Masters of high-status hospitality Major Food Group opened their latest Miami outpost, Carbone Vino, in late 2024. Like its South Beach sibling, the Coconut Grove Italian spot was an instant hit. But unlike the velvet-roped Carbone of the beach, Vino has a different feel—still glamorous, but with less pretension and more warmth to match the eclectic waterfront neighborhood it calls home.
The front bar hums with after-work regulars and sleekly dressed couples sipping cocktails before dinner—or enjoying a full meal at the counter, which isn’t an option at Carbone proper. The unbuttoned vibe continues into the dining room, which is decked in Carbone’s signature tufted banquettes and extravagant florals, with fun throwback touches like black and red checkered floors, pleated chandeliers and funky artworks by the likes of Rene Ricard and Lola Montes.
As the name hints, Carbone Vino distinguishes itself most clearly with its outstanding wine collection, which is over 3,000 bottles deep. Curated by Major Food Group’s award-winning wine director, John Slover, the wine list offers a broader selection of wines by the glass that rotate daily, so there’s always something new to try.
As for the food, the menu stays true to Carbone’s greatest hits—Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka, Veal Parmesan and Caesar Salad alla ZZ—while introducing new classics like Zucchini Fritti, Zuppa di Mussels with lamb sausage, a vibrant Radicchio & Gorgonzola salad and the luxurious Tortellini Tartufo Nero. Paired with stellar service, it's a solid menu designed to lure mainland Miami's well-heeled locals and the snowbirds lucky enough to call Coconut Grove home part-time.
The vibe A glam yet cozy Italian social club.
The food Classic Carbone with a few Florida-inspired surprises.
The drink An unmatched wine selection with plenty by the glass.
Time Out tip Don’t leave without ordering the Cannoli Sundae: a frosty chalice piled with housemade cannoli soft serve gelato tucked between crispy cannoli shells and topped with Sicilian pistachios and cherries.