"Someone who lives on Greene Avenue feels very lucky to live next to Aita. It's the best type of neighborhood spot—where you’ll usually get a table, but the dining room will always be pretty full. This is good, because even if you come alone for a glass of wine and a bowl of pasta at the bar, there’s more to listen to than the sound of your own chewing. But this Italian restaurant is also somewhere where you could bring your parents, or catch up with a friend over a few negronis. Try the octopus with tonnato, and oxtail ravioli. They also have brunch, and it’s not all eggs—there’s a lasagna, and a porchetta sandwich too." - willa moore, bryan kim, tiffany yannetta, neha talreja