One of my neighborhood favorites. The trick is to get there early enough so that you don't have an hour wait. Really cute, cozy feel. This place has so much character. Awesome for breakfast and lunch.
Very cool decor echoing that of a luxe restaurant on a ship. I don't really eat seafood, but was here for a work dinner and had the steak. It was incredible.
Le Bernardin is back with a 200-bottle list, an internationally inspired menu of charcuterie, skewers, & small plates like goat-cheese-and-potato parfaits and Roquefort-endive salad. En savoir plus .
This mega meatball, made of beef, veal and sweet Italian sausage boils in sauce for three hours - six times longer than Lavo's regular meatballs. Servers have to quarter it so it's easier to tackle. En savoir plus .
John's of 12th Street is a hidden Italian gem in NYC. According to Guy, the Marsala wine in the tender all-veal meatballs gives them a little sweetness that pairs well with the savory marinara. En savoir plus .
