a Vinci’s famed Mona Lisa has attracted viewers and celebrities from all over the world, intrigued by the mystery behind her smile (Dan Brown’s Code only added to the popularity). Caffe Da Vinci has also attracted their fair share of followers and celebs (Shakira, among others) with a hearty, homemade Italian menu that has remained a staple in the Miami dining scene.

Executive chef Ricardo Tognozzi has held down the kitchen since the restaurant’s inception in 1989 with such dishes as pumpkin ravioli and cinnamon sauce, and a scrumptious Mango Cheese Cake. Come see what all the hype is about, or at least risk a chance Spanish celeb encounter.
-E.J.