Fontana Italian Biltmore Hotel Miami

We visited Fontana at the Biltmore for New Year’s Day brunch, and while the experience was pleasant overall, it didn’t meet expectations compared to previous visits. In the past, the brunch buffet felt more elevated and generous. This time, the variety was very limited, and the overall food offering felt like a step down in quality and selection. The fixed price of $55 is fair, but for that cost, we would have preferred either a broader buffet or more à la carte options to choose from. As it stands, the menu felt lacking for what should be a standout brunch experience. That said, the ambience is absolutely beautiful. The atmosphere is serene and elegant—you truly feel at peace. The day was perfect, and the indoor patio setting is stunning, easily the highlight of the visit. From an environment and setting standpoint, Fontana still delivers. Overall, it was a nice experience driven by the setting rather than the food. The ambiance carries the visit, but the brunch offerings need improvement. Also, the hostesses take their sweet time and attitude to break eye contact or even welcome guests. For that reason, we’re giving it 3 out of 5 stars.

We ate outdoors and the atmosphere felt very natural, which made the experience relaxing and enjoyable. The food was good, and the Miami Spice menu was definitely worth it. The only downside was the dessert — it was much smaller than expected. Overall, still a pleasant dining experience and worth visiting.

My friend and I had an amazing experience at La Fontana at the Biltmore Hotel for the Miami Spice $35 lunch menu. From start to finish, everything was exceptional. I began with the soup of the day, a silky and flavorful carrot soup that set the tone perfectly. For the second course, we enjoyed the Crab Fregola — a beautiful dish with lump crabmeat, basil pesto, lemon gremolata, and toasted pine nuts. It was fresh, balanced, and absolutely delicious. To finish, I had the lemon panna cotta with seasonal berries, which was the perfect light and refreshing dessert - while she decided to go for the tasty gelato. The restaurant itself is stunning — elegant and timeless, it truly feels like dining in Europe. The fountain in the courtyard creates such a serene and picturesque atmosphere, making the whole experience even more special. Service was attentive, warm, and flawless throughout our meal. I’ve heard their Sunday Brunch is out of this world, and after such a wonderful lunch, I can’t wait to come back and try it. Highly recommend La Fontana for anyone looking for an elegant dining experience in Miami.

Really amazing meal! Edwin was my server and made the perfect recommendations and provided amazing service. Great support staff! Great food! Great wine options

Our waitress Hilde was AMAZING! The best waitress I’ve had in my life! We loved our experience here and will definitely be back. Thank you thank you thank you

I think this is the most elegant restaurant in Miami. It's located in the historic Biltmore hotel. Self parking is free. I definitely recommend reserving a table in the beautiful courtyard. The food was good and had very reasonable price. I ordered the soup of the day and my friend ordered the scallop. They also have a variety of drink options, including mocktails. They also served free bread. The service was superb. We came in for a birthday celebration and they gave us free desert and even sang happy birthday. My friend didn't want the ice cream and asked if she could get cheese cake instead, and she got it. I would definitely want to come back to this restaurant again when I'm in Miami.

Visited for New Year’s Day brunch. The Biltmore itself is undeniably beautiful, and the setting is what initially drew us in. Unfortunately, the dining experience did not live up to the elegance of the surroundings. Service was very slow, despite the restaurant not being fully seated. We had breakfast reservations, but the wait to be seated was so long that we were given the lunch menu instead, which was not what we had planned for. The menu felt limited, and several items were unavailable. They had run out of syrup for the pancakes, and some of the fruit selections were also depleted. We also had to remind our server about missing items from our order, which further disrupted the experience. A mandatory 20% gratuity is included. While I understand the intent, I personally feel this can remove the incentive for exceptional service—and in this case, the level of attentiveness reflected that. Overall, while the hotel itself is beautiful, the food and service fell short. I left disappointed and do not feel compelled to return for dining.

I can’t speak for the overall restaurant but Sunday Brunch is truly something special. Very high quality staff with professional service- extremely attentive and there to help you and actually serve. Food options are incredible and numerous. Any reviews on here complaining about how spaced out it is or bad service I definitely question. This was a special experience and I hope to do it again some day!

