is in my top 25 of my top 100 in NYC.
While a bit on the expensive side, the food is wonderful, and the wine list is top notch.
When you sit, they give you a nice plate of large pieces of Parmeggiano Reggiano, salami, olives, and another great cheese whose names escapes me for the moment with wonderful crusty tuscan bread.
Last night, we started with the "pasta sampler" as an appetizer- 4 perfectly cooked al dente' pastas- mushroom ravioli with a wild mushroom sauce, gnocchi in a creamy pesto, mini penne rigati in a light pink sauce & fusilli in a zesty pommodoro sauce. Spectacular!
The whole Dover sole as an entree was fabulous, as was the whole grilled Branzino.
My guests had the chicken paillard which was topped with a fresh arugula, red onions & large chunks of fresh sweet tomatoes. The vegetables choices are broccoli rabe, of course, sauteed spinach or broccoli in garlic & oil.
We had already had ( I am embarrassed to say) eater earlier in the evening, prior to arriving here, some appetizers & drinks at a local Mexican joint, so we were a bit full and opted against dessert, but they are beyond heavenly.
Reservations are a MUST on Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings or almost any evening after 8PM, but we got there at 6, so we were good to go!! A must if you like good Italian and don't mind spending a bit more for top quality traditional cuisine and fine wine.
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