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Babbo or Scalini Fedeli. No question.regular_smile
not_a_Guido 551 reads
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I've partied with Mario Batali a few times, and he's invited me to his places, and in the kitchens. He's a great chef, a nice guy, and funny. Oh he can eat too.  Go to Babbo.

My ATF is Caprese Salad done right, but am open to the locals suggestions any help is appreciated!

Exquisite. Zagat food rating of 28. But appropriately pricey.


Posted By: Madame Patricia
My ATF is Caprese Salad done right, but am open to the locals suggestions any help is appreciated!

Agree.  Michael White is an amazing chef.  His older restaurants that have since closed, Alto and Convivio, were similarly amazing.

Even though I hate what he said about bankers, Mario Batali's Babbo is still amazing.  I wouldn't put Del Posto in the same category, though.

For old school Italian, there's Scalini Fedeli in Tribeca, Il Mulino in the Village, and Nanni in midtown east.

Another place I really like is Locanda Verde in Tribeca, in the Greenwich Hotel.

A Voce used to be good until they changed their chef (he opened Locanda Verde).

I also highly recommend Scott Conant's Scarpetta near the Meatpacking District.

Posted By: Madame Patricia
My ATF is Caprese Salad done right, but am open to the locals suggestions any help is appreciated!

not_a_Guido552 reads

I've partied with Mario Batali a few times, and he's invited me to his places, and in the kitchens. He's a great chef, a nice guy, and funny. Oh he can eat too.  Go to Babbo.

All_U_Can_Eat612 reads

In recent years it's become an over-priced tourist trap.  Last time I was there they charged about $65 for a good, but not exceptional Branzino.  Service was arrogant, too.

hands down....and before you get the menu

Marea mentioned above is very good and as stated very expensive- also mostly seafood so depending on if you like seafood or not-  Tri-Colori in the Theater district good- reasonable prices- can be a little noisy-  Vive Versa on 51st is quieter and a little better, Bice on 54th is also very good and upscale

lately and loving it.....get the bone maro app

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