Founded in 2006 by twin brothers and Milan natives Roberto and Emanuele Bearzi, Fratelli Milano quickly became a local favorite. Roberto takes the lead as executive chef, while Emanuele crafts delicate pastries, specialty pastas, and artisanal breads.
"Fratelli Milano was the dream of my partners Roberto and Emanuele and mine," general manager and co-owner Fiorella Blanco tells New Times. "All three of us had been working for years in the restaurant business. We wanted to try our luck with a family-owned and operated eatery where people from all walks of life could come and enjoy quality fresh Italian food at a reasonable price."
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The three partners at Fratelli Milano, from left to right: Emanuele Bearzi, Fiorella Blanco, and Roberto Bearzi
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The menu is a nostalgic nod to the Bearzi brothers' childhood in northern Italy, where their grandmothers whipped up hearty soups and stews for Sunday family feasts. Diners can indulge in complimentary housemade ciabatta with the restaurant's famous sun-dried tomato paste. The fresh pasta selection includes fettuccine, pappardelle, gnocchi, and lasagna. Short rib ravioli, topped with Bolognese sauce and burrata, is a crowd favorite, as is the vitello alla milanese, a cutlet served with arugula dressed with lemon-infused olive oil and topped with cherry tomatoes and diced bocconcini mozzarella. The dessert menu tempts with more than ten options, from traditional tiramisu to locally inspired creations like dulce de leche panna cotta.
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Housemade fiocchi pasta, which has little pockets filled with pear and taleggio cheese, is a favorite at Fratelli Milano.
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Upgrades will include additional indoor and outdoor seating, a full bar, and an adjacent café. Menu adaptations are also in the works, including housemade gluten-free pasta and, on Saturdays and Sundays, a bonafide Italian brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Regular customers who love Fratelli Milano just the way it is need not worry. The core ethos remains: housemade pastas served in a homey, welcoming atmosphere.
"We've always been unpretentious, and people love that. Our goal has always been to create a place where everyone feels welcome, and we're excited to continue that tradition with a fresh new look and exciting new offerings," Blanco says.
Fratelli Milano. 213 SE First St., Miami; 305-373-2300; ristorantefratellimilano.com.