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anniversary Apr 4, 2012 08:28 AM

Early dinner near west 28th before show....any suggestions on Italian

doing a show and was looking for suggestions for Italian....price not that much of an issue....
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  1. ttoommyy Apr 4, 2012 10:57 AM

    Go early and sit at the bar at Manzo in Eataly.
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       RGR Apr 4, 2012 11:14 AM

      Manzo does take reservations for their dining room. We had a delicious lunch there a few weeks ago when Michael Toscano was still there. (We saw him in his chef's whites.) Have you been there since he left for Perla?

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        ttoommyy Apr 4, 2012 11:53 AM

        We always eat at the bar at Manzo, plus the OP can get in and out quicker that way, that's why I suggested eating at the bar. My partner went the other day on a business lunch and found the food to be just as good as before.
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           anniversary Apr 4, 2012 06:58 PM

          so Le Zie and manzo both sound great....the stuzzichini sounds great but wonder if we could get in and out as fast as manzo. I have been to babbo and otto and lupa so not sure if this would be same style?
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             anniversary Apr 8, 2012 08:00 AM

            ok...so we now have choice between Osteria Morini or LaArtusi or le Zie....which one would you suggest....we will make time to get to show
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               thegforceny Apr 8, 2012 08:09 AM

              L'artusi is the best of the three. Would have suggested it in first place but you gave a specific location to match and it (and Morini) are not near the theater.
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                 anniversary Apr 8, 2012 05:31 PM

                the appitizer menu online seems a bit limited....is it dated or is that pretty accurate for Lartusi?
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       thegforceny Apr 4, 2012 09:46 AM

      Le Zie
      I've never been but I think some hounds like Lasagna in Chelsea. (do a search on the board though, I could be wrong)
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         mahler5 Apr 4, 2012 06:20 PM

        I'd recommend their stuzzichini (a gargantuan selection of Venetian tapas). Their lasagna is delicious as is their cannelloni (not on the menu, but offered as a special frequently.) My only issue with the restaurant is that it can be noisy.
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         tex.s.toast Apr 4, 2012 09:06 AM

        Zero Otto Nove isnt super close (6th and 21st) but I had a good meal there recently and its not too far away either.
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           anniversary Apr 4, 2012 09:11 AM

          i notice he does not take reservations?
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             tex.s.toast Apr 4, 2012 01:46 PM

            im fairly certain that ZON does, in fact, take reservations. i didnt make it but i distinctly remember having one the night we dined there.
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              famdoc Apr 29, 2012 04:58 AM

              ZON takes reservations.
              We had Bway tickets for an 8PM curtain, arrived at 6:15, were seated promptly, informed our server of our time consideration and ordered by 6:30. The meal was enjoyed by all and we were in a taxi at 7:35. Solid option for pizza/Italian pre-theaer.
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           kathryn Apr 4, 2012 08:35 AM

          How far west? What's the avenue you need to be near?
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             anniversary Apr 4, 2012 08:40 AM

            i aplogize...west 23rd between 7th and 8th ave
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               RGR Apr 4, 2012 09:49 AM

              "...west 23rd between 7th and 8th ave"

              Your headline says 28th. Not that it matters all that much...

              Zero Otto Nove suggested below is a good option.

              Zero Otto Nove photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11863391@N03/sets/72157629069826393

              Co. is on the corner of 24th & 9th.

              If you want to be able to make a reservation, I'd suggest either Ciano, on 22nd, b/t Park Av. S. & B'way, or Bottino, on 10th, b/t 24th & 25th.

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