"As you’d expect from a Midtown spot with a grand staircase, banquettes set in green onyx, and a liberal amount of truffle on the menu, Santi isn’t cheap. But if you need a last-minute option for a special occasion, it’s worth it. The chef previously ran Marea and Ai Fiori, and the pastas are predictably incredible, particularly the tortellini in a parmesan rind-infused cream sauce." - bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah, molly fitzpatrick