In search of the best chicken parm

[BarefootContessaJr]

My dad's favorite food of all time is chicken parmesean--so I am trying to find the best place in NYC to take him for Father's Day. Anywhere in Manhattan...

[leebeenyc]

Bello on 9th avenue and 56th street has really good classic chicken parmesian my husband and I go there all the time just for their chicken parmesian http://www.bellorestaurant.com/. Il Vagabondo also has a great chicken parmesian on the upper eastside and as a bonus has bocci http://www.ilvagabondo.com/.

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Bello
863 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019

[rrems]

Accademia di Vino (I've been to the one on the west side, they also have an east side location), and Rubirosa both have excellent chicken parm.

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Trattoria di Vino
2427 Broadway, New York, NY 10024

Rubirosa
235 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012

[lnedrive14]

Second rubirosa. Also piccolo angolo's was pretty good from what I remember (but it's been a while).

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Piccolo Angolo
621 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014

[detroit1010]

Two suggestions; The Palm (steakhouse) and Tony Di Napoli's. They're both great. Il Mulino, while very expensive for chicken parm, is also solid.

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Il Mulino
86 W 3rd St, New York, NY 10012

[comiendosiempre]

Pietro's, in the east 40s, has an outstanding chicken Parma.

[mahler5]

Torrisi's Italian Specialties. Only available at lunch. No reservations, so arrive as they open, order at the counter, and grab a table immediately.

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Torrisi Italian Specialties
250 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012

[sgordon]

Second vote for TIS, but keep in mind it's a Chicken Parm Sandwich, not a plated dish. Might not be what you're looking for.

[coasts]

i'll be the naysayer here and vote against TIS. i love their turkey sandwich, but the chicken parm is tasteless. had it once only, but wouldn't go back for it. could have been an off day...

unfortunately, i can't offer a better suggestion, but i'm interested to hear others. my sister-in-law also loves this dish and will be visiting soon.

[unionsquareyes]

John's on East 12th Street, NYC.

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John's of 12th Street
302 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003