Otto & Pepe: A Playful New Italian Dining Experience in Wynwood
Otto & Pepe is set to make its mark on Miami’s vibrant culinary scene, bringing a fresh take on Italian dining with a focus on handcrafted pastas and natural wines. Led by Michelin-starred chef Viviana Varese (from Viva in Milan and W Villadorata Country Restaurant in Sicily), along with wine expert Karina Iglesias and award-winning bartender Matias Iriarte, this new venture blends European sophistication with Miami flair.
The restaurant’s design, crafted by Saladino Design Studios, creates a warm and inviting atmosphere with modern natural woods and soft, earthy tones. Adding a playful touch, you’ll notice the two hand-drawn mascots—Otto, representing pasta, and Pepe, representing wine—scattered throughout the space. Upon entering, guests are welcomed by a beautifully curated enoteca, showcasing a variety of old-world, new-world, and natural wines, available for both purchase and enjoyment on-site.
At the heart of Otto & Pepe is a 28-person pasta bar—a first for Miami—where guests can watch the culinary magic happen up close in an open kitchen. The menu, divided into four sections (red sauce pasta, white sauce pasta, more pasta, and not pasta), promises frequent seasonal rotations. Diners can savor dishes like tagliolini bolognese, carbonara, and homemade maccheroni with a mixed mushroom and black truffle sauce. Unique dishes such as ravioli filled with ricotta, spinach, and a liquid yolk center are not to be missed. For a sweet finish, classics like tiramisu and pavlova share the stage with Otto & Pepe's own soft brioche served with cream ice cream.
Iriarte’s beverage program features inventive cocktails like the Truffle Negroni and Strawberry-Balsamic Spritz, alongside low-alcohol options and Italian classics like the Americano and Spritz. The outdoor garden area, shaded by gumbo limbo trees, provides the perfect setting for pre-dinner drinks or a laid-back nightcap, complete with antipasti and refreshing cocktails.
The restaurant’s design, crafted by Saladino Design Studios, creates a warm and inviting atmosphere with modern natural woods and soft, earthy tones. Adding a playful touch, you’ll notice the two hand-drawn mascots—Otto, representing pasta, and Pepe, representing wine—scattered throughout the space. Upon entering, guests are welcomed by a beautifully curated enoteca, showcasing a variety of old-world, new-world, and natural wines, available for both purchase and enjoyment on-site.
At the heart of Otto & Pepe is a 28-person pasta bar—a first for Miami—where guests can watch the culinary magic happen up close in an open kitchen. The menu, divided into four sections (red sauce pasta, white sauce pasta, more pasta, and not pasta), promises frequent seasonal rotations. Diners can savor dishes like tagliolini bolognese, carbonara, and homemade maccheroni with a mixed mushroom and black truffle sauce. Unique dishes such as ravioli filled with ricotta, spinach, and a liquid yolk center are not to be missed. For a sweet finish, classics like tiramisu and pavlova share the stage with Otto & Pepe's own soft brioche served with cream ice cream.
Iriarte’s beverage program features inventive cocktails like the Truffle Negroni and Strawberry-Balsamic Spritz, alongside low-alcohol options and Italian classics like the Americano and Spritz. The outdoor garden area, shaded by gumbo limbo trees, provides the perfect setting for pre-dinner drinks or a laid-back nightcap, complete with antipasti and refreshing cocktails.
