It’s time to raise a fork—National Lasagna Day returns on July 29, and South Florida’s top chefs are layering up the flavor. Whether you’re craving coastal elegance, nostalgic comfort, or a minimalist dish with maximum impact, these elevated takes on lasagna prove the classic Italian staple still has plenty to say. Here are five luxurious ways to dig in.

📍 2900 Riomar Street, Fort Lauderdale

At Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale, Executive Chef Michael Mayer at La Fuga serves a Lasagne Al Forno that’s rich, rustic, and romantic. Crafted entirely from scratch, this skillet-baked standout layers house-made Italian sausage, ricotta béchamel, mozzarella, and marinara, then finishes with a tableside cheese pull worthy of your camera roll. Designed “Per Due” (for two), it’s an indulgent way to celebrate National Lasagna Day—or simply Monday.

Pro Tip: It’s served in the same pan it was baked in—hot, hearty, and made for sharing.

📍 330 W State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale

A local legend with serious swagger, Anthony’s Runway 84 is what happens when old-school charm meets enduring quality. The Lasagna Napolitan—crafted with imported Italian pasta, house red sauce, and fragrant basil—is a dish steeped in tradition and dripping in tomato-forward richness. With a soundtrack of clinking glasses and Sinatra classics, Runway 84 offers the kind of throwback indulgence worth savoring.

Pro Tip: Reserve in advance—especially on July 29, when South Florida’s lasagna lovers are sure to land en masse.

📍 10181 West Sample Road, Coral Springs

If you thought lasagna couldn’t surprise you, think again. The Lasagna Timballo Teramano at Eddie & Vinny’s is a layered crepe lasagna—an Abruzzo-style nod to refined comfort. Here, delicate crepes are filled with rich Wagyu Bolognese and four-cheese Mornay sauce, resulting in a silken yet savory dish that balances flavor with finesse. The chic Italian seaside-inspired space adds another layer of appeal.

Pro Tip: Ask about the perfect wine pairing—this timballo deserves a bold yet balanced red.

📍 5143 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami

Leave it to the team behind Boia De to reinvent lasagna with wood-fired audacity. At Walrus Rodeo, the Mustard Green Lasagna substitutes crispy-edged mustard greens for pasta, layered with spiced lamb ragu and stracchino béchamel. It’s a dish that breaks the rules—but lands with flavor, finesse, and a smoky kiss from the oven. The Michelin Guide agrees.

Pro Tip: Come early—this standout sells out, and not just on Lasagna Day.

📍 3190 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove

Tucked discreetly inside Lokal and seating just 24 guests, 3190 is Miami’s most intimate ode to lasagna. A collaboration between 84 Magic Hospitality and Kush Hospitality, this hidden gem serves just one dish: the “Si Papa.” Inspired by Chef Giulio Rossi’s daughter, a ballerina who trained in Madrid and always said “Si, Papa” to a second helping, the dish is an heirloom Bolognese lasagna that captures the soul of family tradition.

There are no menus. No delivery. No distractions. Just expertly layered lasagna—served with wines like Villa Di Corlo Lambrusco from Modena and a hush-hush side of speakeasy magic. A vegetarian version with pesto, peas, and green beans is also available.

Pro Tip: There are no reservations—walk in, say “Si,” and stay for the wine.

Lasagna may be a humble dish by origin, but in South Florida, it’s being elevated in ways that are anything but basic. This National Lasagna Day, indulge in the unexpected—from mustard greens to Wagyu crepes, tableside theatrics to secret speakeasies. After all, life’s too short for bad pasta.