Lady Gaga’s folks and chef/cookbook author Art Smith are behind this new UWS Italian-American that early visitors say needs “a bit of tweaking” in the kitchen; the “perfect” patio, rustic fireplaces and “amiable” service are fine as is, ditto the moderate price tags.
Italian trattoria on the Upper West Side notable primarily because it's owner is also Lady Gaga's father. The cuisine features Italian fare inflected with Southern flairs and family recipes. The restaurant has been widely panned by the Daily News and, although it's being contested in court, the Department of Health.
Little monsters can eat the same spaghetti with meatballs and macaroni and cheese that GaGa grew up on when they dine at Joanne Trattoria, her parents' newest offspring. Spotlighting classic Italian recipes from her grandma and father, as well as Oprah Winfrey's erstwhile chef Art Smith, the restaurant attempts to maintain a cozy, "low-key" atmosphere. Good luck.