Basic Italian
Nov 2, 2004, 2:13 am
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Basic Italian
Any good suggestions for the basic Italian fare: pasta, red sauce, salad, soup, etc.... nothing fancy....just something when you are eating it you feel like you are at grandma's....nice homey atmosphere and just good food. Midtown is preferred location. Give price indication if you can. Thanks
Nov 2, 2004, 6:15 am
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Originally Posted by DLSIZE
Any good suggestions for the basic Italian fare: pasta, red sauce, salad, soup, etc.... nothing fancy....just something when you are eating it you feel like you are at grandma's....nice homey atmosphere and just good food. Midtown is preferred location. Give price indication if you can. Thanks
Nov 2, 2004, 8:08 am
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Originally Posted by DLSIZE
Any good suggestions for the basic Italian fare: pasta, red sauce, salad, soup, etc.... nothing fancy....just something when you are eating it you feel like you are at grandma's....nice homey atmosphere and just good food. Midtown is preferred location. Give price indication if you can. Thanks
Nov 2, 2004, 10:42 am
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Originally Posted by dhammer53
The only inexpensive place....
Nov 3, 2004, 9:16 am
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Originally Posted by DLSIZE
It does not have to be cheap. I want something like Rocco's wishes it could be.....homestyle. I don't want a fancy, elegant restaurant...just a regular, old, this is how mama makes it every Sunday kind of place. If it costs $100 pp for lasagna so be it, I am just looking for the specific taste and atmosphere.
Nov 4, 2004, 3:40 pm
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Try La Cantina Toscana on 1st Ave at 61st St. It was recommended to us by an Italian woman who told us it's the real deal. They make the best lasagne I have ever had. They have a regular menu and a wild game menu if you'd like to try wild boar or something less ordinary. The owner keeps a great wine list and is more than happy to discuss them with you. And for Manhattan it's cheap (under $20 for most entrees).