Da Giacomo

With its old fashioned, almost Italian country grandmother, décor (tiled floors, pistachio green painted wainscoting, ceiling fans, globe lanterns and potted plants), Da Giacomo has been a beloved institution for years, and yet it draws a supremely fashionable crowd. The turn-of-the-century setting with stucco details and embossed wallpaper was created by designers Renzo Mongiardino and Roberto Peregalli to evoke the trattorias of a century ago but their conceit is retro at its best. Major designers like Giorgio Armani and Dolce and Gabbana dine here often on the Tuscan chef’s delicious cuisine. They come for some of the best fish dishes in the city and warm familiar service. Don’t miss the truffle offerings in season or the homemade desserts.