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From Italy to Miami: Coconut Grove’s Must-Try Gelato

July 2025

There's a particular kind of Miami afternoon heat that sends most people scrambling for air conditioning. But when standing outside Four Seasons Coconut Grove at 3 p.m. on a Tuesday, you have two options: Retreat to your travertine-cooled residence, or head toward the neighborhood's unexpected solution. Real gelato — dense, rich, made in small batches with less air and more intention — turns out to be the perfect antidote for a sweltering summer afternoon. 

Danielle Gelato | 3444 Main Highway
You’re just five minutes away from Danielle Gelato, where sisters Florencia and Sol are scooping third-generation recipes that taste like Buenos Aires filtered through Italian technique. Their father Daniel started making helados in Argentina in 1978, building what became an 85-location empire, and the sisters brought that knowledge to a polished corner spot near Grove shops and outdoor cafes. The gelato here is rich and creamy without being overly sweet — the kind of balanced indulgence that comes from decades of recipe refinement. Their signature flavors run from Nutella and Ferrero Rocher to pistachio and dulce de leche, each carrying that depth that separates real gelato from American ice cream. The pistachio tastes like actual nuts rather than green-tinted sugar, and their dulce de leche carries a depth that comes from knowing exactly how long to caramelize milk. Inside, blush-pink subway tile covers the front wall while bubble-gum-pink neon script glows underneath oversized gold letters. The gelato colors pop against stainless steel and mirror, and minimalist cafe tables line the windows. It’s a quick shot of Buenos Aires-via-Rome glam dropped into the leafy Grove.

Bianco Gelato | 3137 Commodore Plaza
This shop has been making daily batches since 2013 with radical transparency about ingredients, which include organic, non-GMO milk, real vanilla beans, organic cane sugar, and nothing artificial. Bianco’s vegan gelato uses almond, cashew, or coconut milk while maintaining gelato's essential low air density. Want a custom vegan flavor? They'll have it ready in 48 hours. Standard rotation includes hazelnut, chocolate, Key lime pie, and coconut, with stevia-sweetened options for the sugar-averse. Everything meets kosher standards. The deliberately spare interior, with its gallery-white walls, blond wood floors, and white furniture, feels like a wholesome Italian dairy lab. An air-conditioned playroom at the rear keeps toddlers happy while parents linger, and shelves display organic toppings and take-home pints, turning the space into part gelato shop, part mini-market.

Narbona Gelateria | 3015 Grand Avenue
The Grove's gelato scene extends beyond traditional scoops into newer territories that couldn't be more different. Narbona brings 115 years of Uruguayan dairy heritage to CocoWalk's limestone-and-wood levels, where you enter through their gourmet market before hitting the marble gelato bar. Their milk, cream, and eggs fly in from Narbona's own Uruguayan farm, then get spun in 24-pan Italian Carpigiani machines and matured for 12 hours to produce a silkier texture. 

Gelato by Pura Vida | 3034 Grand Avenue
Meanwhile, Gelato by Pura Vida takes the opposite approach in their soaring 30-foot-ceiling space: wellness-centric bases using rBST-free Florida dairy or house-made cashew and oat milks, sweetened with organic coconut sugar or date purée, and spiked with superfoods like collagen peptides in their stracciatella or dragon fruit in their coconut gelato.

Four Seasons Private Residences Coconut Grove sits at the center of a sensory landscape that changes with Miami's cadence— salt air from Biscayne Bay, the clink of halyards at Dinner Key Marina, bougainvillea mingling with espresso along Main Highway. Residents step out of Michele Bönan's Mediterranean-inflected interiors and into this layered environment, where summer afternoons call for visits to some of the city's most serious gelato operations. Interested in discovering how the building's emphasis on wellness and craftsmanship extends naturally into Coconut Grove's artisanal food culture? Contact the sales team today.

