New Jersey's dining scene is getting a major injection of Manhattan sophistication later this year. Felice, an upscale Tuscan restaurant and wine bar originally hailing from New York's Upper East Side, is preparing to open its very first Garden State location. Owned by the acclaimed SA Hospitality Group, the restaurant will serve as a marquee dining destination at the newly redeveloped Monmouth Square in Eatontown.
Slated to open its doors in the fourth quarter of 2026, the 4,500-square-foot eatery will sit prominently within the property's central public green. The opening marks a major milestone in Kushner Companies' massive $500 million transformation of the former indoor Monmouth Mall into an open-air, mixed-use lifestyle center. Diners can expect an elegant, lively atmosphere paired with authentic Tuscan fare and an extensive wine list, signaling a significant elevation of the local culinary landscape.
Joining other high-profile incoming tenants like Whole Foods, Cava, and Prince Street Pizza, Felice's arrival proves that the newly envisioned Monmouth Square is successfully attracting premier, city-level hospitality to Monmouth County.