Have a birthday or anniversary coming up? These restaurants are great to celebrate a special occasion and they won’t break the bank as much as Eleven Madison.

Carbone - Greenwich Village: 181 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012

Must Order: Mario’s Meatballs, Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, Veal Parmesan

Don Angie - West Village: 103 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY 10014

Must Order: Stuffed Garlic Flatbread, Chrysanthemum Salad, Stracchino Gnocchi, Garganelli Gigante, Lasagna for Two

Don Angie
Don Angie Lasagna
Stuffed Garlic Flatbread
Prosciutto & Melon, Tamarind, Hazelnut, Sheep's Cheese
Chrysanthemum Salad, garlic, sesame, parmesan
Japanese Sweet Potatoes, Sumac, Creamy Italian

Misi - Williamsburg: 329 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Must Order: Whipped Ricotta, Spinach & Mascarpone Tortelli, Ricotta Occhi, Olive Oil Gelato

4 Charles - West Village: 4 Charles St, New York, NY 10014

Must Order: American Cheeseburger, Golden Fries, Roast Prime Rib of Beef

4 Charles Prime Rib
IMG_8282.jpg
IMG_8302.jpg
IMG_8305.jpg
IMG_8277.jpg
IMG_8285.jpg

Cecconi’s - DUMBO: 55 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Must Order: Whipped Ricotta, Agnolotti del Plin, Spicy Salami Pizza

Cecconi's Dumbo
Burrata, tomato, basil
Spicy salami, mozzarella, tomato
Whipped ricotta, truffle honey, crostini
Agnolotti del plin, black truffle
Black truffle, zucchini blossom, goat cheese
Buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil
Eggplant Parmigiana
Rigatoni, beef bolognese
Meatballs, tomato sauce, basil
Butternut Squash Ravioli

Lure Fishbar - SoHo: 142 Mercer St, New York, NY 10012

Must Order: Crispy Sushi Rice, Tempura Shrimp, Sea Urchin Bucatini, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Bash Burger

BONDST - NoHo: 6 Bond St, New York, NY 10012

Must Order: Big Eye Tuna Tarts, Spicy Crispy Shrimp, Szechuan Yellowtail Sashimi, Tuna Crispy Rice

BONDST
Snapseed 154.jpg
Snapseed 148.jpg
Snapseed 153.jpg

Osteria Morini - SoHo: 218 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012

Must Order: Battilardo (Prosciutto, Mortadella, Parmesan “Gelato”), Cappelletti, Garganelli, Fusilli, Gnocchi

L’Artusi - West Village: 228 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014

Must Order: Beef Tartare, Spagetti, Garganelli

L'Artusi
Spaghetti, garlic, chilies, parmigiano
Garganelli, mushroom ragu, ricotta salata
Wagyu Tartare, shallot, capers, Calabrian chili
Tagliatelle, bolognese bianco, parmigiano

I Sodi - West Village: 105 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014

Must Order: Lasagne a Sugo, Pappardelle al Limone, Ravioli Burro e Salvia

Catch - Meatpacking: 21 9th Ave, New York, NY 10014

Must Order: Truffle Sashimi, Hellfire Roll, MRC Roll, Crispy Shrimp, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Crunchy Rice Cakes

Scarpetta - NoMad: 88 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016

Must Order: Creamy Polenta, Stracciatella, Duck & Foie Gras Ravioli, Short Rib & Bone Marrow Agnolotti, Spaghetti

Lilia - Williamsburg: 567 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Must Order: Sheep’s Milk Cheese Filled Agnolotti, Rigatoni Diavola

Locanda Verde - TriBeCa: 377 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013

Must Order: Sheep’s Mill Ricotta, Steak Tartara Piemontese, Insalata di Rucola, Rigatoni Bolognese

Locanda Verde
Rigatoni, lamb bolognese, sheep’s milk ricotta, mint
Steak Tartara Piemontese, prime-aged wagyu beef, hazelnuts, black truffle
My Grandmother’s Ravioli
Sheep’s Milk Ricotta, truffle honey & burnt orange toast
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, blueberries & meyer lemon curd
Scampi and Grits, organic polenta, tomato, sausage, sunny side up eggs
Zucchini Frittata, roasted tomato, onion, goat cheese, basil
Insalata di Rucola, figs, grana padano, speck

Emilio’s Ballato - SoHo: 55 E Houston St, New York, NY 10012

Must Order: Chicken Parm, Lasagna, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Baked Clams

Emilio's Ballato
Chicken Parm alla Vodka
Lasagna Bolognese
Linguine alle Vongole, linguine with fresh clams, olive oil and garlic
Antipasto della Casa
Eggplant Parmesan
Vongole Oreganate, baked Little Neck clams with homemade breadcrumbs
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Chicken Parmigiana
Zucchine Fritte, fresh zucchini-seasoned, breaded and flash fried
DSC07863.jpg

Via Carota - West Village: 51 Grove St, New York, NY 10014

Must Order: Grilled Artichokes, Tortelli with smoked ricotta, Tagliatelle with prosciutto & parmigiano

Via Carota
Tonarelli Cacio e Pepe
Carciofi alla griglia, grilled artichokes with aioli
Smoked Ricotta Tortelli
Mozzarella & roasted tomatoes
Tagliatelle with prosciutto & parmigiano

Charlie Bird - SoHo: 5 King St, New York, NY 10012

Must Order: Chicken Liver Toast, Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe, Rigatoni Bolognese

Charlie Bird
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe, Black Pepper, Pecorino
Rigatoni Bolognese, Pork & Veal Bolognese, Parmigiano
Gnocchi Rosa, Crushed Tomato, Ricotta, Basil
Salmon Tartare, Avocado, Green Tomato
Chicken Liver Toast, Cherries, Pickled Onion
Burrata, Melon, Honey, Almond
Farro Salad, Tomato, Pistachio, Basil, Pecorino