Twin chef brothers Roberto and Emanuele Bearzi work together at RISTORANTE FRATELLI MILANO in downtown Miami, preparing regional Italian dishes they first tasted in their mother’s Milanese kitchen. During lunch, guests vie for cool sidewalk tables, and in the evening, the casual elegance of the candlelit dining room creates a more relaxed atmosphere.

The family-owned restaurant opened in 2006 and later doubled in size to meet the demand for soulful chef-driven dishes at a reasonable price. As downtown Miami grows, so does this small business, which is truly a labor of love for the entire Bearzi family. Working alongside Roberto’s wife Fiorella and their friendly staff, the brothers are inspired by the dishes they remember from their early childhood in northern Italy, where their grandmothers would prepare hearty soups and stews for the Sunday family feast.

These long-loved flavors influence the lunch and dinner menus just as Florida’s fresh produce and abundant local seafood fuel the endless list of daily specials. Roberto is the chef and his brother Emanuele handcrafts the delicate pastries, specialty pastas and artisan breads. Italian expats in Miami demand Chef Emanuele’s Italian doughnuts filled with Nutella or cream, which are hard to find outside of Milan.

Celebrated by top food critics, awarded by leading publications and quoted by international travel sites, the twin chefs are most honored by personal customer reviews on YELP, TripAdvisor & Facebook. It is very rewarding to feel that the local community welcomes and appreciates you.