This Miami restaurant from a famous Italian chef is reopening in Design District

Torno Subito, the Michelin-recognized restaurant from world-famous Italian chef Massimo Bottura, closed for the summer, promising to return once the season was underway.

In Miami Restaurantspeak, “pressing pause” usually translates to “closing for good, we just don’t want to admit it.” But Torno Subito is returning — to a new and historic space, not its original home atop Julia & Henry’s food hall in downtown Miami.

The restaurant has reopened at The Moore in the Design District, a distinctly more glamorous locale that was formerly home to the restaurant Elastika. The kitchen will continue to be guided by chef Bernardo Paladini.

The move lands Torno Subito on fertile ground for upscale restaurants, with neighbors like the Michelin-starred Cote Korean steakhouse, L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon and Le Jardinier, trendy spots like Mother Wolf from Evan Funke, and longtime Miami favorites like Michael’s Genuine and Mandolin.

Bottura, the chef patron for Osteria Francescana, a three-starred Michelin restaurant in Modena, Italy, called the new space “an irresistible destination” in a press release.

“When my wife and I visited the space, we immediately felt a sense of belonging and knew it could be the superb home for Torno Subito in the United States,” he said.

Like its predecessor, the new restaurant, which will seat 90 customers, will hone in on Bottura’s playful vision of La Dolce Vita, highlighting a 1960s atmosphere and Bottura’s flair for blending the classic and the unexpected. You’ll find Bottura favorites on the menu, like his signature tortellini filled with cured pork in a Parmigiano Reggiano sauce as well as other pastas, pizzas, seafood and meat dishes.

Operated by the hospitality developer WoodHouse, The Moore is a landmark of the Design District and also includes a boutique hotel, a private members club and workspace. Founder Brady Wood calls the space “a celebration of what Miami has become.”

“Bringing Massimo’s artistry here allows us to create an experience that’s not just about dining but about discovery,” he said in a statement.

There’s no word on what will happen to the whimsical Torno Subito space at Julia & Henry’s rooftop, which has struggled to lure customers as downtown development in the area has lagged. The food hall, which opened with great fanfare in 2023, turned its third floor into a flea market earlier this year, cutting back on its number of vendors.

Torno Subito

Where: The Moore, 191 NE 40th St., Miami

Hours: Lunch noon-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; dinner 5:30-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 5:30-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; brunch 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday

More information: tornosubitomia.com