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Best Italian restaurant in New York City. That title is certainly high praise, and, if the responses of native New Yorkers is any indication, the proud owner that title is certainly open to debate. The one thing most New Yorkers can agree on is this - if you want the best Italian food outside of Italy, you have to come to the Big Apple. Glad that's settled, because, beyond that, when it came to choosing the best Italian restaurant in NY, people had a tough time agreeing on any one spot. What they did agree on were several very specific criteria to help us rank that best Italian restaurant in NYC. So what, exactly, would make one particular eatery far and away the best Italian restaurant in New York City? The answers ranged from specific ingredients to preparation methods to authenticity to value. One surprising "second tier" criteria, coming in at #6 after the top 5, was service. Diners all stipulated that they expected good service, but admitted that the occasional less than stellar performance was tolerable. Service was important, but when deciding the best Italian restaurant in NY it was secondary to these: Criteria #1 - Fresh ingredients There was one aspect of a top Italian eatery that everyone agreed on. Meals must be prepared using fresh ingredients. If it tastes like canned anything, send it back. Criteria #2 - Combination of familiar and signature selections Many diners who described themselves as "Italian food aficionados" were quick to point out that, while they had personal favorites, they appreciated a chef that occasionally dared them to try something a little different. A new taste or recipe combination that expanded their culinary horizons. Criteria #3 - Spiced Right The statement "you have to taste the tomatoes but not taste the tomatoes" might be peculiar to Italian cooking, but it sure is popular commentary. Likewise, discerning NYC diners revealed a fondness for garlic "when used properly." What, exactly, does that mean? "You just know." Criteria #4 - Priced Right Value was another important criteria. Diners were not opposed to paying more for expertly prepared Italian food, but they wanted portions and presentation that earned the price. The top tier restaurants were also expected to have menu items fit for a light meal or snacks with drinks. Criteria # 5 - It tastes like my Gramma's Far and a way the most popular criteria reported when New Yorkers were ranking the best Italian restaurant in NYC, was this: "It tastes like my Gramma used to make." And that just makes sense. When it comes to real Italian cuisine, we're really talking about exquisitely prepared comfort food, the kind that brings us back to childhood, to gatherings of family and friends around the table. Head on out for an unforgettable night at ReSette, the best Italian restaurant NYC. Translated as "Seven Kings" in Italian, ReSette rouses the warmth and revelry of feasting at the king's table, transporting guests to another era with exquisite design and elegant, yet rustic Southern Italian cuisine.
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