Classic Little Italy Italian with praised vodka sauce & authentic vibes.
This Italian restaurant on Mulberry Street offers a classic Little Italy dining experience, praised by many for its authentic flavors and good wine selection. While some diners find the atmosphere and dishes to be a bit generic for the area, it's frequently recommended as a solid choice for traditional Italian fare, with particular acclaim for its vodka sauce.
The Italian cuisine at this restaurant is generally well-regarded, with many customers recommending specific dishes like the vodka sauce. While some consider it a classic and authentic choice in Little Italy, a few commenters find the dishes to be somewhat generic.
"The vodka sauce is specifically recommended by diners."
Customers generally have positive feedback, praising the restaurant as a classic Little Italy option with authentic Italian food and a good wine list. Some find it a bit generic, but many recommend it for its quality.
Important Note
Some customers find the restaurant and its dishes to be generic, particularly in the context of Little Italy.
"Da Nico is suggested as a good alternative to La Mela for a nicer dinner."
Neutral"This commenter seconded the recommendation for Da Nico, praising its amazing food and great history."
Positive"This user specifically recommended Da Nico and suggested trying the vodka sauce."
Positive"This commenter recommended Da Nico as a classic Mulberry Street option, noting the food is better than other old-school Little Italy places and they have a good wine list."
Positive"Da Nico was listed as a potential restaurant that serves the type of pork chop dish the original poster was seeking."
Neutral"Da Nico in Little Italy is described as really good, despite the area being touristy."
Positive"The commenter notes their NYC-native girlfriend has Da Nicos on a list of places she's interested in trying, referencing the original post's query."
Neutral"The commenter dismisses Da Nicos as one of the most generic restaurants found in Little Italy or on Mulberry St."
Negative"The commenter would choose Da Nicos if forced between it and Da Gennaro, seeing it as slightly more authentic Italian, but ideally recommends neither."
Neutral"equally as rated on Google too"
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