Four Manhattan Italian Tables for a Family Dinner

4.8 (837)

Mon – Fri, 11:30 – 22:00; Sat – Sun, 16:00 – 22:00

2 East 45th Street

Chef Augusto Ferreira sends out generously portioned plates such as octopus, and the bar mixes classic dirty martinis. The modern room changes by floor, with semi-private family-style dinners upstairs and a bar for solo eating.

4.9 (855)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 10:30 – 22:00; Fri, 10:30 – 23:00; Sat, 11:00 – 23:00

441 E 9th St

An Italian street food counter built around a fast assembly line, with sauces built bowl by bowl and noodles made daily in view. Plates are customized as they are ordered, and the room stays clean and cozy.

4.8 (1,113)

Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 23:00

695 9th Ave

The draw is the open kitchen, where pasta is finished inside a large cheese wheel in the street window. Sauces and toppings are customizable, and the setup suits a quick, uncomplicated meal rather than a formal sit-down.

4.8 (410)

Mon – Thu, 12:00 – 23:00; Fri, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 23:00

511 E 12th St

A neighborhood dining room where meals start with soft bread, with classics like crispy calamari and a creamy mushroom lasagna alongside the pasta. The dessert list carries Argentinian touches.