Wood-Fired Pies and Pub Pints Before Curtain
Gather over dinner with fellow theatergoers, from a table for two to a meal with the whole group. Allow extra time for seating and service, leaving room for conversation before heading to the evening's performance.
Manhattan Dinner Tables
Vintage Italian Surroundings
Capizzi serves wood-fired Neapolitan pizza on Ninth Avenue. The kitchen pairs light dough with San Marzano tomato sauce and mozzarella di bufala. A pie and a glass of wine can anchor an early dinner at this family-run pizzeria. The small room can mean occasional waits for a table during busy shifts. Leave a buffer before curtain. A Nutella dessert pie offers a sweet finish for anyone lingering over the meal.
The Stylists' Touch
Monday through Thursday, Nittis opens at 4:00 PM. Plan an early dinner here before an evening curtain. The restaurant sits in Hell's Kitchen at 523 Ninth Avenue. Chef Will Durollari leads the family-run Italian kitchen. Handmade ricotta ravioli is one option on the mid-priced menu. His sons Arben and Kuj shaped the art-filled interior. A craft cocktail can accompany the pasta at a table along the banquette.
Broadway Gathering Place
The Joyce Public House brings an Irish pub option to West 39th Street. Chef Fernando Uruchima leads its New American kitchen, with a lamb burger among the choices. The spacious interior has room for large groups. A local craft beer can accompany dinner before the show. Doors open daily at noon and close at midnight. Service occasionally runs slowly. Arrive early and allow time for the meal before heading to the theater.
