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Palma

Palma

28 Cornelia Street New York, NY 10014, 10014-4127, United States

Coffee • Italian • Organic • Home Style


"During a trip to NYC, we visited Palma on the recommendation of my husband's friend. We made reservations in advance for when they opened and arrived a few minutes early, waiting outside with other couples until our table was ready. The restaurant is located on a charming small street (Cornelia St) and feels secluded. Once inside, we understood why it came so highly recommended. The ambiance is impeccable, giving the feeling of being in a villa in Italy. We were seated in the courtyard area, which was beautiful with terraces and roses everywhere - perfect for Instagram. Despite arriving early, the restaurant quickly filled up. Our server was attentive and patient as we made our choices. We started with a delicious glass of wine and shared a few antipasti dishes before moving on to our mains. The eggplant parmigiana was rich and creamy, while the fig, ricotta, and prosciutto dish was lighter and balanced. I chose the gluten-free fettuccine with mushrooms and truffle sauce, which was surprisingly delicious. My husband enjoyed the pappardelle Bolognese. The portion sizes were just right, leaving us comfortably full. We were too stuffed for dessert, but the options looked tempting. While not cheap, Palma is definitely worth the price for the quality of food, portion sizes, and overall experience. We had a wonderful meal and would recommend Palma to anyone looking for quality Italian cuisine in a charming, secluded part of NYC. We hope to return soon."

Pepolino

Pepolino

281 W Broadway, 10013, New York, United States

Pizza • Fusion • Tuscan • Italian


"Most of our group chose the Insalata Mista con Pachino e Scaglie di Parmigiano. Dan Cole selected the Antipasto Toscano, which included an assortment of Italian cold cuts, bruschette, cheeses, and olives. I opted for the Insalata Dei Medici, a refreshing mix of cubed beets, carrots, zucchini, and potatoes dressed with basil and balsamic. For the main course, we had a wide variety of choices. Annette ordered the Branzino al Forno, featuring imported sea bass with oven-roasted vegetables. Dan went for the Polpettini Di Vitella E Ricotta, which consisted of veal and ricotta meatballs in a tomato and basil coulis. Cole enjoyed the Petto Di Pollo ai Porcini con Fontina, chicken breast sautéed with porcini mushrooms and Fontina cheese. Arlee chose the Pappardelle al Pepolino, which came with a tomato sauce and fresh thyme. I selected the Cinghiale, homemade pappardelle served with a wild boar ragout. Everyone was ecstatically pleased with their main dishes. For dessert, we had three options: Torta Ricotta (ricotta cheesecake), Torta Di Cioccolato Amaro (bittersweet chocolate cake), and Panna Cotta Toscana con Salsa Di Fragole (Tuscan panna cotta with fresh strawberry sauce). Everyone except for me chose the bittersweet chocolate cake, while I opted for the panna cotta with strawberry sauce. It was so delicious that everyone wanted a taste, leaving me with very little! I did manage to sample a bite of the chocolate cake, which was quite rich. The trip to Tribeca was definitely worth it, and I wholeheartedly recommend Pepolino Ristorante, which boasts two floors of indoor dining as well as outdoor sidewalk seating."