Tribeca Grill’s Old Corner Gets Major Food Group Tavern Makeover

One of Tribeca’s most famous dining rooms is gearing up for a comeback. Major Food Group is preparing to breathe new life into the former Tribeca Grill space at 375 Greenwich Street with a yet-to-be-named American tavern and steakhouse. The project is being led by co-founder and chef Rich Torrisi, working alongside partners Mario Carbone and Jeff Zalaznick. If everything moves ahead as planned, the deal would bring one of Lower Manhattan’s most recognizable rooms back into active service after the Grill went dark last year.

The initial word of the revival landed in an exclusive from Page Six, which quoted Torrisi as saying, "Mario, Jeff and I have always been inspired by New York restaurants that become part of people's lives — places that endure because they have real character, generosity and soul." Earlier industry chatter had already placed Major Food Group, the team behind Carbone and Torrisi, close to a lease for 375 Greenwich alongside hoteliers Ira Drukier and Richard Born, according to Eater. Those reports said the design would be refreshed while keeping the room’s convivial, tavern-style feel very much in play.

A storied room, closed and auctioned

Tribeca Grill opened in 1990 and grew into a neighborhood fixture long before the owners announced the restaurant’s final service on March 1, 2025, as reported by amNewYork. The commercial condo at 375 Greenwich was originally purchased by Drew Nieporent, Robert De Niro and other investors, and the post-closure auction of furniture and fixtures, including the Rockwell-designed chandeliers, marked a clear end of an era, according to Tribeca Citizen.

What Major Food Group Might Bring

Major Food Group has become known for theatrical dining rooms and highly defined concepts. On its own site, Major Food Group highlights flagship projects like Carbone, Torrisi and The Grill as part of a global portfolio that leans heavily on design and experiential hospitality. Coverage in Forbes has also noted the group’s expansion into consumer products, a revenue stream that shifts the economics of high-end restaurants. Taken together, those elements suggest the new Tribeca concept could chase a broad audience while still putting on the kind of polished production Major Food Group is known for.

What’s next for 375 Greenwich

So far, neither Major Food Group nor the building’s owners have put out a public timeline for construction or an opening date. Page Six framed the development as an exclusive while confirming the group’s involvement at the address. For now, neighbors and industry watchers will be keeping an eye on permit filings and design plans to see how much of the Tribeca Grill spirit survives the makeover. This story will be updated as more details, including an official lease or glimpse at a menu, become public.