12 Incredible Women-Owned Restaurants To Try Out In Miami

Spearheaded by award-winning Chef Michelle “Michy” Bernstein, Café La Trova offers some of the best Cuban fare in town along with world-class cocktails made by La Trova’s co-owner and famous mixologist Julio Cabrera. La Trova may appear like your average Cuban restaurant from the outside, but once you walk inside you’ll find a beautifully decorated, upscale bar. Plus, there’s nightly entertainment with authentic, live Trova musicians to compliment your dinner and drinks.

Inspired by Little Havana’s vibrant culture and her abuela’s passion for ice cream, Suzy Batlle’s Azucar Ice Cream Company offers artisanal ice cream made using local ingredients that will transport you to the tropics in just one bite. You’ll find Miami-inspired flavors like café con leche (Cuban coffee and oreo), platano maduro (sweet plantain) and cuatro leches as well as seasonal ones like mamey, mango and guarapiña (sugarcane & pineapple). Yum!

Co-founded by Anastasia Koutsioukis alongside Ahmet Erkaya, this beloved eatery is the ultimate Miami escape to the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean. Nestled in a beautifully restored 1940s home with blue doors, this neighborhood favorite serves up Greek and Turkish flavors with a commitment to fresh, seasonal ingredients. Whether you’re sharing a mezze sampler or their famous grilled octopus in the lush courtyard, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported straight to the Aegean coast!

Owned by Chef Eileen Andrade, Finka is another great option if you’re looking to enjoy some of Miami’s best cuisine. The restaurant specializes in delivering incredible Cuban dishes with Peruvian and Korean influences for a completely unique touch. At Finka, you’ll indulge in a wide range of dishes that go all the way from Cuban fried rice made on the Wok to Brisket Wonton Ravioli and seafood ceviche.

Located at Town and Country, this restaurant by famous Miami-based chef, Adrianne Calvo, offers a modern take on traditional American fare as well as an extensive wine list that will transport you straight to Napa Valley in just one sip! Menu highlights include brown sugar Alaskan salmon, grilled butterflied branzino and jumbo lump crab cakes, among others.

This one’s perfect for those eyeing a Michelin-starred restaurant in the city. But make sure you reserve in advance, as it has just under 30 seats! Situated in a shopping plaza under the neon pink exclamation mark, chefs and co-owners Luciana Giangrandi and Alex Meyer bring some of the most exciting Italian fare to the city. On its menu, you’ll find pappardelle, beef tartare, tagliolini Nero with king crab, Luci’s chopped salad and oh-so crispy potato skins along with plenty of natural wines and cocktails.

Having started her first business, AP Sweets, at age 15, Amanda Pizarro is a seasoned entrepreneur when it comes to baking. Her donut shop The Salty Donut, which she co-founded with (then boyfriend, now husband) Chef Andy Rodriguez, specializes in small-batch seasonal donuts and making everything from scratch in their kitchen. On their menu, you’ll find incredible year-round flavors like guava + cheese and white chocolate tres leches, as well as rotating ones like strawberry shortcake and vegan blueberry crumble.

Family comes first at this cozy cafe and charming all-day brunch spot. Business owners and sisters Martina, Juliana and Camila Fracchia grew up together with the same vision: to create a company that would honor their families traditions of hospitality and reunion. This led to the birth of OL’DAYS in 2014, first debuting in Argentina before making its way to Miami and more recently, Las Olas.

Helmed by co-owner and pastry chef Janice Buraschi alongside her husband, chef Juan Manuel Umbert, this Wynwood newcomer brings a brilliant blend of traditional Italian flavors and Peruvian influences! After opening PASTA in Lima at just 23 and awarded “Best Italian Restaurant” in Peru, Buraschi brought her Michelin-starred experience (and incredible pastry skills) stateside in the fall of 2024. Prepare for an innovative spin on classic Italian flavors that will absolutely leave you wanting more.

Established in 2016 by Vicky Carballo and her nephew, Alec Fernandez, Dos Croquetas is Miami’s only croqueta bar. At both their Bird Road and Hialeah locations, you’ll find mouthwatering creations like croqueta-filled wraps and toston sandwiches, craft pastelitos and, of course, craft croquetas that will rival our abuelas (sorry abuelita!).

Spearheaded by Jen Chaefsky and sommelier Jacqueline Pirolo, along with co-owner Chef Michael Pirolo, Macchialina offers some of the best and award-winning Italian cuisine in the 305. On their menu, you’ll find rustic yet refined Italian dishes like homemade spaghetti pomodoro, veal milanese and local burrata served with heirloom tomatoes and a tomato vinaigrette as well as an extensive Italian wine list curated by Pirolo.

If you’re looking for an unforgettable meal with a seriously cool vibe, look no further than Phuc Yea. Led by hospitality powerhouses Chef Cesar Zapata and Ani Meinhold, this Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized spot is celebrated for its modern Vietnamese cuisine infused with bold flavors. Do yourself a favor and order from their highlights, such as smoked short rib, crispy imperial rolls and signature PR noodles — you can thank us later!