Miami Beach Coastal Italian Destination Ranked Among the World’s Top Destinations for Wine
Donna Mare Italian Chophouse has been honored with the Award of Excellence for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2026 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine. The Award of Excellence recognizes restaurants whose wine lists offer at least 75 selections and feature a well-chosen assortment of quality producers along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style.
“We are honored to receive Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, a recognition that reflects our team’s commitment to creating a thoughtful and approachable wine program that complements Donna Mare’s coastal Italian cuisine,” said Miguel Faget, Director of Food & Beverage at Donna Mare Italian Chophouse. “Our wine list is designed to showcase exceptional producers from Italy and beyond while enhancing the flavors and traditions that inspire our menu. This award is especially meaningful because it celebrates the experience we strive to create for every guest who joins us at the table.”
Launched in 1981, the Restaurant Awards recognize excellence in restaurant wine service across three levels: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence and the Grand Award, with 2,083, 1,830, and 99 winners this year in each respective category.
“The restaurant industry is rapidly transforming as diners become more selective about when, how and what they drink. As wine drinkers grow more mindful, restaurants are adapting with creative wine programs,” said Marvin R. Shanken, Chairman and CEO, Wine Spectator. “Congratulations to the 4,012 restaurants that earned a Restaurant Award and continue to elevate the wine experience for guests around the world. We raise a glass to your success.”
Follow Wine Spectator on Instagram (@wine_spectator) and use hashtag #WSRestaurantAwards for posts about this year’s awards. WineSpectator.com/Restaurants also features coverage of winners, interviews with leading wine directors, wine picks and pairing tips from sommeliers at award-winning programs. In the Restaurant Search, all winners can be searched by name, location, award level, cuisine, wine specialties and pricing. Winners are also profiled in the free Restaurant Awards app, available for iPhone and iPad users. Wine Spectator’s special Restaurant Awards issue is available on newsstands July 21.
Donna Mare Italian Chophouse is located at 3921 Collins Ave. in Miami Beach. Aperitivo Hour is available on weekdays from 3-6 p.m., and dinner Sunday through Thursday from 5-11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5-11:30 p.m. Reservations are available on OpenTable. For more information, visit donnamare.com or follow @donnamaremiami and @cadillachotelmiamibeach on Instagram.