Need dinner suggestion near Theater District...

[sloane888]

Husband and I are going into NYC for a play next week. Need a dinner suggestion close to or in the theater district. Was looking for good italian, steakhouse or american. Anything?

[frk040]

La Masseria on 48th is a favorite of ours. Good, dependable N. Italian, not too much $$$. Tables in back are quiet, sit near bar up front for more lively atmosphere.

[uncleozzy]

I've been trawling the Chow boards for a the same thing today, and have come up with three that seem to get consistently good recommendations: Marseille, West Bank Cafe, and Etcetera Etcetera. Waiting on the better half to make a decision. Search the Manhattan board for "theater" for dozens more suggestions.

[kcijones001]

I HIGHLY reccomened Becco or Puttanesca.

[biondanonima]

I definitely don't recommend Puttanesca - it's not horrifying, but it's not great either. There's better to be had in the area - Puttanesca is also a little out of the way (56th and 9th), depending on where your theatre is located. Sosa Borella is a pretty solid choice. Many hounds like Trattoria Trecolori. I've had decent meals at Cara Mia. I've never been to Becco, but it gets VERY mixed reviews here - from what I can glean, the all-you-can-eat pasta is fun, but the rest of the menu is pretty awful, and the noise level can be intolerable.

[s.piller]

Would recommend Marseille. Have been to Becco many times. To me it's just a factory. I would not recommend it.

[RGR]

I recommend *avoiding* Becco like the proverbial plague. The pastas are mediocre at best, seating is uncomfortably sardine-tight, and the noise level is hideously high, which makes normal conversation impossible.

Trattoria Trecolori would be my pick for Italian in the Theater District. Excellent homestyle fare served by a friendly, efficient staff in a space with attractive decor and very comfortably-spaced tables.

http://www.trattoriatrecolori.com