Torrisi
Italian restaurant · Nolita ·
Italian-American eatery with inventive dishes and a vibrant bar
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Italian-American eatery with inventive dishes and a vibrant bar
"Getting a reservation at the Michelin-starred Nolita Italian restaurant Torrisi might be a near-impossible feat, but the secret here is that the bar with sumptuous chairs accepts walk-ins and serves the full menu featuring hits like the linguini in a pink Manhattan clam sauce and the duck alla Mulberry. For the best chances of scoring a seat, come when the restaurant opens as the line quickly builds." - Shivani Vora
"From the folks at Carbone who brought you the $89 veal parm with a side of paparazzi, this Noho restaurant is a full-on production. It’s big, it’s flashy, and, against all odds, it actually has a personality. In a loft-like room with emerald green columns and ceilings high enough to accommodate a game of volleyball, you can enjoy rotisserie lamb, Jamaican beef patty-inspired cavatelli, and a platter of airy zeppole with a variety of aged hams. Torrisi is more Italian-ish than straight-up Italian, and the more inventive dishes are just as good as the classics. For a fun celebratory dinner, this is one of your best options. Reservations are released online 30 days in advance at 10am. There's also a large bar area up front that's saved for walk-ins. We came on a weeknight around 6pm to see if we could snag a few of those seats, and they quoted us a four-hour wait. So maybe bring a crossword—or come for lunch." - bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, tiffany yannetta
"Torrisi Bar & Restaurant is from the people behind Carbone. The two restaurants definitely share some DNA (impressive design, servers in tuxedos, general pageantry, etc.), but Torrisi is bigger and more interesting. Located in the historic Puck Building, this place has velvet banquettes, sky-high ceilings, and an open kitchen that provides some live theater. The menu is mostly Italian, but a handful of dishes draw inspiration from the surrounding neighborhood, like chicken livers with Manischewitz. If you can’t get a reservation (you probably can’t), try the walk-in-only bar area. Reservations are released online 30 days in advance at 10am. There's also a large bar area up front that's saved for walk-ins. We came on a weeknight around 6pm to see if we could snag a few of those seats, and they quoted us a four-hour wait. So maybe bring a crossword—or come for lunch." - bryan kim, willa moore
"Right now, you have better odds of getting elected mayor than you do of snagging a reservation at Torrisi. But the Nolita spot from the people behind Carbone offers multiple buyout options, and a private dining room. It won’t be cheap, but rest assured your guests will leave properly floored by tortellini pomodoro, dover sole, and the restaurant’s signature hams and zeppole. Reservations are released online 30 days in advance at 10am. There's also a large bar area up front that's saved for walk-ins. We came on a weeknight around 6pm to see if we could snag a few of those seats, and they quoted us a four-hour wait. So maybe bring a crossword—or come for lunch." - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine, will hartman
"Some restaurants provide a fun scene. Others have good food. Torrisi, a cavernous spot in Nolita from the folks behind Carbone and The Grill, checks both of those boxes. Packed every night, it’s the kind of place where you can enjoy an impressive meal and see a pop star eating linguini next to their security detail in a crushed velvet booth. The menu is inventive and Italian-ish, with dishes like rotisserie lamb and wonton-like raviolini stuffed with prawns. Start with one of the house martinis, and don’t leave until a server wearing a tux brings you a slice of Sicilian date cake. Reservations are released online 30 days in advance at 10am. There's also a large bar area up front that's saved for walk-ins. We came on a weeknight around 6pm to see if we could snag a few of those seats, and they quoted us a four-hour wait. So maybe bring a crossword—or come for lunch." - bryan kim, kenny yang, will hartman