Fasano - New York

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Brazilian Institution Arrives in Midtown

Fasano is a name that carries weight well beyond New York. Born in São Paulo, the Fasano group built its reputation over decades as one of Latin America's most respected addresses for Italian hospitality — a combination of precise service, serious cooking, and an atmosphere that never mistakes formality for coldness. The New York outpost, set at 60 East 49th Street in the heart of Midtown, carries that legacy into one of the world's most competitive dining cities.

Gambero Rosso, the authoritative Italian food and wine guide, awarded Fasano New York 2 Forks in its 2026 edition — a recognition that places it firmly among the most credible Italian restaurants operating outside Italy.

The Space and the Bar

The restaurant runs lunch service Monday through Friday and dinner through Saturday, with the Fasano Bar staying open between services on weekdays. During that window, a Stuzzichini menu is available — small bites in the Italian tradition, suited to an aperitivo pause in the middle of a Midtown afternoon. It is a detail that speaks to the broader philosophy here: Italian dining as a rhythm, not just a meal.

A separate Baretto lounge extends the experience further, offering a more informal counterpoint to the main dining room while remaining unmistakably part of the same house.

Why It Matters

Italian restaurants in New York are plentiful. Ones that draw the attention of Gambero Rosso are considerably fewer. Fasano earns that distinction through consistency and a clear point of view — Italian cooking approached with the seriousness the cuisine deserves, delivered in a room where the service matches the food. For anyone seeking Italian dining in Midtown with genuine credentials behind it, Fasano New York is a straightforward answer.