314120 Tue Aug 01 19:46:12 -0700 2006 3 18 Manhattan 0 1780819 has anyone been to the italian restaurant arte, on 9th street between 5th ave and university? it's in my neighborhood but i've never actually gone to it. any opinions? what's good?thanks! cheers Tue Aug 01 19:46:12 -0700 2006 15978 calypsogirl 1 1782071 I've been there once. It's a decent neighborhood Italian restaurant...more of an old-school red sauce place than a Batali place. The crowd is a little older, but the food I had was solid, including a very good veal chop. Service was average. You can see their menu on menupages.com . Wed Aug 02 08:54:38 -0700 2006 1780819 16693 streamwise 2 1783465 that totally matches my experience. Wouldn't run to seek Arte out; wouldn't refuse to go. Wed Aug 02 20:06:24 -0700 2006 1782071 11928 xavier 1 1783606 thanks! Wed Aug 02 20:48:05 -0700 2006 1780819 15978 calypsogirl