Destino

www.destinony.com

Why You'll Love It

Pillow-soft gnocchi. Savory vodka sauce. Frutti del mar’s flavors of the sea. There are a million reasons why Italian cuisine is one of our favorites—and they’re all on Destino’s menu. And with the ultra-chic ambiance, it’s easy to see why this is the who’s who of New York’s ristorante of choice.

Crystal chandeliers and plinking piano keys help any meal taste better, but Executive Chef Mario Curko’s creations don’t even need the help. We’re talking Southern Italian (where Curko grew up) favorites made with locally sourced, super-fresh ingredients.

Whether you nip in for some vino and a spicy meat-ah-ball, or take your significant other out for a see-and-be-seen dinner, Destino’s got you covered like sauce on lasagna.

– Blaise, Bloomspot Staff Writer

Featured menu items

Polpettine di Mario

House specialty—meatballs made with a blend of pork, beef, and veal

Capesante

Pan-seared scallops in a white wine sauce with mashed potatoes and grilled zucchini

Pappardelle Ragout del D’agnello

Lamb ragout with porcini mushrooms and mint

Tiramisu

Lady fingers dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of egg yolks and mascarpone, and flavored with liquor and cocoa.

Chianti Classico

Monsanto, “Il Poggio,” DOCG, Toscana, Italy 1999

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