If you've heard about The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, you probably know it's a super-old high-class historical landmark in FL. You probably don't know that Al Capone had a two-floor suite there, or that the hotel's allegedly haunted by some gangster named Fatty who got shot on the 13th floor. Oh... and the restaurant at The Biltmore? It's actually called Fontana, and you're definitely gonna want to stop by for their famously over-the-top Sunday champagne brunch, where you'll feast on caviar, herb-rubbed boneless leg of lamb, fresh pastas, an extensive raw bar, and, of course, the necessary libations to wash it all down.
Fontana is the Biltmore Hotel’s upscale Italian ristorante, known for its elegant décor, refined dinner menu, and tastefully over-the-top brunch. The indoor dining room is bookended by ornate vaulted ceilings and parquet wooden floors, while patio dining is situated in a lavish courtyard with a fountain surrounded by columned arcades. The European charm is reflected in Fontana’s food program; Chef Beppe Galazzi uses local and farm-fresh ingredients when stocking the breakfast buffet of eggs, meats, fruits, pastries, and yogurt, and the à la carte dinner of homemade pastas, meats, and antipasti.