About Us
Located on the corner of Wooster and Prince Street, in the heart of SoHo – New York’s historic cast iron district, Manuela is a welcoming neighborhood restaurant and bar where great contemporary art and food combine to create a convivial atmosphere and sense of abundance.
The restaurant is named for Manuela Wirth, who co-founded Artfarm with her husband Iwan Wirth. And like its sister restaurant in the Downtown Arts District of LA, Manuela in SoHo takes its cues from its namesake’s legendary hospitality, culinary talents, and famous warmth as a hostess whose passion for freshly prepared cuisine, local culture, and community are complemented by the guiding conviction that art and life are indivisible. Hewing to the belief that great food and delicious, nourishing meals are not luxuries but essentials to be generously shared.
Architecture & Design
Russell Sage Studio
Manuela’s design was led by Russell Sage Studios, who were also responsible for The Fife Arms and Fish Shop Ballater, two critically acclaimed Artfarm projects in Scotland.
The interiors of the restaurant have been crafted with high eco-credentials across finishes, furniture and lighting. Timber and concrete throughout the project are original, stripped back and lightly re-sealed with non-toxic sealant, while plaster walls are made from unfired-natural clays and minerals to provide a breathable finish. All lighting and textiles, including leathers, are either vintage, recycled or off cuts.
Partners
Our Suppliers
The food and beverage programs at Manuela are a vibrant celebration of the seasons, emphasizing locally sourced produce, proteins from the Tri-State area, and seafood from dayboats in Montauk and Maine.
Sustainability
'The Rocket' Composter
Committed to sustainability in all its forms, Manuela is proud to be the only restaurant in Manhattan with an in-house composter. Guests will be able to visit the kitchen to view ‘The Rocket’, which uses nature’s own processes to break down and convert daily food waste into a valuable nutrient-rich resource. The resulting compost will be used by Project EATS, a pathbreaking New York City-based non-profit organization founded by artist Linda Goode Bryant, to enrich its six urban gardens across the city’s five boroughs.