Alloy Bistro Gourmet

Our second visit to Alloy. Just as good as the first.Arianism an excellent server and very engaging. Pasta and seafood cooked to perfection. The setting is secluded off a busy street but very private. Highly recommend!

Quelle belle soirée a ce restaurant. Nous avons souper a l'extérieur. C'était calme , on ne se croyait pas au centre ville de miami!!! Le service était impeccable. Les serveurs souriants et attentionné. La nourriture. Wow !!! J'ai mangé les ravioli aux artichauts et pistaches . C'était un réel délice. Le dessert était le fudge et gelato à la vanille. Ont s'est régalé.

I regret to say that my recent visit to Alloy Bistro was a profound disappointment. As someone who consistently leaves positive or even glowing reviews, I cannot in good conscience overlook the misstep that occurred during my meal. Upon alerting the staff to the presence of a bug in our meal (photos attached) instead of a sincere apology or an attempt to rectify the situation, we were met with accusations. To our astonishment, the management had the audacity to insinuate that we had planted the insect ourselves, as if we would sabotage our own dining experience for what can only be described as sheer absurdity. Thankfully, as a food blogger, I had snapped some pre-meal photos, providing clear evidence that the bug was indeed a kitchen mishap. Despite this, the staff persisted in their accusations, which felt incredibly disrespectful. To make matters worse, rather than trying to make things right, they kept sending more food to our table – despite us making it abundantly clear that we weren't interested. It felt like they were more focused on covering up the mistake than addressing it. So, while I usually enjoy singing praises to all of the restaurants I visit, this experience has left a sour taste in my mouth. Their lack of accountability and dismissive attitude toward customers is something I can't overlook. I hope they take this feedback seriously and work to improve their service.

Update (2/25): The business owner replied to my original review below doubling down on his accusation that I planted a bug on my plate, which is quite remarkable. I kindly encourage him to look at the picture I posted, which was taken before the meal by a food blogger I was dining with, where you can clearly see the bug there directly after being served. I also encourage him to consider the possibility that it was difficult to discern a green stinkbug amidst a sea of similarly colored fennel in a dimly lit setting, and that it was not until later in my meal when the large legs and shell of the bug contrast against the white plate that I was able to notice that there had been a bug marinating in my meal the entire time. Original Review (2/25): Food was generally OK, and ambience was nice, but frankly was stunned at how inconsiderate and disrespectful management was, not to mention bugs in my food. On one of the last bites of my meal I found a very large bug - pointed it out to the waitress (who was very nice), who then showed the manager. The manager said she personally inspected the meal beforehand and that I was lying, and went so far as to actually accuse me of planting the bug. One of the individuals I was with had happened to take a picture of the meal beforehand and sure enough if you zoom in (pictures attached), there it is - a large, rather healthy looking green stinkbug, legs sticking out, resting alongside the fennel after likely enjoying its last meal minutes ago on my plate in the kitchen. Had the manager simply apologized I would’ve moved on and not thought much of it, but the fact she and her co-manager were not conciliatory, questioned my integrity, and only took $26 off a $400+ meal assures I will never be coming back, and will be sure to tell everyone I know in Miami the same. In the meantime I’ll look for more bugs to bring to restaurants, because apparently that’s a thing.

Had a lovely evening. A taste of Italy in the hustle and bustle of downtown Miami made even better by Maria who made us feel at home and added a personal touch. I recommend this place to anyone visiting Miami who are looking for an authentic Italian experience!