Ninos 46

Since it first opened in 1982, Ninos 46 has occupied the same Midtown location on West 46th Street. The restaurant is still serving up traditional Italian cuisine with a modern twist. To start, sample something from the varied appetizer menu: truffled mac and cheese bites ($11) sit alongside charred octopus with green mango, black chile and zucchini puree ($18). For your main course, order up an individual pizza, like the pie topped with clams, bacon, pecorino, mozzarella and chiles ($19) or the green pie with pesto, artichokes, kale and goat cheese ($18). There’s also a selection of fresh pastas, like fettuccine with “drunken” lobster alfredo ($30), and protein-centric mains, like veal marsala served with broccoli rabe and crispy polenta ($28). Wash it all down with something from the extensive wine list, in keeping with the Italian tradition. You surely have room for a little taste of dessert—why not try the warm bread pudding with nutella and mascarpone ($10)?