Trattoria Livia, a longtime <a href="https://nycrestaurantvoice.com/midtown-italian-staple-trattoria-roma-closes-after-25-years-20260418085019/">Italian</a> <a href="https://nycrestaurantvoice.com/chelsea-restaurant-expands-outdoor-dining-for-spring-20260418085020/">restaurant</a> on East 7th Street, has closed its doors permanently. The restaurant, known for its traditional Tuscan dishes, served the neighborhood for over a <a href="https://nycrestaurantvoice.com/midtown-steakhouse-closes-after-decade-in-business-20260418085019/">decade</a>. Owner Marco Bianchi cited rising rent and labor costs as primary reasons for the closure. Staff members have been informed and offered support with job placement. The space is currently vacant, with no announced <a href="https://nycrestaurantvoice.com/nj-transit-plans-expensive-train-tickets-and-reduced-service-for-2026-world-cup--20260418014058/">plans</a> for a successor.