That's Amore
Ocean Drive with actual soul — if you can ignore the tourists
What DatingDex says
That's Amore pulls off something rare on Ocean Drive: decent Italian food at a price point that won't make you sweat the bill, with enough ambient energy to fill dead air without drowning out conversation. The 4.8 across 13k reviews is legitimately earned, but know what you're signing up for — you're on the most photographed strip in Miami, so expect some pageantry alongside your pasta.
That's Amore is one of the top first date spots in South Beach. At a moderate price point, it fits well when you want a first date feel without guesswork.
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