Negroni Brickell LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it seeks to address mounting financial challenges. Court records show the Miami-based restaurant and sushi bar operator listed trade debt, tax obligations, and other liabilities in its filing.
Negroni Brickell LLC, known for its Nikkei-inspired sushi and cocktail program, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 1, 2026. Court records show the company qualified as a small business debtor and elected to proceed under Subchapter V.
Overview of the Filing
Chief Restructuring Officer Albert Llodra signed the petition filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. Attorney Jacqueline Calderin of Agentis PLLC is the legal counsel for the restaurant and bar operator.
The filing comes as restaurants across the Miami area continue to face mounting financial pressures. According to Coconut Grove Spotlight, visitors in the city are spending less on dining. Rising costs for rent, food, labor, and insurance have added to those financial pressures.
Highlights from the Petition
Case records on PACER show that Negroni Brickell LLC submitted a list of creditors with the largest unsecured creditors. These include citizenM Miami Brickell, Patagonian Sea Food LLC, Florida Department of Revenue, Argal LLC, Chase Bank, and others.
According to the filing, the claims include sales taxes, trade debt, resort taxes, and utility charges. Court filings indicate that funds are expected to be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.
A summary of the Chapter 11 petition is shared here:
- Filing Date: July 1, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11, Subchapter V
- Case Number: 26-18741-RAM
- Estimated Assets: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Creditors: 1-49
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
About the Company
Negroni Brickell is one of several Miami locations operated under the global Negroni restaurant and hospitality brand, serving Nikkei-inspired sushi and cocktails.
Negroni serves through a range of bistros, cocktail lounges, sushi bars, and cafés across Latin America and the U.S. The brand was founded by Pablo Sartori and launched in Buenos Aires’ Palermo Hollywood neighborhood. Its Miami locations other than Brickell are Midtown, Doral, and Weston. The brand also operates in Beverly Hills and has announced plans to expand to Tulum, New York City, Palma de Mallorca, and Barcelona.
Previous Filings by Restaurant Operators
Financial pressures have pushed a growing number of restaurant operators across the U.S. into bankruptcy in recent months.
One of the Mexican dining chains in Scottsdale sought Chapter 11 protection last month. Court records showed Four Fingers LLC elected to proceed as a small business debtor under Subchapter V. The company operates Salt and Lime Modern Mexican Grill locations in Phoenix and Cave Creek.
A Tampa-based dining restaurant entered bankruptcy proceedings on June 11, 2026. The petition was filed under Baylie’s Square Incorporated after the company reported financial distress. The company operates The Grill At Morris Bridge, which serves American fare and wine.
C & S Restaurant Group, LLC made a Chapter 11 filing on March 6, 2026. Court records showed the company’s liabilities exceeded its assets. Opened in 2011, the casual sports bar and restaurant provides food and drinks at its Fort Myers location.
After facing financial inconsistency, a Larchmont food establishment filed for Chapter 11 after more than 35 years of operations. Augie’s Italian Restaurant Corp. submitted the petition as a small business debtor on March 16, 2026. It serves as a family-style restaurant with menu items like pizzas, sandwiches, and other dishes.
The filing adds Negroni Brickell LLC to the growing list of restaurant operators seeking bankruptcy protection in recent months.
