"Old-world Italy" comes to Manhattan via these Italians vending "jazzed-up" standards bolstered by "sure-hit" wines by the glass and "rustic", brick-walled settings; "up-and-down" service strikes off-notes, but given the "decent prices" and "positive energy", most "go home happy."
Formerly Vucciria, this restaurant was revamped to become the second Bocca di Bacco. — Florence Fabricant
From an owner of Chelsea’s Il Bastardo, this casual Hell’s Kitchen Italian (in the former Film Center Cafe space) is named for an open food market in Sicily and offers housemade pastas and other moderately priced dishes hailing from that island as well as from Puglia and Sardinia; Italian phrases decorate the walls of its expansive quarters, obscured in areas by racks of wine, rustic baskets of...
Film Center Cafe located in Manhattan's Theater District and across from the historic Film Center serves delicious American fare amidst theatrically-lit vintage film memorabilia. Super burgers, overstuffed sandwiches, and various types of reasonably priced comfort food make it a fun pre-theater stop.