"For affordable Italian on Manhattan’s far west side: An ambitious sub-$20 pasta in New York is a rarity, akin to a gourmet burger and fries for $18. This is why Hell’s Kitchen is lucky to have Dell’anima, which makes its new, smaller home at a chef’s counter at Gotham West Food Hall. As projectors show the nightly game on nearby walls, chef Andrew Whitney whips up some serious a la minute noodles. Consider his orecchiette; the little ears sop up the meaty juices of braised lamb ragu and fresh shavings of horseradish ($17). Then follow up with his stellar carbonara ($19). A tangle of golden tajarin comes showered in tart pecorino, salty speck, and an aggressively warming dose of black pepper. And of course, an entire egg yolk sits on top to amp up all the richness even further." - Eater Staff