Il Posto Accanto

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in:Best Italian?5 pts
“Il Posto Accanto is the best Italian in the city, family owned, they have made lasagna every Sunday since 1997, always changing menu based on availability of fresh ingredients, lovely owners and staff, great wines.”
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in:Where can I go in downtown Manhattan that will make me cry tears of joy3 pts
“I don’t know that it will make you cry, or head explode, more mid than cheap, but for me Il Posto Accanto feels like a warm hug.”
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in:TEEN friendly!3 pts
“One of the best Italian restaurants in the city is Il Posto Accanto in the East Village, and it's still kind of under the radar unless you know.”
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in:Best Italian?1 pts
replying to u/Final_Tie_531: I've been to all the expensive, fancy's hard to get in places in the city, just had dinner at Forsythia last week, it was good but not amazing, and very expensive, I probably won't go back. I feel the same about Don Angie, Via Carota, Pistoia, L'Artusi, they're all very good but kinda forgettable. Il Posto Accanto is the best Italian in the city, family owned, they have made lasagna every Sunday since 1997, always changing menu based on availability of fresh ingredients, lovely owners and staff, great wines. Call to make a reservation, they're not online. It's a real NYC restaurant and they will make it extra special if you tell Julio what you have planned for your special occasion. They're not social media fancy, they're not a hype location tag if that's important to you, but they put all the others to shame on food and hospitality.
“It's cramped, service inconsistent, owner can be rude. Would not say it puts anyone to shame on hospitality side.”
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in:LES casual but fun spots?1 pts
“It was overall a lovely dinner, but I had hoped to be a bit more blown away by the food. It wasn't bad. Just, fine.”
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in:Best Italian in EV?37 pts
“Franks, lil Frankie’s, supper, il posto accanto (cavatelli) - all these are classics”
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in:NYC Traditional Italian Recommendations14 pts
“Utterly charming authentic Italian mom and pop. Good food, excellent vibes and service, reasonable prices.”
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in:Lasagna - Manhattan12 pts
“The best one I’ve tried is “ Il posto accanto “ in East village”
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in:If you’ve ordered the same thing from 10+ places, which one won?12 pts
“Meatballs: Il Posto Acconto”
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in:Il posto Accanto doesnt use a reservation platform7 pts
“Love this place. Went last Friday, going again this Friday with a different group of friends. You should order from the specials every time, if you are so moved. Bea shops at the local markets and crafts her menus for us “petunias.” Wonderful dishes.”
H2
in:Go to repeat restaurant5 pts
replying to u/Snoo-18544: For me I repeat spots in my neighborhood. If it's something I go out of my way for a splurge meal , then I don't want to repeat. My repeats are the numerous places in Les and EV you can spend 35$ for a pretty good dinner or 20ish for a luxury ch. Looking at you BBF, Little Myanmar, Raku, Obiburo house of tsukemen, ramen ishida, izakaya juraku, toriya, cafe mogorador, yuca, three times for your BOGO Xiao long BAO you always have on Uber eats. All those places in china town in walking distance. Oh and trappazino. Also scarrs, Johnny's, 7TH STREET, Saigon social and Casa 13urger oh can't forget mughlai. Also halal cart on delancey/Essex the one that's not across from McDonald's. Popeyes and McDonald's once and a while.
“i have needed a full italian meal at 11pm a couple times recently and it pulls through incredibly”
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in:Best Italian in NYC - Close to Financial District, Tribeca, Lower Manhattan5 pts
“Il Posto Accanto. Hands down. With the exception of the meatballs, order off the specials page.”
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in:Best Italian in the Village?4 pts
replying to u/DifferentAlps2702: Don’t tell anybody this but Il Posto Accanto is the best Italian in the city, cooked by this amazing woman from Rome. It’s worth walking a few blocks east for. Check out their insta account ran by the chef
“Great owners and food. And the focaccia. Delicious.”
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in:Best Lasagna in NYC especially if you're focused on takeout?4 pts
“Sunday special at Il Posto Accanto is heaven on earth”
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in:Goodbye Bucket List4 pts
“il posto accanto, i sodi, l’artusi for italian pastas”
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in:Last minute dinner recs needed where reservations wont be a hassle 6-7pm LES/East Village open to more recs4 pts
replying to u/Straight_Monk901: Il posto accanto on 2nd st between A and B. Great little Italian wine bar
“I just went there for the second time, underrated.”
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in:Tell me where else to go3 pts
“i adore il posto accanto in the EV! The owners are really lovely and the food is amazing, it’s the quintessential homey Italian restaurant to me.”
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in:I am having a huge craving for fried calamari. What are some standout places to get it, like either personal favorites, cheap but somehow still good quality, more-massive-than-average portion sizes, or ones that are served different than with the typical tomato sauce or aioli?3 pts
“The fritto misto at Il Posto Accanto in the East Village. Roman style, so no marinara — just a squeeze of lemon.”
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in:Best Italian?3 pts
replying to u/Final_Tie_531: I've been to all the expensive, fancy's hard to get in places in the city, just had dinner at Forsythia last week, it was good but not amazing, and very expensive, I probably won't go back. I feel the same about Don Angie, Via Carota, Pistoia, L'Artusi, they're all very good but kinda forgettable. Il Posto Accanto is the best Italian in the city, family owned, they have made lasagna every Sunday since 1997, always changing menu based on availability of fresh ingredients, lovely owners and staff, great wines. Call to make a reservation, they're not online. It's a real NYC restaurant and they will make it extra special if you tell Julio what you have planned for your special occasion. They're not social media fancy, they're not a hype location tag if that's important to you, but they put all the others to shame on food and hospitality.
