Bellini | Coconut Grove

Fourth-generation Cipriani brothers, Maggio and Ignazio, follow in their family’s footsteps with this upscale Italian restaurant on the rooftop of Coconut Grove’s nautical-themed boutique hotel, Mr. C.

The vibe: The crowd at Bellini looks like it just stepped off of a resortwear runway, or out of a C-suite retreat. The elegantly unbuttoned guests match the vibe of the restaurant itself—because sailboat-dotted views of Biscayne Bay deserve the luxury of large wine pours and an unrushed meal.

The food: Bellini serves light and modern interpretations of rustic Italian classics, like the delicate tempura zucchini flower stuffed with three cheeses, perfectly al dente spaghetti alle vongole and towering made-to-order pistachio gelato. Other standouts include the bucatini cacio e pepe, baked truffle polenta and tender, buttery-sweet Antarctic sea bass with roasted artichokes and potatoes.

The drink: The chic indoor bar slings well-balanced cocktails and fine Italian wines, and makes for a great spot to hang out before or after a meal. Whether you’re here for breakfast, lunch or dinner (all equally solid choices), there’s no leaving Bellini without trying the namesake cocktail, which Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy, invented in the late 1930s.

Time Out tip: Back down on the ground level, Mr. C’s leafy terrace restaurant Il Giardino hosts live music on Fridays from 7 to 10pm and live DJs on Saturdays from 6 to 10pm, weather permitting.