In 1936, the renowned Milanese restaurant and coffee bar, Sant Ambroeus, first opened its doors in Milan, quickly gaining a devoted following for its refined take on Italian cuisine. The New York flagship, launched in 1982 on Madison Avenue, extended this legacy to the United States, offering a seamless blend of Italian culinary traditions and old-world charm.
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The brand's latest expansion brings it to Miami Beach, at The Fifth, a Class A+ office building designed by Spain's National Prize for Architecture winner, Alberto Campo Baeza. The Fifth is a significant addition to the South of Fifth neighborhood, the first new commercial office building in the area in 22 years. The building's construction, spearheaded by internationally recognized real estate development firms Sumaida + Khurana and Bizzi + Bilgili, is set to be completed by 2025.
Sant Ambroeus, celebrated for its modern take on traditional Milanese cuisine, elegant ambiance, and superior service, will occupy over 7,000 square feet at the building's base. The restaurant's anticipated opening is late 2025.
Gaetano Guarducci, Vice President of Business Development for Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group, said, “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.” The Fifth Miami Beach was identified as the perfect fit through collaboration with Cyril Bijaoui and his team.
Alessandro Pallaoro, Managing Director of Bizzi & Partners, echoed Guarducci’s enthusiasm, stating, “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.”
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Aaron Butler of Avenue Real Estate Partners represented The Fifth Miami Beach in the lease signing, while Cyril Bijaoui and Noa Figari, founding partners of Longstead, represented Sant Ambroeus. With its prime location and thoughtful design, The Fifth Miami Beach is poised to become a significant landmark in Miami's evolving urban landscape, offering an ideal home for Sant Ambroeus's first Miami venture.
Since its inception in Milan, Sant Ambroeus has expanded to several locations in New York City, Southampton, East Hampton, Palm Beach, and Aspen. The brand is known for its dedication to providing a carefully curated guest experience, a philosophy that will undoubtedly be carried over to its new Miami Beach location.
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