Cecconi's Miami

"What is it about expensive members-only places that make for such good chisme? Is it that rich people’s problems tend to be so hilariously low-stakes and specific that you can’t help but laugh at them? Yes. And you can get more of that at Cecconi’s, the allegedly Italian restaurant inside Soho Beach House that’s thankfully open to the chisme-loving public. Some of the bigger tables are isolated, but the two-tops are squeezed close enough to hear someone talk about the Dolphins player they recently matched with, or bemoan the rapidly approaching Soho membership increase that happens when you turn 30." - julia malave, ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino

"Cost: $85 per person. Cecconi’s is the Italian restaurant in the lobby of the members-only Soho Beach House, but you don’t need to be a member to eat here. Anyone can make a reservation on the see-and-be-seen courtyard. Their buffet situation is respectable, and its highlights include a build-your-own tuna tartare station, rotating pasta options, and a formidable dessert section with good ice cream and enough cakes to distract Paul Hollywood for several hours. Navigating the buffet can get tricky when it’s busy. You’re not only dealing with paying customers, but also the rubbernecking Soho members who are just passing through and seem to be weighing the risk of snatching a shrimp. It’s not much of a party atmosphere or heavy-drinking brunch. More of a “look at me I’m rich and/or beautiful” brunch." - ryan pfeffer

"The ambiance of the outdoor seating at Cecconi’s inside Soho Beach House is as aesthetically pleasing as it is relaxing. The outdoor courtyard was meticulously designed to showcase the stunning wooden trellis and string light-decorated trees that adorn the deco floral fabrics and custom hand-blown Italian glass pendant lights. Offering a mix of Mediterranean and Italian cuisine, Cecconi’s is ideal for a memorable date night, with the ocean’s sound adding to the romantic setting​." - Eater Staff

"The ambiance of the outdoor seating at Cecconi’s inside Soho Beach House is as aesthetically pleasing as it is relaxing. The outdoor courtyard was meticulously designed to showcase the stunning wooden trellis and string light-decorated trees that adorn the deco floral fabrics and custom hand-blown Italian glass pendant lights. Offering a mix of Mediterranean and Italian cuisine, Cecconi’s is ideal for a memorable date night, with the ocean’s sound adding to the romantic setting​." - Eater Staff

"Known for its convivial outdoor courtyard, quaint decor, and Italian cuisine, it is no wonder this restaurant inside the Soho Beach House is always buzzing at lunchtime. The draw? Dishes such as vitello tonato, lobster spaghetti, and beef tartare topped with black truffle and quail egg are all served with a sense of ceremony in a laid-back atmosphere. Rubbing shoulders with the occasional celebrity doesn’t hurt, either." - Juliana Accioly, Olee Fowler