Max

Offering great homestyle cooking at more-than-affordable prices, this Alphabet City eatery, nestled between Third and Fourth Streets, is as close to a traditional Southern Italian eatery as most of us will ever get — from the Old Country charm of the amiable waitstaff to the hearty portions. You'll fall in love with Mamma Fortunato's lasagna, the savory thick-sauced rigatoni, and the heaping...

This location only accepts cash.

A decade along still drawing rabid crowds by continuing to crank out reliable, rustic Italian. Pastas rule: homemade gnocchi, lasagna, black spaghetti. Come on Thursday for tasty veal and risotto special. Wood paneling out front sets tone for interior as homey as your living room. If your living room were packed with every single hungry, budget-conscious diner in the East Village. Ramshackle...

This cozy little Italian eatery serves inexpensive, authentic food to a crowd of appreciative locals. Try rich, indulgent Italian favorites like homemade ravioli, veal ragu, meatloaf and gnocchi. Everything is good and nothing will put a dent in your wallet. Max is refreshingly homey for the East Village, with friendly and efficient waiters, simple decor and a charming backyard garden. The...

Offering great homestyle cooking at more-than-affordable prices, this Alphabet City eatery, nestled between Third and ...