wine night: favorite nyc italian spots

I don't have a recipe today for your Wine Night, but I have some thing just as good, if not better.  

Here are a five of our favorite NYC Italian restaurants 

(in no particular order and it was VERY hard for us to pick just five).  

Make your next Wine Night a date night and try out one of these spots. 

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1. Marea

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Fancy, but not stuffy. 

Every single bite is spectacular. 

Michael White is so so good.

Must order:  Spaghetti with crab & sea urchin.

2. L'Artusi

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Stunning interior - cozy, warm, yet modern.

Menu is pitch perfect.

For birthday dinner, get the big table in the upstairs wine cellar.

Must order:  Fettuccini Nero

3. Pisticci

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Our first "spot" in NYC. 

We signed our first lease here.

Morningside Heights' hidden gem. 

Mismatched chairs, a faux library, and floral wall paper.

Must order:  Maltagliati with Lamb Ragu

4. Mailino

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Friendliest staff ever.

You just feel happy here.

Probably because Danny Meyer knows what he's doing.

Breakfast/brunch is just as outstanding.

Must order:  Carbonara Pizza (ask for it - it's on their late night menu)

5. Osteria Morini

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Chef Michael White again here. 

Rustic Italian food with no fuss.

Rustic interior as well with a touch of SoHo trendiness.

Must order:  Salsiccia Baked Polenta (and afogato for dessert!)

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Okay, now I'm hungry. Great. 

Happy Wine Night everyone!

xoxo,

K

P.S.  What are some of your favorite NYC Italian spots?  Have you been to any of our picks?