Though you wouldn't expect "celebrity chef" and "all-you-can-eat" to pertain to the same New York restaurant, the descriptions fit the bill for pre-theater favorite Becco on Restaurant Row. PBS persona/cookbook author/nationwide restaurateur Lidia Bastianich and son Joseph opened this brightly colored town house trattoria in 1993. A unique prix fixe features three specialty pasta dishes (which change daily) that are freshly made and delivered tableside. Throw in a choice of antipasti or a classic Caesar salad, with plenty of fine Italian wine to boot, and this gourmet meal is a steal. Executive chef William Gallagher excels with à la carte options as well, ranging from the signature osso buco to a grilled whole fish of the day or pork scallopini stuffed with pancetta, pistachio and bread crumbs. Note: Chef Gallagher has cooked for the Pope on his visit to New York City. If it's good enough for His Holiness, then it's good enough for you. "[Becco] is handsome and budget-conscious. ... [Chef Lidia] Bastianich's regional dishes, like polenta with Montasio cheese and stuffed cabbage with gnocchi, share menu space with plump house-made sausages and juicy veal chops."
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Time Out New York"Designed to offer tasty fare at relatively tiny prices, it delights with a selection of sampler plates and interesting two- and three-course menu options."
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The Village VoiceThe New York Times: **Top Pick (very good)
Zagat 2013: 23 food rating (very good to excellent) Full bar. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Late-night Tue-Sat.
ADDRESS
355 W 46th St,
(bet 8th and 9th Aves) ,
New York, NY 10036
LOCALEATS AWARDS
Top 100 Restaurant
WHAT WE SAY
Though you wouldn't expect "celebrity chef" and "all-you-can-eat" to pertain to the same New York restaurant, the descriptions fit the bill for pre-theater favorite Becco on Restaurant Row. PBS persona/cookbook author/nationwide restaurateur Lidia Bastianich and son Joseph opened this brightly colored town house trattoria in 1993. A unique prix fixe features three specialty pasta dishes (which change daily) that are freshly made and delivered tableside. Throw in a choice of antipasti or a classic Caesar salad, with plenty of fine Italian wine to boot, and this gourmet meal is a steal. Executive chef William Gallagher excels with à la carte options as well, ranging from the signature osso buco to a grilled whole fish of the day or pork scallopini stuffed with pancetta, pistachio and bread crumbs. Note: Chef Gallagher has cooked for the Pope on his visit to New York City. If it's good enough for His Holiness, then it's good enough for you.
WHAT THEY SAY
"[Becco] is handsome and budget-conscious. ... [Chef Lidia] Bastianich's regional dishes, like polenta with Montasio cheese and stuffed cabbage with gnocchi, share menu space with plump house-made sausages and juicy veal chops."
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Time Out New York"Designed to offer tasty fare at relatively tiny prices, it delights with a selection of sampler plates and interesting two- and three-course menu options."
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The Village VoiceThe New York Times: **Top Pick (very good)
Zagat 2013: 23 food rating (very good to excellent)
ADDITIONAL INFO
Full bar. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Late-night Tue-Sat.