From the outside, looking in the window of this restaurant, one sees neat rows of tables filled with diners, all apparently very happy. Walking inside the brightly lit, colorful interior and getting a closer look, it’s easy to see why. Enormous platters of cheeses, fresh vegetables and breads are on every table. The other reason is the uniquely Italian ambience this first USA venue of an Italian chain offers up. Extremely popular in most big cities of Italy, with over 30 locations, Fratelli La Bufala exudes a smooth operation, cool ambience, and exceptional food.
The menu is based around buffalo instead of cows. All the cold cuts and cheeses come from buffalo. One of the most revered cheeses in the world, mozzarella di bufala, is flown in fresh daily from their source in Southern Italy. Pundits claim this cheese is the only mozzarella worth eating; the rest delegated as pizza topping. We don’t know about that, but the difference in taste, texture and freshness is a joy on the palate. If you like mozzarella, you’ll love Fratelli la Bufala. And yes, even their pizza has buffalo mozzarella.
For lunch, we dined on a huge antipasti platter of prosciutto, grilled vegetables, buffalo provolone and mozzarella that was enough for four people, not just the two of us. When a beautiful pasta dish appeared on our table, we were too full to eat it. Well, almost! It was the most delightful thick, al dente pasta in a light tomato sauce that was way too good to pass up.
This restaurant’s concept is based on the use of buffalo meat as a healthier alternative to cows, for their significantly lower saturated fat and cholesterol levels. They believe that if you want meat – eat buffalo and live longer! Whether or not it’s true, it certainly seems like you can have all the satisfying tastes and texture of beef at a lower health cost. Even such things as salamis and other cured products were buffalo preparations, and we loved them all. Lighter and leaner than pork or beef, you won’t be disappointed; in fact, you’ll be very pleasantly surprised. Be sure to enjoy this friendly and delicious spot for lunch or dinner.
FRATELLI LA BUFALA
437 Washington Avenue
South Beach, Fl 33139
305.532.0700
www.fratellilabufala.com/pages/en/miami.php
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