There’s nothing that I love more than discovering a restaurant that offers amazing and diverse food options, and the type of environment where you can lose yourself in. This type of place is one that you not only feel at home but also truly special thanks to impeccable service and a menu full of items that are meant to be savored and enjoyed. This is why I was thrilled to discover The Amalfi Llama in Aventura. A new gem that’s meant to be discovered, it was an honor to be able to experience and to fully enjoy it.
The restaurant, with its first location being in San Diego, California, has arrived to South Florida ready to entice those curious for a different dining experience.
Also, I recommend you take the time to visit for an unforgettable dining experience, perfect for any special occasion or for treating yourself to a nice dine on a tough day. Hey, we all need a little sunshine, and a nice meal can do wonders for the soul!
As you walk into the restaurant, you’ll be truly impressed with the décor, one that will surround you in luxury as you dine.
A gorgeous space that’s decorated with Latin American and Mediterranean influences will greet you, and you’ll love the light wood details and the natural light that won’t overwhelm you when you visit, adding to the cozy environment. It makes the steakhouse the type of restaurant that’s not afraid to please when it comes to all aspects of the experience.
Before we get to the food, we must add that the restaurant owner Javier Banchero, who operates the restaurant, is a force to be reckoned with. The right-hand man of Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi, he’s the type of person that navigates the restaurant with care when he’s there and greets guests and the staff in an energetic and pleasurable manner.
When we spoke to Banchero, we had the chance to try the restaurant’s Miami Spice menu. While the yearly dining event might be over, all the items on the menu are available at the restaurant daily, and he was proud to mention that the recipes in each dish come from original family recipes. And a few even come from Messi’s family recipes. And trust us when we say that you can spot the difference when it comes to the flavor, and you can sense that these dishes come from a homemade background.
The journey at the restaurant is not only from one region, but many. There are options, all freshly and carefully made, to please everyone that steps inside for a dine.
The food options range from places such as Southern Patagonia to the Mediterranean coast of Italy, and of course, Latin America. While there, we had a chance to try out fresh empanadas as well as a deliciously cut steak and hand-crafted cocktails. Everything we tried had a distinct flavor, and the knowledgeable server was happy to recommend beverages to enjoy before and after dinner, including wine from their extensive list.
The Amalfi Llama is a restaurant with an open parrilla grill and a wood-burning oven, harnessing fire, smoke, coals and embers that make the dishes flavors stand out even more. With dishes from coastal areas such as Southern Patagonia to the Mediterranean coast of Italy, this is a restaurant that’s not only a place to dine, but it’s a place meant to be experienced and truly enjoyed.
So, take your time when you’re there. There’s no need to rush at The Amalfi Llama.
For more information and for reservations, visit amalfillama.com and follow @TheAmalfiLlama on Instagram.
