People
Paolo & Antonia, co-founders
Jaime, maitre d' at Altesi Downtown for the past 14 years (oh, he’s an expert mixologist too)
““It was LOVE that drove this whole process. Love we have for our guests. Love for our esteemed friends, colleagues and every single person who make the Altesi experience possible. Finally, most powerfully, the love Paolo & Antonia feel for each other, their family and the Italian tradition which helped evolve the restaurant over the decades.””
Carlos, head chef at Downtown: “I love the teamwork that is essential in the kitchen. The camaraderie is so important”
Influencers Melissa & Jess celebrated New York Fashion Week Sept ‘23 with us: “We love the restaurant’s quiet luxury feel”
Ashley has been working here for nearly two years: “My communication skills have improved so much playing hostess”
Paolo & Antonia’s lovely family, spending their time between Paris and Milan, NYC and Brooklyn
Di who has been to the restaurant a dozen times brought her good friend Sue to try for the first time!