Flatiron Rooftop Dining Beneath Lemons on Fifth Avenue

Flatiron has an answer to the Amalfi Coast daydream, and it involves looking up. At Amalfi Rooftop by Birreria, lemons and greenery cover the ceiling of an open air dining space overlooking the Flatiron Building. The setting changes with the seasons, giving this Fifth Avenue perch a fresh backdrop as the year turns.

The coastal menu follows through with a selection of Italian plates, including fresh calamari, buttery tagliolino al limone, and warm focaccia scented with rosemary. Choose a plate of pasta and let the Italian holiday mood stretch across the meal. At the bar, aperitivi and watermelon cello sit alongside limoncello cocktails.

With an open roof, most tables catch direct sun around midday. You can make this an afternoon meal or an evening stop, with the restaurant open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM. Find it at 200 5th Avenue in Manhattan.