A Long-Held Dream

Located on Collins Ave, Leonardo was born from a shared belief that Miami Beach was missing something: a place where dining felt deliberate again.
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The name draws from the world of Italian art and mastery, where craft, beauty, and detail come together to make something enduring. That philosophy runs through everything here.

What you'll find isn't a recreation of the past. It's a place that carries forward the values of that era: real ingredients, beautiful rooms, live music, and evenings that were never meant to be rushed.

Behind the kitchen

Handmade pasta rolled daily with imported Italian flour. Mediterranean seafood sourced for freshness. Seasonal ingredients treated with the respect they deserve. From an eight-hour Bolognese to a whole branzino prepared tableside, the menu at Leonardo reflects where Italian cuisine comes from and a refusal to take shortcuts.
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Complementing the kitchen is a curated Italian wine cellar with selections from Piedmont, Tuscany, and Sicily, and a craft cocktail program rooted in the Italian aperitivo tradition.

Inside The Space

Deep green walls, gilded ceilings inspired by classical Italian artistry, antique mirrors, crystal chandeliers, and the quiet warmth of aged wood. The bar carries the charm of old New York Italian dining rooms with a 1930s finish.

Every material was chosen to feel real. Italian leather menus. Heavy glassware meant to be felt in the hand. Textures that age beautifully. An Italian fine dining restaurant on Miami Beach that asks you to slow down.

A Night at Leonardo

The music is intentional. It sets the pace of the evening, deepens the atmosphere, and shifts as the night unfolds. From live jazz trios to curated DJ sets on weekends, Leonardo is one of the few fine dining restaurants on Miami Beach where live entertainment is part of the experience every night.

The Arrival

(6–7:30 PM)

Warm jazz, a Negroni in hand, the overture to your evening.

The Heart

(7:30–10:30 PM)

Candlelit tables, Italian soul in every course, bossa nova filling the room.

The Encore

(10:30 PM+)

The tempo rises, the room transforms, and the night takes on a life of its own.

Your Evening, Your Way

Whether it's a birthday, an anniversary dinner, a corporate gathering, or a night that simply calls for something memorable, Leonardo is the destination. Our private dining room seats up to 45 guests with custom Italian menus, curated wine pairings, and live entertainment.

For private dining and groups of 9 or more, contact our events team at events@leonardomiami.com.

About Leonardo