Medici on 57th – Italian

Sunlight filters through the windows of this storied Hyde Park haunt, where the air is thick with the scent of rising dough and the rhythmic clinking of milkshakes being spun at the counter. Guests settle into dark, graffiti-etched wooden booths to share bubbling pizzas and artisan sandwiches, surrounded by a vibrant academic energy that has pulsed through these walls for generations. It is a warm, multi-level sanctuary where the rustic charm of a neighborhood bakery meets the spirited, lived-in soul of a classic American eatery.

Cuisine: Italian

Price range: $$

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