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Cipriani Le Specialità

Item: Cipriani Le Specialità
Author: Maria Lisella

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The name Cipriani conjures images of luxury hotels and elegant bellinis served at Harry's Bar on Piazza San Marco in Venice. This taste of Cipriani across the street from Grand Central Station is about breakfast, lunch, on-the-go-New York style. Crowded at lunchtime, plan ahead, order online, but enjoy a full meal at less than $20. This is a work crowd, few stay because seats are at a premium. The ingredients are fresh; the menu features hot specials like tagliolini al pesto to red snapper alla livornese; special salads are meals in themselves, soups of the day come in two sizes. Desserts are to die for â" tarts, pies, souffles, tiramisu, panna cotta even the cookies taste special. 120 E 42nd St., b/t De Pew Pl & Lexington Ave.; 212-557-5088; TRAINS: 4, 5, 6, S/Grand Central Station

Address:

120 E 42nd St
New York, NY 10017

Phone:

212-557-5088

Website:

cipriani.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Maria Lisella
New York Local Expert

Lunch: "A tiny place, be prepared to squeeze in, know what you want, order fast then jump out of the way until your name is called and you pay."

Best for Lunch Because: Known for luxury, Cipriani's pragmatic little sister in NYC, sells hot dishes, sandwiches made to order and elegant desserts.

Main Menu
- Salads
  
  Carrot
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Cucumber
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Cherry Tomato
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Yellow Tomato
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Garbanzo
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Cannellini Beans
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Fennel
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Black Olive
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Zucchini
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Celery
  
  ($0.50)
  
  String Bean
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Pea
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Red Onion
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Palmito
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Beets
  
  corn ($0.50)
  
  Chicken
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Mix Seafood
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Tuna
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Turkey
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Ham
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Parmesan Cheese
  
  ($0.75)
  
  Feta Cheese
  
  ($0.75)
  
  Sundried Tomato
  
  ($0.75)
  
  Egg
  
  ($0.75)
  
  Pistacchio
  
  ($0.75)
  
  Pinenuts
  
  ($0.75)
  
  Walnuts
  
  ($0.75)
  
  Raisin
  
  ($0.75)
  
  Apple
  
  ($0.75)
  
  Cranberry
  
  ($0.75)
  
  Grapes
  
  ($0.75)
  
  Avocad
  
  ($1.00)
- Special Salads
  
  Mozzarella Di Bufala & Tomato
  
  ($16.50)
  
  Grilled Vegetables
  
  ($9.50)
  
  Chicken Milanese
  
  ($5.50)
  
  Tuna Tartare
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Spring Salad
  
  ($12.50)
  
  Poached Salmon & Russian Salad
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Pasta Primavera
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Avvocado & Cherry Tomato
  
  ($13.50)
- Signature Pastries
  
  Mignon
  
  ($1.00)
  
  Chocolate Covered Strawberry
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Jumbo Cookies
  
  chocolate chip, oatmeal ($3.00)
  
  Mixed Berry Panna Cotta
  
  coffee panna cotta, cherry gelatin ($3.00)
  
  Vanilla Crème Merengue
  
  napoleon cake, mimosa cake ($5.95)
- Main
  Sandwich Of The Day
  
  ciabatta, porchetta, lettuce & djion mustard ($10.00)
  
  Special Salad
  
  salmon, pinenuts, pear, rucola ($8.95)
  
  Gazpacho Soup
  soup of the day
  
  Small: $3.95
  
  Large: $4.50
- Hot Specials
  Rigatoni Alla Bolognese
  Small: $10.00
  
  Large: $13.50
  Spaghetti Aglio, Olio & Peperoncino
  Small: $10.00
  
  Large: $13.50
  Short Ribs In Natural Sauce
  Small: $10.00
  
  Large: $13.50
  Fluke In Lemon Sauce
  Small: $10.00
  
  Large: $13.50
  Mixed Vegetable
  Small: $10.00
  
  Large: $13.50
  Semolina Gnocchi Alla Romana
  Small: $10.00
  
  Large: $13.50

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