This Italian restaurant is on the lower or ground level of the Biltmore Hotel.  Calm ambience, indoor and out seating. The courtyard is enchanting, an oasis; but was closed when we got there due to rain. It opened by the time we left. We've - Polpo octopus - Lamb chop - Angolotti - Two house reds I like Chianti more than Biltmore red.  Skinny Zwiesel wine glasses, the hotel uses Chef & Sommelier in our room. They put the Barbera extra virgin olive oil and Modena balsamic first, but also asked if we'd like butter. The assorted breads are good. Octopus is excellent: tender, yummy and I love the potato foam. Hot lamb cooked medium, also tender and yummy. The ravioli is delicious too, on the salty side.

During two separate stays at The Biltmore, we ate here for two dinners and one breakfast. All the food and drinks are amazing. The service is the reason I gave three stars. During our first visit we wanted a simple breakfast before heading to our cruise. We asked the hostess, as we were walking to our table, if we could place our order quickly. She said our waiter would be right over. We waited and waited while tables around us were getting food and drinks delivered, checks being delivered, and tables being cleaned. I let the hostess know we hadn't had our order taken yet - not even for coffee. She said someone would be over. We left after waiting at least 15 minutes with no one even bringing water or anything. During our next visit we realized they also have a breakfast buffet inside the restaurant (we were sitting in the courtyard previously). This is no a big restaurant and they charge an automatic gratuity. Both dinner services we had were slow, but reasonable for this type of restaurant. Our waitress remembered us from the first dinner at least one month prior. The second time we stayed we ordered the breakfast buffet (not the Sunday version). They do made to order eggs and omelettes. The food was just ok and not what you'd expect for the price plus gratuity. This is a high end hotel, so I expect better service. I think they restrict guests to those staying at the hotel and members of the golf course. Maybe service is bad because they have a somewhat captive audience. There are restaurants nearby, but not close enough to walk. My favorite was the octopus, but the tuna tartare and sea bass are highly recommended. If we stayed here again, I would go back. If you use Amex travel and book with your platinum card, you get $100 resort credit plus money toward breakfast ($35 I think).

Food Excellent choices, professional chef prepared and presented. My salmon dish was grilled to perfection, so were the veggies and the sauce. The shared appetizer prosciutto ham was top line honey sprinkled, with panna cotta cheese infused slide. We were offered several breads, including sticks, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper (latter a must for a truly Italian meal). Wine choices are plentiful, I asked to taste a California White Pino Noir which made a great choice for my dish, I liked and ordered it. Service Our young waiter was very well trained, explained the menu and drinks in detail and kept the orders coming steady. Quickly replied to requests and checked in several times to make sure we were getting what we wanted. Ambience This was a Valentine's Day lunch in one of the most romantic settings in SFL you can think of. We were offered indoor seating but I chose the outdoor courtyard experience in the heart of the Biltmore Hotel early afternoon, partial shade & umbrellas surrounding the large central fountain on a cool winter mid-day made it spectacular. American Standards from 1920's to '50s were playing in the background adding a special connection to the history behind the Spanish Revival architectural setting. My date and I really enjoyed our conversation, and lunch.

Love dining here. Great service. Ambiance sitting outside hearing the parrots in nature (they also have indoor seating. They have delicious food during the week and also amazing Sunday brunch! The brunch has pretty much everything including caviar bar. Prime rib, seafood bar, breakfast bar, desert creations crème Brule, macaron ...etc. I've tried it many times over the years and it is consistently AMAZING!

Very classic and timeless restaurant at the iconic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. Fontana is a very elegant restaurant with a gorgeous courtyard. The food and service are amazing as well. I tried the tuna tartar which was served with avocado and caviar and was so delicious. I could have eaten three of those. I tried the salmon on top of asparagus - everything from the crispy skin to the veggies and sauce was amazing. For dessert, they brought out this flaming Dubai chocolate ball which was a truly unique end to a beautiful dinner.

