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    Fontana Restaurant

    3.6 (248 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    FONTANA RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Classy
    Upscale

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    Yellowtail Snapper Picata
    Steve L.

    Came to Fontana for a celebration dinner. Located inside the historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables this restaurant is beautiful. We sat outside in the courtyard which was covered but depending on where you are sitting and the time of day you might get hit with the sun right on you. So be prepared. Service was a little chaotic although friendly. Food took a while to come out. Some of the food temperatures were off. And the orders were a bit mixed up. Outside of that the food was very good. We tried the Burrata and the Tuna Tartare. Both were good but I think the Tuna Tartare was the favorite. I could've eaten two of those by myself. Tuna was seasoned perfectly and very fresh. For mains, we had the Yellowtail Snapper Picata and the Short Rib Risotto. The Short Rib was super tender and seasoned perfectly. The risotto was ok and definitely benefited from the Short Rib. As for the Yellowtail everything was amazing. The polenta was on point. Only thing was that we found some bones. But nothing we couldn't overlook. For dessert we had the the tiramisu, a coffee ice cream and a Rum Baba . The coffee ice cream was delicious as was the tiramisu. But unfortunately the Rum Baba was so alcohol heavy that it was inedible. Overall the meal had some highs and lows but as always the company makes everything better. I would still recommend Fontana Restaurant but use Yelp to better guide you and your meal decisions.

    Seafood
    Jessica H.

    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!

    Tiramisu
    Mahsa T.

    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.

    Tonno Tartara
    Isabella K.

    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.

    Mimosa and Bellini
    Natalia A.

    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?

    Vince H.

    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.

    Lasagne
    Anna

    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!

    Lasagna
    Brad B.

    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.

    Courtyard
    Antonio C.

    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.

    Ossobuco
    Christopher B.

    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.

    Biltmore
    Jacqueline M.

    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.

    Filet Mignon
    Ed L.

    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.

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    Pamela M.

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

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