| A Voce |
| 41 Madison Ave. (26th St.) |
212-545-8555
www.avocerestaurant.com |
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| Food |
Decor |
Service |
Cost |
| 24 |
22 |
21 |
$61 |
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| A "deceptively rustic" Italian menu gets some "sophisticated" twists at Andrew Carmellinis "approachable" newcomer thats a player in the "increasingly happening Madison Square Park" scene; the "airy", "modern" layout and "exuberant" service make up for noise levels "louder than U2 at the Garden." |
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| Beppe |
| 45 E. 22nd St. (bet. Bway & Park Ave. S.) |
212-982-8422
www.beppenyc.com |
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| Food |
Decor |
Service |
Cost |
| 23 |
20 |
21 |
$53 |
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| Despite losing its founding chef, this Flatiron Northern Italian is "holding its own" with "earthy" food dispensed by a "cordial" crew in "understated", "rustic" digs; most say everythings "molto bene" here, except for the "high cost." |
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| Novitá |
| 102 E. 22nd St. (bet. Lexington Ave. & Park Ave. S.) |
212-677-2222
www.novitanyc.com |
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| Food |
Decor |
Service |
Cost |
| 23 |
18 |
22 |
$51 |
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| The "secret" is out about this "wonderful" Gramercy Northern Italian that "year after year" maintains "top-flight" fare and "congenial" service; word has spread so far that theres almost "never an empty seat." |
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