quiet, non-crowded, and moderately priced around union square/ev?

[ajt13]

Looking for a quiet spot with elbow room and modest prices for Saturday night -- we want to hear ourselves (but not our neighbors) speak. Bistro, American, Tuscan all work -- my friend hates seafood.

[calypsogirl]

Il cantinori
32 e. 10th st btwn bwy and university pl
(although it is a little above moderately priced)

knickerbocker
33 university at 9th st

aspen
30 w. 22nd btwn 5th and 6th

jack
80 university at 11th