By: Sheila Percy
Miami Beach, FL – Feb 21, 2025. Good food is about generosity, but for every person who is ready to experience it, there must be someone who is willing to provide it. And for those who want to experience authentic Italian cooking, Osteria da Fortunata is bringing a century-old tradition of Roman pasta making to Miami.
For the customers who visit daily, this is a story about a friendly Italian restaurant. For most of the staff, it’s about their home. This original business is still run by the same family that started it in Rome in the 1920s. As such, it still thrives with its traditional spirit based on authentic ingredients and recipes that have been passed down for generations. No matter the toil, Osteria da Fortunata won’t make any compromises about the texture of its flour or the quality of its olive oil, right down to the tiniest component of each of its pasta plates.
Directly From Italy: Care for Ingredients, Care for People
The cured pork jowls (guanciale), typically associated with Roman carbonara, are directly imported from Italy, and the restaurant exclusively uses organic cage-free eggs. The origin of its pecorino cheese is also worthy of mention. The pecorino comes from an area above Rome, provided by the same farmers who supply the Osteria da Fortunata restaurants in Italy. Each cheese wheel is hand-salted, an old and physically demanding procedure that goes back generations, to keep its taste as consistent as possible with tradition.
Osteria da Fortunata does not take any shortcuts when it comes to its oil either. There’s no difference between the oil on the tables and the cooking oil. There is only room for high-quality, extra virgin Italian olive oil, no matter the dish.
As for the main trade with which these Roman wanderers made their name—pasta making—the dough is entirely worked by hand. (Processed egg whites in cartons are banished from this kitchen!) The staff breaks fresh eggs on the spot and mixes them with flour to make pasta dough. Hungry customers can watch busy cooks stand side by side at the restaurant’s pasta station, stretching and cutting those balls of dough until finely made fettuccine, tagliolini, gnocchi, and ravioli take shape before their eyes.
Staying True to Roman Traditions: Consistency as a Mission
In this unique restaurant’s story, Rome is both the inspiration and the launch site of a journey whose American chapter has begun. It is from Italy’s capital city that this family-owned business spread to other renowned locations—such as Bologna and Milan—and now, it has arrived in Florida.
The customer experience at Osteria da Fortunata in Miami is as authentically Roman as it gets. Even the dishes, utensils, and tables are the same as the ones one would find at the original restaurant in Rome. The family has made it a point of staying true to its roots and sharing them with everyone else.
The name of the venue says it all. “Osteria” is what restaurants with a traditional menu and friendly manners are called in Italy, the legacy of a past preceding mass tourism to the boot-shaped peninsula. “Fortunata” used to be a girl’s given name in Italy, meaning “fortunate.” Sometimes the spirit of a place can be summed up in just two words, and Osteria da Fortunata is just that.
Whether you’re a pasta aficionado or someone simply seeking a delightful dining experience, Osteria da Fortunata offers a genuine taste of Rome right here in Miami Beach. Gather your friends and family, and indulge in the rich culinary heritage they proudly serve daily.
About Osteria da Fortunata
Founded in Rome in the 1920s, Osteria da Fortunata has remained a family-run establishment dedicated to preserving the traditions of Roman cuisine. With locations in Italy’s most renowned cities and now in Miami Beach, the restaurant is synonymous with handcrafted pasta, high-quality ingredients, and an authentic dining experience that honors its rich culinary heritage.
Contact:
Mrs. Ilenia di Domenico, Restaurant Manager
Osteria da Fortunata
contact@odafortunata.com
607 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach 33139 Florida
Mobile +1 (786) 613-9734
Published by Mark V.
