MANO LIBERA MARCO GIUGLIANO – Restaurant

Chef Marco Giugliano's dining room on SW 59th Avenue plays Italian cooking straight and lets the ingredients carry it. Tagliolini al tartufo and saffron risotto are the dishes people return for; octopus and gnocchi hold the middle of the menu, and pistachio gelato ends it properly. Evenings only, apart from a long Sunday service, with a cocktail bar to fill the wait. Diners describe a room that manages elegance without stiffness and a team that looks after tables like family. The tasting menu is the easiest way in if you're undecided. Book ahead; Mondays it's dark.

Cuisine: Restaurant