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Jul 10th, 2006 | 04:11 PM

petlover

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Good Italian Restaurant in Manhattan

We're meeting friends for dinner while we're in Manhattan. They recommended Esca but after checking their menu, it is ALL FISH. (they obviously like fish more than I do). Can anyone recommend an Italian restaurant that serves something else as well as fish so we're all happy? Thanks.

Jul 10th, 2006 | 04:16 PM

petlover

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Forgot to add...location preferred is Midtown West. Price including wine of approximately $100. per person is OK.

Jul 10th, 2006 | 04:30 PM

bill_boy

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If you are willing to take a 20 minute cab ride towards the Village, then Babbo would be your best bet for one of the best, if not the best, Italian in NYC. It's a most hedonistic way to spend $100 pp.

Jul 10th, 2006 | 05:19 PM

lisettemac

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Remi meets all your criteria -- great Italian food, a beautiful restaurant, good service, midtown west.

Jul 10th, 2006 | 06:31 PM

Ike

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Il Mulino is the best Italian restaurant in NYC IMO but of course I'm from MS and not NYC by I still love it..............

Jul 10th, 2006 | 06:50 PM

wantsomesun

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My favorite restaurant on the upper west side is Pomodoro on Columbus AVe and 70th St. One of the best Italian restaurants in the city. They also make their own bread (focacia), all night long and it is wonderful.

Jul 11th, 2006 | 04:06 AM

mclaurie

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Abboccato & ViceVersa are 2 nice ones that your friends may not have tried.

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Jul 12th, 2006 | 09:26 AM

petlover

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Thanks for all the great recommendations!

Jul 12th, 2006 | 10:25 AM

momof2

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I hate to even put this in print because I don't want it to become a popular place to go, but this is my favorite restaurant in any city. Nanni's on 56th (I think) and Lex. Look them up for the exact address.

Jul 12th, 2006 | 11:41 AM

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MFNYC

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WHen are you coming? Babbo and Il Mulino book up well in advance unless you are eating at 5 or 9pm.

You can also search by neighborhood, view menus and reader user comments on menupages.com.

Jul 12th, 2006 | 12:50 PM

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otto

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my fave italian place in new york is nocello, on w. 55th and 8th avenue. love it!

Jul 12th, 2006 | 12:55 PM

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butter924

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Lupa! and much cheaper than Babbo's

Jul 12th, 2006 | 01:03 PM

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Gekko

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The best recently-reviewed Italian in NYC is Spigolo on the Upper East Side.

Get out of "midtown west" regardless of where you choose.

Jul 12th, 2006 | 04:19 PM

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jennymary

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Antoher good choice is Becco.. and it's in the neighborhood you're looking at.
www.becconyc.com If you're a fan of Lydia Bastianich.. this is one of her restaurants.
Enjoy!

Jul 12th, 2006 | 04:43 PM

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Pumpy

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Il Mulino...try making lunch reservations. A bit easier to get in and less expensive. Enjoy!

Aug 18th, 2006 | 09:57 PM

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amiriel

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You have to check out Nanni Restaurant on 46th Street between 3rd and Lexington. This restaurant has been around since 1967 and is one of the best Italian restaurants in New York City. The food and service is world class.