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High above Brickell’s fast-rising skyline, a new culinary chapter is taking shape — one that signals just how far Miami has come as a global dining destination.
Seia, the forthcoming contemporary Italian restaurant and private members’ club opening atop 830 Brickell in March 2026, has officially unveiled its culinary leadership team, and the announcement lands as a major moment for the city’s food scene.
Named after the Roman goddess who oversaw seed sowing, Seia states that it is a restaurant “guided by reverence for agriculture, seasonality, and nourishment. “
A Sky-High Restaurant and Membership Club Above
The restaurant is curated by the Bastion Collection, the international restaurant group behind ten Michelin stars since 2019, in collaboration with Oko Group, the development powerhouse responsible for some of Miami’s most ambitious luxury projects. Together, they’re positioning Seia not just as another high-profile opening, but as a defining destination for Brickell; one rooted in Italian heritage, seasonality, and the shared rituals of the table.
Set atop 830 Brickell, a premier Class A-plus office tower, Seia will span two floors high above the Brickell Financial District. The 54th floor will house the restaurant, open to the public and offering contemporary Italian cuisine paired with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay and the city skyline.
Above it, the 55th-floor Seia Club will deliver a more intimate, invitation-only experience, complete with a private terrace, elevated daytime gatherings, and an evening calendar designed around culinary and cultural exchange.
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Chef Salvatore Martone’s Vision Comes to Life
Guiding Seia’s culinary vision is Salvatore Martone, executive chef for the Bastion Collection and the project’s culinary lead. Martone’s résumé carries serious weight. His foundation was shaped under the mentorship of Joël Robuchon, often referred to as the “Chef of the Century,” where he trained in the discipline of three-Michelin-star kitchens. A recipient of the StarChefs International Pastry Competition and a James Beard Award nominee, Martone brings a philosophy defined by precision, restraint, and deep respect for ingredients.
“Working across the Bastion Collection has allowed me to explore Italian cuisine through many expressions, and Seia brings that vision into a new context,” he says. “The menu is rooted in tradition, shaped by seasonality and provenance, and driven by a sense of restraint that lets ingredients shine. Here, classic Italian flavors are refined through a contemporary perspective, creating a dining experience that feels enduring, expressive, and relevant.”
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Chef Alessandro Morrone Brings Authentic Italian Techniques to Seia
Alessandro Morrone oversees the kitchen day to day as executive chef for Seia. Raised in southern Italy and trained in Naples, Morrone brings experience from kitchens across Italy, New York, and Miami. His approach emphasizes classic Italian foundations, ingredient integrity, and seasonal sourcing, executed through a modern, share-driven lens that feels both approachable and refined.
“Seia reflects how I grew up cooking in Southern Italy — food meant to be shared, guided by seasonality, and rooted in respect for the ingredient,” the Italian chef explains. “Working alongside chef Martone, we’ve created a menu that honors classic Italian foundations while embracing a modern, approachable rhythm. It is refined without being rigid, expressive without excess, and ultimately designed to bring people together around the table in a meaningful way.”
Having grown up in the same region of Italy, Martone and Morrone share a common culinary language, allowing the menu to feel instinctive, cohesive, and deeply rooted in place. Together, they present an interpretation of Italian cuisine that is elegant yet grounded, contemporary yet unmistakably tied to the land.
When it opens in March 2026, Seia won’t just crown Brickell’s skyline; it will mark a defining moment for Miami’s culinary evolution.
Seia. 830 Brickell Plz., Miami; seiamiami.com. Opening March 2026.
