NOW OPEN AT CADILLAC HOTEL & BEACH CLUB
Authentic Italian Trattoria and Seaside Dining and Cocktail Destination, Debut at Newly-Opened Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club in Miami Beach
Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, a brand-new luxury hotel in Miami Beach, officially announces the official opening of its two new destination restaurants, Donna Mare Trattoria and Bungalow by The Sea. Under the culinary direction of Chef-Partner Manuel Mattei, who has led kitchens across the globe and is an admired chef and restaurateur in South Florida, Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club invites guests and locals to experience Donna Mare, an authentic Italian trattoria named after Mattei’s mother, and Bungalow by the Sea, an outdoor, oceanside dining and cocktail destination. Both specialty concepts and designs are inspired by Chef Mattei’s heritage and years working as a chef in coastal Italy. Wine lists available throughout the hotel feature a strong emphasis on rosé, with more than 12 varietals to choose from, reflective of Cadillac’s European-inspired sensibility. The hotel’s Lobby Bar offers two specialty rosé flights featuring delicious rosés sourced from California, Italy and France.
Donna Mare, prominently located on Collins Avenue, evokes the old-world atmosphere of Italy while embracing its location in Miami Beach. Mattei, who is originally from Italy’s Lombardy region, created the concept to pay homage to his roots and his mother’s legacy of preparing authentic cuisine from the heart. Guests are invited to enjoy light, locally-sourced traditional fare and seafood including Neapolitan pizzas from a wood-fire oven, homemade pastas, locally-caught grilled fish and grass-fed meats, all prepared in a modernly-designed open kitchen. House-made limoncello transports guests to warm, relaxing nights in coastal Italy. Dinner dishes spotlight Italian favorites including Branzino in Padella with butternut squash, potatoes and spinach; Genovese Wood Oven Pizza with pesto, mozzarella, arugula and parmesan; and Linguine Vongole with Manilla clams, garlic, parsley and pinot grigio, to name a few. The polished interior, designed by New York-based Bill Rooney Studio, accentuates and enhances the beauty of the hotel’s Art Deco architecture, balancing light woods with smoky blue accents, adding warmth and depth to the grandeur of the high ceilings and gray stone floors with seating for 150 guests and a full bar. A semi-private dining space is also available within the restaurant, offering seating for up to 24 guests.
“I look forward to sharing my mamma’s legacy with those living in, and visiting, Miami Beach through traditional dishes that give diners a taste of coastal Italy,” says Mattei. “Fresh ingredients are at the heart of every dish we prepare, just like they were when I was growing up. Both Donna Mare Trattoria and Bungalow by the Sea bring a South Florida twist to classic Italian cuisine, perfectly situated at the Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club.”
Bungalow by the Sea, an outdoor, coastal chic destination with views of Miami Beach for guests and locals alike, allows visitors to relax with a glass of rosé and dine under the tropical palms of a thatched palapa. Inspired by long and leisurely summer days characteristic of the Mediterranean, Bungalow by the Sea promises warm ocean breezes and equally refreshing fare with all-day dining, seating for 96 guests and a full bar. Morning offerings include freshly squeezed juices, Italian Caffè Vergnano coffee and European-inspired bites. The afternoon menu is highlighted by simple cuisine and a daily fisherman’s catch, with signature dishes including Mini Maine Lobster Rolls with Shoestring Fries; Wild Tuna Tartare with Meyer Lemon, Avocado and Cilantro; and a Wagyu Beef Cheeseburger with Arugula, Heirloom Tomato, White Cheddar, Red Onion Jam and Secret Sauce, to name a few. Specialty cocktails include the Cadillac Margarita made with Don Julio Silver Tequila, organic lime juice, organic agave and Gran Marnier, and Cadillac Frosé made with rosé wine, Absolut Vodka, strawberries and simple syrup.
Donna Mare Trattoria is open for breakfast service seven days a week and dinner service from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. For reservations, please visit https://www.donnamare.com or contact 305-673-6273. Follow Donna Mare on Instagram at @donnamaretrattoria.
Bungalow by the Sea is open from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Follow Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, featuring specials and news from Bungalow by the Sea, on Instagram at @cadillachotelmiamibeach.
Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club joins Marriott International, Inc.’s Autograph Collection Hotels. Reservations are now available. For more information about Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, visit: www.cadillachotelmiamibeach.com; and for more information about Autograph Collections Hotels, visit: www.autographhotels.com.