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THIS MATERIAL DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW OR WHERE PRIOR REGISTRATION OR OTHER QUALIFICATION IS REQUIRED. FOUR SEASONS PRIVATE RESIDENCES MIAMI AT COCONUT GROVE ARE NOT OWNED, DEVELOPED OR SOLD BY FOUR SEASONS HOTELS LIMITED OR ITS AFFILIATES (FOUR SEASONS). THE DEVELOPER, M-2699 S. BAYSHORE OWNER LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“MSBO”), USES THE FOUR SEASONS TRADEMARKS AND TRADENAMES UNDER A LICENSE FROM FOUR SEASONS HOTELS LIMITED. THE MARKS “FOUR SEASONS,” “FOUR SEASONS HOTELS AND RESORTS,” ANY COMBINATION THEREOF AND THE TREE DESIGN ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF FOUR SEASONS HOTELS LIMITED IN CANADA AND U.S.A. AND OF FOUR SEASONS HOTELS (NETHERLANDS) LTD. ELSEWHERE. FOUR SEASONS PRIVATE RESIDENCES MIAMI AT COCONUT GROVE ARE BEING DEVELOPED BY MSBO. PURCHASERS AGREE TO LOOK SOLELY TO MSBO WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL MATTERS RELATING TO THE MARKETING AND/OR DEVELOPMENT OF FOUR SEASONS PRIVATE RESIDENCES MIAMI AT COCONUT GROVE AND WITH RESPECT TO THE SALES OF UNITS. ALL IMAGES ARE ARTIST’S CONCEPTUAL RENDERINGS AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. STATED DIMENSIONS AND SQUARE FOOTAGES ARE MEASURED TO THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARIES OF THE EXTERIOR WALLS AND THE CENTERLINE OF INTERIOR DEMISING WALLS AND IN FACT VARY FROM THE SQUARE FOOTAGE AND DIMENSIONS THAT WOULD BE DETERMINED BY USING THE DESCRIPTION AND DEFINITION OF THE “UNIT” SET FORTH IN THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION (WHICH GENERALLY ONLY INCLUDES THE INTERIOR AIRSPACE BETWEEN THE PERIMETER WALLS AND EXCLUDES ALL INTERIOR STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS AND OTHER COMMON ELEMENTS). THIS METHOD IS GENERALLY USED IN SALES MATERIALS AND IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW A PROSPECTIVE BUYER TO COMPARE THE UNITS WITH UNITS IN OTHER CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS THAT UTILIZE THE SAME METHOD. FOR THE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF THE UNIT, CALCULATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DEFINITION SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION, WHICH WILL BE SMALLER THAN STATED ABOVE, SEE THE DECLARATION.  ALL DIMENSIONS ARE ESTIMATES WHICH WILL VARY WITH ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION, AND ALL FLOOR PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER DEVELOPMENT PLANS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND WILL NOT NECESSARILY ACCURATELY REFLECT THE FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT. ALL DEPICTIONS OF FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, COUNTERS, SOFFITS, FLOOR COVERINGS AND OTHER MATTERS OF DETAIL, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ITEMS OF FINISH AND DECORATION, ARE CONCEPTUAL ONLY AND ARE NOT NECESSARILY INCLUDED IN EACH UNIT. SAID ITEMS ARE ONLY INCLUDED IF AND TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED IN YOUR PURCHASE AGREEMENT.  PLEASE NOTE THAT THE “TOTAL” AREA LISTED HEREON INCLUDES THE PROPOSED SQUARE FOOTAGE OF TERRACE, WHICH IS NOT PART OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE UNIT AS SET FORTH ON THE DECLARATION. ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING THE REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER.  FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, MAKE REFERENCE TO THIS BROCHURE AND TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. EXCLUSIVE MARKETING & SALES, FORT REALTY LLC AND CMC REAL ESTATE LLC. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. NEW YORK RESIDENTS ONLY: THE COMPLETE OFFERING TERMS ARE IN A CPS-12 APPLICATION AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFEROR. FILE NO. CP24-0072.
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Standing in the front row on Biscayne Bay, with gentle curves and floor-to-ceiling glass walls, Four Seasons Residences Coconut Grove flows to the landscape’s rhythm. Subtly integrated yet unmistakably a beacon, its architecture reflects the silhouettes of nature, while interiors celebrate waterfront luxury living along the luminous coastline with unobstructed views.
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Designed by Revuelta Architecture International, Four Seasons Private Residences Coconut Grove comprises 70 waterfront homes of generous proportions with 11-foot ceilings with expansive curved balconies that bring Biscayne Bay into the unparalleled elegance and modern comfort inside.
MICHELE BÖNAN INTERIORS
Inspired by Coconut Grove’s bohemian spirit and lush landscape, celebrated Florentine designer Michele Bönan blends coastal nonchalance with Italian craftsmanship. Thoughtfully designed spaces with Italian craftsmanship and attention to detail in a splendid setting with refined finishes and a classic style that blends tropical nonchalance with European craftsmanship.
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Exceptional services and amenities round out this coveted destination in Miami luxury living, where meticulous attention is devoted to every facet of life the Four Seasons way. Residents enjoy an exclusive residential lifestyle featuring a dedicated pool deck and a stylish bar lounge designed for ultimate relaxation and socializing.
