Felice 56

Refreshing plates, tasteful ambience, and compassionate service in our time at the dinner room. Xavier, our server, took care of all our needs. I recommend this spot for anyone looking for an intimate dinner atmosphere. We will be back here!

The food was great, super tasty and well done, but honestly the highlight was the service. Everyone was kind and welcoming, but Xavier really stood out. He gave us spot-on recommendations, got us to try the specials (which we loved), and had such a great energy. Friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. ☺️💙✨ Thank you, Xavier, you made our last night in NYC even better. Someone please give this man a raise!

Great environment, super tall ceiling and makes the place feel spacious. Food was actually very tasty and big portions, servers were very nice and professional. Great place to enjoy authentic Italian food without paying way too much in NYC.

We found this Italian restaurant by chance while looking for a place to have lunch, it was a pleasant surprise. They have amazing food, the service is extremely courteous. Highly recommend. I had the salmon for the main course and it was delicious!

Nice vibes, good service. Good place for a weekend chill. Their wine collection is good. Got bruschetta and cacio e Pepe. Both were decent. Quantity is a bit less for the pasta. Their desserts are good. Both the pistachio and chocolate flavors were rich.

Food was good, we ordered the CHICKEN MILANESE, the FETTUCCINE ALLA BOLOGNESE and the SQUID INK PASTE WITH CLAMS. Service was good, I would have loved a lightly more attentive environment but overall very polite.

Don't be fooled by the exterior entry of this restaurant. We were led through the hallway and down a flight of stairs to an expansive dining room. The dining room is dimly lit (appropriate for dates and/or relaxing get-together with friends). We ordered an appetizer to share and pasta dishes. The special of the day was also enticing but we passed it up. Our server was friendly, helpful in recommending wine pairing and gave us time to enjoy a leisurely dinner.

Beautiful restaurant, great service (despite a huge table before us) Loved their pasta dishes. We will be back!

Felice 56 amazed me on my first visit! I can say it's definitely one of the top Italian restaurants in New York from my experience. I dined with a friend visiting from out of town and it is the perfect place to bring visitors, family, friends, dates. The ambiance is incredibly warm and inviting, with a spacious main dining room framed by a wall mural spanning the entire back wall. I had the carbonara which was delicious and my friend had the lasagne, which she loved. The food felt like comfort food served in an upscale setting, which I personally prefer over fine dining any day. For dessert, the pistachio cake with pistachio ice cream was divine. If you are a pistachio lover, this is a must! The service was perfect. When we asked for a photo after our meal, one of the servers even went the extra mile to tell us where the best photo spot in the restaurant is and had us stand there for the photo. Can't say enough good things about this place!

Felice 56 is a great place for Italian in Midtown! The servers are nice and the ceilings are super high with an upscale environment (downstairs). I ordered the Ravioli della Cassa ($27-house made spinach and ricotta ravioli, butter and sage sauce, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano) and my friend ordered the Linguine Frutti di Mare ($34-Mancini pasta, spicy San Marzano tomato, squid, bay scallops, red Argentinian shrimp, P.E.I. mussels) - she also ordered the asparagus but halfway into eating the pasta we realized that they never brought this. Overall a solid spot to dine in Midtown!

Phenomenal restaurant! Great location, ambiance, food prepped perfectly, huge menu, top shelf booze, great value. Ya gotta come here! I will again for sure!

Great place to grab dinner before a show at Radio City! The staff is friendly and prompt, the food is fresh and tasty and the drinks are good as well.

Great food, great service, lovely atmosphere. Their Tortino Di Gianduia for dessert is the perfect sweetness to end dinner!

I usually don't prefer italian food but this place was definitely an outlier! Dim lit restaurant, typical midtown italian spot vibes. We were here for restaurant week so we were able to get an appetizer, entree and dessert for $60. Weekday night but still had to wait for about 15-20 mins (no reservation). Good service, nothing specific to note. The cacio e pepe and the fried chicken were amazing! For desserts, the tiramisu classic also blew us away.

Met a former colleague for NYC restaurant week at Felice 56 for $30 lunch. The restaurant was at the lower level of a hotel, very charming and cozy. The staff were very nice and friendly. I had eggplant parmigiana to start and the pappardelle salsiccia. It was sooo delicious! My friend's arancini were nice and crispy and pollo, radicchio e Pomodoro was beautifully constructed. We had a great time and would go back.

