Back before Miami had more authentic neapolitan pizzerias than it had authentic Pizza Huts, Italians used to tell me the best Italian-style pizza in Miami was at this little spot on West Ave called Giotto’s. This was shorthand for Giotto Maestro della Pizza, which, despite never landing on an arbitrary “Best Pizzas in the Known Universe” list, does, in fact, put out pies on par with many you’ll find in the old country.
The little pizzeria served South Beach for over a decade as a beloved neighborhood trattoria. But it began to make a name for itself outside the Beach when mother-and-son duo Giovanni Moretti and Silvia booked a one-way flight from Torino, Italy to take over the West Avenue space. While preserving the neighborhood charm, the pair began incorporating family recipes to the menu, and last month they finally opened a second location Downtown. We got a first look and can safely say they’ve taken all the magic that made the Maestro…
