Lincoln

At Lincoln, the new restaurant in Lincoln Center, Chef Jonathan Benno’s performance of precise culinary artistry befits the restaurant’s location;...

Eataly’s Il Pesce

When my friend Lita Talarico traveled to Torino, Italy, a few years ago, the souvenirs she brought for me were...

Gusto Ristorante e Bar Americano

Gusto Ristorante e Bar Americano’s got a bit of a split personality — it’s a relaxed neighborhood restaurant with consistently...

Sora Lella

The original Sora Lella restaurant was opened in Rome in 1959 by Elena Trabalza, who then passed the restaurant on...

Veloce Pizzeria

Recently my fellow food-loving neighbor, Tommy, asked me what my favorite pizza was. Stumped, I stuck to my staple favorite,...

Kesté and Co.

Alongside yogurt and ramen, pizza has lately gotten a hip makeover in the City. I just checked out two...

Franny's

Whenever I’m in Park Slope or Prospect Heights, Franny’s is at the top of my list of dinner destinations. It’s...

L'Artusi

When many restaurants are seeing downturns, it’s nice to see a place hosting a steady stream of customers. Opened in...

Convivio

Pasta is my passion, so all the hype about the handmade pastas at Convivio bred some steep expectations in me....

Risotto di Mare

From ristorante to osteria, trattoria, and gastronomica, Italian allows for many degrees and appellations of what Americans simply call “restaurants.”...

Pasta, San Marzano, Herbs

A couple of weeks ago, my better half surprised me as we were on our way to the launch party...

Pinci con Seppie (pasta, cuttlefish, razor clams)

There are many things to love about Bar Milano, the latest and most ambitious restaurant from the Denton brothers (Jason...

Lesso Misto

Located in The Michelangelo Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, Insieme stands out as chic and modern in contrast to the rather...

Stuzzichini Misti (selection of five appetizers)

It doesn’t seem to matter whether it’s blazing hot or abnormally cold; the weather this month has not affected my...

Meatball Parmigiana Sandwich

It’s been a while since I deliberately went out for an evening of restaurant crawling, but what else can you...

Panna Cotta

(This article is the continuation of a larger piece that starts in the above Frankies Spuntino’s Meatball Parmigiana Sandwich post.) In...

Linguine al Pesto e Clams

Caffe Falai is ideally situated on Lafayette between Prince and Spring, slightly separated from its sister restaurant (Falai) and bakery...

Fried Calamari

Destino fits the ideal for a certain type of home-style Italian restaurant. It would be perfectly at home in Little...

Fettuccine (w/ oysters, mascarpone and tarragon)

Well, who would have thought that towards the end of the month, my meals just keep getting better?! Whenever my sister...

Spaghetti con Bottarga (spaghetti w/ bottarga di tonno, parsley & pepperoncini)

I feel rather delinquent, as I have just discovered this great summer dish, but now we are already transitioning into...

Spaghetti w/ Tobiko (flying fish roe) & Shiso

Basta Pasta opened in 1990. Since then, they’ve maintained the quality of their food while developing a loyal following. I...

Sweet Corn Ravioli

Sweet corn ravioli! Sweet Lord! It’s like a gift from the gods. I know I just wrote about A Voce...

Vitello Tonnato (thinly sliced roasted veal topped w/ tuna - mayonnaise & asparagus tips)

Teodora is the first and oldest sibling of the popular and successful Italian restaurants Celeste (on the UWS) and Bianca...

Spaghetti (local ramps, American speck, parmesan)

A Voce received three stars and a smashing review from Frank Bruni in the Times last week. I happened to...

Spaghettini Bolognese

I don’t know what to say. Part of me wants to not think twice and just yell, “WTF!” While the...

Pizzichi di Farro Al Forno (Farro pasta w/ porcini & prosciutto ragu baked in the brick oven)

Bellavitae is a hidden treasure. Located on the small side street, Minetta Lane, between Sixth Avenue and MacDougal Street in...

Spaghettini Pomodoro

Okay, so the truth comes out: I have not shared all my food secrets with you. I realized this in...

Spaghetti Carbonara "3p Classic"

The “3p” in Crispo’s carbonara stands for pancetta, smoked pancetta and proscuitto. It all sounds rather complicated and fancy, but...

Marinara Pizza

Wow! I haven’t been this excited about a new place in a long, long time. I must give credit to...

Lemon Paparadelle w/ Fava Beans

Aroma is a brand new, sweet little Italian restaurant run by a husband-and-wife team. Location is good, decor charming, and...

Spaghetti (w/ chilis, mint & 1 lb lobster)

Esca is the innovative forerunner that introduced crudo to the New York City dining scene five years ago. Chef David...

Lunch Special: Small house salad + 1 slice

Posto is the sister restaurant of Pizza Grupp in Alphabet City, specializing in thin crust pizzas. The restaurant is small...