Kenmare, Stuzzicheria or SD26 for dinner?

[JennS]

A friend is organizing a birthday celebration dinner for me and she gave me the choice between Kenmare, Stuzzicheria, and SD26. We're a group of 10 so I'd prefer something on the more laid-back, informal side, and I also don't want it to be a fortune. I know large group dinners can get quite pricey -- I would like to keep cost to about $125 pp including drinks, tax and tip. Last year we went to Locanda Verde which was fine.

Any feedback on any of these choices?

Thanks very much!

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Locanda Verde
377 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013

SD26
19 East 26th Street, New York, NY 10010

Kenmare
98 Kenmare St, New York, NY 10012

Pane Panelle
305 Church St, New York, NY 10013

[rrems]

I really like SD26 (haven't been to the others). I have never found the noise level intrusive, and I am very sensitive to noise. I have been to Locanda Verde several times, and to me there is no comparison. LV is loud, the service is rushed, and the food very good but simple. SD26 has much more sophisticated food, the service is polished, and the pacing leisurely. The choice of dishes is huge, and most can be ordered as a small or large plate, so you can try a lot of different things.

[julilouie]

I would have to go with Kenmare. Went to SD 26 a couple weeks ago and the music was so loud you could not have a conversation. Kenmare is in a great location, prefect place to take your girlfriends out to night life after. Its not too noisy and has big tables to accommodate larger parties.

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Kenmare
98 Kenmare St, New York, NY 10012

[JennS]

Thanks for the feedback. I've been reading some good things about Kenmare on this board and agree that it's a great area. I should mention that it's my 35th bday and the group will be couples, so while we definitely want to have a lively, good time, we're not looking for a loud/party place.

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Kenmare
98 Kenmare St, New York, NY 10012