Originally Posted by
themicah
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Abboccato (55th between 6th and 7th) is a higher-end, excellent Italian places with much more focus on food quality rather than quantity. It's at the higher end of your budget, but shouldn't smash it too badly unless you're big drinkers.
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themicah might have a different experience than me, but I've found Abboccato to be *very* quiet, and occasionally kind of morbid. The food's good, but it's not a real festive place. On that block, I think
Circo might be the better bet.