Italian eatery Scampi from chef PJ Calapa has arrived in Manhattan’s Flatiron district with a handsome, modern ambiance crafted by locally based firm Parts and Labor Design. The 3,000-square-foot restaurant is detailed with hand-applied plaster, textured pale woods, and gestural imperfections that evoke a Mediterranean flair, contrasting clean, geometric architectural details that draw inspiration from postmodern Italian design principles.
The building’s architecture naturally delineates the dining room from the bar, the latter of which welcomes guests with a feature wall and wooden arches. Beneath 13-foot-tall ceilings, custom, turned brass mirrors and an open bottle display make an asymmetrical and artistic statement. Custom pendants that follow the contours of the bar are also suspended from the ceiling.
Despite lower ceilings, the intimate dining room maintains a visual connection to the bar. Alongside an ocean-inspired palette of cream and blue, roughly textured masonry walls reflect rustic Italian architecture. Subtle peach tones and custom light fixtures establish uniformity while infusing warmth into the interior. A custom wood door leads to the private dining room. Fluting details are crafted within the plaster, while tile compositions and a decorative lighting installation are featured within a dining nook.
