August 27, 2026 · Restaurants

Bugatti, Coral Gables' Oldest Restaurant, Is Still Its Coziest Table

Bugatti, Coral Gables' Oldest Restaurant, Is Still Its Coziest Table

Every neighborhood has a restaurant that outlasts trends. In Coral Gables, that is Bugatti. The city's oldest restaurant has been making pasta by hand on Ponce de Leon for about 40 years, and it is still one of the most beloved tables in the Gables.

The quick take: Bugatti at 2504 Ponce de Leon Boulevard started in May 1985 as a fresh pasta shop called La Romagnola, grew into the restaurant known as Bugatti, The Art of Pasta, and never left. Go on a Wednesday for the famous lasagna.

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The Story: From Pasta Shop to Institution

Bugatti began in the same location four decades ago, selling handmade pasta to the neighborhood before evolving into a full Italian restaurant. That pasta-first DNA is still the whole point: the noodles are made in-house, the sauces know their job, and the room feels like the Gables at its coziest.

What to Order

  • Wednesday lasagna: the weekly tradition they are known for. Plan your week around it.
  • Fried calamari: my go-to starter.
  • Meatballs: exactly as comforting as you hope.
  • Lobster ravioli: the fancy move, and worth it.

FAQ: Bugatti Coral Gables

What is the oldest restaurant in Coral Gables?

Bugatti, at 2504 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. It has served the Gables from the same location for about 40 years, since starting as the fresh pasta shop La Romagnola in May 1985.

What is Bugatti known for?

Handmade pasta above all, plus the famous lasagna served every Wednesday. The fried calamari, meatballs, and lobster ravioli are favorites too.

Does Bugatti participate in Taste the Gables?

Yes, Bugatti has been a regular in the July prix fixe event alongside dozens of Gables restaurants, so summer is a great value time to try it.

Keep Exploring

Old school meets new school in the Gables: after four decades of Bugatti, see the newcomers like Mottai at The Plaza and La Birra Bar on Miracle Mile. The whole scene lives in my Restaurants section.