Stanzione 87

Stanzione 87 is a gorgeous space, and I was fully planning on dining in for dinner tonight when my plans were turned a bit upside-down. I ended up getting one of the Red Smoke pies to-go for my husband and I as a bit of a happy hour in our hotel room because we both love a good Amatriciana sauce and this seemed really special to this place. I’m so glad I did, because it was absolutely fantastic--it was just a really satisfying pizza to eat, and it was the best snack to have prior to going out to dinner later in the evening. While I have no doubt that the pizza is best eaten in-house, the pie we enjoyed was delightful, and I would 100% come back to try some more the next time I’m in this part of Miami.

Stanzione 87 is located in downtown Mimi, one of the few Italian pizzerias in Miami I still had to try. When we got in at lunchtime, it was empty, the server seemed almost surprised to see us; the interior is simple, I wouldn’t call it “warm” but all these are details. The pizze (yes, one pizza, two pizze, not pizzas) are very good and authentic Italian, Napoli style (Naples); that means ingredients are fresh and very good, the pizza has ton of flavor and it’s light, easy to digest like a pizza should be. That is because of the long rest they give the dough, which means that unlike in many American pizzerias, here the dough levitates before, instead of in your stomach. We’ll definitely go back when in Miami, and maybe try some other dish, although I also want to try another pizza.

We stopped here on a Sunday afternoon for lunch (or HH, or early dinner, depending what you normally would have at 4:00pm). It’s a medium-sized restaurant, with an open view of the pizza oven (and preparation counter), clean and has a modern and simple décor. It is also in the very heart of Miami Downtown: unless you enjoy driving around the same blocks for hours in a thick traffic to find a parking spot, you better park right away in the adjacent parking garage (which is also very crowded and can be a separate adventure itself). We were the only ones at the pizzeria at that time, so the place was very quiet. It didn’t even have that “Italian” vibe that I have found in other pizzeria, but their Neapolitan style pizza is authentic, and very good: you can tell that it’s made with high quality imported ingredients (I shared a Salami and a Napoli with my friend). Too bad we were all really full after the pizza though: I would have loved to try their desserts. The service was fast and very professional, and their prices are extremely reasonable. I will certainly go back again!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Stanzione 87, a quaint pizzeria located in the heart of the city. Upon entering, I was immediately struck by the cozy atmosphere and the aroma of freshly baked dough wafting through the air. The pizza was great and the toppings were fresh. It was all perfectly balanced, and the crust had a satisfying chew and a hint of char from the wood-fired oven. In addition to the excellent pizzas, the service at Stanzione 87 was top-notch. Overall, I had a fantastic experience at Stanzione 87 and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for delicious pizza in a cozy atmosphere. The prices were also reasonable, especially considering the high quality of the ingredients and service. I can't wait to visit again and try some of their other menu items. Overall Food: 8/10 Overall Service: 10/10 “10 = Best Ever, 5 = Very Good”

Best Neapolitan Pizza in town! Have looked out for real Italian Pizza for so long, and this place finally comforted my craving! When a Marinara is tasty on its own and doesn’t need any salt or other herbs to be added, you know the chef is doing a great job! We’ve also had the Truffle Pizza, and oh my, this is heaven! You need to try it urgently!