Manducatis

Classic. One of the borough's long-standing Italian heavyweights, there is no obvious signage from outside this fine restaurant—the door is non-descript and looks like an office entrance. Inside the reception area vendors come to discuss what is a available fresh in the market, as guests pass through to the back dining rooms which resemble a colorful relative's sprawling house, complete with family photos and a fireplace. Near the tops as a quintessential New York neighborhood food experience. Restaurateurs Vincenzo and Ida Cerbone opened this humble eatery in the mid-1970s, they don't advertise, and rely only upon word-of-mouth. The incognito environment conceals some of the most very prominent New Yorkers of the business and entertainment world who can feel at ease as they enjoy fresh homemade pasta, veal or meat specialties and fresh whole fish. All dishes are lovingly prepared according to traditional Italian recipes. An extensive wine list and a warm service staff, some who have been here for decades, can be expected.