Contessa · Restaurant · Miami
Northern Italian all-day trattoria in the Miami Design District, styled after Lake Como
Contessa anchors the Design District as its polished Northern Italian room, with design accents that evoke Lake Como. It sits among the neighborhood's fashion houses and galleries, and it handles everything from a sunny weekday lunch to a dressed-up dinner out on the terrace.
The two-story space leans into Lake Como glamour with a pink-hued bar, a collection of framed mirrors, and a standout alfresco terrace that pulls the Design District crowd. It runs as an all-day trattoria: lunch on weekdays, brunch on weekends, then dinner, with cocktails poured until midnight Sunday through Thursday and until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Order around the classics: black truffle beef carpaccio alla Piemontese and other antipasti, house pastas like fusilli Genovese, and the 40-ounce bistecca Fiorentina for the table. A classic veal Milanese rounds out the secondi. The energy is high-fashion and social, right for a group that wants great Northern Italian cooking without giving up the scene.
Guests are asked to dress for the occasion: no open-toed shoes, tank tops, athletic wear, or baseball caps, and shorts only if tailored at lunch. Reservations open on Resy 30 days in advance, starting at 10 a.m. Eastern.
Address: 111 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137, Miami
Contessa takes reservations through Resy. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Miami; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 11:30 - 22:00
- Tuesday: 11:30 - 22:00
- Wednesday: 11:30 - 22:00
- Thursday: 11:30 - 22:00
- Friday: 11:30 - 23:00
- Saturday: 11:30 - 23:00
- Sunday: 11:30 - 22:00
Frequently asked about Contessa
How do I get a reservation at Contessa in Miami?
Tables at Contessa are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Miami plan, our Miami team handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Contessa?
Contessa is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Contessa?
Contessa keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Contessa located?
Contessa is in Miami, at 111 NE 41st St, Miami, FL 33137. MyRSVP can build it into a full Miami itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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