Nica Trattoria•New York, NY

Italian•$31 to $50

Nica Trattoria is a classic Italian restaurant located in the Upper East Side. Diners come here the first time for simple, authentic Italian cuisine, including pasta, gnocchi and other menu options, but they stay for owner and Chef Giuseppe’s warm welcome attitude. Customers often say that dining at Nica Trattoria feels like being a part of Giuseppe’s family.With fresh ingredients, including porcini mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, used to craft the spaghetti and other dishes, Nica Trattoria specializes in high-quality dishes that will fill the stomach and please the palate. The gnocchi are always a crowd pleaser, and you can ask your server (or Giuseppe himself) about wine pairings with any meal or dish.