Authentic Sicilian delights & unpretentious vibes. Perfect for amazing pasta & must-try arancini.
Step into Norma Gastronomia Siciliana and discover a slice of authentic Sicilian flavor in the heart of Manhattan. This charming eatery is celebrated for its unpretentious yet outstanding dishes, particularly its exceptional pasta and arancini. With a rustic ambiance that transports you straight to Sicily, it's a beloved spot for a true taste of the island.
Norma Gastronomia Siciliana offers authentic Sicilian cuisine, with customers highly recommending their pasta dishes, including a noteworthy anchovy pasta and busiate with pesto and shrimp. The arancini are also a significant highlight, described as exceptionally crisp and flavorful.
"Customers highly recommend the pastas, with specific mentions of the anchovy pasta and busiate with pesto and shrimp. The arancini are also a must-try, described as exceptionally crisp and flavorful."
Customers rave about Norma's authentic Sicilian cuisine, highlighting the outstanding pasta and arancini as standout dishes.
Important Note
The Michelin guide notes that guests can browse and purchase specialty ingredients before they leave.
"Having visited Norma Gastronomia Siciliana multiple times, this user confirmed that the pastas are very authentic Sicilian. They specifically recommended trying the anchovy pasta."
Positive"This user found Norma Gastronomia Siciliana to be phenomenal and very authentic."
Positive"This user recommended Norma Gastronomia Siciliana, specifically the 3rd Ave location, as a great spot for authentic Italian food."
Positive"This commenter suggested checking out Norma, noting they offer busiate with pesto and shrimp, which aligns with the user's request."
Positive"Norma is recommended for real Italian food."
Positive"Normas is mentioned as a place people like."
Neutral"Norma is listed as a restaurant that has potentially improved."
Neutral"Norma is mentioned as a general restaurant recommendation."
Neutral"Norma, located on 30th and 3rd, is simply described as "good.""
Positive"Norma is listed as a recommendation for a birthday lunch."
Neutral"Highly recommends Norma for outstanding and unpretentious Sicilian food, expressing a preference for the original location on 3rd Ave."
Positive"Suggests Norma as an option located closer to the user's meeting point (49th/3rd)."
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