This art gallery-slash-restaurant is peak Soho: a space where serious art meets the artists who love to eat. Bronze spiders by Louise Bourgeois crawl the walls, an enchanting site-specific chandelier by Mika Rottenberg glitters overhead and a long communal table is a sculpture. The space was imagined by the art dealers behind the Hauser & Wirth galleries (feel free to stop by before or after dinner, as it’s just around the corner), while the menu is helmed by Sean Froedtert, who brings a seasonal American sensibility that fits right in with Soho’s existing dining scene.
Manuela feels like the dinner party your nepo baby friend would throw: simple, satisfying food with stunning art that you’re a little afraid to be so close to. The crowd leans towards the art world, so dress to impress.