If you’re looking for a Mister 01 South Beach review before deciding where to eat, the one thing you should know is this: they put coffee on pizza.
Yes. Coffee pizza.
And yes, it actually works.
Mister 01 has built a loyal following in Miami thanks to its creative star-shaped pizzas, thin crispy crust, and high-quality ingredients. The South Beach location is casual, small, and entirely focused on the food. No gimmicks, no over-the-top décor — just really good pizza that people line up for.
If you’re planning a Miami trip and mapping out where to eat around the beach, this stop fits perfectly into a broader South Beach food crawl. You can see more nearby restaurants in my guide to Where to Eat in South Beach Miami: A Local Food Guide.
If you're planning to stay nearby, I usually start by browsing hotels near South Beach on Booking.com so everything is within walking distance. South Beach traffic can be chaotic, and being able to walk to dinner is always a win.
The South Beach location is very small and very casual. This isn’t a big sit-down restaurant with tons of space. Tables fill up quickly, and it’s walk-in only, so you can’t reserve ahead of time.
My recommendation: arrive right when they open if you want a table.
If you come during peak dinner hours, expect a wait. The restaurant is popular and the space is limited. But honestly, the pizza is worth it.
The vibe is relaxed and easy. Nothing fancy. Just really really good pizza. And in a neighborhood full of expensive restaurants trying very hard to impress you, that simplicity is refreshing.
One of the reasons the pizza at Mister 01 stands out is the level of care that goes into it.
The restaurant was created by Italian chef Renato Viola, who grew up in Southern Italy and started working with pizza chefs when he was just 11 years old. Over the years he won multiple pizza competitions across Italy and Europe before eventually moving to Miami Beach.
In fact, he came to the United States on an O-1 visa, which is reserved for people with “extraordinary ability” in their field. In his case, that field is pizza. And once you try it, that story makes a lot more sense.
The dough at Mister 01 ferments for at least 72 hours, which is part of what gives the crust its light, airy texture. They also focus heavily on high-quality ingredients, many of which are imported directly from Italy.
It’s a simple formula — great dough, great ingredients, and consistency — but it’s done really well.
The menu has a lot of great options, but the star-shaped pizzas are what they’re famous for.
The crust is folded into points that are filled with ricotta, which makes every slice a little extra indulgent.
When we went, we ordered half Star Luca and half Star Beckham so we could try more of the menu. If you’re like me and always want to try everything, this is a great option.
Both pizzas were excellent.
The most famous pizza here is the Coffee Paolo, which sounds strange at first but works surprisingly well.
It combines tomato sauce, mozzarella, honey, spicy salami, and a light coffee powder dusting.
Sweet, salty, slightly spicy, and just a hint of coffee.
It sounds like it shouldn’t work.
But it absolutely does.
It’s one of those dishes you’ll still be talking about later.
We didn’t just stop at pizza.
We also ordered:
• Burrata with Italian balsamic
• A calzone
• Nutella pizza for dessert
The burrata is a great starter and pairs well with the pizzas.
The calzone is huge and definitely shareable.
And the Nutella pizza is the perfect way to end the meal if you want something sweet. At that point you’re already committed to the pizza theme, so dessert pizza just feels like the logical next step.
The pizzas are definitely shareable.
They’re large enough for two people to split depending on how hungry you are.
Most pizzas run around $20, which honestly feels very reasonable for South Beach.
Considering some restaurants in the area charge that much for a cocktail, paying $20 for a full pizza feels like a bargain. And after you taste this pizza you will gladly pay $20 again and again.
People come here for two reasons: the creativity and the quality.
The crust is crispy, the ingredients taste fresh, and the star-shaped pizzas make the whole experience a little different from your typical pizza spot.
It’s also the kind of place where you see both locals and tourists eating together, which is usually a good sign.
If you’re exploring more Italian food while you’re in Miami Beach, you should also see my full review of Macchialina Miami Beach, which is a completely different experience but one of the best Italian dinners in the area.
Pizza one night, handmade pasta the next. Balance.
If you’re a pizza lover, Mister 01 also offers something beyond just eating the food.
They host a pizza-making class through the Mister O1 Pizza School where you can learn how to make their pizzas from scratch.
During the class you’ll learn how they prepare the dough, stretch the pizza, and assemble the ingredients before baking it.
It’s a hands-on experience and a really fun activity if you’re visiting Miami and want something a little different to do. If you want to turn dinner into an activity, you can find the Mister O1 pizza-making class here.
Plus, you get to eat the pizza you make.
Which is obviously the best part.
If you’re flying into Miami for a trip that includes South Beach, it’s worth paying attention to your arrival time. Getting in earlier in the day makes it a lot easier to actually enjoy dinner instead of landing late and scrambling to find food. I usually compare flights on Skyscanner first so I can see which airlines arrive early enough to make a place like Mister 01 an easy first-night dinner instead of a “maybe tomorrow” plan.
A few quick things to know before visiting:
• The South Beach location is small
• It is walk-in only
• Expect a wait during busy dinner hours
• Try to arrive when they open if you want a table quickly
If you’re building out your Miami itinerary, you can also check out my guide to One Week in South Beach: The Ultimate 7-Day Miami Itinerary for more restaurants and things to do around the area.
Absolutely.
If I’m in South Beach and craving pizza, this is one of the first places I think about.
It’s casual, the food is consistently good, and the coffee pizza alone is worth trying at least once but trust me you'll get it again!
Honestly, I’d go back anytime I’m in South Beach.
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Full write-up, including what to order, link in bio.
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