For 15 years, chef Andrew Carmellini has captivated diners with soulful Italian cuisine at Locanda Verde in Tribeca. Now, the osteria expands for the first time, bringing its signature warmth to the street level of 50 Hudson Yards.
Spanning two levels, the new Locanda Verde outpost seats 165 guests across its dining rooms and bars, as well as an outdoor terrace slated to debut this spring.
A design rooted in elegance
Roman and Williams, longtime collaborators of Carmellini and NoHo Hospitality, reimagined the Locanda Verde experience across a two-level, 6,000-square-foot space.
The design draws inspiration from two distinct influences: Tokyo’s integration of dining within urban office environments and Milan’s blend of modernism with classical Italian aesthetics.
Moving beyond the rustic, neighborhood charm of the Tribeca original, the new Locanda Verde embraces the understated glamour of the 1930s with palazzo-style shutters, soaring ceilings, and classical arches.
Echoing the elegance of Milan’s Villa Necchi Campiglio, the main dining room is awash in golden amber, deep orange, and plush velvet stripes, while a large inset mirror and silver-and-blown-glass chandeliers amplify the warm glow. The interplay of uncluttered geometries and indigenous materials—locally quarried stone, hand-forged metals—reinforces the restaurant’s Italian ethos.
In the café, a midcentury carpet featuring a Pablo Picasso motif contrasts against chestnut-hued wall paneling, while polished café tables infuse the space with saffron and bronze tones.
Art takes hold at the new Locanda Verde
Continuing the long-standing partnership with Robert De Niro, one of Locanda’s owners, the Hudson Yards location integrates an extensive collection of artwork by the actor’s father, who was a celebrated New York School artist.
The space features 32 original works by Robert De Niro, Sr., curated from De Niro’s private collection, offering an intimate glimpse into his father’s artistic legacy.
Adding another layer of artistry, fine artist Dean Barger—known for his work at La Mercerie, Le Coucou, and Veronika—has adorned the dining room and bar with murals inspired by Portuguese modernist painter Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso. These bold, cubist-influenced tableaus create a sense of movement, warmth, and depth, reminiscent of a European tapestry.
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