Restaurateur Cobi Levy is transforming his former SoHo venue, Little Prince, into an intimate steakhouse named ROMY, set to officially open at 199 Prince Street on Tuesday, September 29. The neighborhood staple is receiving a complete design overhaul, swapping its casual feel for a moody, high-end interior featuring oxblood tones, black lacquer, and artwork by George Condo.
Design and Atmosphere at 199 Prince Street
Designer Rafael de Cárdenas spearheaded the visual transformation of the SoHo space. The dining room now features burled wood, dark marble, bronze fixtures, and George Condo artworks.
Menu Highlights From Chef Lucrezia Stella
Chef Lucrezia Stella, drawing on experience from her family’s restaurants in Rome and a Michelin-starred kitchen on the Amalfi Coast, is shaping a diverse menu. Diners can begin with Kumamoto oysters accompanied by a cucumber-green apple mignonette, tuna tartare with gochujang and pineapple, or hamachi served with leche de tigre, lemongrass, and plum. For an upscale steakhouse starter, the Kaluga caviar service pairs with onion-chive dip and housemade potato chips for $150.
The main course selection highlights heavy-hitting cuts. Diners can order a 12-ounce Niman Ranch New York strip au poivre, a 20-ounce Westholme Farms Wagyu ribeye, or a dry-aged Snake River Farms Wagyu porterhouse. Non-steak options include halibut with blood orange, lobster with sage-lemon butter, and bucatini tossed in San Marzano tomatoes with aged Parmesan. Sides range from thick-cut fries to broccolini dressed with preserved-lemon harissa.
Beverage Program and Pedigree
The drink menu brings together talent from prominent New York City hospitality groups. Miroo Kim, formerly of Atomix, crafted the cocktail list, which features drinks like a Brown Butter Carajillo and a Carrot Margarita. Meanwhile, Adam Waddell of Eleven Madison Park and Spencer Choi-Schagrin of Jean-Georges manage the wine program.
Did you know? ROMY is the latest in a series of ventures by Cobi Levy in New York dining, following previous projects such as Lola Taverna and Cucina Alba.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does ROMY open?
ROMY is scheduled to officially open on Tuesday, September 29.
Where is ROMY located?
The restaurant is located at 199 Prince Street in SoHo, replacing the former Little Prince restaurant.
Who is the executive chef?
Chef Lucrezia Stella leads the kitchen, bringing experience from Roman family restaurants and an Amalfi Coast Michelin-starred kitchen.
What are some notable menu items?
Menu highlights include a 20-ounce Westholme Farms Wagyu ribeye, Kaluga caviar service with housemade potato chips, tuna tartare with gochujang and pineapple, and a 12-ounce Niman Ranch New York strip au poivre.
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