Very attentive service. Amazing ambiance if you're sitting in the beautiful outdoor courtyard by the fountain - you're transported to another time and era. I went here for a special birthday lunch and it happened to be during Miami Spice, so we did order from the Miami Spice menu. As an appetizer, I had the bruschetta, which was heavenly. Super fresh and such delicious flavors in the sauce. For my main, I ordered the crab on couscous - this dish was just ok, it didn't wow me, but I did enjoy the micro mini tomatoes (?) that were a garnish - I've never seen or eaten those before. I did like much better (and I wished I had ordered instead) the chicken Milanese that my mom ordered. Just felt it needed a lot more salt. For dessert, I enjoyed my chocolate ice cream and had a taste of my mom's tiramisu, both were good. One disappointing thing was that I had indicated on my reservation that I was celebrating my birthday and though the hostess wished me a happy birthday, that info was not shared with the server to put a candle or something on my dessert. After lunch, we explored the hotel for a bit and it's a really beautiful building and has great architecture. All in all a lovely lunch. PS, if you don't want to valet your car, you can park on the street directly facing the hotel. You'll see cars parked under the trees and down that street.

Have debated getting the brunch here for years and finally caved and came for Christmas Day. It did not disappoint. Yes it's a buffet but it's elevated and in my opinion, a great value. The service was fantastic, the selection was plentiful and you can't beat the ambiance. Plus bottomless mimosas and bellinis, what else could you ask for?

Beautiful dinner spot, we had 2 apps, 4 entrees and 1 drink, total was $315 before tip, making this probably one of the pricier Miami dinner options. The food is good but does not justify the price compared to other places in Miami. My parents were staying at the attached Biltmore so it was a fun outing but we probably won't be back. Definitely worth the try if you are in town or here for a conference. I have to say, the bread they bring out is really amazing! Service was a bit lacking and slow, we had to beg for more water several times and it took about 30 minutes to get our bill. Our waiter had a hard time understanding our English, but she was very sweet. Portions are medium-small, but the complimentary bread helps to fill you up!

I have to say, no place that I have gone to eat dinner can rival the Fontana for ambiance. Located in the historic Biltmore Hotel, this place is flat out gorgeous. I thought I was on Mount Olympus. This is truly where the rich and those who want to look rich go to eat. I enjoy the artisan breads they offered, and they were always on top of the drinks. Appetizers? Kind of skimpy for the price. Prosciutto was good...but not enough for the cost. Make sure you take out a personal loan before you come here. The entrees? Outstanding. My wife ordered fish, and I got lasagna. I asked about portion size, and they did not lie. Not exactly a generous portion. The taste, though? Primo. You won't be disappointed with the quality. I am glad I can take this place off the bucket list, because I don't think I could afford another trip to this beautiful spot.

Had Sunday Brunch with my friends to celebrate graduation and we were sure in for a treat!! From the elegant atmosphere, attentive service, and delicious and vast variety of food ranging from breakfast staples of bacons and eggs to the more luxurious world of lobster, oysters, and caviar. Oh, and don't let me forget the carving station that included lamb chops, and steak! A large selection of sushi awaited my third plate, combined with a seafood paella. All of this and more paired with bottomless mimosas, champagne with just a HINT of orange juice! Now let's get to the dessert. WOW. From gelato (strawberry, chocolate, mango, coconut, vanilla, lime), fresh churros drizzled in chocolate, tiramisu, fruit tart, chocolate covered strawberries topped with gold flakes, warm banana bread pudding, and macarons just to name a few (lol)! For the price of $120 per person (about 160 after tax and automatic 20% tip, which is well deserved), Biltmore Sunday Brunch is 100% worth it. It truly is. You will leave happy, full, and overall satisfied. Valet is also available for $25.

One of the best brunches in Miami at the iconic Biltmore Hotel. They have a wide selection of foods especially seafood. There was live music playing while we enjoyed views of the beautiful courtyard. Service was excellent as expected.

