Renowned Miami Chef to Open Italian Steakhouse in Wynwood

Giorgio Rapicavoli brings his acclaimed culinary talents to a new restaurant at Wynwood Plaza.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 6:56pm

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of a dimly lit restaurant interior, with soft, blurred shapes and pools of warm, golden light, conveying a sense of cozy ambiance and fine dining.The warm, inviting atmosphere of Luca Steak will bring Rapicavoli's culinary vision to life in Wynwood.Today in Miami

Acclaimed Miami chef Giorgio Rapicavoli is opening a new Italian steakhouse concept called Luca Steak at the Wynwood Plaza development in Miami. The 4,500-square-foot restaurant will feature 2,000 square feet of outdoor space and is slated to open in 2026, joining other notable tenants like Sanguich and H&H Bagels.

Why it matters

Rapicavoli is one of Miami's most celebrated chefs, known for his work at acclaimed restaurants like Eating House and Luca Osteria. His decision to open a new concept in the rapidly evolving Wynwood neighborhood signals the area's continued growth as a dining destination.

The details

Luca Steak will combine Rapicavoli's expertise in Italian cuisine with the classic American steakhouse format. The 4,500-square-foot restaurant will also feature 2,000 square feet of outdoor space adjacent to the 26,000-square-foot public plaza at Wynwood Plaza, which includes art installations and landscaping.

  • Luca Steak is slated to open in 2026, though an exact date has not been announced.

The players

Giorgio Rapicavoli

A Miami-born chef known for his Coral Gables restaurants Eating House and Luca Osteria, as well as the Mayfair Grill in Coconut Grove. Rapicavoli was the first Miamian to win Food Network's Chopped.

Wynwood Plaza

A mixed-use development at the crossroads of Wynwood and Midtown Miami that will house Luca Steak, as well as other notable tenants like Sanguich and H&H Bagels.

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The takeaway

Rapicavoli's decision to open Luca Steak in Wynwood underscores the neighborhood's continued evolution as a dining destination, as one of Miami's most acclaimed chefs brings his culinary talents to the rapidly changing area.