Bellini Coconut Grove, Authentic Italian Cuisine In Miami

LifestyleTravelBellini Coconut Grove, Authentic Italian Cuisine In MiamiByIrene S. Levine,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Irene S. Levine is an award-winning travel and lifestyle journalist.Follow AuthorMay 28, 2026, 02:42pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Bellini cocktails at Bellini Restaurant and Bar in Coconut GroveBellini Restaurant and BarThe Bellini, the refreshing Italian drink made with sparkling Prosecco and white peach puree, is synonymous with the Cipriani family name. Giuseppe Cipriani created the cocktail, which he served at Harry’s Bar, the bar he founded in Venice, Italy, in 1931.So it’s not surprising that the heirs to this hospitality legend decided to attach the name Bellini to their fine dining establishment in Coconut Grove, Florida.When you enter Bellini Restaurant, located on the fourth floor of the Mr. C Miami Coconut Grove Hotel, it offers the refined feel of setting sail on an intimate yacht. With floor-to-ceiling windows facing the water, the restaurant walls are lacquered in dark wood with brass accents. Striped blue-and-white banquettes and tables, with sea-blue upholstered chairs, look out over a wraparound terrace. Most of the well-spaced tables provide views of the city skyline and Biscayne Bay. Bartenders in timeless dusty-rose-colored jackets stand behind the bar, filling orders from waiters and patrons seated at white leather barstools.The inviting Bar at Bellini@jamesmcdonald/Bellini Restaurant and BarOf course, this is probably the best place in town to order the iconic Bellini cocktail. Made using the original Cipriani family recipe, it’s served in a champagne coupe with a layer of velvety froth on top, suggesting it’s made with freshly blended peaches rather than a mix. Slightly sweet but light, it whets the appetite for dinner.MORE FOR YOUBut could dinner at Bellini meet the same standards...