2/5 -- Fontana Restaurant at the Biltmore Hotel We recently had dinner at Fontana at the Biltmore, and unfortunately the experience didn't match the reputation or the historic prestige of the hotel. Food: The meal was very inconsistent. The veal ravioli and fettuccine Alfredo were both undercooked and lacked flavor. The squid ink pasta with lobster was just okay. On the bright side, the salmon was good and the lamb chops were excellent easily the best dish of the night. The biggest issue was the Fish which was supposed to be deboned. My grandmother, who is over 90, found several bones in hers. That was really disappointing and concerning. The truffle mashed potatoes that came with it also missed the mark. Service: Service was actually the opposite of inattentive -- it was overly attentive to the point of feeling smothered. Staff hovered so much that it became uncomfortable, rather than polished or seamless. Fees & Pricing: Prices themselves were fine, but the fees were confusing. There's a mandatory service charge, a 10% restaurant tax (even though Miami's tax is 7%), and then an extra tax on the service fee. When we asked management to explain it, the only response was, "It's a property-wide fee." Not very helpful. Ambience: The place was clean and we didn't have to wait long, which was appreciated. But the atmosphere wasn't what you'd expect from the Biltmore. The indoor dining area was very brightly lit, taking away from any sense of intimacy or upscale feel. Honestly, the water ended up being the best part of the visit. Overall: Fontana has potential because of its location, but the experience didn't live up to the Biltmore name. Between the uneven food, the uncomfortable service style, the unclear fees, and the lackluster ambience, it just wasn't the premium experience we expected.

I had an incredible experience here at the Fontana restaurant at the Biltmore hotel. They offer valet service for $25 and have a cool online application you can use to call your car and pay ahead of time before you even leave the table. The restaurant interior was going through a bit of painting and other renovation work when I visited but it was still immaculate inside and very clean. The restroom was absolutely gorgeous and compared to that of Sexyfish's downtown (I'm a bit restroom snob!) The food was delicious and despite certain portion sizes leaving me asking for more, the quality of the meat and vegetables from a few of the dishes I tried were delectable. My server was Edwin and he was brilliant. He was extremely knowledgeable of the martini ingredients and food items on the menu. I ordered the corn margarita with pleasantly surprised and I praise his recommendation. His service was on point and certainly deserves a shout out as well as the chef. I would definitely return for a special occasion or for just another fancy dinner out in Coral Gables.

We had breakfast here and were very pleased with the food and service. The restaurant was not crowded at the time and the servers chatted with us like old friends. It was such a nice touch. Biggest complaint were the bird stalkers in the outdoor courtyard. Unfortunately had to miss the Sunday brunch but it sounds amazing. Would definitely like to try that in the future.

The Biltmore (@thebiltmoremiami) has been gracing us all with their Sunday Brunches for years. From the lobster tail to the stone crab to the caviar, the seafood selection remains fresh and on point, bringing us back again and again. We booked Easter brunch months in advance (because we are extra like that ), but regular Sunday Brunch reservations should be a bit easier to score! Its safe to plan this as your only meal for the day

I can't complain. We had a show at Gables Stage and made reservations at Fontana for a quick meal prior to the show. We arrived right before our reservation, were quickly seated and told our server we had a show and 45 minutes to make it happen. Service was awesome. He was efficient, he was friendly and he even came with suggestions. I ordered the special which was a cacio e pepe and my friend ordered one of the vegetarian pastas. Both were amazing. From cocktails to dessert, we overall had a great experience and would definitely return.

This is our favorite place in the Gables, Old world classic Biltmore hotel. Our waiter Edwin provided us with superb service. We started with flute bread with Italian virgin oil. Delicious. The main course was the filet Mignon with blue cheese, asparagus.and mashed potatoes. It was cooked to perfection and the flavor was incredible. In addition, we ordered a bottle of red Rioja wine. The name escapes me. . For desert we had key lime pie and gourmet expresso. The ambiance was out of this world.

A REAL TURKEY Terrible Thanksgiving dinner. No traditional food. The closest it came to Thanksgiving was the turkey roulade which was tasteless and none of us ate very much of it. Were they appealing to people who do not celebrate Thanksgiving. If so, they certainly succeeded. Never had I paid so much for so little satisfaction. Never again.

