405543 Sun May 27 04:55:31 -0700 2007 4 18 Manhattan 0 2605546 hi. wondering if jackets required for guys. also any recc much appreciated. thanks Sun May 27 04:55:31 -0700 2007 43549 ekdd 1 2608169 I've not been, but there's nothing about a jacket requirement on Del Posto's website: http://www.delposto.com/home.htm As far as recs go, someone just posted a review (5/28) which you might find helpful: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/405763 Mon May 28 12:57:37 -0700 2007 2605546 13867 RGR 1 2608342 none of mario batali's restaurants have an actual dress code. in fact, because Mario always wears shorts, he believes that the patrons at his restaurants should also be able to wear shorts. i don't know that I would feel entirely comfortable in shorts at Del Posto, but that example is more just to show that there is no strict dress code there. as for recs... most of the dishes there are excellent. I have always liked the tuna as well as any of the pastas. Save room for dessert because its probably the best part! Mon May 28 14:34:01 -0700 2007 2605546 50537 NiKoLe1625 2 2609010 It doesn't surprise me that desserts at Del Posto are excellent since the pastry chef is the very talented Nicole Kaplan, formerly of Eleven Madison Park. Mon May 28 19:49:12 -0700 2007 2608342 13867 RGR 1 2612116 Veal chop was out of control! Tue May 29 19:59:37 -0700 2007 2605546 33521 narulamd