Cipriani Downtown
This expensive, luxurious restaurant has several locations throughout New York City and the world. The downtown location offers a more casual menu and ambience than its other locations. Choose from Scampi Thermidor, Beef Carpaccio alla Cipriani, and Prosciutto Crudo from Parma, to name a few. Be sure to try one of their signature cocktails, such as the Bellini made with fresh white peaches. Cipriani Downtown is open for lunch, dinner and late-night dinner in its outdoor and indoor dining area. Smart casual dress is required.
Cipriani Downtown
376 W Broadway
New York, NY 10012
(212) 343-0999
cipriani.com
Barolo
This popular restaurant offers authentic Italian cuisine in a semi-formal setting. Specialties include Carrot-ginger Gnocchi, homemade Squid-ink Bow Tie Pasta, and Risotto with Barolo wine sauce. With more than 1,200 kinds of wines (including their own) in its wine cellar, Barolo is named after the premier wine country in Italy. Dine on the terrace, in the garden or in their dining room with a view of the kitchen. Smart casual dress is acceptable in this eatery.
Barolo
398 W Broadway
New York, NY 10012
(212) 226-1102
nybarolo.com
L'ulivo Focaccheria
Offering cafe-style sidewalk seating, this casual restaurant serves up wood-burning brick oven pizzas with spicy Italian sausage, mushrooms and other delicious toppings. Entrees with chicken, beef and seafood are also available for those with a bigger appetite. Be sure to try their olive sampling along with their extensive wine list. L'ulivo Focaccheria is open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Smart casual dress will get you in the door at this modernly-decorated establishment.
L'ulivo Focaccheria
184 Spring St.
New York, NY 10012
(212) 343-1445
lulivonyc.com
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