There’s a certain magic in the air at Torno Subito Miami’s “Amarcord! Brunch” that evokes the whimsical nostalgia of Fellini’s classic film Amarcord. Much like the cheeky recollections of a 1930s Italian village depicted in the movie, the weekend experience evokes a storyline filled with nostalgia, colorful characters, and a little bit of wild fun. Set against the stunning rooftop backdrop of Julia & Henry’s—with sweeping downtown views, a red U-shaped bar, and a yellow-tiled pizza oven—the ambiance is as much a feast for the eyes as the food is for the palate. For $95, you get a sextet of sharable starters plus a main dish, and desserts or go all out with an unlimited two-hour drink package—choose house wines for $40 or premium picks for $70, crafted by Nolita landmark and negroni authority, Danté NYC.
“Brunches in Miami are a dime a dozen. Chef Bernardo Paladini’s rendition at Torno Subito, Massimo Bottura’s first solo US restaurant, is one in a million.”
The food is where the fun really kicks off. Start with sharable bites like Burrata with tomato salad and crispy octopus, then move on to the show-stopping Seabass. This isn’t your everyday fish—imagine something that looks like a sausage until you slice into it and it flakes perfectly. It looks avant garde, but tastes expertly familiar. Of course, there’s the Cacio e Pepe, so named for the citrus essence on this comforting classic.
And then there’s dessert. The Tiramisubito is life changing—crispy coco cracker over a mascarpone filling that tastes so bright, it practically screams “BON GIORNO, BABY!” You’ll never eat tiramisu the same way again. Along with a playful selection of whimsical desserts, the drink menu is equally inventive. Enjoy Negronis reinvented for the modern palate, like the Negroni Rosa, served in super frosted glasses with wilted rose petals that add a light, floral bitterness. There’s also a selection of spritzes—ranging from a very Italian Spagliato Sicilia with a burst of limoncello to a very Miami Piña Colada Spritz crafted with Jim Meehan’s Banks 5 rum and pineapple sherbet.
All of this fun happens on a rooftop that’s as bold and colorful as its menu. With killer downtown views and a color palate of playful primaries and poppy pastels, it feels like a day spent at a modern Italian carnival. Live tunes from The French Horn Collective set the scene for an unforgettable brunch that’s equal parts Italian flair and Miami cool. Just like Fellini’s Amarcord, this brunch is a joyful, cinematic memory in the making — an experience you’ll remember until you “torno subito,” or come right back around again.