Category Archives: Italian

Morandi

26 Thursday Jan 2012

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211 Waverly Place  Morandiny.com

I’ve been here numerous times and had the best meal last night. Their pasta’s are really quality and fresh, and the atmosphere mimic’s a quaint authentic Italian restaurant. The interior is awesome, it feels like you’re in a vintage wine cellar from the 1800’s.

We started with the Prosciutto de Parm with slices of pear, which is thinly sliced prosciutto. I threw this on some bread and dipped in some oil and vinegar. Really fresh and tasty.

The Cavatelli con Ragu was delicious also. It had spicy lamb, roasted peppers, and chickpeas, which added a really nice texture. Overall, great pasta. The ricotta fritters with cinnamon sugar and pine nuts for dessert was ridiculously good as well.

I really enjoy this place, but make reservations, or you may have to fight a bit for a table. Try walking in on a Friday with no rsvps, and you will most definitely play the waiting game.

Corsino

18 Wednesday Jan 2012

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637 Hudson Street  http://www.corsinocantina.com/

I was pleasantly happy with this restaurant. I had the fusilli pasta with lemon, scallion, chili & pecorino romano. It was so nice and light and lemony: exactly what I was looking for. They have a list of crostini’s, which are little pieces of toast with toppings on them for $2.50 ea. The apricot and ricotta were recommended and what a treat!

Oh, and my friend had the tripe soup (which is from a cow’s stomach lining) and he said it was amazing. I love that they have this on their menu!!!

I love the decor of this place. The walls are dark wood and has a cozy, cabin feel to it. The food and vibe were great: I can’t wait to go back.

Po

11 Wednesday Jan 2012

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31 Cornelia Street

http://www.porestaurant.com

So… You want to impress a girl on a first date huh? Po is just the ticket you are looking for! Tucked along one of the chillest streets in the heart of the West Village, this intimate Cornelia Street restaurant has been dropping panties since 1993. Not to name drop or anything but I hear this was Mario Batali’s first restaurant and claim to fame before he went big time.

The Yummy Hen…

As a self-proclaimed fatty, I usually try the 6 course tasting menu and it always blows my palette with really tasty flavors. Not like I’m a cheap date but I’m always impressed with how affordable this place is when the bill comes. The staff is very friendly and knowledgable and help make the eating experience amazing. With the ever-changing menu, feel free to ask the helpful staff their recommendations and I’m sure it will be amazing.

Crispo

10 Tuesday Jan 2012

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http://crisporestaurant.com/

240 W 14th Street

After a having some drinks for my birthday in the Meat Packing District years ago, my friends and I were stumbling home down W 14th street and spotted what looked to be a cute hole-in-the wall wine bar with an enticing menu. Weeks later, I remember thinking how much I loved the vibe that night so I decided to give it another go for dinner with a good friend of mine. Little did I know how popular Crispo was or how good the food was until I was sober and enjoying some of their quality dishes and wine.

Now that I’ve been back a few times, I can definitely say the antipasta, cheese plates and wines are the perfect starters to a bad ass meal. In the few times visiting, I’ve had the spaghetti & Shrimp Fra Diavola, Chicken Cutlet, and Crispo Pork Shank and my tummy never left unsatisfied though my wallet may have gotten beat up a bit. I also always try to make my way next door to Woody McHales for Deep-friend Twinkies after my meal for dessert (…. to be continued with a review on Woody’s).

The pasta carbonara is to die for!

Dell’ Anima

08 Sunday Jan 2012

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38 8th Ave www.dellanima.com

Another tasty West Village Restaurant. This place is small, always packed, and has an open kitchen which adds to the buzz. I love the open kitchen’s because it adds to the fun of the dining experience.

They pride themselves on their pasta’s, so that’s what we got. I had the Pappardelle Integrale with duck ragu, pancetta, onion, carrots, rutabaga, asiago; very good. We also had the Tagliatelle alla bolognese, which hit the spot. Another solid gem to put in the rotation.

Same owners of L’Artusi…how can you go wrong?