Two New Dining Venues Debut at Grand Central This Fall Osteria Centrale and Mercato Centrale will open this fall at Grand Central Terminal, marking the latest addition to the transit hub's dining portfolio. The Vizz Group owns and operates both concepts, which complement the company's existing 400-seat Grand Brasserie, also located in the Terminal and designed by Rockwell Group.
Osteria Centrale: Full-Service Italian Dining Osteria Centrale spans 6,960 square feet with 250 seats anchored by a dramatic 50-seat central bar. The restaurant operates daily from 11 AM to 2 AM and serves Italian osteria fare from lunch through late-night dining. The menu includes cicchetti, insalate, antipasti, a mozzarella bar, tramezzini, and mains such as branzino al cartoccio with olives and capers ($35) and stufato di manzo with root vegetables and rosemary ($34). Three-tiered towers of salumi and formaggi begin at $25. Cocktails are priced at $18 and include the Positano Spritz with Aperol, Kalamansi, citrus, milk-punch liqueur and sparkling wine; the Paloma Milano with tequila blanco, Campari, sotol, lime and grapefruit soda; and the Centrale Espresso Martini with vodka, dark rum, Amaro Montenegro, espresso and nitro infusion. The wine program features selections from Northern Italy, Southern Italy, Piedmont, Tuscany, Veneto, Champagne, France and the U.S. Osteria Centrale is available for semi-private and private events accommodating 20 to 50 guests for family-style dinners and cocktails, or up to 200 for full-restaurant receptions. Inquiries can be directed to Events@vizz.group.
Mercato Centrale: Grab-and-Go Market Mercato Centrale opens daily from 7 AM to 11 PM as a gourmet market offering over 500 grab-and-go products. La Colombe self-serve coffee is available for $1 from 7 AM to 11 AM daily. Menu items include the Porchetta Breakfast Wrap with farm eggs, Fontina cheese, porchetta, roasted tomatoes and baby spinach ($12.99); Egg Salad Breakfast Wrap with Japanese egg salad, avocado, tomato and baby spinach ($11.99); Tuna Italiano on schiacciata bread with tuna, black olives, capers, red onions, Calabrian mayo and Calabrian chili ($14.99); Italian chopped salad with romaine lettuce, provolone, capocollo and oregano vinaigrette ($16.99); and charcuterie and cheese collections starting at $13.99. Yogurt parfaits begin at $6.99. Mercato Centrale also stocks soft drinks, kombucha, beer, cocktails and wines, with quick self-checkout for convenience.
Design and Vision Both concepts were designed by Rockwell Group, the architecture and design firm behind the Terminal's Grand Brasserie. According to David Rockwell, founder and president of Rockwell Group: "We are thrilled to partner again with Vizz Group to bring celebration and community to Grand Central, one of my favorite places in New York. Centrale was inspired by an Italian spritz garden: We wanted to transport busy commuters to an uplifting space where lingering, connecting, and catching up isn't just encouraged, it's embedded in the culture. Our design is defined by a colorful palette of amber, cherry red, and capri blue accentuated by bold, swirling patterns and textured materials like ribbed glass, porcelain tile, and leather upholstery. Meaningful details connect the restaurant and market to the history of New York and the Terminal itself, grounding visitors in the surrounding city." Guillaume Thivet, executive chef at Grand Brasserie, will serve as chef for Osteria Centrale.
Why It Matters
The addition of two distinct concepts—one positioned for lingering diners and one for commuters—reflects broader foodservice strategies at transit hubs to capture multiple dayparts and customer segments. With over 750,000 daily commuters passing through Grand Central, these venues target both time-constrained travelers and those seeking full dining experiences.
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Written by FBM Publications Editors