“Love that spot and Julio, always fresh, always good.”
H2
in:Best spots for tiramisu?2 pts
“all desserts (including tiramisu) at il posto accanto slap”
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in:What is the single best tasting dish you can eat in the whole city?2 pts
“Cavatelli with mushroom and truffle from Il Posto Accanto”
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in:Best bread in the NYC fine dining scene?2 pts
“Free bread basket tastes the best”
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in:Best food within reasonable walking distance of LES? 2 pts
“The Sunday lasagna special is incredible.”
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in:Chicken cutlet sandwich2 pts
“has the best I've had in Manhattan”
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in:A nice dinner for some reasonably broke college students2 pts
“All have excellent food and great service, and aren't impossible to get in:”
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in:Best Italian Restaurant in Little Italy?2 pts
“i would venture a little out to Il Posto Accanto! sooo good, fresh ingredients”
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in:Best Pasta in NY?1 pts
“the real ones know il posto accanto in ev is top notch food and vibes”
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in:What's the best thing you've eaten in NYC 2023?1 pts
“The swordfish puttanesca over polenta at Il Posto Accanto”
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in:Roscioli NYC is Awful1 pts
“Il Posto Accanto in the East Village - just a wonderful restaurant run by a Husband And Wife (I believe she’s from Rome) team and there’s usually a few Roman dishes on the menu.”
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in:Best lasagna in NYC/ Brooklyn?1 pts
“Il Posto Accanto Sunday special lasagna is excellent!”
H2
in:Dinner recs before Death & Co?1 pts
“I just had lunch there today and was blown away. Very homey Italian food, no frills just simple dishes w excellent flavor!”
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in:Daddies vs Il Posto Accanto for a group birthday1 pts
“I love Il Posto & I’ve done 4 of my last 7 birthday dinners there. It’s affordable & the food is always great.”
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in:I’m super overwhelmed about my trip on where to go. any advice?1 pts
“Il Posto Accanto has a great homemade touch”
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in:Looking for a restaurant I once ate at1 pts
“The food and vibe definitely track.”
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in:Go to repeat restaurant1 pts
replying to u/burningtoad: wanna add il posto accanto to this list, i have needed a full italian meal at 11pm a couple times recently and it pulls through incredibly
“The food is always fresh and delicious. The owners are awesome too.”
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in:What are some good Italian restaurants to take 7 midwestern dudes (all in their 60s) who have never been to NYC?1 pts
“IL POSTO ACCONTO in the east village. Authentic Roman style cuisines”
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in:Day off today and craving a really good, relaxed sandwich for lunch1 pts
“Go to Il Posto Accanto and get the cotoletta panini”
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in:Italian spot Il Buco, Noona Dora or Fiaschetteria Pistoia1 pts
“Il posto accanto is also incredible and the staff are kind and fun”
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in:What do you think is the best homemade pasta in the city?1 pts
“Her lasagna is to die for - she only makes it on Sundays and I usually reserve a piece or two.”
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in:Fresh pasta without heavy sauce- any reccs much appreciated!1 pts
“i love the fettucine with shitake mushrooms at il posto accanto. it is just in a very light white wine sauce”
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in:Is Carbone actually worth it?0 pts
“Il Posto Acconto is a great mom and pop restaurant with good pasta.”
H2
in:help with disgruntled boss who loves via carota0 pts
replying to u/snouze: I'm gonna have to go there myself
“The burrata, chicken breast, and pasta specials in particular never miss”
H2
in:Opinion on my 2-day solo eating plan in NYC <30 pts
replying to u/Lost_Indication_7890: So in that case, Torrisi sounds a better choice for me! I’m already late for reservations, but I’m thinking of going around 12 and seeing what happens. Thank you so much for your recs !
“Portale and roscioli are better Manhattan alternatives for Italian compared molatesta and il posto accanto”
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in:Not THE BEST Restaurant-2 pts
replying to u/xkonerox: I’m pissed that you are blowing up my low key spot il posto accanto, but at the same time the food is top tier and the owners are an absolutely lovely couple, and everyone should go give them the business they deserve.
“But if you want the tiniest portions ever and overcooked pasta? Not good.”
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postNot THE BEST Restaurant123 pts
“Totally unpretentious and absolutely delicious Roman food.”
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in:Which cozy Italian in East Village for my last dinner of my 3 nights stay40 pts
“Il Posto Accanto over all of these”
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in:Il posto Accanto doesnt use a reservation platform38 pts
“They’re the best. Such a good spot. Always surprised by the menu that they curate.”
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in:Il posto Accanto doesnt use a reservation platform29 pts
“It’s quietly considered one of the best Italian restaurants in the city.”
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in:My mom on a wednesday- "I'm coming to visit Saturday! Can you get a 5 person reservation for a cute little italian restaurant in west village?"☠️22 pts
“Further east I love il posto accanto”
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in:Is anyone else tired of the exact same pasta menu at every casual Italian restaurant in the city?21 pts
replying to u/taaacooos: Any recommendations? Torrisi and rezdora are out of my price range.
“il posto accanto in the east village is fun, as is bar mario”
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