felix trattoria

Located in Abbot Kinney in Venice, California, Felix

is a new restaurant by chef Evan Funke and entrepreneur Janet Zuccarini.

The existing 2,492-square-foot restaurant space was demolished, and wood floors, exposed wood roof, and historical façade were preserved. The open-air patio was re-designed and turned into an enclosed dining area. The eclectic ambiance combines modern elements with the hits of Old World Italy, embracing natural light and a laid-back Californian flair. A focal point of the dining room is Chef Funke’s pasta laboratory, where guests can watch him make pasta by hand through steel-framed windows surrounded by vibrant tiled walls. The kitchen was upgraded with a wood-burning pizza oven, while a vintage Italian chandelier adorns the new bar.

Awards:

The 2017 AIA|LA Restaurant Design Awards People’s Choice

#1 in Esquire Magazine's

Best New Restaurants in America 2017.

Project Details

Year:

2016

Location:

Venice, CA

Typology:

Restaurant

Size:

1,000 sqft

Interior Designer:

Wendy Haworth

Structural Engineer:

IDG

Photography:

Wonho Frank Lee

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