Executive Chef is Roberto Deiaco prepares the Bavette sul Pesce.

Italian designer Giorgio Armani is bringing a unique dining experience to Manhattan with Armani / Ristorante 5th Avenue (717 Fifth Avenue at 56th Street, 212.207.1902). The restaurant will be located on the top floor of his first U.S. concept store, Armani / 5th Avenue. Lorenzo Viani, of Ristorante Lorenzo in the seaside town of Forte dei Marmi in northern Tuscany, and his team have crafted a menu that translates the distinctive Armani philosophy into authentically Italian cuisine, blending both innovation and tradition.

With an emphasis on fresh flavors and balance, Armani / Ristorante 5th Avenue offers both á la carte and vegetarian, fish and meat tasting menus. Viani, known in Italy for his inspired seafood preparations, brings that passion to such dishes as Penne con Calamaretti e Granchio (Penne Pasta Prepared in a Light Fresh Tomato Sauce with Baby Calamaretti and King Crab) and Branzino Selvaggio al Forno con Patate e Coriandoli di Verdure (Oven-Baked Wild Sea Bass with Potatoes and Vegetable Confetti).

Inventive vegetarian offerings include an antipasti of Tortino di Melanzane Grigliate Bufala, All’olio di Basilico su Coulis di Pomodoro (“Thousand layers” of Grilled Eggplant and Buffalo Mozzarella, served with Tomato Reduction Sauce) and Ravioli alle Due Ricotte con Salsa di Zucchine e Tartufo di Stagione (Ravioli with Two Ricotta Cheeses, Zucchini Sauce and Seasonal Truffle). Among Viani’s meat offerings are Lombetto di Agnello Farcito di Olive Taggiasche e Riduzione al Vermentino (Loin of Lamb Stuffed with Taggiasche Olives and Vermentino Wine Reduction Sauce) and housemade Pappardelle al Ragout di Salsiccia e Pecorino (Fresh Housemade Flat Pasta in Sausage and Pecorino Cheese Ragout).

An extensive dolci menu features such highlights as Semifreddo di Pistacchi Sorbetto alle Clementine e Caprese di Cioccolato (Pistachio Semifreddo, Clementine Sorbet and Chocolate Caprese) and Sfoglia Napoleon con Crema Doppia e Frutta di Bosco in Composta (Napoleon Puff Pastry with Pastry Cream and Berry Compote). Armani / Ristorante 5th Avenue also offers an extensive collection of Italian, French, and American wines as well as a full cocktail menu. A Thursday night aperitivo, focusing on a different region of Italy each week, features complimentary bites at the bar starting at 6:30 p.m.

Giorgio Armani collaborated with the architects Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas to design the 5,200-square-foot restaurant and bar, which offers a stunning view overlooking Fifth Avenue. The multi-level store was conceived as a single, fluid space brought together by a central staircase. The restaurant’s beige walls, black floors and ceilings, and metal throughout combine to provide a glossy feel that evokes movement. Special attention has also been paid to the lighting which appears invisible and creates a theatrical mood. The hidden lighting emphasizes the use of curves, a consistent feature found throughout the restaurant and store.

Armani /Ristorante 5th Avenue is open for lunch and dinner daily until 11 p.m. Monday-Saturday and until 5 p.m. on Sunday, with lunch service beginning at 11:30 a.m. With a menu evocative of Mr. Armani’s simple yet elegant aesthetic and a location in the heart of one of the world’s premier shopping districts, Armani / Ristorante 5th Avenue will offer guests authentic Italian cuisine in a welcoming and relaxed setting.

Armani Ristorante / 5th Ave
717 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10022-8101
(212) 207-1902