# Health-Conscious Italian Menus Tamarina is a Miami Restaurant Serving Up Coastal Italian Cuisine By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-06-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamarina References: [miaminewtimes](http://www.miaminewtimes.com/restaurants/tamarinas-spring-and-summer-menu-is-an-italian-rainbow-of-healthy-ingredients-8506388) & [tamarinarestaurants](http://www.tamarinarestaurants.com/) Tamarina is a [Miami-based restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelborne-by-proper) that serves up [coastal Italian cuisine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sale-e-pepe) made with fresh ingredients and prepared using traditional techniques. When visiting popular tourist destinations such as Miami, many consumers look for ways to enjoy a good meal without compromising their diet. This restaurant focuses on quality rather than quantity to provide consumers with healthy dining options. Tamarina's new [spring and summer menu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emmy-squared-pizzas) consists of traditional Italian dishes made with the healthiest and highest-quality ingredients available. While the restaurant does not explicitly advertise its dishes as low-calorie or gluten-free, each entree and side dish is meant to serve as a healthy option. With delicacies such as shrimp scampi croston and cacciucco alla livornese, diners can enjoy a gourmet dinner without worrying about compromising their diet. With an emphasis on quality ingredients and smaller portion sizes, Tamarina demonstrates how restaurants can offer healthier alternatives to consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Health-conscious Italian Menus:** Restaurants are introducing healthier and higher-quality Italian cuisine. - **Small Portions:** Restaurants are embracing smaller portion sizes as an alternative to quantity. - **Quality Ingredients:** Restaurants are emphasizing quality ingredients in traditional dishes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurants:** Restaurants are adapting to changing consumer preferences by introducing healthier menus. - **Food:** The food industry is seeing a shift towards healthier options and high-quality ingredients. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can attract health-conscious guests by offering healthier menu options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [In-Restaurant Italian Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maggianos-little-italy.md) - [Fusion Italian Cuisine Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ask-italian-spring-menu.md) - [Conceptually Transformed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nami-restaurant.md) - [Italian-Style Pasta Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portofino-bowl.md) - [Italian Cafe-Inspired Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italianinspired-menu.md) - [Japanese-Style Raw Protein Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lime-house-tataki-menu.md) - [Mediterranean Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-azura.md) - [Summer-Inspired Fresh Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellagreen.md) - [Seafaring Italian Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msc-world-america.md)