Ariete Hospitality Group (of award-winning Ariete and Chug's Diner, both down the street in the Grove) and Graspa Group (Salumeria 104 and Osteria) are behind the new spot, with Florence-born hospitality veteran Angelin Kometa leading the charge. The 4,441-square-foot space is Ariete Hospitality Group’s first Italian restaurant and Graspa's Coconut Grove debut. "It's not fine dining in the traditional sense," says Kometa in a statement. "It's how we grew up eating in Italy – elegant but never stiff, where guests are welcomed like family."
From Antipasto to Crudos and Small Plates
The Italian restaurant is also a personal one for Ariete Hospitality CEO Andrew Falsetto, who frequented Graspa's restaurants with his Italian father. "We've dreamed of opening an Italian restaurant in the Grove for years," says Falsetto in a statement. "But we knew we had to do it with the right partners. Graspa Group brings decades of award-winning flavor, service, and soul."Da Angelino's menu doesn’t focus on a single region in Italy but promises a delectable journey from north to south. The menu opens with antipasto and crudo, including starters like tuna tartare, polpo alla griglia, and frittura mista. The stuzzichini section offers small plates like arancini and mini calzoni.
Housemade Pasta will Steal the Show
Naturally, the star of the show is the housemade pasta, including a tableside cacio e pepe alla routa, gnocchi alla vodka, and linguine ai frutti di mare. From the secondi and dall griglia (from the grill) sections, diners can expect short ribs and cotoletta alla Milanese. Meanwhile, the contorni (sides) include braised artichokes, grilled jumbo asparagus, and creamy spinach with parmesan.Like any good Italian spot, Da Angelino’s wine list is expertly curated. It features Italian reds from Tuscany, Veneto, Sicily, and Piedmont, as well as whites from Trentino, Friuli, and Campania. A cocktail menu will also be available, featuring signature drinks carefully crafted to pair perfectly with the menu offerings.
Da Angelino Cucina Italiana. 3015 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove; 305-603-9009; daangelino.com. Opens Thursday, September 4, 2025.
