Fine Italian Dining In New York City
Continuing with our exploration of the top restaurants in the NYC area this week we will delve into the realm of authentic Italian cuisine. This is not to be confused with an Italian Delicatessen or sandwich shop nor will it include pizzerias (as again there are far to many choice venues for us to include them all in one presentation). Today we will talk about traditional Italian restaurants, and with the interest of all in mind these three incredible restaurants will each represent a general price range so we will have an Italian restaurant suitable for fine dining and two more that offer a more casual format for feasting. Here are three amazing Italian eateries located in the greater metropolitan area.
Frankies 457 Spuntino is our more casual establishment and was established in Carrol Gardens by Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli (known collectively as “the Franks”) in 2004. Immediately loved by all “the Franks” capitalized on their success by opening a steak house and a café all in close proximity to the original venue. Fluffy meatballs, fine cured meats and an impressive assortment of cheeses have helped make Frankies a neighborhood staple. Not to say that they don’t cater to an out of town crowd, quite the contrary, and if ever passing through the Carrol Gardens area I highly recommend stopping in at Frankies 457 for a meatball sandwich.
Maialino is the product of owner Danny Meyer and master chef Nick Anderer. It is a culinary masterpiece and offers truly authentic roman cuisine. Anderer delights the palate with cunningly replicated dished from the classic era that include a delectable anchovy bread sauce, carbonara, braised tripe as well as the restaurant’s namesake ,The Maialino, a succulent piglet haunch basted in mouth watering pig fat. A restaurant that is authentic in every sense of the word and offers a fine fare that is quite original to the venue.
In 2005 Mario Batali opened Del Posto a massive establishment with far reaching ambitions this eatery has become the go to for New Yorkers when they are in search of fine Italian dining. The classic Grand Piano contributes to the elegant ambiance of this beautiful Italian restaurant. Batali may well be one of the most talked about chefs in town and has opened several very successful restaurants that consistently provide excellence. His ambition to turn Del Posto into the first four star Italian restaurant in NYC may very well have the possibility to become reality.
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