664156 Mon Nov 02 12:46:14 -0800 2009 8 18 Manhattan 0 5149790 Visiting Manhattan again in May and really want to have a great dinner with friends in Little Italy..... any recommendations? Mon Nov 02 12:46:15 -0800 2009 1121150 Imac 1 5150049 I'm afraid they'd all be memorable, and not in the way you are seeking. Our experiences have been that the restaurants in what is left of Little Italy are all very touristy and serve mediocre food. There are quite a number of wonderful Italian restaurants in Manhattan, but unfortunately, none are in Little Italy. Mon Nov 02 13:45:02 -0800 2009 5149790 52499 ChefJune 1 5150288 Oh, what do you suggest then ? we're in Midtown. Mon Nov 02 14:59:05 -0800 2009 5149790 1121150 Imac 2 5150299 Don't let others influence you and spend your money so easily......If you really want to eat in Little Italy, here's a few for you to consider. Il Cortile Angelo's Peasant in Nolita. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/646390 Mon Nov 02 15:02:57 -0800 2009 5150288 123497 fourunder 3 5150320 I'm sorry but I tried to give Il Cortile a chance and it was just downright unenjoyable. That was one of my worst meals in the city. On the other hand, Peasant has gotten great reviews Mon Nov 02 15:08:19 -0800 2009 5150299 93566 kelea 4 5150325 K, Your comments are noted in the referenced thread....:-) Mon Nov 02 15:11:18 -0800 2009 5150320 123497 fourunder 5 5150358 opps! so it is...sorry to beat the dead horse Mon Nov 02 15:27:33 -0800 2009 5150325 93566 kelea 2 5164326 How many people would the recommendation be for, and what's your price range? Anything else we should know about what you're looking for? Sat Nov 07 19:46:19 -0800 2009 5150288 17058 Pan 1 5150330 I love this web site ! Thank you Fourunder Mon Nov 02 15:13:25 -0800 2009 5149790 1121150 Imac