Felice opens its first Miami location in Brickell, inviting guests to savor exquisite Italian cuisine in a magical setting.
Felice’s pappardelle alla Chiantigiana PHOTO COURTESY OF FELICE RESTAURANTS
The opening of FELICE Brickell brings authentic Tuscan cuisine and warm hospitality to the vibrant Miami neighborhood. Founded in New York City in 2007 by Jacopo Giustiniani and operated by SA Hospitality Group, the restaurant group behind stylish venues in New York, the Hamptons, Aspen and beyond, FELICE Brickell marks the brand’s Miami debut.
Stepping inside the new space on 1450 Brickell Avenue feels akin to being transported to the Tuscan countryside. Guests enter through an inviting lounge and bar area serving craft cocktails that nod to Italian flavors. From there, the elegant yet relaxed main dining room beckons, set for lunch meetings, family meals or romantic evenings out. For special occasions, the Mezzanine Bar and Event Space on the second level provides an airy, private setting and tailored experience.
Comforting Italian dishes from Felice. PHOTO COURTESY OF FELICE RESTAURANTS
While the ambiance aims to whisk visitors away, executive chefs Roberto Consiglio and Luigi Bailon keep diners grounded in Italian fare. Beloved menu items like Spaghettino Felicetti alla diavola and famously tender short ribs bathed in Chianti wine hold court, joined by an array of seasonally-driven plates highlighting fresh seafood and produce. An extensive collection of Italian wines provides the perfect pairing.
Of special note is FELICE Brickell’s tableside service, a first for the restaurant group. Servers finish certain dishes—from pasta tossed in wheel of pecorino cheese to tableside flambé—before guests, adding personalized flourishes and table-side excitement. Elsewhere, the sprawling patio invites getting lost in conversation over aperitivos while taking in the Miami sunshine.
As the neighborhood’s newest dining destination, FELICE Brickell stands poised to deliver guests a memorable escape—even if just for an evening. 1450 Brickell Ave., Miami, felicerestaurants.com