Perfect place for any occasion. Wonderful food and ambience. The service is always on point.

Went there for lunch. Ordered the lasagna. Had one bite and waited for the waitress to send it back. Noddles were undercooked. It was luke warm. Honestly it could have been a lot better had they put it in the over for 15 mins at 400f. Complete let down. I just sent it back and told them I am not interested in anything else. $30 for a cold lasagna is not what I would have expected out of that place! Very disappointed.

Sunday brunch at the Biltmore Miami was great; as they are famous for their champagne brunch with king crabs. Even in Las Vegas, they no longer have buffets with king crabs; at both Wynn and Caesar's Buffets due to cost issue. (Spoke to Bacchanal buffet in May 2023). So offering king crab is a huge deal. They have jumbo shrimp, oysters, caviars (3 different kinds) various meat stations, small sushi area, pasta area, breakfast area, dessert area + champagne to go with their buffet. There are plenty to eat, and not enough stomach to eat all. Our group was 4 ppl, we had a nice time over mostly seafood focused brunch. Staff was friendly, not too crowded either. We dined in the outdoor patio next to fountain, which was nice. They also had live music. I would recommend this brunch to celebrate a special day. It's a nice ambiance and food selection for the price. As for the price: $120 pp + tax + 20% gratuity added in, will set you back $625+. Not cheap but considering market price of king crab, think it's not a bad deal.

We went to the tour of Italy with two other couples and had a great time. The staff was so pleased to and helpful. The food and wine selection was tasteful and generous. Jorge went above and beyond with accommodating us.

One of our favorite spots in Miami. Ambiance is relaxing and family friendly. It is our Christmas tradition. Amazing buffets and/or menu items. Italian food at its finest with amazing signature cocktails.

Went for miami spice dinner and the food was over all really good. The lamb was amazing ! Do not get the chicken that was horrible and the dessert is tiny. Service wasn't bad, he was attentive. the table we got felt like thrown in the middle of a hallway didn't feel like part of the restaurant

Can't give zero stars but Fontana absolutely ruined our Thanksgiving (and the day after) by providing the award winning WORST Thanksgiving dinner of all time--and possibly worst meal of all time. They promised a traditional Thanksgiving feast at a steep pre-fixe price and gave us a basic thin-sliced beet plate, disgusting gnocchi with some meat and gravy that was repulsive, and an absolutely NASTY roulade of rubbery turkey on a plate of some fishy tasting puree. Even the fraudulent pumpkin something dessert was inedible. One of my teenagers got up and walked away from the table, and one outright cried. I barely ate a bite, and that was sadly enough to make me sick all the next day. The singular saving grace was the manager (the sommelier) who brought my kids pasta, chicken, and fries--after a waiter said nothing else could be provided as a substitute. Clearly, we will never be back. Thanks for ruining our holiday, Fontana.

5 stars for ambience, food, and service! My husband made reservations here for our weekly date night and we were both pleasantly impressed. While having been to the Biltmore before, we never dined here, and appreciated the hostess' recommendation to dine outside. The weather was lovely around 7 pm with a light breeze and it was still light out until almost 9pm. The waiting staff was incredibly friendly and helpful with recommendations. I ordered the chicken parmigiana and my husband the wagyu meatballs and pasta, and we loved it. The bread service was also nice with 3 different kinds of bread available. It was definitely an epic date night and we will be returning.

I visited your restaurant for Miami Spice today and unfortunately had an issue I feel is important to share. While eating, I found a piece of plastic in my food. I immediately informed my server and explained that I had stopped eating because of it. I asked to have the meal packed to go, expecting it to be replaced, but when I got home, I realized it was the exact same food the plastic had been inside. I was very surprised and disappointed by this, as I have always associated your restaurant with quality and care. I wanted to bring it to your attention so it can be addressed and so other guests don't have a similar experience.

Outstanding! The food was great and the service even better! Romantic lunch outdoors right by the fountain. What a treat and perfect day! Loved it and will come back.

