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4.5 144 reviews
#142 of 1,178 Italian in New York City
#553 of 8,974 Restaurants in New York City
Certificate of Excellence2017 - 2019 Winner
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PRICE RANGE
€9 - €20
CUISINES
Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
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Location and contact

226 E 53rd St, New York City, NY 10022-5207
Midtown East
0.9 km from Grand Central Terminal
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+1 212-371-3536
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ANTIPASTI
Crostoni Alla Contadina
Toasted Italian country bread topped with smoked mozzarella & prosciutto di Parma
USD 8.5
La Vera Caprese
Plum tomato, homemade mozzarella & roasted peppers
USD 8.5
Gamberi Con Pancetta
Seared shrimp wrapped in italian bacon over cannellini beans puree
USD 9.5
Polipo Grigliato
Grilled octopus over celery, potato salad with garlic and lemon dressing
USD 10.5
Brasato Di Bue Al Vino Rosso
Short ribs braised in red wine over grilled polenta
USD 10.5
Impepata Di Cozze
Prince Edward Is mussels sautéed in a lemon broth
USD 8.5
Grigliata Di Calamari Con Zucchine
Grilled calamari over julienned zucchini & extra virgin olive oil
USD 8.5
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Thinly sliced raw beef with mixed salad and shaved Parmesan cheese
USD 9.5
Parmigiana Di Melenzane
Baked layers of slice eggplant & mozzarella parmigiana style
USD 9.5
SALADS / INSALATE
Insalatlna Campestre Alla Gioconda
Endive, arugola, radicchio and tomatoes in balsamic vinaigrette
USD 7.5
Splnaci Con Caprino E Fragole
Fresh spinach salad with goat cheese and straberry and extra virgin olive oil
USD 8.5
Insalata Mista Con Gorgonzola, Pere E Noci Caramellate
Mesculun salad with gorgonzola cheese, pears, caramelized walnuts & balsamic dressing
USD 8.5
Insalata Di Arugola, Funghi E Scaglie Di Parmigiano
Arugola salad with mushrooms and shaved parmesan cheese in a lemon dressing
USD 8.5
Insalata Con Barbabietole
Red beets, lentils and flacks of pecorino cheese salad with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction
USD 8.5
Insalata Di Carciofi
Artichokes with pistacchio and parmigiano flakes
USD 9.5
Insalata Di Mele E Ricotta Di Bufala
Seasonal apples, bufala milk ricotta & arugola in a lemon and olive oil condiment
USD 8.5
MAIN COURSES / FARINACEI
Pennette Alla Buttera
Penne with sweet and hot sausages and sweet peas in a light cream and tomato sauce
USD 13.5
Linguine Allo Scoglio
Linguine with mussels, calamari and shrimp in a marinara sauce
USD 14.5
Lasagne All'emiliana
Homemade lasagna with meat sauce
USD 14.5
Ravioli Di Ricotta E Spinaci Con Burro E Salvia
Homemade spinach & ricotta cheese ravioli with brown butter and sage
USD 13.5
Paccheri Alla Norma
Jumbo Rigatoni with eggplants in tomato sauce and topped with dry aged
USD 13.5
Risotto Alla Milanese Con Ossobuco
Saffron risotto with baby veal shank
USD 16.5
Fusilli Alla Caprese
Fusilli pasta with mozzarella and cheery tomatoes in a garlic and extra virgin olive oil
USD 13.5
Tagliatelle Integrali Con Polpette Di Vitello
Homemade whole wheat tagliatelle pasta with veal ball ragu
USD 14.5
Cavatelli Con Cime Di Rapa & Salsiccia
Cavatelli pasta with broccoli rapa, sweet sausage & dry chili pepper
USD 14.5
Tagliolini Al Sugo Di Agnello
Homemade tagliolini pasta with lamb ragu
USD 14.5
SECONDI
Branzino Alla Griglia
Grilled stripped bass filet served with grilled vegetables
USD 18
Salmone Alla Griglia
Grilled salmon filet with season vegetables
USD 17.5
Bocconcini Di Pollo Ai Funghi
Boneless chicken sautéed with mushroom served with roasted potatoes
USD 17.5
Bocconcini Di Pollo Con Peperoni & Olive
Boneless chicken sautéed with red roasted peppers and black olives
USD 17.5
Saltimbocca Alla Romana
Sautéed veal scaloppina over spinach & topped with fresh mozzarella
USD 18.5
Scaloppine Di Vitello Con Funghi Porcini E Gorgonzola
Sauteed veal scaloppina with porcini mushroom and gorgonzola cheese
USD 18.5
Stinco Di Agnello Brasato
Braised lamb shank over mushroom risotto
USD 21
Bistecca Alla Griglia
Grilled hanger steak with roasted potatoes and season vegetables
USD 19.5
DESSERTS / I DOLCI
Tiramisu` Della Nonna
Layers of savoiardi biscuit dipped in espresso coffee with mascarpone cheese
USD 7
Crespelle Dolci Con Crema Di Cioccolato
Warm crepes filled with chocolate sauce
USD 7
Torta Di Capri
Flourless chocolate almond cake
USD 7
Gelati & Sorbetti Misti
Sorbet & Italian ice cream
USD 7
Panna Cotta
Baked custard with balsamic redaction
USD 7
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Reviewed 23 February 2020
Excellent restaurant and great experience on first visit.

In this day and age, it seems to have an average price for similar restaurants in NYC of this quality, with the meal for 2 with tax and tips costing $95. Excellent and delicious food. Very nice service. We eat out quite a bit in...More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 18 February 2020 via mobile
Highly recommend

Found this gem of a place on google. Food was amazing and staff was wonderful. Definitely recommend checking this cute and cozy atmosphere.

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 16 February 2020 via mobile
Excellent Italian Cuisine

Excellent Italian Cuisine with an intimate atmosphere. Courteous staff and fantastic wine. You can’t go wrong here, they go out of their way to make sure you have an enjoyable dining experience. Highly Recommend, make a reservation to be sure you can get a table!

Date of visit: February 2020
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Date of visit: December 2019
Reviewed 25 December 2019
Great Italian find

Great little find! Food was great, atmosphere good and not crowded. Good value for money and nice option for a family meal.

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 17 December 2019
Charming small Italian Dining in Midtown East

Great little find for Italian on Midtown East. The M train stops about a half block away. Small place. Great Waiter, he was so proud of the menu that night. I had a killer veal with Gorganzola sauce and delicious spinach, for NINETEEN BUCKS. Great...More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Date of visit: November 2019
Reviewed 28 October 2019 via mobile
Lovely food but...

Went here with my family whilst holidaying in NY. The only reason I have given this 3 stars is because the food was very tasty and the pasta in two of our dishes was fresh and perfectly cooked. The real downside was that size of...More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 22 October 2019
Small, friendly Italian restaurant with excellent food- great value!

My wife and I dined here on a Sunday evening in October. It is a cozy, family restaurant, that seems to be well-established. The food and experience was really excellent. We had short rib pasta and a lamb shank over risotto, plus appetizers and wine.the...More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 9 October 2019
Small excellent Italian restaurant

This is a small, local restaurant that served excellent sea bass and osso bucco. We ate early on a Saturday evening, so the service was excellent, but I think that the one waiter was stretched thin when the restaurant was full. However, it was an...More

Date of visit: September 2019
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