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EXPLORE NYC | | | | | | | 248 5th Ave
Brooklyn,
NY
11215
718-783-4565 | | | | | Description: BROOKLYN. The husband-wife duo of Emiliano Coppa and Anna Klinger has won over the heart, soul and appetite of Brooklyn's Park Slope area with their delightful foray into traditional Venetian cuisine. Each dish here is lovingly prepared, and the labor-intensive process translates into a long, leisurely experience that allows for the enjoyment of fine wines and good company. Indeed, well worth the wait are dishes like beet ravioli with melted butter and poppy seeds, ricotta gnocchi, and braised rabbit with black olives and polenta. TRAIN: R to Union
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| 1382 1st Ave
New York,
NY
10021
212-861-1102 | | | | | Description: UPPER EAST SIDE. Wise East Siders head to this neighborhood staple when they want true Old Country cooking. Sure the prices tend to be a little steeper than most, but what you get here is quality and quantity. Start off with complimentary antipasti topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano and the sliced salami is magnificent. Don't let it stop there, though, try the appetizers like the fried calamari and grilled vegetables. For your entrée, go with one of their heaping pasta dishes; however, the veal and lamb dishes are also worth sampling. Pace yourself so that you can enjoy a homemade dessert and a little Italian coffee afterwards. Reservations are required. TRAIN: 6 to 77th St
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| 243 E 58th St
New York,
NY
10022
212-758-1479 | | | | | Description: MIDTOWN EAST. Felidia is a multi-level Italian eatery centrally located between Second and Third Avenues. This renovated townhouse boasts a refreshingly unique approach to Northern Italian cuisine by incorporating authentic recipes, including appetizers like "Krafi all'fagiolini e pesto" (Istrian wedding pillows). The Italian wine list is impressive. TRAIN: N, R to 59th St
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| 125 Mulberry St
New York,
NY
10013
212-226-6060 | | | | | Description: LITTLE ITALY. This outstanding Mulberry address features one of the neighborhood's most charming dining areas, a garden room whose roof is actually an expansive skylight. The decor elsewhere in Il Cortile is distinctly Roman lush greenery, statues and, of course, white columns. The kitchen, meanwhile, takes a creative approach to Italian cuisine, leading them to serve up dishes like veal scaloppine rolled with currants and veal sweetbreads. TRAIN: 6 to Spring St; 6, J, M, N, Q, R, W, Z to Canal St
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| 81 Warren St
New York,
NY
10007
212-571-5555 | | | | | Description: TRIBECA. If you are looking for traditional Italian with full flavor then you have come to the right place. The small, formal dining room offers a comfortable place to enjoy delicious spaghetti carbonara, prosciutto with melon or veal chops. Experienced presentation and outstanding service make your dining experience a true delight. TRAIN: 1,2,3, 9 to Chambers St
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| 45 Tudor City Pl
New York,
NY
10017
212-599-5045 | | | | | Description: MIDTOWN EAST. Here's a no-brainer: Tudor City hides a small handful of culinary treasures. Chief among them is this beacon of style and contemporary design. L'Impero takes the concept of traditional Italian dining, and does it several shakes better. This is thanks in large part to Chef Scott Conant's wildly complex creations, which range from appetizers of marinated Pacific yellowtail or warm fagiolini and goat cheese salad to dishes of house-made spaghetti or roasted Vermont capretto. TRAIN: 4, 5, 6, 7, S at Grand Central-42nd St
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| 42-01 28th Ave
Astoria,
NY
11103
718-721-8470 | | | | | Description: QUEENS. This snazzy Northern Italian eatery serves up what many locals regard as the best pasta dishes in the borough, and has done so for over twenty-five years. Piccola Venezia's offers a lively atmosphere and a menu that won't require you to take out a second mortgage. If you're lucky, you'll get to hear charming owner Signor Migliorini reel off the day's specials with all types of pizzazz. Reservations are suggested. TRAIN: N to Astoria Blvd
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| 603 Crescent Ave
Bronx,
NY
10458
718-733-9503 | | | | | Description: BRONX. One of the borough's best, you'll find Roberto's terra cotta facade nestled between the park and the Bronx's version of Little Italy, Arthur Avenue. The scene is pleasant, comfortable, even a tad rustic thanks to elements like the wooden, farmhouse-style tables (great for larger parties). Homemade pasta dishes are delivered in deliciously heaping portions, but wise regulars know to check the chalkboard of daily specials before they order. Indeed, Chef Roberto Paciullo never fails to offer a handful of dazzling choices like veal scalloppine or baked corkscrew pasta wrapped in tin foil. TRAIN: 2 to Pelham Pkwy
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| 165 Duane St
New York,
NY
10013
212-528-0400 | | | | | Description: TRIBECA. Northern Italian cuisine is given the royal treatment at this infinitely romantic number, a place where words like "flawless" and "perfection" aren't just abstract terms ... they're measurable daily standards. Owner-Chef Michael Cetrulo never fails to dazzle with dishes like his peppered rib venison chop with port and balsamic vinegar sauce or tuna Milanese with arugula, cucumber and tarragon salad. For connoisseurs, the wine list is noteworthy for the emphasis it places on products from small, specialty vineyards. Prix fixe menu is $65, tasting menu is $90. TRAIN: A, C, 1, 2, 3, 9 to Chambers St
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| 164 W 75th St
New York,
NY
10023
212-787-6300 | | | | | Description: UPPER WEST SIDE. Co-owned by celebrated chef Tom Valenti, this restaurant sports a decor that is sure to impress even the most discerning of diners. Posh, elegant, suave each of these accurately defines the space, which features chairs covered in smooth brown velvet, rustic iron chandeliers and lamps, stained wood-paneling, white walls adorned with subtle stenciling, and a high, coffered ceiling. The 'Cesca experience comes with a lofty price tag, but then impossibly bold Southern Italian fare like potato gnocchi with ragout of braised veal, wild striped bass with riso, or honey glazed squab with carnaroli rice ... well, let's just say that some indulgences are bargains no matter the cost. Pre-theatre menu is $31. TRAIN: 1,9,2,3 to 72nd and Broadway
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