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Boia De

#3 of 22 Restaurants in Miami

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A tiny 30-seat Michelin-starred Italian spot tucked into a Buena Vista strip mall between a laundromat and a supermarket, run by chefs Luciana Giangrandi and Alex Meyer. The house-made pastas and inventive small plates are genuinely superb. The honest caveat: it's cramped, reservations vanish weeks ahead, and the natural-wine markups add up fast.

“This Italian hideaway is the beef tartare-slinging, tagliolini nero-heaping brainchild of chefs Luciana Giangrandi and Alex Meyer.”
— Michelin Guide

Key facts

Hours
Monday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Thursday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Friday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sunday: 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Price$$$
Nearest transitAlong the NE 2nd Ave corridor; the free Miami Trolley (Biscayne/Little Haiti routes) runs nearby, but rideshare is by far the easiest way in and out.
Time neededAbout 1.5 to 2 hours for a few plates and a glass of wine.
Best time to goRight at the 5:30 PM open, when walk-ins can usually grab a couple of bar seats; weekend tables sell out well in advance.
Last verifiedJuly 13, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Which neighborhood is it in, Buena Vista or Little Haiti?
It sits on the border, and different guides list it as either Buena Vista or Little Haiti. The address is 5205 NE 2nd Ave. Look for the glowing neon-pink exclamation point above the door in the shopping plaza next to the coin laundromat.
How much should I expect to spend?
It's à la carte rather than a fixed tasting menu. Plan on roughly $60 to $85 per person for food alone (two to three plates), and around $150 a head once you factor in wine. The natural-wine list is fun but the markups are steep, so watch the bottle prices.
Does Boia De really have a Michelin star?
Yes. Boia De earned a Michelin star and retained it in the 2026 Michelin Guide USA. It's one of a small handful of starred restaurants in Miami, which is remarkable given its unglamorous strip-mall setting between a coin laundromat and a Bravo supermarket.
How hard is it to get a reservation?
Very. The dining room seats only about 30 people, and reservations open on Resy and get snapped up fast, especially for weekend nights. Book at least a few weeks out. If you strike out, your best bet is arriving right at the 5:30 PM open for a bar seat.
Can I walk in without a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome but risky. A few seats at the bar are held for walk-ins, and arriving at opening gives you the best shot. Later in the evening, without a booking, you'll likely be turned away or facing a long wait.
What's the wine list like?
It leans heavily natural and alternative — think Arneis, Lambrusco, Vermentino, and Viura rather than big-name Barolos. There are special releases and reserve bottles alongside the regulars. It's a genuine draw for wine geeks, though pours and bottles are priced at a premium.
Is the space really that small?
Yes — it's an intimate, tightly packed room seating around 30, plus limited outdoor seating. The vibe is casual and buzzy rather than hushed fine dining. If you want elbow room or a quiet dinner, this isn't it; the trade-off is an up-close, energetic experience.
What should I order?
The house-made pastas are the reason to come — rabbit pappardelle, king crab tagliolini nero, and ossobuco agnolotti are signatures. Don't skip the crispy polenta with marinated eggplant and ricotta salata, or the veal sweetbreads with beets and jalapeño. The menu changes seasonally, so trust the specials.

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