Bellini | Coconut Grove — Restaurant in Miami

Bar service used to be excellent when Anna was here. It's terrible now. Ask for bread and bread doesn't come. Ask again and... I'm informed "the restaurant is busy right now." Dinner napkins... not provided with dinner service. I have to ask for dinner napkins? Yes. More, along with the absence of napkins, there's no welcoming attitude. It's mechanically unpleasant here.

Ordered the chicken... and it was reheated (possibly from the day before given the tough texture. I know food having been in the restaurant business.) That dish was not only pathetic on it's own, it's an insult to guests from a Chef who thinks customers don't know the difference between freshly cooked chicken and reheated. Better chicken is served at Pollo Tropical. To the restaurant's credit on that occasion, they did ask if a wanted the chicken redone or to place a different order. I chose the latter. Even so, kitchen screw-ups like this translate into one person being done with dinner while the another still waits on their dish.

Fact that Bellini automatically adds 18% gratuity for a poorly orchestrated dinner service is another guest insult.

Positive note: if there's a Chef at Bellini dedicated to the pasta dishes, that person knows what they're doing---compliments to him/her. If you go to Bellini, go for the pasta. Outside terrace seating with a view over the Bay is another reason to go.

Am tough on Bellini because when a restaurant promotes itself being upscale, guests should expect good service, friendly & attentive staff, and consistently good food no matter what's ordered. That's not what is being offered anymore at Bellini. In my opinion, the fine attention to detail that Bellini opened with......

Poor Bellini. When first started going here it was top tier and there was nothing a person could complain about. Now, well, there’s a ton of room for improvement. Lunch is still pretty good but dinner is nothing short of disappointing. God forbid you come on a day when it’s raining, they cram a ton of tables in the dining room and make the place as tight and uncomfortable as possible instead of just utilizing their party room. The staff feels more like the staff at Versailles (disheveled, ill fitting uniforms, sometimes rude, sometimes confused, and dismissive). The drinks are so inconsistent. If you have three drinks there, all three might taste different and the Bellinis have become disappointing, all juice no Prosecco. And the poor food. Sometimes the fritto misto is raw, sometimes salty, sometimes bland, the same with the fried cheese, sometimes the lobster is chewy, sometimes it’s about to crawl off your plate, sometimes the pasta is still uncooked, sometimes it’s overcooked and soggy, and the branzio. Poor branzino. Normally Cipriani and Bellini used to filet and debone the fish beautifully. Last time I was at Bellini I ended up with a branzino that looked more like canned tuna. It was mangled and when I brought it to the attention of the waiter and manager they both tried to convince me that branzino is shredded because it’s hard to come off the bone. It wasn’t the greatest apology, because no one apologized for the mess on my plate. Lastly the nuts with the gelato can be described as old and soggy. Either way, I’ll hold out hope that things here get better. It’s such a beautiful space and I hope they can return to their...

I recently enjoyed a solo breakfast at Bellini Coconut Grove on the 5th floor of the elegant Mr. C Hotel. The marina views are breathtaking, creating a serene and elevated start to the day.

I began with a beautifully arranged fresh fruit plate (Macedonia di Frutta) with granola on the side, light, refreshing, and just right. Next came the Eggs Benedict with prosciutto and hollandaise sauce, perfectly plated, rich, and balanced. The Vegetable (Venetian) Frittata was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. To top it off, I savored the Toasted Panettone with butter and orange marmalade, a simple yet unforgettable treat.

Service was outstanding. Hassan, my server, was friendly, professional, and attentive, striking the perfect balance between being helpful and respectful of my space, which made my solo dining experience even more pleasant.

Bellini serves breakfast daily until 10:30 AM, so it’s best to arrive early. On Sundays, they offer a delightful brunch from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM featuring a variety of Italian‑inspired dishes. If timing is tight, the Il Giardino lobby café offers coffee and pastries daily from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Valet parking is available and makes your visit seamless from the moment you arrive.

On a crisp morning, I recommend requesting a shaded terrace seat, some tables are covered by large umbrellas, providing spectacular views of sailboats on the marina and Biscayne Bay.

Bellini is a hidden gem in Coconut Grove, refined, welcoming, and ideal for a solo breakfast or relaxed weekend brunch. Highly recommended! I only snapped a photo of the fruit plate :) I got too distracted enjoying everything else...