This is a spectacular location set in the courtyard of the majestic historic Biltmore Hotel! I went on a date here and it was so romantic talking for hours in the open air underneath the stars and next to the fountain. The food started out great, we shared a meatball appetizer, and we both commented on how delicious it was. For our main course, I got the branzino and he got the sea bass. Unfortunately, mine was okay but not great. There was something missing in the flavor or maybe I just didn't like it that much. Even though we both ate it, neither of us commented on our main dish, so it's possible he was not thrilled with his dish either. I would say service was good but not excellent. They knew we were on a date, so I'm sure they didn't want to bother us every 5 minutes, but at the end of the night, I don't think they had come by our table in like 20 minutes and it took a really long time to get the check. That said, I'd definitely love to come here again on a night when there's good weather to appreciate the beautiful open air courtyard and fountain, and try a signature pasta dish or risotto.

Fontana is located inside The gorgeous and historical Biltmore Hotel! You can dine indoors or outdoors, we decided to enjoy having dinner outside since our table had two fans facing it! Lol! The view was pretty with the water fountain being lit up at night! You can enjoy some of the architectural design in a different light. The food was delicious. The ingredients were fresh and dishes were very tasty! Prices are great not too pricey! The service was amazing! Very friendly staff, accommodated our every need. Our server passed by several times to check in with us. I would definitely recommend Fontana and will be back to try out some of the other dishes. There's free parking on the west side of the hotel for visitors.

Great service, great food, but no cellphone service and very slow WiFi and the bathroom is not inside the restaurant and is kind of far to get there

We did a one night staycation at the Biltmore and decided to eat here for the convenience of it being at the hotel, and the courtyard seating. I made a reservation when we booked our room, about a week out. Right before we checked in I stopped by the host stand to request the patio to which they were able to accommodate. I was honestly a bit nervous after seeing the reviews, but we had a great time, wonderful service, good drinks and good food. The courtyard seating by the fountain is awesome. Karen was our waitress and she was great. Other employees came by often to fill waters, take plates and bring more bread. 5 stars on our service. The meatball appetizer was delicious, the spinach risotto was fantastic. I thought the carbonara was good. Our drinks were also made well. Service tip is included in the bill, along with a restaurant tax. Maybe I just don't go to Miami often enough but I'm not even sure what that is. Our tax for that was an additional 15$. All in all, we had a great time at dinner, and it exceeded my expectations. My 5 stars is more of a 4.5, but I felt it deserved being rounded up.

Couldn't have asked for better food or service. Everything was excellent. Caesar salad and the Cioppino amazing. Branzino was honestly the best i've ever had.

Fontana was great for a late night dinner. We had a long day and decided to make it simple and have apps and a few other items off the menu. The place didn't disappoint. The apps were delicious and we left full and happy. The service was great and the staff are excellent.

El lugar es hermoso, ni siquiera parece parte de Miami. El hotel es realmente una obra de arte y recomiendo visitarlo. En cuanto al restaurante, fui a SUNDAY brunch. Me pareció extremadamente caro for what you get. En mi opinión no vale la pena

Did not eat here for brunch but instead had dinner indoors one evening. Food was quite tasty, as were the cocktails. We devoured multiple complimentary bread baskets. The Biltmore is obviously beautiful. The outdoor seating of the restaurant looked to be very neat, but we elected to sit inside given the heat, which had a less impressive atmosphere. Service was less than ideal given the overall price of the experience. Was nice to try one time but likely will not return.

Miami Spice Experience: definitely worth it! Good portion meals and absolutely delicious! I came for the Miami spice dinner with two friends during the week and we had the best time. It is a very spacious place, the music is not loud, service is excellent. I would also come here with my family or on a date. On Miami Spice you get 1 appetizer, 1 main and 1 dessert. I ordered the Burratina con Prosciutto e Pomodori and it was delicious, very fresh and a great way to start dinner. It looks big but it ended up being the perfect size. For the main I ordered the Filleto do Manzo allá Gorgonzola (which in the regular menu is $55, so $60 for the whole dinner is a great deal). It is a big portion of steak and it has such a good flavor to it, I definitely recommend ordering it! Finally for dessert I had tiramisu and sadly I was so full I couldn't finish it because it was so creamy and flavory. I would definitely come again and really recommend giving it a try during Miami Spice. The hotel is beautiful so it is just an amazing experience as a whole.

