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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Everything is exquisite! Finally came after many years and I was delighted with everything we ordered. Very good service and a huge menu with divine and authentic flavors This is a nice place with self parking. Decent prices. The risotto was delicious. Beer was very cold. Good pizza too. Desserts is one of the best thing they offered.

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.

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....

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.

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.

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!!!

I love Fontana. Service is on point, food is delicious! It's so romantic. The pasta is to die for!!! Pasta is cooked Al dente. They have a great wine selection too! I had a glass of Sancerre. I sat outside & it wasn't too hot (4th of July weekend)

Very underwhelming visit to Fontana. The food was mediocre at best. I was able to try the calamari (decent), shrimp appetizer (very good), avocado caprese salad (decent but nothing special), and the Delmonico ribeye. The ribeye was way too grossly, overcooked, and one of the worst steaks I've had from an upscale restaurant. Multiple other colleagues complained of over cooked meat, dry fish, etc. the service was friendly but excruciatingly slow, and the waitstaff didn't have any knowledge of wines, flavors of the dishes, etc. that you might expect from a restaurant at this price point.

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!!!

I have to write a review about this place, as I have been several times now... so it is required! I love this place. The cool, beautiful ambience, transport you to Italy...and I should know as I have been to Italy numerous times to include Tuscany, Rome, Venice etc...it is the real deal. I adore the outdoor al fresco patio area in the famous and fabulous Biltmore hotel. Surrounded by greenery, foliage, plants, and fountains, a true gem. I came here at lunch time with girlfriends for Miami spice once - it was excellent. I also came here with my daughter and my husband for her school graduation. I wanted a special location, with some elegance for a fitting occasion and celebration, it did not disappoint The food that we have tried has always been fine and on point but for me the location, and setting is what I adore.

The scenery is beautiful. The food is delicious and the service is superb. It's great for dinner, the ambience outside by the fountain is beautiful. I would recommend this place for corporate, birthday, and special occasion groups. It's ample space. The f&b manager is also very helpful with selecting a pre fixed menu. I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu. I

Vanesa Salas was amazing as well as Luis they were always on top of everything Amazing work environment and definitely going back to see Vanesa and Luis

The Biltmore is one of the most beautiful venues in Miami. The architecture is stellar, the golf course is sublime, and both the pool and spa are delightful. That being said, Fontana feels like your typical outdated average resort restaurant (at least inside). However, if the weather cooperates, the courtyard area does make for a lovely al fresco dining experience.  At most mealtimes Fontana offers "Italian-inspired" options ranging from Mediterranean branzino with broiled vegetables to fettuccine Carbonara. The food is definitely edible, but nothing interesting or crave worthy. The Fritto Misto is unremarkable. The Pollo Milanese is a bit on the bland side compared to others in town, although the heirloom tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella garnishing it are enjoyable and fresh. Yes you do get a lot of quantity at their brunch, but is there anything you couldn't get at any other brunch buffet? Not really... While overall I feel like they aim to appeal to a certain type of palate (read: fairly safe and not very adventurous), it just isn't the kind of spot worth going out of the way for. There are many other restaurants in the city that do a better job with their homemade pastas and simple meats/seafood. Perfectly adequate, Fontana is convenient as a hotel guest looking for a meal on the property though.

My daughter's birthday lunch, party of eight, was an embarrassment. Service was the worst I have ever experienced in my 70 years.

1/22/22. Fontana was one of those restaurants I was looking forward to trying one day and decided to celebrate my birthday this year. Unfortunately, I was not impressed! Of course this property is absolutely beautiful and the outdoor patio area of the restaurant is stunning, it's the Biltmore. I didn't like the indoor restaurant it was disappointing in its esthetics. It reminded me of a cafeteria .. blah! We got a table outside and our waiter was very nice... the table in the courtyard so pretty with the parrots chirping and singing. The sound of the water in the fountain was very relaxing! The waiter came with our drinks order but forgot one. We had to remind him twice ... he finally brought it. Our drinks were good and tasty . He took our app order-and said to place the lunch order and desert because they were closing the kitchen. Strange! We did as he asked and ordered. My dish was a pork dish with polenta ( See pix). The waiter highly recommended it so I trusted him ( I should know better ) I was completely wrong !!! The dish didn't taste fresh, it was hard, tasteless and just not fresh... like it was cooked days ago and served cold. The polenta was overdone also but the pork rings omg it was absolutely awful. I didn't return it as the kitchen because it had closed according to the waiter. My friends ordered the pumpkin pasta which was good, although it was served cold again and with shrimp. We kept questioning why this dish had shrimp ? It was extra and didn't belong with the sweetness of the pumpkin. Strange.... Desert was good one was complimentary because it was my birthday the other two were good nothing that wowed us. Tip was included in the bill and valet $20 plus tip. Valet not complimentary even if dining. Overall, will NOT recommend because it was expensive and the food was not worth it. Maybe drink & apps to enjoy the courtyard but dining disappointing! Definitely, not worth the cost $$$$ dining was far from what I expected.

Great place to have dinner. Really enjoyed the chicken parmigiana. Everyone found something they loved, great place for group of friends.

Food was good. The restaurant was undergoing construction/remodeling and it was very noisy. We couldn't talk or enjoy our lunch. Everything felt rushed and service was not as expected.