Maretta
This quiet East Village spot pairs a romantic, low-lit vibe with fresh pastas and a standout potato pave.
- Mon – Thu, Sun, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 23:00
- $$$
- 27 Avenue B
- 4.8 (229 reviews)
Description
The dining room offers a homey, rustic setting styled with single tulips and soft lighting, keeping the volume low enough for easy conversation. The kitchen turns out Italian classics like lasagna, diavola pizza, and grilled prawns in Calabrian butter. While crowd-pleasers like the ragu pasta hit the mark, the kitchen can show occasional inconsistencies in seasoning, turning out a bland bowl of mussels or an overly salty vongole. Still, it remains a relaxed alternative to the neighborhood's louder spots.
Good to know
Mash potato in butter