Delano Miami Beach hotel, one of the city’s most recognizable Art Deco landmarks, is set to reopen in late March after a major overhaul led by Ennismore, the hospitality group behind Delano properties in Paris and Dubai. The renovation introduces two world-renowned restaurants from Paris Society: Osaka-inspired Mimi Kakushi and the Italian eatery Gigi Rigolatto. Founded in 2008, Paris Society is known for building restaurants and clubs across Paris, London, Dubai, Rome, and Los Angeles. Miami Beach marks its first entry into the U.S. market.
Dubai’s much-hyped Japanese restaurant, Mimi Kakushi, brings its blend of traditional and modern Japanese cuisine, along with its award-winning cocktail program, to Miami. Set on the fourth floor, Mimi Kakushi will open exclusively for members and hotel guests. Designed by Pirajean Lees, the moody space draws from Japanese and art deco influences that nod to 1920s glamour. Wooden screens divide the room into flexible dining areas, while custom furnishings influenced by Japanese colonial design, hand-painted walls, and lush fabrics lend the space a sense of intimacy. A subtle floral scent drifts through the room, a reference to Japan’s cherry blossoms.
The ambiance is further shaped by a soundtrack that blends Japanese record-bar classics with contemporary electronic beats, with live performances woven into the evening.
Diners can expect creative takes on Japanese classics like tempura and gyoza, along with an assortment of sashimi and sushi made fresh to order at the sleek sushi counter. Signature dishes include the oven-baked black cod, donabe rice pots, and Kagoshima wagyu, followed by an alluring dessert selection.
Mimi Kakushi’s cocktail program has earned international attention, including a No. 1 ranking in the Middle East from the World’s 50 Best Bars (No. 36 overall). Drawing inspiration from the life and work of Japanese silent film actor Sessue Hayakawa, each drink is loosely tied to a role he brought to life on the silver screen. The Nara Nara, for example, is a martini encased in ice, a visual cue meant to evoke wartime espionage, while the Tsuru-Nita draws from the internal conflict of a character torn between passion and duty.
The poolside area of Gigi Rigolatto. Delano Miami Beach
Italian restaurant Gigi Rigolatto adds Miami to a roster that includes Dubai, Paris, Saint-Tropez, and Rome. Spanning from Delano’s first floor to the Beach Club, the eatery offers three distinct seating areas: an indoor dining room, poolside tables, and beach cabanas. The Bellini Bar, set between the property and the beach, offers cocktails and a menu designed for oceanfront dining, while a private dining room seats up to 16 guests. The spaces are connected through light-toned finishes and pale coral stone, chosen for its airy quality and ability to reflect natural light, creating a layout that encourages movement between the indoor and outdoor areas.
Diners can expect a menu built around classic preparations, with sweeping views of the Atlantic. Inside, designer Hugo Toro’s use of carved wooden panels, yellow Siena marble, and custom furniture sets the tone for a refined yet unfussy experience. The cuisine favors simplicity and balance, staying true to clean, familiar flavors. From arancini and linguini with lobster to beef carpaccio and veal scaloppini alla Milanese, portions are generous without tipping into excess.
Those looking to extend the experience beyond the table can stop by the adjacent boutique, which offers an assortment of clothing, accessories, home goods, and wellness products, including the restaurant’s signature fragrance.
For a hotel long associated with scene-setting, food now plays a central role. Mimi Kakushi and Gigi Rigolatto signal Delano Miami Beach’s return not just as a hotel, but as a dining destination — one that nods to its storied past while positioning itself firmly within Miami’s current restaurant conversation.
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