{"id":222658,"date":"2026-04-07T23:11:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T23:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/222658\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T23:11:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T23:11:42","slug":"amorino-set-to-open-in-st-petersburg-with-grand-opening-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/222658\/","title":{"rendered":"Amorino Set to Open in St. Petersburg With Grand Opening Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A menu of gelato, crepes, waffles, and espresso drinks is coming to this St. Petersburg location.<\/p>\n


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ST. PETERSBURG, FL \u2014 Amorino is set to open at 1246 Central Ave. Suite 104, St Petersburg, FL 33705<\/a> on May 2, with a grand opening event planned from 1 p.m. \u2013 3 p.m. featuring free gelato and other items, Narmine Dakak told Business Debut.<\/p>\n

The St. Petersburg shop is the ninth location owned by partners Narmine Dakak, Naser Dakak, and German Rodriguez, and their second in Florida, Dakak told Business Debut.<\/p>\n

What to Expect<\/p>\n

Amorino brings its signature European-style gelato experience to St. Petersburg, centered around handcrafted gelato served in rose-shaped cones. Each cone is carefully assembled petal by petal, allowing guests to choose multiple flavors in a single serving.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat makes this unique\u2026 is we make all of the cones into the shape of a rose,\u201d Dakak told Business Debut. \u201cEvery single cone\u2026 is a whole experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

The shop will also feature an Italian espresso bar, crepes, waffles, and a guided ordering process where guests select their size first, then sample flavors before their gelato is crafted.<\/p>\n

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Pictures courtesy of Amorino<\/a> St. Petersburg and images are from Amorino<\/a> on Instagram.<\/p>\n

Seating will include approximately 15 to 20 seats split between indoor and patio space, designed for guests to enjoy their desserts immediately after receiving them.<\/p>\n

Menu and Vision<\/p>\n

The menu highlights authentic gelato made from globally sourced ingredients and produced through a centralized kitchen in Paris to maintain consistency and quality.<\/p>\n

Dakak emphasized the brand\u2019s standards, telling Business Debut, \u201cWe are very committed to our product\u2026 and to how customers perceive us and how they enjoy their time with us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Among her favorite items is a crepe with stracciatella gelato, finished with a chocolate hazelnut sauce made in-house. She described it as \u201cthe perfect end to a stressful day,\u201d Dakak told Business Debut.<\/p>\n

She also highlighted the affogato, featuring Madagascar vanilla bourbon gelato with espresso poured on top. \u201cIf I wanted to start my day\u2026 definitely an affogato,\u201d Dakak told Business Debut.<\/p>\n

Dakak said her background includes a degree in marketing and an MBA from the University of Texas, along with running a freelance marketing business during college. After discovering Amorino shortly after graduating, she was drawn to the brand\u2019s atmosphere and product, ultimately choosing it as a way to combine her interest in business ownership with a customer-focused dessert and coffee concept, she told Business Debut.<\/p>\n

Opening Timeline<\/p>\n

The St. Petersburg location will officially open May 2, with a grand opening event scheduled from 1 p.m.to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

Hours<\/p>\n

Open daily from 12 p.m. \u2013 10 p.m., with extended hours until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.<\/p>\n

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