Cipriani Le Specialità
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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... Read More
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 – 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
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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.