Great Italian place for restaurant week that you need to check out. I had an early reservation so the restaurant was quite empty. Elegant restaurant with an inviting atmosphere offering authentic Tuscan dishes. Staff and service were good, food presentation were amazing and delicious. I had the ricotta, homemade veal meatballs, mussels, salmon pasta, and tiramisu. Highly recommend these meals. I enjoyed everything and would definitely visit the other Felice locations.

Exceptional Italian--We wanted to try most everything on the menu, and if I was from the area, I would definitely come again. Salmon, Cod, Sea Bass--as well as all the sides were cooked perfectly--salad was creative and fresh. Dessert--pistachio cake with gelato was heavenly--like nothing I have ever tried before--and the cheesecake was lovely. Everything was beautiful on the plate and clearly ingredients handled with skill and care. My espresso was great! Wines by the glass was well curated. Even their olive oil on the plate (their brand) was so fresh tasting with the bread. Service and all of the front of the house were warm and knowledgable. Everything came in a timely manner. The room was comfortable--high ceilings, well- ventilated. Thank you for a lovely experience.

Loved the food so much! Their fusilli pasta was fresh and al dente! Ariana is amazing server and so kind. Mangesh is the manager/Somalia. My friend and I shared a bottle of Pinot Nero Tramin that was quite delicious.

A friend organized a meal for 7 of us here (a reunion of sorts). They sat us downstairs in the wine room, which was actually perfect b/c we were all telling stories, drinking laughing and we were the only people in the downstairs. If you have a large party of up to 12 maybe - this is a great option and ask for the table in the wine room downstairs. They didn't rush us. We split a few appetizers (the zeppole prosciutto and the arancini). They were fine, but my entree of a chicken milanese with a salad on top. This was an EXCELLENT cutlet -- thin, crispy (crispy!) and tender. SO good. I had some of my husband's pasta too - A parpadelle with mushrooms, endive, sausage and truffle. Also very good -- and both were good portions. The food was really good, but the 5th star was for accommodating and letting us be loud and slow with our meal! The bathrooms had the prettiest wallpaper, I am going to try and find it to do my 1/2 bath.

Felice 56 was the perfect location for our meal. The restaurant has a gorgeous interior, beautiful lounge area, and a very friendly/hospitable staff. Both of our drinks were amazing. The Espresso Martini was smooth, the espresso flavor was not overpowering, and had a smooth texture. The Spicy Margarita was incredible. The spiciness pleasantly worked its way down your throat and each successive sip made this drink better and better. We started by sharing the Arancini (rice balls, tomato, mozzarella, oregano, and tartar sauce). Each ball had the slightest bit of crunch and the flavor was so good. A well recommended appetizer. Our entrees were incredible. The Tonnarelli Cacio E Pepe was a pasta that we've never tasted before. The Cacio ("Cacio" is the Italian word for cheese, typically referring to pecorino romano, a hard sheep's milk cheese with a sharp, salty flavor) had an delectable texture and the cheese elevated this dish to another level. The Ravioli Della Casa (housemade spinach and ricotta ravioli, butter & saga sauce, grated Parmiggano-Reggiano) was so soft, creamy, and flavorful. Both dishes are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and the ambiance made every moment unforgettable. Don't hesitate to place Felice 56 on your bucket list and enjoy the memorable meal.

Had a nice late lunch here, and so glad I did. The food was fantastic, the service was impeccable, and the ambiance was relaxed.

Great ambiance, beautiful people with a warm and inviting vibe. The food was amazing! My palate was very happy from all of the flavors that played on one another.

Quick service, friendly workers, and delicious food! Very pretty inside as well. Love the set up of the restaurant

This was the best meal I had in New York on this particular trip. For lunch, we started (and shared) and order of arancino. Tasty and well prepared. While I generally don't mention bread, it was worth noting as extremely fresh. I'm guessing it was baked in house. However, for me, the winner was the branzino. It was baked with a variety of vegetables and capers. It was delicately seasoned with some lemon. Paired with a sauvignon blanc it was a great lunch option. Service was very good at this price point and the server knowledgeable. Also, I really enjoyed the vibe of the dining room. While it was downstairs, the extremely high ceilings and well decorated space made it a very please setting. Also, it was very busy with what appeared working professionals in the neighborhood. We were a group of three and my share was about $75 including tax and tip. This was a good value especially considering the location.