I recommend Fontana because is a classic restaurant located in the Biltmore Hotel and this is a classic gem! Parking: plenty of spots at the Hotel and valet. Prices: average and they go accordingly with the place. Place: elegant, cozy, romantic. Good for a date and family parties. Nevertheless, as a local customer who live in the Gables, these are my thoughts and suggestions to make it better... I have eaten in Fontana several times and I enjoyed the food and service much more a few years ago than nowadays. I'm not saying with this that the service is bad, it's something about the atmosphere. I felt that in the past years the restaurant in general was more "italian" than nowadays. Now, I feel that the food is more "american". My suggestion to the restaurant would be maybe to hire italian waitress and an italian chef.

Food quality: excellent (5/5). Pasta dishes very high quality and delicious. Ambiance: excellent if you sit in outside courtyard (5/5). More bland if you are indoors. Outside, you can see the stars, the palm trees around you, and a nice central fountain. Service: poor when we were there (2/5). Very slow, took close to an hour to get our mains, long gaps between server coming to check on us. Then to add further insult, they add an auto gratuity of 20%! Summary: very good food. Don't go if you are in a rush.

We went for Sunday brunch birthday celebration. Got sick from oysters. Worst food poisoning of my life. Also, one of the oysters was moving. See for yourself. Never going back.

Service was ok NOT great from the hostess to our server. My Salmone Al Scottatto was tasty but over cooked and EXTREMELY salty. My mother loved the Raviloi Di Aragosta and my sister found the Pollo Alla Parmigiana to have an overpowering taste of fennel and we all agreed that the bread basket was terrible. Overall I don't think I'd return to Fontana. We stayed at The Biltmore Hotel four years ago for my Mother's birthday and we returned this year and the quality of the hotel as well as the restaurant has noticeably and sadly gone way down.

It was my parents anniversary and we came here to celebrate for a nice brunch. I made reservations a week prior and grabbed a time I wouldnt have preferred online. So I took a chance and called to see if there was anything they could do for me. The lady on the phone was awesome and changed our reservations to the time we wanted. When we arrived valet was quick and we we sat in the lobby and checked out the bar while waiting for our table (we came just a little early). Our waiter was awesome and handled the crowd like a pro. You have different options for brunch. Either the all you can unlimited,mimosa,bellini, or bloody mary option that comes with a breakfast buffet and choices from a pre fixed menu ($35 additional upgrade to include seafood), the a la carte , or just the breakfast brunch. We went with the unlimited drink and breakfast option. For the breakfast buffet they had a meat and omelet station,smoked salmon, charcuterie platters ,pastas, green salads shrimp salads, muffins, croissants, danishes etc.,Everything was so good and the drinks came out strong. I was full even before our main dishes came out. For our main course I went with the short rib with mushroom polenta and the corvina. The fish was so light and tasty. I only took a bite out of the short rib cause I was so full but the meat was so juicy and tender (saved that for lunch the next day). Now for dessert...why?! They brought all plates with mini pies and cakes and I just couldn't...but I did eat the mini key lime pie. Everything was fantastic and the patio seating is the perfect option on a beautiful day. Not to mention there was a fantastic guitarist playing while you enjoy your meal. He was so good I thought it was the radio till I saw him. It was the perfect brunch setting. I cant wait to come back and over indulge again.

This is one of my favorite places for group dinners, and work related celebrations. The patio with the fountain makes for an exceptional setting -- daytime or evening. The grilled salmon is exceptional as is the veal Marsala scallopini. Everyone in your party will find something yummy to eat. Enjoy and manga manga....

