Bottino 246 10th Ave. (24th & 25th Sts.)
Chelsea
212.206.6766
Bottino:
If the only Italian words you know consist of “grazie” and “pepperoni,” never fear—it’s not a requirement for you to order in Italian at Chelsea restaurant Bottino. You may, however, want to brush up on your art speak before eating here, since you’ll be in the heart of art gallery central. Moderately priced Italian fare is the game here, with succulent dishes such as orecchiette with broccoli rabe ($12), roast rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic ($28), and Gemellia al Pesto ($15). Quench your thirst with the more than adequate wine list, all while sitting in the back garden lined with fresh wild orchids. And you’ll definitely want to finish things off with a cup of Illy Espresso—why not, when it’s only $2? You may forget you’re not actually in Italy.