We were really early for our reservation and they didn't have our table ready quite yet so we decided to just eat at the bar. I'm really glad we did. The bartender was so nice and the service was great. It was a great vibe at the bar. We split the burrata, bruschetta, a salad and the carbonara. The carbonara was perfect. They use the calamari shaped pasta and the bacon was crispy. Their mocktails are super delicious as well. I will definitely be returning.

Perfect in every way!! Just went for a Restaurant Week lunch today. Here is why this place is wonderful: 1) All the staff are very friendly and professional; 2) The restaurant is gorgeous; 3) The tables are spaced comfortably apart and provide an intimate experience; 4) The food was very delicious with generous portions; 5) the price at $30 was incredibly reasonable I will tell all my friends!!

Great place to come for a date night -- nice and romantic! We ordered bruschetta, arancini, carbonara, and linguine alle vongole. Everything was good, but the pastas were a little heavy and oily, but flavors were good.

This was such a wonderful experience. We had to be in the area to pick up a watch. My daughter googled Italian restaurants and Felice popped up. I am so glad we gave it a try. The restaurant is modern with simple clean lines but warm atmosphere. We ordered burrata with prosciutto, calamari and bruschetta. Outstanding! My husband ordered pasta with muscles, my daughter ordered pasta with bolognese and I opted in for a burger. Food was unbelievable. We did order dessert which also didn't disappoint, tiramisu, crème brûlée and cheesecake. Everything was perfect and all the food was beautifully plated. I will definitely return. This restaurant is great for casual outing or a romantic evening.

Very nice decor, ambience, and staff. But if I'm going to be honest, I wasn't really super impressed by the food. It was OK. Standard Italian food, but the flavors didn't stand out too much.

This is a tough one but irrespective I'm not sure why they have an average of 4 1/2 ENTRANCE - when you walk in there is a breakfast barrista to your right. Looking a little odd the counter server assumed we were for the restaurant and directed us down the stairs to the dining area. It should be noted that this establishment is connected to a hotel similar to Chazz Palmentari and the Cambria for those familiar HOSTESS - when we arrived downstairs the young hostess was quite pleasant inquired about our reservation and promptly seated us. She also took the extra step of finding out if we wanted tap water but we asked for Aqua Panna which they had and brought to the table AMBIANCE - the decor was quite romantic with elegant tables albeit maybe 35 max. I should note that they also have outside dining structures for additional seating The tables had floral decorations that were real NOT PLASTIC however, they were at least 3 days old if not more BREAD - they provided a bread plate with their own branded EV olive oil, which was actually very good. It had a peppery flavor that was nice. Unfortunately the bread was slightly oxidized I.e. stale. VINO - I tried the house Cabernet from a limited menu of glass offerings (all Italian Tuscany offerings). There were more full bottle options again pretty exclusively Italian vintages The wine I tried was dry and a bit fruity but had a strong alcohol kick after swallowing. However for house it was better than most MENU - my first caveat is that it was a Sunday so there were no specials. The core menu was not extensive but covered enough to satisfy. Please note they cater to Gluten Free in many ways so if you have this dietary restriction you'll be good APPETIZERS - I trekked the PEI mussels which were exceptional. The pomodero sauce was unique and flavorful and slightly on the spicy side but not over the top. Definitely try the meatballs as I was told they were very good. You get 5 small ones in a tasty sauce and there is no flour filling so great for those gluten Free ENTREES - I tried the spaghetti carbonara that was lacking. While the cream sauce was unexpectedly good. By that not super thick and viscous like some. The dish needed peas or fresh herbs for a solid finish. Wife's pasta was also not great (I was told) but passable as the red sauce was good. SIDE DISHES - we tried the broccoli rappini that was prepared differently. I like the idea of shaved parmagiani cheese on top. A nice touch. Please note that the broccoli was excellent in that there was no bitterness at all. The down side is it was undercooked SERVICE - not what I'm used to but the waiter was super pleasant when he was available. In addition dishes coming out of the kitchen were super slow by any standard. Also the kitchen missed our side order so that might be the reason it was late and undercooked DESSERT - we didn't indulge so you'll have to fill in the gap PRICE - this is not for the thin wallet. For 2 people a couple of vinos, tax, and a 20% tip, the damage was $205

