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Escopazzo
1311 Washington Ave
(South Beach)
tel.: 305/674-9450
Location: South Beach
Cuisine: Italian
Price Category: Very Expensive

Escopazzo means "crazy" in Italian, but the only sign of insanity in this primo Northern Italian eatery is the fact that it only seats 70. The wine bottles have it better--the restaurant's cellar holds 1,000 bottles of various vintages. Should you be so lucky to score a table at this romantic local favorite, you'll have trouble deciding between dishes that will have you swearing off the Olive Garden with your first bite. Among these are pappardelle with wild game and mushroom ragout, swordfish carpaccio, and braised leg of lamb with juniper berries, rosemary, and fennel. The hand-rolled pastas and risotto are near perfection. Eating here is like dining with a big Italian family--it's never boring (the menu changes five or six times a year), the service is excellent, and nobody's happy until you are blissfully full.

Main courses $18-$28.Open: Mon, Tues, and Thurs 6pm-midnight, Fri-Sat 6pm-1am, Sun 6-11pm.Reservations required.Credit Cards: AE, MC, V.


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