Audace

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

On Park Avenue South in Midtown Manhattan, Audace brings a distinctly Italian sensibility to one of New York City's most energetic dining corridors. Recognized by Gambero Rosso with 2 Forks in 2026, the restaurant has established itself as a serious address for Italian fine dining — one where tradition and bold creativity are treated as complementary rather than competing forces.

The Food

The menu draws from Italy's culinary regions with evident care for provenance. Pizzas emerge from a brick oven and are built on Agro-Sarnese-Nocerino San Marzano tomatoes and imported Fior di Latte; the signature Audace pie layers burrata, sun-dried cherry tomatoes, Italian white sturgeon caviar, and 24k gold leaf. Pasta is sourced from Pastificio Mancini or made in-house — the tortello cacio e pepe takes the Roman classic and reworks it Neapolitan-style, filled with Pecorino Romano and Jamaican black pepper, finished with a Provolone del Monaco fondue and beef jus. The spicy lobster linguine pairs half a lobster with Piennolo tomatoes from Naples and a crustacean bisque. Among the secondi, a Bistecca alla Fiorentina — a 32-ounce porterhouse — anchors the meat section, while seared scallops with Lardo di Colonnata and broccoli rabe speak to a lighter, more refined register.

Ingredients throughout are imported with specificity: Prosciutto di Parma aged 24 months, DOP buffalo ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse, Carnaroli Acquarello rice. The wine list and Italian-inspired cocktails are curated to complement the kitchen's output.

The Space

Beyond the main dining room, Audace offers a stylish rooftop and a vibrant cocktail bar. The setting is designed for range — equally suited to a quiet dinner for two and a larger celebration. Private rooms are available for weddings, corporate gatherings, and special occasions, with dedicated arrangements for large parties.

In Short

Audace is an Italian restaurant that takes its ingredients and its craft seriously, without losing sight of the pleasure of the table. The Gambero Rosso recognition confirms what the menu itself suggests: this is Italian fine dining in New York City done with genuine conviction.