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pre/post theater dinner in Hell's Kitchen/Theater District

Okay guys here are my options!

I culled this list from a random selection of Italian restaurants in Hell's Kitchen/Theater District.
I wanted to stay on 8th or 9th Ave, between 45th & 55th St.
I'm just your average restaurant patron - I want food, not art - however I don't need large, oversized portions, as I will be going to another event right after.

Please help me choose from cascina, il melograno or stecchino.

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Cascina
647 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10036

Il Melograno
501 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019

Stecchino
765 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019

6 Replies

  1. Haven't been to Cascina and Il Melograno. Stecchino was pretty good, though my meal was quite a while ago.

    What about Trattoria Trecolori? Really well-priced Italian restaurant, solid food that 's easy on your wallet.

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    Trattoria Trecolori
    254 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036

    Stecchino
    765 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019

    1. re: Cheeryvisage

      I plan on going to Stecchino post-theater for dessert/drinks.
      Ruled out Cascina for dinner & called Il Melograno but they dont know if they'll be open! *facepalm*
      I didn't feel the ambiance of Trattoria Trecolori was what I was looking for.

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      Trattoria Trecolori
      254 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036

      Cascina
      647 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10036

      Il Melograno
      501 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019

      Stecchino
      765 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019

      1. re: kzerom

        How about Esca?

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        Esca
        402 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036

        1. re: Riverman500

          too much seafood. I'm looking for more pasta options

    2. My preference in that neighborhood would be Chez Napoleon 365 W. 50th (between 8th and 9th)

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      Chez Napoleon
      365 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019

      1. re: familyguy13

        Chez Napoleon is a good French bistro. However, the o.p. has made it clear that s/he's looking for an Italian restaurant and has actually picked one. See this thread: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/817045

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