We were seated downstairs in a room with beautiful decor for a $30 Restaurant Week prix fix lunch. I was with a party of 8. I ordered for the first course the Tricolore salad, which I really liked. The chicken dish I ordered for the second course was a bit weird. I didn't expect the chicken to come flattened into a pancake base with vegetables on top. It was fine but nothing great. Then I ordered the Tiramisu for the final course. I'm not the biggest tiramisu person but this was the highlight of the meal for me. Everyone else in my group seemed to like their orders.

My spouse and I went to dinner at Felice 56 this evening. The staff are all extremely friendly just to start. We normally have an appetizer, pasta, and main course shared. The waiter was extremely nice about this. He brought us individual plates and put the dish in the middle. After each course he cleared the entire table and brought fresh plates and silverware. The wine was reasonably priced for Manhattan. The food was excellent. We ordered the eggplant parmigiana appetizer which was extremely good. This was followed by the fettuccine bolognese. This too was excellent. We finished with the chicken Milanese. This was quite big. We had trouble finishing but it was quite good. The restaurants ambience itself is great. Nicely done and what was really nice the restaurant was busy but it wasn't too loud. Overall I'm very impressed with the entire experience and can't wait to go back.

We had an exceptional experience thanks to the wonderful attention from Carlotta, who helped us navigate the menu from the tuna tartare through our pasta entrees and then to the choice of grappa. Our waiter was underwhelming, but she made our evening special. The food is always delicious and the atmosphere warm and cozy. This restaurant is still one of faves whenever we visit the city.

Beautiful spot, lovely staff. The drinks were off and so was the food. Everything tasted old. Not sure as the Felice 65 is on point. I left hungry and disappointed

We found this place when it started to downpour in the city. I was super impressed by the vibes, it's a cafe on the first floor and a full blown sit down restaurant on the second floor. We got a couple of apps, the eggplant park and the mushroom ricotta toast. I loved both but wow the mushroom toast was delicious, something about the texture of the mushrooms with the soft texture of the ricotta and honey with the crunchiness of the figs was mind blowing!

I've been to two other Felice restaurants 64 stand 83 st and admittedly I prefer those. One would thing the food would be identical but in fact it's not Now don't get me wrong the food here was very nice.. but it didn't feel like there was any consistency to the others The room is much larger, more commercial almost like a hotel restaurant vibe. Smartly designed and still lovely. But just much larger and less intimate The staff are lovely ,especially Manolo, a barkeep and waiter. We had the buratta,which was simple and clean. Yet it thrilling Also the tuna tartare which was chopped up fine with fresh Avacado but the flavor lacked. The salmon entree was seasoned and prepared perfectly. All in all a good restaurant but I might prefer the other locations in the future

The ambiance is beautiful, with dishes that are as visually appealing as they are delicious. The staff is humorous, providing excellent service that made the dining experience both delightful and unexpectedly refined.

I rarely order through Uber Eats. I'd rather put the service fee toward the tip for my delivery guy. Tonight I had a discount offer and gave it another shot since I've been in search of a good takeout lasagna. This is my first time ordering from Felice 56. It was disappointing. Great Lasagna is hearty, yet light at the same time with a nice amount of cheese and sauce. This was definitely hearty, in the sense it was heavy with too much overseasoned ground beef (possibly too much oregano and salt), between the pasta. I was struggling to find the ricotta, mozerella, and sauce. Even though the serving size wasn't huge, halfway through, the seasoning got to me and I was done. I was grateful for the bread. For what I paid ($24) this was not worth it and I would have really been upset had I paid the actual price over $35 with all fees and tip. This will not be my go-to lasagna place.

