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Gioia Hospitality’s Love Letter to Italy

La Sponda is inspired by years of travel, relationships, sourcing, and culinary exploration throughout Italy. Set in Grove Isle in the City of Miami, the restaurant brings together regional Italian influence, exceptional ingredients, open-fire cooking, and hospitality shaped by discovery.

A new waterfront dining destination in the City of Miami

From the interiors designed by world-renowned Martin Brudnizki Design Studio to the menu curated by Gioia Hospitality’s Culinary Director Daniel Ganem, in collaboration with founder Thomas Angelo, every detail of La Sponda reflects the warmth and character of Italy. Warm, layered, and hospitality-first, the restaurant marks Gioia Hospitality’s next chapter on Grove Isle.

A menu inspired by the regional cuisine of Italy

The menu at La Sponda reflects Gioia Hospitality’s deep respect for the regional cuisine of Italy with an emphasis on carefully sourced products and provenance.

Designed for Shared Moments and Memorable Evenings

La Sponda brings together detailed interiors, attentive service, and a sense of occasion - creating a setting where the food, design, and hospitality all feel connected.

Inspired by Italy’s Regions, Guided by the Ingredients

The menu reflects years of travel, sourcing, and relationships across Italy. Expect thoughtful preparations, exceptional ingredients, and dishes that move beyond the familiar to explore the breadth of Italian culinary culture.

Live-Fire Cooking is Part of the Soul of La Sponda

Gioia Hospitality continues its legacy of a world-class steak program at La Sponda, centered on exclusive sourcing and provenance through partnerships with some of the best ranches around the world.

Opening September 2026 at Vita at Grove Isle

La Sponda will open with dinner service Wednesday through Sunday, followed by an expanded lunch, brunch, and seven-night dinner service coming in November 2026.

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