I will be dining out with some friends this weekend, and we'd like to go somewhere unique in Little Italy for some great Italian food. Thing is, we're all on the broke college student budget, so it'd be great to find some restaurants that aren't more than $20 - 30 average total price per person. Somewhere with a really distinct atmosphere and vibe would be much appreciated, too. Thanks!
2006-11-29 16:06:38 · 12 answers · asked by okhihowareyou 1 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ New York City
Carmine's!
2006-11-30 05:25:00 · answer #1 · answered by lou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For broke college students, I would recommend Puglia - Hester Street, right off of Mulberry.
They have big communal tables, good food, cheap wine (red or white, no list!) and it is loud and fun with live music that everyone sings along to.
La Mela on Mulberry is also a good place for groups. Fun and loud with good family style food. Totally reasonable prices.
The other suggestion in Little Italy is Luna on Mullberry. Not as loud and fun as the other two, but still good food at good prices.
2006-11-30 11:25:18 · answer #2 · answered by Marie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's quite a few italian restaurants between canal and spring streets. Check out the website below, it will give you a map and menus of some of the restaurants in the area.
2006-11-30 00:43:48 · answer #3 · answered by Leo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frankly, from a native New Yorker,Little Italy is strictly a "tourist trap". Overpriced, too crowded and mostly boring, undistinguished food.
Do yourself a favor, and go to Lombardi's Pizza, in Soho and have the BEST pizza in the US!!! in a TRUE NY atmosphere, with real new yorkers.
2006-11-30 04:05:22 · answer #4 · answered by eileen k 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm looking for a similar thing, but for Christmas Eve dinner... I was told by (Ivan) the concierge at the Park City Hotel to check the "Menu Pages" website. So far it has been helping me find the right place with the right price.
2006-11-30 21:58:17 · answer #5 · answered by ileihcan designs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Olive Garden
2006-11-30 00:23:38 · answer #6 · answered by james w 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-11-30 00:32:26 · answer #7 · answered by CarlyElf 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with the poster earlier. I recently was visiting NYC and went to Lombardi's for Pizza in Soho. Was outstanding, and was within your price range. Also, wine wasn't too incredibly expensive.
2006-11-30 19:43:13 · answer #8 · answered by The Answer Lies Within 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.thrillist.com ----Is a amazing site for info on NYC. Created by 'cool guys' for 'cool guys'. The ultimate Local Guide site. It has recommendations for Restaurants and Clubs. ESPECIALLY FOR PEOPLE ON A BUDGET!
2006-12-03 23:51:49 · answer #9 · answered by girlofoctober 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tony's Pizza on 47th street.
2006-11-30 00:13:29 · answer #10 · answered by Jerse 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