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Oggi Caffe lives up to its "warm and cozy" claim. The décor is elegant but unpretentious, serving as the backdrop for homey Italian classics and daily specials. Start with the zuppa di cozze, two dozen fresh mussels swimming in slightly spicy marinara, or the fragolina salad: arugula, endive, and strawberries with aged balsamic and grana padano cheese. The place is also a pasta factory, producing handmade agnolotti, fettuccine, penne, and spaghetti that bestow buttery richness on the palate. Fettuccine "sofia" is a wholesome mix of grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, enormous sliced cloves of roasted garlic, and heaps of fresh tomatoes. Oggi satisfies the craving for everyday Italian, including the warm vibe; the owners personally greet patrons, loyal or new, as if they've been friends for years.
Located off the 79th Street Causeway for fourteen years, the popular Italian café ran an ad in this paper that contained the tagline: "It is hard going from 'Very Good' to 'Great,' but we keep trying." More »
More than eight years ago Oggi started off as a simple pasta factory. Within a year, however, a few modest tables were added to its cramped surroundings and one of the finest Italian restaurants in South Florida was born. Oggi has expanded, but it has never lost sight of its roots. It is the homemade pasta that makes Oggi special. Demand at their own restaurant has grown so much that Oggi's only provides its special pasta to five other restaurants. The hands-down favorite pasta Oggi produces... More »
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When it comes to Oggi Caffe in North Bay Village, we just can't get enough. Fortunately for us, proprietors Alex Portela and Eloy Roy, who also run Caffe Da Vinci in Bay Harbor Islands, agree. They're currently in the process of opening a second... More »
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