Longtime Italian Restaurant in Miami Beach Closes After Nearly 20 Years

Sardinia restaurant in Miami Beach closed its doors on June 15, 2025, after serving authentic Italian cuisine and an extensive wine list for almost two decades.

Deepali Singla
Written By Deepali Singla
News Writer
Annesha
Edited By Annesha
Managing Editor
Serving the taste of Italy in Miami Beach since 2006, the legacy of Sardinia restaurant ended this Father’s Day (Source: Instagram@sardiniaristorante)

Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante, an Italian restaurant in Miami Beach, surprised everyone with its sudden decision. On Father’s Day Sunday, the restaurant announced in the morning that this would be its last day. Its 20‑year legacy of Italian cuisine and wine ended.

Highlights

  • Sardinia, an Italian restaurant, closed after almost 20 years of being in business.
  • Located in Miami Beach since 2006, the restaurant last served on June 15, 2025.
  • The restaurant, known for its fine dining scene, did not state any exact reason behind the decision.

Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante Closed Its Doors

Italian and Sardinian essence in food, and about 300 wine labels were the specialty of Sardinia’s journey (Source: sardinia-ristorante.com)

On Sunday morning, June 15, 2025, Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante took to its social media page. The post revealed that it would be the last day of the restaurant located at 1801 Purdy Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139.

The restaurant did not mention any particular reason behind the decision to close permanently. The post just expressed the gratitude of the owners for the incredible journey of 20 years. The support from the community and the love exchanged with the customers forged unforgettable memories.

The Journey of Two Decades in Miami Beach

Chef Pietro and co-owner/ restaurateur Antonio “Tony” Gallo started the journey of serving the best cuisine of southern Europe in 2006. They brought Sardinia to reality in Miami Beach, where authentic Sardinian meals were served with the best pairings of wine.

It is not only a restaurant but also a wine repository where they have an extensive wine list with almost 300 labels. Various prestigious invitations from TV shows, positive reviews from customers and renowned critics, and numerous awards attested to its strong reputation.

Though the doors of Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante have closed, its spirit lives on in the hearts of those who dined there over the years. The dining scenes are unpredictable. No one knows when a longstanding outlet gets replaced. So, relish the local talent till it stays!

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Deepali Singla is a food technologist by discipline and a seasoned, versatile writer by profession. Her passion for writing emerged during her academic journey. With a strong foundation in research, she excels at crafting well-researched content. Combining technical knowledge with a flair for storytelling, Deepali brings depth and clarity to her work.
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