Tuscan Restaurant in Midtown Beneath a Monumental Watercolor

This Tuscan restaurant in Midtown puts art above the table. At Felice 56, a monumental custom watercolor by Italian painter Fiona San Giuliano hangs over rustic Tuscan classics and a list of Italian wines, set across 3,000 square feet at 15 W 56th St.

The order to know starts with the ricotta appetizer, moves to spaghetti vongole, and ends on a light as air homemade tiramisu that regulars single out. Executive Chef Jonas Lantigua builds the menu around ingredients sourced directly from local farms, and service stays attentive and elevated through the meal.

The space shifts through the day, with an authentic Italian coffee bar for an espresso break, a cocktail lounge for an evening drink, and a dining room in between. Doors open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM, and private dining is available for larger gatherings, which makes it as easy to plan a client lunch as a special occasion dinner.