Becco is too loud and food is so so. If you want family style, not super high end, go to Carmines. Patsy’s is also great food and you might run into celebrities
OT: Italian NYC Restaurant Recommendations
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Expensive. Gotta have a Cipriani Bellini, the same as Harry Cipriani from VeniceClassy restaurant, great food, beautiful people.
Cipriani Downtown
www.cipriani.com
Gee I was unaware there were issues in NYC. When did that start? What actually has caused this to happen. Who is the mayor now?
I don't know. Some clown named McRibs or ah, McAdams. Some ass who wears a tux to formal society type functions that has guns on the back. Thats all I got.
I own 2 apartments in the city and have always defended it but even if you ask some of the most liberal/ progressive residents they'd tell you, if honest, they felt the safest during the Giuliani and Bloomberg days. It is getting back but has a ways to go.
There are crime spikes due to the end of Covid, and that will continue to the end of the year.
All crime categories, save for murders are up. it’s a city, so there will always be crime. Adams is bringing back the plain clothes police officers so that should help a lot.
Very good eaten there several time. Carmens at 91st and Broadway or in theatre district is always fun if you have a group of 4 or more. Benito 1 or 2 on Mott in Little Italy is very reliable also. Becco or Tony Di Napalo on 46th, Barbetta because you can eat in their garden seating.
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The answer to the best Italian Restaurant in NYC is Chef Boyardee at home no matter where you live.
Seems like some posting in this thread feel it's not safe to be out at night even in tourist areas and Stranger Danger lurks on every corner of the Big Apple when the sun goes down.
Not considering, in most major cities, tourist areas are safe and crime statics from NYC and other major cities are boosted by the high crime areas that tend to be in the poorer areas that tourists don't find many venues that are a must go to when visiting a major city except for crime buffs wanting to live dangerously. and look at the bad sections of town
Seems like some posting in this thread feel it's not safe to be out at night even in tourist areas and Stranger Danger lurks on every corner of the Big Apple when the sun goes down.
Not considering, in most major cities, tourist areas are safe and crime statics from NYC and other major cities are boosted by the high crime areas that tend to be in the poorer areas that tourists don't find many venues that are a must go to when visiting a major city except for crime buffs wanting to live dangerously. and look at the bad sections of town
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Dude you always like to argue in such a political manner but ignore the reality. I've lived in NYC for the past 20 years. The past decade there has been a serious decline throughout NYC, you'd have to be blind to not see it. The spike in homeless on the streets, violent crimes, racist crimes, shuttered business storefronts, etc. People are moving back because the city is reopened, it doesn't mean that things are not going downhill. Its still NYC.
I have a reservation next week. Will report back.
Thank you. From what I understand, the chef hand rolls some of his pastas, no machine. Looking for forward to your report. Enjoy your meal!
Actually, it’s on 22nd. Getting old and confused. I also tried Valbella at BP. Cool space and vibe. Food was solid but not exceptional.
Pointing out more people are moving to Manhattan than ever is political?
Weird.
If it's such a hellscape, why are people moving there? Everywhere is reopened. Why there?
One of the best is Campagnola on 1st Avenue and 70th street . The best Italian food I have had in NYC or anywhere. The different selections and service is over the top great. You wife and you will be very pleased.
Happy to report the place is legit. Had the right vibe. Food was excellent. I have to go back and try the uovo ravioli.
I really like it because it doesn’t have that corporate vibe. How NYC dinning experience should be. I will also recommend El Quijote for a fun place, good food with friends.
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