Macchialina Taverna Rustica

About the Business

Specialties

clean flavors, fresh ingredients, rustic accents.

History

Established in 2012.

Opened late June 2012, Macchialina, located at 820 Alton Road in the heart of South Beach's residential west side community, has quickly become a favorite Italian restaurant among critics, locals and in-the-know tourists, who flock to the casual neighborhood eatery to indulge in chef/owner Michael Pirolo's rustic yet sophisticated, Italian fare. Macchialina began racking up accolades almost immediately, such as a 3 1/2 star Excellent rating from The Miami Herald, a stellar review, as well as Best Restaurant 2013 by the Miami New Times, all in its first year. Pirolo and his team at Macchialina have taken the city by storm. Now heralded as the most starred chef working in Miami, Chef Pirolo continues to garner praise for his soulful, Italian food.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Michael P.

Business Owner

Chef Michael Pirolo was born in NYC but raised in Italy. He learned an appreciation for food & cooking at early age from his family.  At the age of 21, Michael enrolled in I.C.I.F., in Torino, Italy & from there he went on to apprentice at famed, Michelin rated establishments: La Voglia Matta, in Bologna, and Cafe Groppi, in Piemonte. Back in the US in 2007 Michael met Scott Conant, who was consulting on a project in the Hamptons Michael became attached to.  After working side-by-side, and developing a mutual respect for one another, at season's end Michael joined Scott as Co-Chef de Cuisine at Scarpetta, NYC & went on to open Scarpetta Miami at the Fountainebleu where he achieved critical acclaim before leaving to open his own restaurant, Macchialina in 2012.