The 4 of us went for a casual lunch and it did not disappoint! Had fried calamari w/artichoke and caprese salad to share and a pasta dish for each one of us. Appetizers were good, specially the salad since the tomatoes were really fresh and well seasoned. Calamari crispy with the green hot sauce really giving a nice touch. I ordered rigatoni with salmon, my friends had fettuccine bolognese, gnocchi with mushrooms and special of the day black linguine with seafood. All of us were pleased with our meal. Pasta cooked to perfection (al dente) The ambiance is cool and quiet perfect to have a good conversation among friends.

As you walk into the restaurant, you feel as though you are walking into an upscale bakery, but as you go down the long glass stairs you encounter a host who checked me in. I was instantly greeted by two men who asked if I wanted to check my coat. I then went to my table, focusing on the dimly lit ambiance with a rose and pristine white table cloth. The menu was straight from Italy. The menu featured Arancini (rice balls) and veal meat balls and appetizers as well as thinly sliced eggplant. For a main course, I enjoyed rigatoni al salmone (cheesy al dente rigatoni and a hint of salmone pieces mixed within but so creamy that I can barely tell). The Fettuccine alla Bolognese was delicious as well, but again, the meat was so engrained into the dish that you could barely tell that it was there. I finished dinner off with a cheesecake and a glass of frangellico (dessert wine). You can tell that the pasta was authentic and made from scratch. I also enjoyed their special Valentine's Day drink. My recommendation to the restaurant is to have fresh warm bread in the future but overall I was satisfied and had a wonderful night.

Classy Italian experience Found this cute little spot close to where we were black Friday shopping. Right away, I was impressed by the ambiance. This place is dimly lit with candles on each table and a calm decor. Place was filled with ppl but not too noisy. We started off with arancini which was perfectly crisp and scrumptious on the inside. For the mains, we got the bolognese which was very meaty and well done. We also got the viareginna which was soo good. The sauce was rich and filled with clam/mussel flavor. Pasta was fresh and tender. We ended the night with some tea (too full for actual dessert). Overall this place has great food and ambiance, perfect little spot for a date.

A friend recommended Felice 56 during our trip to NY for a weekend getaway for the holiday season. We had an incredible time! The food, cocktails, and wine list were awesome. Bianca, our server, did a perfect job and was very knowledgeable with the international wines on the wine list as well as the food, pairings, and of course the service. The ambience was comfortable and inviting, and the Christmas tree in the middle of the restaurant with the tall two-story ceiling made it extremely festive. We highly recommend Felice 56

A great albeit overpriced spot for Italian food in midtown, complete with white tablecloths and European waiters. The entrance goes through a lobby and cafe, but then there is a staircase leading down to the restaurant and the overall decor is classy. All of the pastas we tried were fantastic. The texture of the pasta is really what sets this place apart, each piece is firm and evenly cooked. Wine list is good extensive as well although there was a hefty markup for a lot of my usual favorites (we're talking $10-15 more per bottle than several other Italian restaurants I've been to). A good place for a business dinner if you happen to be in midtown.

Everything we had was delicious. Highly recommend the Brussels sprouts, the watermelon salad, and any of the pasta dishes.

Great pasta! Sauce was really good. Nice ambiance and good service. Would recommend for good pasta!

Amazing branzino! It comes wrapped. You can also ask it to be a fillet when you order it, but I like the whole fish better. Presentation is much nicer also. Wrapped like a present. Outdoor dining is nice if you want to be outdoors. The indoor dining in this location, especially the lower level is fantastic. Great for any setting - romantic, business or just dining out. It is dim inside during dinner time. Staff are friendly and service is on-point. Would definitely want to come back.

The only thing I liked here was the ambiance, it was dim lit, romantic, and the ceilings were really high. However, the food was subpar. For the prices, I expected better. My table ordered the pizza, $19, and received a pizza resembling a lunchable. The basil leaf in the picture I attached helps convey the size of the pizza... We also ordered pasta, and not only did it take a really long time to arrive, but it was cooler than room temperature and lacked flavor. Service was alright.

Food = delicious Service = questionable I felt like a lot of bait and switch tactics were used. For example, I was mislead into purchasing an $11 bottle of water. In addition, I ordered the special - turns out it was nearly double the amount of the other pasta dishes. Needless to say, I was surprised when I got the bill at the end of the meal.

