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1. Lombardi's
32 Spring St, between Mulberry & Mott St, New York, NY 10012 · 212-941-7994
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NOLITA. If this is your first time in New York, then you are obligated to sample some "real" New York pizza before you leave. Just so you know, this place, the first licensed pizzeria in the Big Apple, serves up just about the best there is. Poll the neighborhood folks, and you'll find nothing but raves for their Lombardi's coal-oven pies. All their toppings are fresh, all the sauces tangy and all the cheeses sublime – Fuggetaboutit! TRAIN: 6 to Spring St
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NOLITA. Most find it hard to believe that this little eatery is one of the NoLita's best. Thanks to efforts of innovative Chef Colin Alevras, wife Renee, and their incredible waitstaff, you've got all the right ingredients for a perfect evening out. Alevras' menu changes daily, and he takes great pride in using farm-fresh ingredients to create the likes of Montauk fluke with purslane, corn, green onions and brown butter. Reservations are a must for the main dining room, but walk-in patrons are welcome to snag a seat at the bar. TRAIN: F to 2nd Ave
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LITTLE ITALY. Smack in the heart of Little Italy, this romantic, two-level eatery offers an enchanting escape from modern life. Indeed, things here are done the old-fashioned way – landscapes of the Old Country adorn the walls of the main dining room, the service is courteous and professional, and the fare is cooked-to-order. Regulars are torn over what the kitchen does best: Is it the pollo alla Palazzo or the gnocchi? The spaghetti or the tre paladini? One thing's for certain, dinner at Il Palazzo is an experience you won't soon forget. TRAIN: 6 to Spring St; 6, J, M, N, Q, R, W, Z to Canal St
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4. Peasant
194 Elizabeth St, between Prince & Spring St, New York, NY 10012 · 212-965-9511
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NOLITA. When NoLita's Peasant opened its doors, it did so to the applause of area hipsters, who were craving a stylish alternative to the traditional Mulberry Street eateries. Boasting an open kitchen design and wood-burning oven, the dining area is warm and inviting – though it has been known to get quite clamorous at times. Appetizers come to your table on rustic earthenware and smelling as good as they taste. Indeed, the kitchen staff does not spare garlic, olive oil, and Italian herbs and spices! Something to keep in mind: regulars often opt for the pizzas rather than the pasta dishes. TRAIN: B, D, F, Q to Broadway-Lafayette; N, R to Prince St
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LITTLE ITALY. This outstanding Mulberry address features one of the neighborhood's most charming dining areas, a garden room whose roof is actually an expansive skylight. The decor elsewhere in Il Cortile is distinctly Roman – lush greenery, statues and, of course, white columns. The kitchen, meanwhile, takes a creative approach to Italian cuisine, leading them to serve up dishes like veal scaloppine rolled with currants and veal sweetbreads. TRAIN: 6 to Spring St; 6, J, M, N, Q, R, W, Z to Canal St
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6. Kitchen Club
30 Prince St, at Mott St, New York, NY 10012 · 212-274-0025
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NOLITA. The Kitchen Club, cozily located at the crossing of Prince and Mott, offers an interesting fusion of French and Japanese cuisines. The décor reflects the cross-continental theme – black and white tiled floors juxtaposed with Japanese art. The equally-innovative menu features such entrées as smoked duck served with soba noodles, leg of lamb on shredded greens, and a banto dinner that features daikon and grilled salmon. You even have your choice of sampling fine French wines, a few types of saki, or a little of both. TRAIN: N, R to Prince St; 6 to Spring St
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7. Public
210 Elizabeth St, between Prince & Spring St, New York, NY 10012 · 212-343-7011
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NOLITA. This ultra-hip eatery does all it can to defy definition. The space, which juxtaposes library pieces (book and card catalog shelves) with the cool, industrial aesthetics of converted warehouse. Billed as free-spirited fusion, the fare incorporates influences from far and wide – that is to say, from Northern Africa to New Zealand, Europe to Southeast Asia. Starters include the likes of smoked coconut laksa with grilled Maya prawn; mains run from Thai pumpkin curry with pickled cucumber relish to snail and oxtail ravioli with pickled shiitake mushrooms. Corkage: $25 per bottle. TRAIN: 6 to Spring St; N, R to Prince St; F, V to Broadway-Lafayette; J, M to Bowery
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8. Pellegrino's
138 Mulberry St, between Hester & Grand St, New York, NY 10013 · 212-226-3177
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LITTLE ITALY. This neighborhood eatery is one of the gems of Mulberry Street. Boasting a warm cozy interior and amiable waitstaff, Pellegrino's Dine on such delightful dishes as linguine with arugula, sun-dried tomato, porcini and cremini mushrooms or veal scaloppini with prosciutto and spinach. For dessert, you'll never forgive yourself if you don't save room for the homemade tiramisu or Italian cheesecake. In the warmer months, dine al fresco. TRAIN: 6 to Spring St
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LITTLE ITALY. If you are looking for an old-school NYC Italian joint, then this is it. This Little Italy storefront eatery has been a neighborhood staple since 1902, offering a cozy mix of homemade dishes and traditional décor. Start your meal off with an order of fried zucchini or sautéed eggplant, and then move on to a filling entrée – the rigatoni with vodka and tomato or grilled lamb chops with mushrooms or peppers come to mind. Be sure to ask about the daily specials, and keep your fingers crossed that calamari is among them. TRAIN: J, M, Z; N, R, 6 to Canal St
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10. Da Nico
164 Mulberry St, between Grand & Broome St, New York, NY 10013 · 212-343-1212
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LITTLE ITALY. Located on Little Italy's "restaurant row," Da Nico is THE place to go if you want to be part of the neighborhood's hip scene. Everybody – from money-hungry Wall Streeters to movie stars – stops in here to enjoy the fine Italian menu and contemporary, if overdone, décor. Try the fried calamari for an appetizer, and make sure you save room for the monk fish with mushrooms and capers, Osso Buco alla Milanese with gnocchi, or Veal Verona with shiitake mushrooms. Call ahead for reservations, especially if you want to dine al fresco in the courtyard area. TRAIN: B, D, Q to Grand St; 6 to Spring St
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