMENT: All Major Credit Cards
PARKING: Valet-Parking

Menu:
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Ambiance:
Located in the pulsating heart of Miami, ESCOPAZZO is a refreshingly intimate South Florida restaurant. Visiting this Italian culinary delight means taking the time to savor every morsel and breathe in the intoxicating aromas.

At the center of this ingenious concept is the warmth of family. Owners and Acclaimed Chefs Pino Bodoni and wife Giancarla have created a splendid menu to be explored in a divine setting. Pino's father, Giorgio, President of the Italian Restaurant Association of Rome for nearly 30 years, has enhanced the husband and wife team's culinary skills. And Pino's mother, Maria Pia, not only assists in the restaurant's daily operations but is also responsible for the legendary tiramisu. With superb Italian cuisine and personalized attention it's no surprise Zagat, Ocean Drive and Miami Herald rated ESCOPAZZO "Exceptional" in 2004.

With each flavorful bite sink into the comfort of the cozy surroundings of ESCOPAZZO meaning, "I am going crazy". The softly lit restaurant has the charming appeal of Italian-inspired design elements including rustic, Tuscan Terracotta floor tiles and a beautiful mural depicting images of buildings and monuments throughout Italy, hand painted by Giancarla herself. The lovely wine cellar is the focal point of the back dining room, made to feel like an Italian courtyard garden complete with a stone water fountain. The knowledgeable and friendly staff adds a personal touch making you feel like a guest at a private home in Italy. You'd be crazy to miss it.

Cuisine:
The decadent menu is made up of a fusion of flavors sure to put all five senses into gear. Only the freshest ingredients are used to deliver unique creations such as Asparagus Flan with mixed cheese "fonduta", shitake mushrooms and truffle essence, Pumpkin and Amaretto Ravioli accented with a vegetable brunoise and truffle cream sauce, and Alaskan Halibut with cannellini beans, swiss chard and foie gras sauce. To compliment your menu selection choose from an impressive assortment of Italian wines hand selected by Pino who amazingly enough is also an accredited sommelier. And for dessert don't forget to try the tiramisu made daily.