Italian Bistro Concept Coming to Daytona Beach

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - Via Canaletto Bistro & Lounge, owned by Leon and Amy Geller, is targeting a late March or early April opening at 240 S. Beach St., Daytona, FL 32114. The restaurant will open ahead of the couple’s third planned location in South Daytona, which remains in development.

The Beach Street concept will operate under Via Canaletto 3 LLC and marks the second location to open, as renovations and permitting continue at the South Daytona site at 1871 S Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona, FL 32119.

What to Expect

Located across from Jackie Robinson Ballpark, the Beach Street restaurant is undergoing a full renovation and refresh. The space will feature a casual upscale atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating, chandeliers, and an industrial-inspired design.

Plans include live music, a late-night lounge component with jazz or a pianist, and an outdoor bar with a pass-through window connecting interior and exterior service areas, pending city approvals. Once fully built out, the restaurant expects to accommodate at least 120 guests, with potential expansion to 140-150 seats after the outdoor bar is complete.

The restaurant will be fully handicap accessible, addressing limitations from the building’s prior configuration.

Menu and Vision

Via Canaletto, named after Canal Street in New Smyrna Beach, will offer a full-service dining experience with a la carte options ranging from small bites and cocktails to multi-course family meals.

Menu highlights include scratch-made pastas, lasagna, chicken parmesan, steaks, pizzas, and calzones. The Beach Street location will also introduce tapas and craft beer selections, including local brews.

Leon Geller, a former Recon Marine and business owner, partnered with Chef Antonio Mazzella, a native of Ponza, Italy, who has more than 40 years of culinary experience and previously operated restaurants in Italy and Florida.

“My favorite is the eggplant and the bucatini amatriciana,” Geller told Business Debut. “Everything’s from scratch and so fresh.”

While the New Smyrna Beach location leans fine dining in a historic home setting, the Daytona concept will focus on a more casual, lounge-style experience.

Opening Timeline

The team is targeting an opening by the end of March or early April.

The South Daytona location remains in development and will open following additional renovation and permitting approvals.

Hours

The restaurant plans to operate seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Late-night lounge hours on Fridays and Saturdays may extend to midnight or 1 a.m., pending city approval.

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