Felice Flatiron brings Tuscan warmth to neo-Gothic Fifth Avenue corner
Felice, an Italian restaurant chain operated by a family, has launched its latest venue at 220 Fifth Avenue in New York, situated within a 21-story neo-Gothic structure built in 1912. The establishment boasts 18-foot ceilings and windows on three sides. Created by Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture, it features custom Italian oak millwork, Chianti terracotta, leather seating, and a striking 30-foot illuminated wine wall. The bar, adorned with Grigio Versilia marble, is the largest among the chain. The menu showcases Tuscan influences with seasonal dishes, including the new Il Toscano Plate and a tableside tiramisu cart. Since its inception in 2007 on the Upper East Side, Felice has grown to fourteen locations. Enrico Bonetti highlighted the mix of familiar and sophisticated design. The article was penned by Sofia de la Cruz, who received the Young Arts Journalist of the Year award in 2026.
Key facts
- Felice opened a new restaurant at 220 Fifth Avenue, New York, at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 26th Street.
- The building is a 21-storey neo-Gothic structure completed in 1912.
- The restaurant has 18-foot ceilings and windows on three sides.
- Design by Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture.
- Materials include custom Italian oak millwork from Florence and Chianti terracotta from Tuscany.
- The bar is wrapped in Grigio Versilia marble and is the largest in the Felice chain.
- Felice started on the Upper East Side in 2007 and now has 14 locations across New York, Connecticut, and Florida.
- Sofia de la Cruz, author, won Young Arts Journalist of the Year in 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Enrico Bonetti
Institutions
- Felice
- Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture
- Wallpaper*
- Chartered Institute of Journalists
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Fifth Avenue
- 26th Street
- Madison Square Park
- Flatiron
- Manhattan
- Upper East Side
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Florence
- Tuscany
- Italy
- Spain
- California