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"I still appreciate old-school Italian spots like Elio’s, which exemplify the neighborhood’s enduring Italian bastions frequented by celebrity patrons." - Hannah Towey
Classic Italian dishes, celebrity sightings, and people-watching
1621 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028 Get directions
$100+
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