Heading back (what used to be home) to NY for 5 nights....looking for old school (i.e. red sauce) or Southern Italian with lots of pesto and garlic....not into designer Italian food....had a great Italian meal at San Pietro a few years back....can someone recommend another very good place(s) either in Manhattan or on Long Island...not into Babbo, hear Il Mulino is not what it used to be, and I am not into Northern Italian cuisine. Sheepshead, can you help me out? Thanks.
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Well, I can help you out on Long Island but it may be a bit of a hike for you if you're in the city.
Mario in Hauppauge on Motor Pkwy. is really nice. There is also Ciao Baby in Commack on Vets Hwy. but that is a little more casual. The portions are HUGE!
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How about Alfredo's? I remember eating at the one in Rome( They gave me the golden fork and spoon that was given to them by Gable and Lombard to use since I was the kid with a group with the US Ambassador. They were actually too big to use very easily. They are made of solid gold, and are quite soft and could be bent with ease. But, I digress..)
I ate at the one in NY many years ago as well and it was also "una buona magniatta!"
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I love Lupa on Thompson Street between Houston and Bleeker.
It's a Mario Batali place, but way different from Babbo.
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Really? No one is suggesting Florio's? The one Italian red sauce joint where you can smoke a cigar? (Mulberry and...Grand?)
There's also Gino's of Capri - better known as just Gino's. It's on Lex between 61st and 62nd. Great food and atmosphere (it was in a Woody Allen movie, I forget which.) Cash only and no reservations accepted. I had my first date with my wife there in October of 2000. Not that knowing that will your enrich your life any. Just sharing.
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if you will be in the little italy area i would suggest a place called forlini,sit is off of canal st right on baxter st. excellent food. good service and it,s off the beaten trail. if on long island. try a place called king umbertos on hempstead tpke in elmont.you will need resverations though. i got engaged there.
Sorry Roy i just saw your post here are four i frequent on a regular basis.Also if you want to get a steak and your around 9th ave and 14th st don't forget to try Old Homestead Steak House.I know your an old Luger's fan as i am but if your not in Brooklyn its the next best thing.Once again i apologize for the delayed response you helped my out so much when i came out west Ciao.
Babbo Italian 110 Waverly Pl. New York, NY 10011 212-777-0303
Fiamma 206 Spring St. New York, NY 10012 212-653-0100
i Trulli 122 E. 27th St. New York, NY 10016 212-481-7372
Morandi 211 Waverly Pl. New York, NY 10014 212-627-7575
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On Long Island, Caio Baby serves good food with locations in Commack and Massapequa Park area. Be warned though...the portions are HUGE! Imagine a rice ball the size of your head. The last time I went there I got 4 meals out of the portions and I'm NOT a small guy. Suggestion: go easy on dinner and save room for the desert.
In NYC, take your pick anywhere in Little Italy. Sandy's on 55th between 8th and Broadway is realy good. You can't spit in Manhattan and not hit an Italian restaurant.
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Posts: 2417 | Location: Medford, NY | Registered: July 18, 2007
Also i am going to Sheepshead Bay tonight.Going to eat at Lundy's or Randazzo's take in a show at Pip's Comedy Club.If your in that part of town its a nice night out IMHO.Enjoy whatever you decide.Happy New Year.
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Posts: 7111 | Location: Reggio di Calabria, Italy / New York United States | Registered: July 12, 2007
Agree on Babbo, Lupa, Fiamma and Gino although those places are all pricey. Gino is really old school and a neat experience. Would also recommend Bottega del Vino if you know your wines.
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