Bar Pitti – New York

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Bar Pitti New York

Home to “many a celeb sighting”, this “jet-set” Village Italian is best known for its “excellent people-watching” from indoor/outdoor tables, even if the “easygoing” fare is pretty “delicious” as well; no reservations, no plastic, “no discernible decor”

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Pitti opened in 1992 nearly two decades after Silvano Marchetto combined the trattoria formula with a see-and-be-seen sidewalk setting at adjacent Da Silvano. Marchetto had initially conceived of a more casual Pitti as part of an expansion, but a family tragedy inspired him to enlist a partner, Giovanni Tognozzi.

Arguments over meatball-recipe theft and lawsuits soon followed, but the feud seems to have mellowed since then. What’s left is a sienna-painted bare-bones space packed with wooden tables—greatly improved by a mirrored wall and exceptional outdoor seating.

A blackboard of twenty or so static specials extend the basic Tuscan menu: assembled antipasti like oil-packed tuna jumbled with cannellini beans, quick-fry pasta, the storied veal meatballs, etc. The chic reputation carried over from Da Silvano still fills the spot with Mikli-framed gallery types peeking at each other, but it’s the fast-moving Italian guy in faded pajama pants who gives this place its mystique.

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The food was by far better than some places in little Italy. We all ordered pasta of course and it was amazing. I ordered the white pasta dish with truffles and it was the best thing I've ever had. I will definitely be returning.

Adeni Reg.

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Phenomenal food! Truffle Pasta and veal dish... get it! Quick service super friendly staff! Fresh ingredients! Just as good as Italy!

Sigma Alure

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Amazing food and service!!! I can see why there's a long line even on a weekday, but our wait was worth every minute. I came here with my family and the italian hostess who also seemed like the owner of the restaurant was so kind and caring

Lorel M.L.

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Delicious! I was recommended here by many friends- and instagram pictures! The penne and vodka sauce dish I had was amazing- I could have licked the plate!

Andrew M.

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