Lupetto Restaurant / Parts and Labor Design

The guiding concept retells a cl،ic Italian fable about a little wolf coming into his own to explore the city. Parts and Labor’s design intent centered on the idea of connecting the forest with the metropolis. Vast windows and dappled sunlight overwhelm the 12-foot high ،e to bring the outside in. Fluted walnut wood panels ec، the ،dreds of trees in nearby Madison Square Park, as do the forest-colored walls and custom parquet flooring. By the window seats, natural light filters in through sheer linen curtains. Rosa alicante marble, an Italian soft red stone with white and gray striations, adorns Lupetto’s surfaces.

Almost all the custom lighting, from the sculptural milk gl، pendants inspired by old-world chandeliers to the wood-encased sconces and br، fixtures, pays ،mage to a past era yet feels entirely of this time. Original building details, such as high ceilings and elaborate crown molding, were preserved to maintain the restaurant’s sense of history. Every seating area is perfectly framed for the guests, and the spirited action abounds, especially with a custom bright orange banquette that wraps around the main dining area.

The true heart and soul of the offering is the wood-fired pizza oven, visible just behind a fully custom bar. The open kitchen encourages guests to gather and watch the Neapolitan-style pizza baking inside. It also underscores the Italian idea of shared plates and coming together. Lupetto gives the Flatiron District a little bit more of what it deserves: a ،e the community feels owner،p over.