In Manhattan, where to dine?

[kingofkings]

Looking for best Italian in Little Italy on Wednesday, 3/26, and where to eat before 8 p.m. show on Broadway 3/27.

Just the wife and me. Suggestions?

[kingofkings]

Thanks for the recco's. In terms of Italian, I am looking for something a little more geared toward outstanding pasta dishes.

Any other suggestions in Manhattan?

[Pan]

If not Babbo, then Lupa. Other folks on this board will recommend other upscale places I haven't been to, such as Scarpetta and Convivio. I'll note that Lupa is considerably cheaper than any of the others, but at least based on my meal there, I think Babbo is also a very good value, though far from cheap. You aren't likely to find classic Italian-American/Neapolitan-style stuffed cannelloni at any of these places, though. Look through some menus and see what you think:

http://babbonyc.com/

http://luparestaurant.com/

http://scarpettanyc.com/

http://www.convivionyc.com/

[stephaniec25]

If you are looking for "classic" Little Italy, I would recommend Angelo's. It's my favorite in the area. If you just want to be in that area, try Peasant for Italian.

I agree with Umberto's for baked clams or calamari.

[kingofkings]

I want really good Italian. Really good. Cannelloni is my favorite dish, but am open to anything. I will look at Angelo's. What is best there?

Any word on Grotta Azzura?

[lmarcone]

Try Becco (becconyc.com) on W46th St in the Theater District. It's one of my faves of all time. Modern Italian food with an amazing $25/bottle wine list. The place is VERY busy, so I usually walk in and head straight for the wine bar to dine and chat with the friendly bartenders.

[stephaniec25]

Best at Angelos is the gnocchi and fried zucchini - if you want really really good Italian, I wouldn't head to Little Italy. Little Italy and Angelo's are more for nostalgia and the atmosphere than food.

I would recommend Babbo for great Italian.

[notsochubbychubette]

Theatre District: You can try Uncle Nick's or Trattoria Tre Colori
http://www.trattoriatrecolori.com/
unclenicksgreekrestaurant.com/
Little Italy, eh....if you want good baked clams, go to Umberto's

[LeahBaila]

For 3/27, what kind of cuisine are you looking for? Thx.

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[kingofkings]

We are wide open for 3/27. We live in Dallas, so want to stick with cuisine specific to the Northeast.

[LeahBaila]

Sure, I'm a fellow Texas native, myself. Here's some ideas (please use www.menupages.com for specific details):
44 & X - American cuisine
Bar Americain - Regional American
Kellari Taverna - Greek
Landmarc (at Time Warner Center) - American
Nougatine - French

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