Manducatis Rustica

I’ve eaten here plenty of times, usually for a special occasion or get together with friends or family. This time it was to being my homesick friend who was born and raised in the little Italy of the Bronx to eat some authentic Italian food on her visit from San Diego. She was so impressed. We ordered a salad, a soupa de zuppa, lobster ravioli in a sage butter and margarita pizza, her favorite… an apple spritzer and a mezcal Old fashion and a tiramisu. Everything taste amazing. The servers were kind and the atmosphere was beautiful. Of course I’ll be eating here again.

Honestly, what a perfect spot. Hospitality was very warm - Gianna was a delight, and the wider team were sweet and effective. Food was consistently excellent. Burrata with pancetta crisp and tomatoes was great. Formaggi al tartufo a delightful addition. Pizza had well flavoured dough and good chew, and can you ever go wrong with spicy sausage and mike's hot honey? Bolognese was flavoursome and had perfectly al dente pasta. Gnocchi was legitimately some of the best I've had - toe to toe with any of the best I've eaten in Italy itself. God bless whoever is stuck hand stuffing with ricotta, but totally worth it. Home made rum and raisin gelato was a welcome way to cap it off. Wine list broad and well judged - a lot of great value in the 50-80 mark, and well priced choices in the 150-250 range. Something for everyone, including some sensibly priced top tier producers. Fleetwood mac and Sinatra on the playlist. Just the right feel for a relaxed Sunday evening meal. Will most certainly head back in the future, and interested to try the original restaurant too. All in, 3 courses with very good wine and a good tip, ~120 bucks. You could certainly have a great meal here for less too.

This is our 2nd time coming here and it didn't fall short of excellent. The food is fresh and seasoned nicely, the staff are so friendly and homemade pasta how could you go wrong. A nice place to celebrate an anniversary especially with the outdoor patio. Our new spot even if its a 45 min drive away. We'll worth it.

Food and service was great and really well priced. A 4 star review because there was a 2% service charge for credit cards on the bill that I did not see called out on the menu. Maybe I missed it but still unexpected. The tip suggestions also go off the total bill with tax included instead of just the subtotal of what we ordered. That just rubs me the wrong way.

This is the best place in New York☀️My absolute favorite. It's so cozy and welcoming. You're greeted as if you're a family member, which creates such a warm atmosphere🪴The interior with vintage details and a fireplace is simply enchanting: soft lighting, warm tones, and friendly staff create an atmosphere of comfort and hospitality✨The menu delighted with a variety of dishes, the taste of each of which transports you to Italy. Fresh ingredients and homemade family recipes, which give the dishes a unique flavor, were particularly memorable. The portions were exceptionally generous. And the tastiest ice cream there! Thank you so much to those involved in creating such an amazing place🙏It's a place you want to return to again and again, like visiting old good friends ♥️