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