We walked in with three kids based on the Google and Yelp review. Our server Danny, the best in New York City! He did an amazing job of suggesting options and was very friendly with us as well as with our three kids. My suggestion for the chef of this restaurant would to include more vegetables options in spaghetti for vegetarian people. I would definitely recommend this place if they can include Vegetables.

Our experience at Felice was amazing. My husband and I loved the ambiance and how elegant the setting was. Food was great and not overpriced. Another highlight for us, was the service by our server Ariadna. Ariadna was super friendly, attentive and had great suggestions!

Came here for restaurant week and had a great dinner! All of the food was delicious. My favourite was the rigatoni - super creamy and I really liked the pasta having a chewy texture. Perfectly Al dente and flavorful. The Crostone Ricotta was really yummy - nicely sweet with the honey and figs. Would probably try another appetizer next time as we definitely had lots of bread! The mussels were slightly salty but really good to dip with the extra bread we asked for! Almost cleaned the plate as well as the mussels. The lasagna was super well made with a super soft texture and great flavors. Slightly also on the saltier end but nothing that stopped us from finishing the entire plate! Tiramisu was average, nothing too special. I really liked the chocolate gelato - tasted just like my childhood fudge bars. Perfect amount of sweetness and melted in my mouth :) Overall, definitely recommend and I will be coming back to try more of the menu!

Beautiful restaurant but confusing with the reservation and how to get a table . I had a reservation my party came we was at the bar they know we had a reservation nobody came to tell us about the table. We ended up to ask the bartender and he told us that we need to go down stairs. Service was great . Manager on the other hand with an empty restaurant was pushing us to leave . Food was just ok nothing special small portions.

Ordered delivery from this Italian restaurant. For my meal, I selected Spaghetti Carbonara and Salmon. The pasta dish was made with homemade carbonara, eggs, Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano-Reggiano, as well as bacon. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly, while the sauce was incredibly cheesy, rich, and full of flavor. There was plenty of crunchy bacon bits throughout. The Faroe Island Salmon entree was served with roasted winter squash, sun dried tomatoes, along with capers pesto. Veggies were fresh and a nice soft consistency. The salmon was slightly crisp, well seasoned, and irresistibly flaky. Normally I'm not a fan of capers because I find it too salty, but combined with the pesto, it was decent. The pesto was yummy and nutty. For dessert, there were only 2 options on the delivery menu. I went with the Torta al Cioccolato, which was a homemade cocoa and almond flour cake with vanilla gelato. The cake was dense, moist, deeply chocolate-y, and had just the right amount of sweetness. The gelato was mostly melted by the time it arrived, but tasted creamy, smooth, with true vanilla taste. Pricing is a little high, but on par with the Midtown West area. For example, the salmon was $39, pasta was $27, and dessert was $15! Due to this, I'm not sure I would try this place again.

Had lunch at Felice 56 yesterday and here are my thoughts: Ambiance is nice. I was a bit worried because the restaurant is downstairs but the skylights gave the restaurant really nice light. The dining area is spacious as well. Service is friendly and food came out quickly. Food itself is just okay. For $39 I really expected more from the Branzino that I ordered. The portion was small and there was nothing on the side so I was still a bit hungry. My husband had the chicken which was disappointing visually but he said it tasted pretty good. The bottom line is that this place is more of a restaurant one would go to on an expense account. There are far better Italian restaurants in the city so I don't think we'll return any time soon.

Food was well prepared. Delicious flavors. Atmosphere intimate and romantic. Service a bit stand offish. But food made up for it. Wide selection. Bit Italian and some American choices

We had a fabulous dinner at Felice 56. Everything from the bread, the drinks , the appetizers and the main courses were delicious! And as rare as this might sound, our server, Jerry, made our even more delightful with his warmth and enthusiasm as he shared how much he loved the various dishes that we ordered. Jerry made us feel loved and valued in a way that was so genuine that as delicious as our dinner was, we want to return to enjoy Jerry's engaging personality. And the food was indeed, spectacular. Felice makes their pasta fresh every day and we were intoxicated by how everything we ate was so perfectly prepared!

Felice is our go-to. Great food, service and setting! Elvis makes everyone feel welcome! Get the Chicken Milanese, it's incredible. Brunch or dinner, we are never disappointed.