From Wall Street warriors to members of the Condé crowd, the well-heeled workforce of the Financial District has a new hot spot perfect for dining and imbibing after clocking out for the day.
Tucked inside Eataly's expansive FiDi location, Firenze Ristorante Toscano & Bar is a stylish Italian eatery set to become your go-to after-work watering hole, and it's certainly worth swinging by even if you aren't back in the office.
The intimate dining room whisks you away to Florence with plush interiors and a swanky bar serving as its centerpiece, not that you'll forget that you're in Manhattan thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows and elevated views of the downtown skyline.
Since we are talking about Eataly here, the food is, as expected, as authentic as it gets. Featuring Florentine favorites and Tuscan delicacies, the menu is full of upscale offerings including Cecina, a traditional chickpea flatbread whose history dates back to the 13th century and Ribollita, the Tuscan comfort dish of stewed beans. There is also a selection of pasta and antipasti, but the standout dish just might be the Bistecca alla Fiorentina, an artfully seared porterhouse steak that would make any Tuscan grill master proud.
Of course, for those looking to wind down (or, well, wine down) after a long day, Firenze offers an extensive wine list of Tuscan picks, as well as classic cocktails with a distinctly Florentine twist. And martini-lovers, you're in luck: the bar menu boasts an entire section dedicated to Italian versions of the beloved staple.
Whether you're celebrating mid-week with your co-workers or meeting a date after work on a Friday, Firenze is the ultimate FiDi destination for all occasions. Click through for a look inside!