Upscale Italian w/ incredible pastas & luxe ingredients. Chef Michael White's gem, perfect for special occasions.
Molly Fitzpatrick reviews Santi, an Italian restaurant in Midtown East praised for its exceptional pastas and thoughtful use of luxury ingredients, making it ideal for special occasions.
Santi offers an elevated Italian dining experience in Midtown East, drawing inspiration from the Mediterranean coasts of Italy and Southern France. Helmed by Chef Michael White, the restaurant is celebrated for its expertly crafted pastas, including standout dishes like Garganelli with truffle butter and Pansotti squid-ink pasta. Its sophisticated ambiance makes it suitable for special occasions, complemented by an impressive wine list and unique cocktails.
Santi specializes in elevated Italian cuisine with Mediterranean influences. Diners rave about the expertly crafted pastas, particularly mentioning the Garganelli with truffle butter and the Pansotti squid-ink pasta. Other recommended dishes include crudo, seafood, and impressive meat options like the pan-roasted veal chop. The desserts, especially the Tartaletta, also receive high marks.
"Santi is highly acclaimed for its pasta dishes, with specific mentions of the Garganelli with truffle butter, Pansotti squid-ink pasta, and busiate. The Gamberi Rossi crudo and the Tartaletta dessert are also recommended."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Santi, highlighting its exceptional pasta dishes, elegant ambiance, and high-quality ingredients. Many consider it a top-tier dining destination for special occasions.
Important Note
Some users note that the restaurant can be pricey, which is typical for its upscale nature in NYC.
"Santi is suggested for those interested in high-end Italian dining."
Positive"This user suggested Santi for those who enjoyed Marea in the past."
Positive"The original poster has enjoyed most of Michael White's restaurants and thanks the commenter for the suggestion of Santi."
Positive"Had a wonderful dinner at Santi, Michael White's new restaurant."
Positive"Santi is recommended as an Italian dining option in Midtown."
Positive"The commenter suggests checking out Santi."
Positive"Santi is a great restaurant and has a suitable space for a large group dinner."
Positive"The food at Santi is excellent, making it a good option for a large work dinner."
Positive"The commenter expressed a strong desire to see Santi receive a Michelin star."
Positive"Simply suggests Santi."
Neutral"The busiate pasta at Santi is recommended."
Positive"This commenter suggests Santi as an alternative to il Tinello, implying it might offer a different or potentially preferred experience."
Neutral"Santi is suggested as a potential new dining option for the graduation dinner. This is alongside a recommendation for Aquavit and Le Bernardin."
Neutral"This user praised Santi, agreeing it deserves more hype. They also commented that $24 for four scallops is standard pricing for NYC restaurants."
Positive"The user mentioned Santi as one of their favorites during their visit to NYC, expressing surprise that it hadn't received more attention."
Positive"This user recommends Santi as a great Italian option in the city, disagreeing with some other suggestions."
Positive"Describes Santi as a new, good Italian place with a boisterous room, making it potentially more kid-friendly. Notes Italian places often have dishes kids might like."
Positive"Santi is described as a fancy Italian restaurant that offers a good value with a 2-course lunch for $59. It is mentioned as a potentially more upscale option compared to La Pecora Bianca."
Positive"Santi is mentioned as a possible restaurant choice for a special occasion, fitting the description of energetic and less formal, with the capability to handle dietary restrictions."
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