Simply a fantastic breathtaking birthday night. The ambiance was great. The hard part was finding one another lol unbeknownst we had parked in different parts of the building and were both wondering where we were! Go figure. It's a huge building. I was standing by the fountain in the front. Of course they had another fountain somewhere else. Doh! And front of the building must be a relative thing right ? Alas back to the courtyard our door dining experience where the was yet another, you guessed it, fountain! We ordered a side of truffle fries, they came highly recommended, with our main dishes: seafood risotto and Nicole had their black ink lobster ravioli. Talk about foodie. Washed it down with a strong margarita. This was a home run. Really enjoyed the nice relaxing night here.

Horrible dining experience. Went with family for thanksgiving dinner and the service was atrocious. The 13 of us were astounded. One family members chair broke and he fell back almost hitting the concrete border in the courtyard. No one came to ask if he was okay or to bring another chair. After standing for over 5 minutes, he walked over to an empty table to get another chair. For the caliber of this hotel, the staff was definitely not up to par. The portions were inconsistent. I personally feel it is way over priced to sit on broken, plastic chairs, be ignored, and have to wait 30 minutes to find a manager in order to get our bill. Waitress no where to be found. We were told the staff were not employees, but that they were contracted. May explain the poor service, but it's ultimately, The Biltmore's responsibility and reputation. When the bill finally arrived, we notice they automatically charge 24% gratuity plus a restaurant tax! It was a painful and frustrating experience to say the least. Will NEVER step into this hotel or restaurant again.

The food was really good. It used to be much better years ago. Now the price went up to $125 per person. Including all their fees the price is up to 300+ dollars. For two people. They don't include café or cappuccino or hot chocolates. And then the biggest surprise of all after they added 20% to the tip. The waitress wants you to add more tip to it. This is really getting out of hand.

I've been to the Biltmore brunch on several occasions before Covid. I expected things to be a little different. However the price is the same and you get less. They first have you wait in the lobby the maître d calls a party goes to sit them comes back calls another party... so on and so forth. We were at least 30 people waiting in the lobby together. Doesn't feel very covid friendly. We are finally sat down, our waiter kind of explains the menu to us brings us drinks and then disappeared for 45min. No refills no checking on us. We thought something went wrong we called the maître d over who said he had no idea where our waiter was. Finally he shows back up... and brings our food. The caviar plate is 6 blinis, 3 different caviars (or so called as one is really just salmon eggs). On top of the blinis they had added cucumbers and onions which to me takes away the taste of the caviar. They could have put everything on the side and let us make our own. The salmon plate comes with three bagels which weren't toasted, weren't cut and cold. Our waiter asked how we would like our meat cooked, we asked for medium rare. It came well done. We ended up paying $500 for 4 people for less than mediocre service and food that wasn't all that. I don't recommend.

Wow! What to say about this dining experience... Fabulous! My two friends and I went here Wed night for one of my friends' birthdays. She couldn't have chosen a better spot! Location: Heart of the upscale and historic Coral Gables neighborhood, easy parking. Ambiance: BEAUTIFUL outdoor dining in a garden that makes you feel like Italian royalty. The Biltmore Hotel is a historic centerpiece in Coral Gables and even the entry into the restaurant makes you feel like you're in an Italian palace. The dining experience was peaceful and quiet as well. Weather at this time was perfect. Everywhere you look is so pretty, to the point that we did a photoshoot after dinner. Make sure you check out the beautiful pool for a post-dinner stroll! Food: I ordered the Fettucine Carbonera. Yum! It was around $24 after tax and portions were big enough to bring home for a whole meal the next day. Various kinds of delicious bread was served complimentary at the table beforehand too. We also got a delicious chocolate cake on the house for my friend's birthday that was rich enough for 3 people to share! Service: Attentive, kind, even offered to take Boomerrangs for us! As well as offering to take as many pictures as we wanted and refilling our water frequently. Overall: 5/5 I will definitely be back and can't recommend Fontana enough!!!

amazing service amazing brunch omelette station mathew and taylor are great!!!!! caviar delish crab legs also fresh bottomless mimosas sundays 10am and on and biltmore rates doable off season!!!