Cine Citta Caffe
Surfside
Bar in Surfside, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Choose Cine Citta Caffe for an easy Surfside meal when convenience matters more than a destination-level dining room. It fits locals, families, nearby visitors looking for a casual Harding Avenue option; for a more polished night, compare it with Lido Restaurant and Champagne Bar at The Surf Club or Kosh.
About Cine Citta Caffe
Cine Citta Caffe is a Surfside venue best planned around its weekly hours. The venue is in Surfside, the dress code is smart casual, the schedule includes a Friday closure plus a short Saturday evening window.
The practical read is simple: use the schedule before making plans. Monday through Thursday are listed from 11 AM to 9:30 PM, Sunday from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM, Saturday from 8 PM to 11:30 PM, Friday is closed. For another option to compare, Lido Restaurant and Champagne Bar at The Surf Club is worth cross-shopping. Kosh is another option to consider when comparing plans.
A smart-casual Surfside fit
The clearest positioning detail is the smart-casual dress code. That makes Cine Citta Caffe easier to frame as a practical Surfside choice than as a venue with an awards hook, a named chef, a specific cuisine claim, or a tasting-menu format. If those details matter to the group, confirm them directly before treating the venue as the centerpiece of the night.
Timing matters because the weekly rhythm is uneven. Friday is not available, Saturday is a short late-evening window rather than a full daytime schedule. Sunday through Thursday gives the cleanest runway for a normal plan. Readers comparing broader options can use our full Surfside restaurants guide, then branch into our full Surfside bars guide or our full Surfside hotels guide if the night needs additional planning.
Who should choose something else
Choose something else when the brief depends on details such as a specific cuisine, a chef-led concept, an awards record, a beverage program, or a particular seating setup. Cine Citta Caffe is best evaluated from the confirmed basics: Surfside location, smart-casual dress, the listed weekly hours. For comparison, Lido Restaurant and Champagne Bar at The Surf Club and Kosh give planners other named options to weigh.
Planning details
- Location
- 9544 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154
- Website
- cinecittamiami.com
- Phone
- +1 305 866 8688
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cine Citta Caffe reads as a small, neighborhood-forward bar that channels a mid-century, cinematic sensibility. The name’s nod to Cinecittà and references to visual elegance set a quietly classic tone on Harding Avenue’s low-rise corridor. It feels curated rather than flashy: the back bar is presented as a deliberate collection, and the operation positions itself as an anchor for local social life rather than a tourist spectacle. The overall impression is sophisticated and intimate—a charming, measured spot where attentive spirits work and the street-level, residential setting shapes the mood.
Best For
This is a place for locals and visitors who appreciate a thoughtful drinks program in a relaxed, small-scale setting. It serves Surfside regulars looking for a reliable after-work stop or an easy solo outing, and it rewards guests who arrive with neighborhood expectations rather than theatrical reservation rituals. The emphasis on curated spirits makes evenings—cocktail-oriented moments—particularly suited to the bar, while the café identity keeps the atmosphere approachable for daytime passersby and steady local traffic.
Ordering Tips
Approach the menu as you would a curated back bar: bartenders and the selection communicate the venue’s priorities, so ask for recommendations. The write-up specifically highlights amari, aged rums and single-origin spirits as part of the spirits conversation—those categories are good starting points if they’re available. Because Cine Citta Caffe functions as a community-embedded café-bar rather than a high-volume hotspot, expect a more relaxed pace and plan around showing up with accurate neighborhood expectations rather than relying on formal reservation windows.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kosh, Notable alternative
- St. Regis Bar, Notable alternative
- Lido Restaurant and Champagne Bar at The Surf Club, Notable alternative
- Katana Japanese Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Arigatai Sushi, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Surfside
Cine Citta Caffe is the lower-friction pick in this set: easier to use for a casual Harding Avenue meal, with less pressure around planning. Kosh is the better choice when kosher dining is the key filter, while Lido Restaurant and Champagne Bar at The Surf Club is the stronger call when ambiance and a more polished hotel setting matter.
St. Regis Bar sits closer to a drinks-led luxury-hotel occasion than a casual neighborhood meal, so cross-shop it only if the plan is more about the room and the bar experience. Katana Japanese Restaurant and Arigatai Sushi make more sense when the group specifically wants Japanese food; Cine Citta Caffe is the easier fallback when the priority is staying in Surfside and keeping the meal simple.
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Compare Cine Citta Caffe
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cine Citta Caffe | Surfside | No published awards |
| Kosh | Surfside | No published awards |
| St. Regis Bar | Miami | No published awards |
| Lido Restaurant and Champagne Bar at The Surf Club | Surfside | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 Food & Wine Top 10 US Hotel Bars · #1Top 500 Bars 2026 · #208Forbes Travel Guide Hotel Star Bars 2026Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best U.S. Hotel Bar - Best U.S. Hotel Bar (Top Four Finalist)Tales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best U.S. Hotel Bar - Best U.S. Hotel Bar (Top 10 Nominee)2025 North America's 50 Best Bars · #61Pearl Recommended Bars |
| Katana Japanese Restaurant | Miami Beach | No published awards |
| Arigatai Sushi | North Miami | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at Cine Citta Caffe?
The crowd is not described. What is confirmed is that Cine Citta Caffe is in Surfside, has a smart-casual dress code, publishes hours from Sunday through Thursday plus a short Saturday evening window.
Is the food good at Cine Citta Caffe?
No cuisine, dish list, chef, rating, or award record is provided here. Treat Cine Citta Caffe as a Surfside option to evaluate directly rather than relying on a dining pitch.
Is Cine Citta Caffe good for a date?
It may work for a date if the basics fit your plan: Surfside location, smart-casual dress, the listed hours. For another comparison, consider Lido Restaurant and Champagne Bar at The Surf Club.
Is Cine Citta Caffe good for groups?
There is no seat count, private dining information, or group policy listed. If you are planning for a group, confirm directly and use the published hours as the starting point.
What's the best time to go to Cine Citta Caffe?
Use the listed schedule: Monday through Thursday are 11 AM to 9:30 PM, Friday is closed, Saturday is 8 PM to 11:30 PM, Sunday is 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM. Saturday requires the most precise planning because the listed window is short.
