"Eating at Filomena is one of the most old-school Italian dining experiences you can have in the city. The dining room is dark, loud, and complete with an area where you can watch Pasta Mamma (that’s her nickname) stuffing huge ravioli in the window—which you should definitely order. The waiters in tuxedos and the knit placemats help create a mix of upscale and homey, making it great for birthdays, date nights, or simple family dinners." - joe brantlinger, tristiana hinton, omnia saed, madeline weinfield, allison robicelli