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Four Seasons Private Residences Coconut Grove is perched above Miami's most historic and vibrant neighborhood, offering an intimate atmosphere just moments away from the city’s cultural attractions, Michelin-starred fine dining, and beaches. Renowned for its rich history and exuberant landscape, Coconut Grove is characterized by its old banyan trees, lush palm thickets, and rare tropical ferns. These elements create a picturesque setting along its boutique-lined streets, where the natural beauty provides pleasant shadows and a serene ambiance.
SOPHISTICATED WATERFRONT HOME
Each Private Residence at Four Seasons Coconut Grove exudes an atmosphere of airy sophistication, featuring expansive waterfront views of Biscayne Bay. The spacious living rooms open directly to the terrace through floor-to-ceiling glass doors, maximizing natural light and airflow while enhancing the open, airy feel of the home. This seamless indoor-outdoor connection ensures a bright, inviting environment.
MOLTENI&C CHEF’S KITCHEN
Bespoke Molteni&C kitchen with exquisite finishes by Michele Bönan is thoughtfully designed to combine timeless craftsmanship with modern functionality, featuring high-end materials and sleek finishes. Perfectly tailored to the space, each kitchen offers a harmonious blend of form and function, creating a luxurious environment for cooking and entertaining in style.
EXPANSIVE LIVING AND DINING ROOM
Designed for both relaxation and entertaining, the open-concept living and dining rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows that offer expansive views of Biscayne Bay and Miami skyline as your backdrop. Natural light pours into the space, creating a seamless connection between indoor luxury and the outdoor landscape.
BEDROOM OVERLOOKING BISCAYNE BAY
The spacious bedroom offers a serene retreat with an abundance of natural light and unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay. A perfect balance of tranquility and sophistication, this bedroom provides the ideal environment for rest and relaxation, making it the ultimate personal sanctuary.
BESPOKE BATHROOM
Adorned with Calacatta and Carrara marble and Italian travertine floors, the bathrooms evoke a mood of elegance with expansive views and natural light through floor-to-ceiling glass panels by German maker Schüco.
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Designed by Michele Bonan, the bathrooms are equipped with Calacatta and Carrara marble, complemented by freestanding tubs gracefully positioned above Italian travertine floors. Every detail has been carefully chosen to convey beauty, comfort and wellbeing, delivered through thoughtfully designed spaces with impeccable craftsmanship and luxurious materials.
TROPICAL MODERN LAVISH LOBBY
Inspired by Coconut Grove’s lush landscape, this beautifully designed space showcases soft-hued residential warmth to welcome residents and guests. Created by Michele Bönan, known for his focus on quality, precision, and respect for a location’s character, the lobby features statement walls with reliefs of palm leaves, elegant furniture, and organic materials. Blending traditional European craftsmanship with Coconut Grove’s bohemian charm and Miami’s luxury, the design incorporates tropical modernism, with linens, raffias, and natural stones in soft, light hues.
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Residents have access to an intimate library and an exclusive residents-only bar lounge, offering a perfect space for relaxation and socializing. Whether unwinding with a book or hosting friends, these exclusive spaces and curated amenities are designed for privacy and comfort.
ROMAN BATH THERAPY
The Caesar Experience at the spa is inspired by the ancient tradition of Roman Thermae. This curated contrast bath therapy combines state-of-the-art facilities with timeless practices to enhance physical and mental wellness. Residents can embark on a self-guided journey through five distinct rooms, each with varying temperatures and humidity levels. Progressing from Tepidarium to Laconium revitalizes and invigorates, while reversing the circuit promotes relaxation and calm.
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The Spa and Wellness Center combines modern amenities with a calming environment to maximize your mind-body connection and holistic wellbeing. The indoor pool offers a year-round relaxation for swimming, aquatic exercise, or hydrotherapy to enhance your physical well-being while offering a peaceful retreat from the outside world. The Spa is also equipped with both a men’s and women’s Finnish sauna for a dry-heat-only therapy experience.
SPA RELAXATION AREA
The relaxation area provides the perfect space to unwind after a rejuvenating spa treatment. Designed for ultimate comfort, it offers plush seating, soft lighting, and a calming atmosphere to help you fully relax and restore. This quiet area enhances your post-treatment experience, allowing you to extend the feeling of peace and rejuvenation. Ideal for reflection or quiet relaxation, it’s the perfect complement to any wellness routine.
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Achieve physical and mental well-being through movement in the Fitness Center, featuring a state-of-the-art gym and serene Yoga Studio. Whether for strength training, yoga, or personalized fitness routines, these spaces offer the perfect environment for every fitness goal. Residents can work with personal trainers to enhance their experience. For added convenience, the concierge can provide a list of highly recommended local trainers and fitness instructors available for booking. Elevate your fitness journey in this modern, fully-equipped wellness facility.