Cipriani has since multiplied, with 19 bars and restaurants located wherever the wealthy, smart, and beautiful congregate. There are Ciprianis in New York, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Monte Carlo, Ibiza, Moscow, and Abu Dhabi, and the Cipriani family still runs the business. Miami will be added to the list with the much-anticipated 20th Cipriani Downtown Miami opening in Miami at the Icon (465 Brickell Ave.).
The location is designed by Florentine architect Michele Bonan, who also designed the Ciprianis in Abu Dhabi, Monte Carlo, and Ibiza, and features a nautical theme. The bar, which is the focal point of the restaurant, features the same layout as Harry's Bar in Venice. The 8,000-square-foot, bilevel restaurant will offer indoor seating and an outdoor waterfront dining space.
