Via Vai
Run by a Roman chef, this relaxed Astoria spot pairs fresh, handmade pasta and brick-oven pizzas with imported wines.
- Tue – Thu, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 16:00 – 23:00; Sun, 16:00 – 22:00
- 31-09 23rd Avenue
- 4.3 (245 reviews)
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Antonio MorichiniChef
Description
At this Astoria table, chef Antonio Morichini works with ingredients imported directly from Italy, crafting daily handmade pastas like delicate ravioli and squid ink specials. Guests sit at a sleek marble bar to sample truffle risotto and tiramisu, though they should expect Manhattan-level pricing. While the fresh pasta and desserts are widely praised, execution can occasionally waiver, with the brick-oven pizzas and classic Roman carbonara drawing mixed reports on consistency.
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Manhattan prices