THE ROYAL POINCIANA PLAZA IN PALM BEACH ANNOUNCES OPENING OF TUTTO MARE AT THE ICONIC PLAYHOUSE
The Mediterranean concept from Tutto il Giorno Restaurant Group’s Gianpaolo de Felice and Gabby Karan de Felice is Palm Beach’s first and only intra-coastal waterfront restaurant
PALM BEACH – (December 17, 2025) – The Royal Poinciana Plaza and WS Development are thrilled to share that Tutto Mare, the Mediterranean concept from the Tutto il Giorno restaurant group, is officially set to open on January 2, 2026. The Town of Palm Beach’s first and only intra-coastal waterfront restaurant will seat 200 guests and features a main dining room with a bar, a private dining room, two wine rooms, and a 1,200 SF terrace overlooking Lake Worth Lagoon and Palm Harbor Marina.
“Our vision for The Royal has always been to create an experience that feels simultaneously welcoming and best in class,” said Samantha David, President of WS Development. “When we began imagining the rebirth of the historic Playhouse restaurant, we knew it deserved a concept as exceptional and unique as its setting, something unlike anything else in the world but which people would see as their new home away from home. The task was not easy, but Gabby and Gianpaolo, as they say, understood the assignment. The opening of Tutto Mare brings that vision to life, with an exciting new chapter of dining and gathering on Palm Beach Island.
Tutto il Giorno was founded in 2008 by husband-and-wife team Gianpaolo de Felice and Gabby Karan de Felice, along with their partners Gally and David Mayer. Born from a shared dream of creating a seaside outdoor dining experience reminiscent of Gianpaolo’s upbringing in Southern Italy, the group has grown to include locations in Southampton, East Hampton, and Sag Harbor, New York. When Gianpaolo envisioned expanding to Palm Beach and discovered the historic Royal Poinciana Playhouse, he knew it was the perfect home for the newest extension of the Tutto family.
“With Tutto Mare, we wanted to honor the rich history of the Playhouse while introducing our vision of coastal Mediterranean dining to Palm Beach,” said Gabby Karan de Felice, co-founder and designer of the Tutto il Giorno restaurant group. “With a vision to create an atmosphere that feels both chic and welcoming, we drew inspiration from my travels and blended the relaxed elegance of the Hamptons with Palm Beach’s distinctive character. The end result is a space where the community can gather, celebrate good food and wine, and embrace the art of living well.”
Under the direction of Executive Chef Agostino Petrosino and Chef de Cuisine Carmine Nozzolino, Tutto Mare offers coastal Mediterranean cuisine, featuring signature dishes such as branzino acqua pazza, fritto misto, insalata di mare, and paccheri con frutti di mare.
Designed by Gabby de Felice and Donna Karan in collaboration with Dominic Kozerski and Enrico Bonetti of Bonetti Kozerski Architecture, the design of Tutto Mare pays homage to the historic Playhouse while embracing its waterfront surroundings. The main dining room features 12-foot vaulted oak-beamed ceilings and opens directly to the 1,200-square-foot terrace, carefully designed as an extension of the dining room. At the heart of the restaurant, the Celebrity Room retains the restored late 1950’s trompe l’oeil mural titled Venetian Festival by New York artist Robert Bushnell, featuring caricatures of over 100 actors and celebrities of the time that frequented the Celebrity Room, including Clark Gable, Joan Crawford and Fred Astaire.
The interiors draw inspiration from the natural light reflecting off Lake Worth Lagoon, using a warm palette of oak, travertine, and teak, complemented by textured materials and layered lighting that evolves throughout the day. Together, each space engages visually with the water and natural light to create an intimate and comfortable ambiance.
For Palm Beach locals and visitors alike, Tutto Mare promises to deliver a waterfront dining experience unlike any other in Palm Beach.
ABOUT WS DEVELOPMENT
Massachusetts-based WS Development is a mixed-use developer with a singular mission: creating places people want to be. With an approach that values art, science, innovation and, above all else, people, WS strives to engage each community it serves with best-in-class experiences, designed with our customers, tenants and partners in mind. Established in 1990, WS is one of few vertically-integrated real estate companies that conceptualizes, owns, operates and leases more than 100 properties that range from cutting-edge urban spaces to lifestyle and community centers. With over 24 million square feet of existing space and an additional nine million square feet under development, it is one of the largest privately-owned development firms in the country. For more information, visit WWW.WSDEVELOPMENT.COM, call 617.232.8900 or follow WS Development on LinkedIn.
ABOUT THE ROYAL POINCIANA PLAZA
The Royal Poinciana Plaza is an iconic destination that serves as a jewel box oasis in the heart of beautiful Palm Beach. Built in the late 1950s, it stands today as a landmarked property and one of Palm Beach’s most treasured architectural gems. With 192,000 square feet of luxury retail space, lush, sprawling gardens, and two beautiful courtyards, it offers a unique international shopping and entertainment destination for indulgence, inspiration, and retreat.
Designed by world-renowned architect John Volk, The Royal echoes some of Europe’s legendary retail destinations, feeling both modern and fresh yet charmingly vintage. Carefully restored to its original mid-century glamour while remaining true to its retail roots, the property features emerging brands, heritage houses, world-class dining, and vibrant cultural experiences with amenities for both local and international visitors.
In 2025, The Royal will unveil the revitalized Royal Poinciana Playhouse. Steps from the water’s edge, The Playhouse will bring together best-in-class retail and fashion, Palm Beach’s first and only public waterfront restaurant, and Glazer Hall, a purpose-built theatre space and civic center.
The Royal is a home away from home where guests can enjoy outdoor events, read the paper, sip a coffee, gather with family and friends, shop, dine, or enjoy a carefree moment of pure fun.
For more information, visit http://www.theroyalpoincianaplaza.com/ or discover more @theroyalpoincianaplaza on Instagram.
About Tutto il Giorno Restaurant Group
In 2008, friends Gianpaolo de Felice and David Mayer dreamed of opening a seaside outdoor restaurant that would serve authentic pasta reminiscent of what Gianpaolo’s Neapolitan mother always made. They realized their dream that very year with Gianpaolo’s wife Gabby Karan de Felice adding her sophisticated and visionary aesthetics with an interior that was chic and intimate. Together, Gianpaolo, Gabby, David and his wife Gally, created special and welcoming approach to dining. Today, over 15 years later, Tutto il Giorno is a proven success. Its secret sauce is its great staff and their passion for all things Tutto. For more information, please visit https://www.tuttoilgiorno.com/ or discover more on @tuttoilgiorno on Instagram.
About Bonetti Kozerski Architecture:
Founded in New York City in 2000, Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture works across hospitality, residential, cultural, commercial, and custom yacht commissions. The studio creates architecture, interiors, objects, and environments that blend warm minimalism with understated luxury. The calm clarity of their spaces reflects a design process shaped by long-time partners Enrico Bonetti and Dominic Kozerski. Grounded in discipline and reduction, their approach emphasizes essential ideas, refined forms, and a deep respect for context. Every project is approached as a true collaboration: the studio listens closely, thinks holistically, and brings a point of view that reveals itself through rhythm, proportion, and material nuance.
Lighting Design
L’Observatoire International
Architect of Record
Spina O’Rourke
PRESS CONTACT
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