Sant Ambroeus to Open First Miami Location at The Fifth Miami Beach

Sumaida + Khurana and Bizzi + Bilgili have announced that Sant Ambroeus will open its first Miami location at The Fifth Miami Beach. The restaurant and coffee bar will occupy over 7,000 square feet at the base of this Class A+ office building designed by Alberto Campo Baeza. Expected to open in late 2025, Sant Ambroeus is renowned for its contemporary interpretation of traditional Milanese cuisine, elegant atmosphere, and exceptional service. This space will feature designs by Giampiero Tagliaferri, known for his work with Oliver Peoples, Brunello Cucinelli, and the Aspen location of Sant Ambroeus.

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Sant Ambroeus first opened its doors in Milan in 1936, quickly acquiring a devoted following in Northern Italy’s cosmopolitan capital. In 1982, its New York flagship restaurant opened on Manhattan’s Madison Avenue, bringing with it generations of Italian culinary tradition and old-world sensibilities from the original Sant Ambroeus. The restaurant, beloved for everything from early morning coffee and pastries to refined lunches and dinners, has since expanded to locations throughout New York City, Southampton, East Hampton, Palm Beach, and Aspen.

“Sant Ambroeus is a distinctive restaurant brand where every aspect of a guest’s experience has been carefully curated. In selecting our first Miami location, it was important that our home be unique, well-designed, and thoughtful, all core tenets that mirror the Sant Ambroeus philosophy,” said Gaetano Guarducci, Vice President of Business Development, Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group.

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“Sant Ambroeus is a revered restaurant brand, known the world over as the quintessential Milanese café. Its dedication to its craft, first-class service, and menus that inspire set the benchmark for how restaurants should be. We are thrilled that the team has chosen The Fifth Miami Beach as its first Miami location and know that it will become a beloved neighborhood staple, popular with our tenants and neighbors alike,” said Alessandro Pallaoro, Managing Director, Bizzi & Partners.

Credit: Renderings by TECMA

Credit: Renderings by TECMA

The Fifth Miami Beach, located at the entrance to Miami Beach from the MacArthur Causeway, is the first new commercial office building constructed in Miami’s South of Fifth neighborhood in 22 years, aiming to redefine the modern office building with a focus on health and wellness. Its architecture features white marble, transparent glass, and clean architectural concrete. The interiors are designed by Gabellini Sheppard Associates, with Cube 3 as the executive architect and Urban Robot Associates as the landscape architect.

Credit: Renderings by TECMA

Credit: Renderings by TECMA

The building incorporates biophilic design elements, offering abundant natural light, wraparound terraces, a monumental marble lobby, and multiple shared amenities including a rooftop space with ocean views and a state-of-the-art fitness center and spa. The project is designed to meet LEED certification standards, featuring environmentally friendly materials and advanced air quality systems.

“The Fifth Miami Beach is in one of Miami’s most sought-after neighborhoods right now, and our firms wanted to ensure that any food and beverage operators chosen aligned well with the ethos of not only the building but also the surrounding area,” said Serdar Bilgili, Founder and Chairman, Bilgili Holding. “We’re pleased to welcome Sant Ambroeus to the building and look forward to its future success.”

Credit: Renderings by TECMA

Credit: Renderings by TECMA

Aaron Butler of Avenue Real Estate Partners represented The Fifth Miami Beach in the lease signing. Cyril Bijaoui and Noa Figari, founding partners of Longstead at The Corcoran Group, represented Sant Ambroeus.

The Fifth Miami Beach is located at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Fifth Street, addressed as 950 5th Street, in the South of Fifth neighborhood. The development includes the restoration of two historic houses on-site, featuring a private courtyard and butterfly sanctuary garden. The building received unanimous approval from the Historic Preservation Board of Miami Beach. Cushman & Wakefield is leading the office leasing efforts.

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