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Bar Pitti Restaurant New York
Home to “many a celeb sighting”, this “jet-set” Village Italian is best known for its “excellent people-watching” from indoor/outdoor tables, even if the “easygoing” fare is pretty “delicious” as well; no reservations, no plastic, “no discernible decor”
Pitti opened in 1992 nearly two decades after Silvano Marchetto combined the trattoria formula with a see-and-be-seen sidewalk setting at adjacent Da Silvano. Marchetto had initially conceived of a more casual Pitti as part of an expansion, but a family tragedy inspired him to enlist a partner, Giovanni Tognozzi.
Arguments over meatball-recipe theft and lawsuits soon followed, but the feud seems to have mellowed since then. What’s left is a sienna-painted bare-bones space packed with wooden tables—greatly improved by a mirrored wall and exceptional outdoor seating. A blackboard of twenty or so static specials extend the basic Tuscan menu: assembled antipasti like oil-packed tuna jumbled with cannellini beans, quick-fry pasta, the storied veal meatballs, etc.
The chic reputation carried over from Da Silvano still fills the spot with Mikli-framed gallery types peeking at each other, but it’s the fast-moving Italian guy in faded pajama pants who gives this place its mystique.
Bar Pitti NYC Main Menu
Antipasti
| Dish | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Insalata Di Fagioli Tonno E Cipolla | Italian beans with tuna & onions | $8.50 |
| Crostini | Chicken liver paste on country bread (2 Pcs) | $6.00 |
| Caprese | Mozzarella & tomatoes | $7.50 |
| Scottish Smoked Salmon | Scottish smoked salmon, capers, red onions | $10.50 |
| Antipasto Toscano | Prosciutto di parma, salame toscano, pecorino, mortadella & a slice of fettunta | $10.50 |
| Fettunta | Grilled country bread with garlic, olive oil | $4.50 |
| Fettunta E Prosciutto | Grilled country bread with prosciutto di parma, garlic & olive oil | $10.50 |
Sfizi
| Dish | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cozze Alla Marinara | Mussels | $10.50 |
| Uova Al Pomodoro | Eggs in tomato sauce | $7.50 |
| Omelette Del Giorno | Daily omelette special | $8.50 |
| Insalata Mista | Mixed salad | $7.50 |
Pasta
| Dish | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Taglierini All Empolese | Thin, homemade pasta with artichokes, leeks, garlic, olive oil & a touch of fresh tomato | $14.50 |
| Penne Strascicate | Meat sauce | $14.50 |
| Rigatoni Pitti | Turkey sausage, peas, cream, tomatoes & parmigiano | $14.50 |
| Penne All Arrabbiata | Tomato sauce with garlic, olive oil & crushed red pepper | $13.50 |
| Pappardelle Alla Fiesolana | Flat, large, homemade pasta with smoked bacon, cream, tomatoes & parmigiano | $14.50 |
Panini
| Dish | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Toscano | Roast loin of pork, rosemary, garlic, lettuce, tomatoes & mayonnaise | $9.50 |
| Polpettine | Veal meatballs, mozzarella and tomatoes | $9.50 |
| Tonno | Tuna, capers, red onions, tomatoes & mayonnaise | $9.50 |
| Salame | Salame toscano, tomatoes & pecorino cheese | $9.50 |
| Campagnolo | Spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, olive oil & parmigiano | $9.50 |
| Precamondo | Brie, eggplant, mushrooms, turkey breast & sun dried tomatoes | $9.50 |
| Vegetale | Artichoke, mushroom, eggplant, tomato & lettuce | $9.50 |
| Prosciutto Cotto E Mozzarella Grigliato | Grilled country bread with cooked ham & mozzarella | $9.50 |
| Salmone | Scottish smoked salmon, pecorino cheese, lettuce & mayonnaise | $10.50 |
Dolci
| Dish | Price |
|---|---|
| Torta Della Nonna | $7.00 |
| Chocolate Mousse | $7.00 |
| Tartufo | $7.00 |
| Tiramisu | $7.00 |
| Panna Cotta | $7.00 |
| Affogato Al Caffe | $7.00 |
| Gelato, Sorbetto | $7.00 |
Our Gallery
The food was by far better than some places in little Italy. We all ordered pasta of course and it was amazing. I ordered the white pasta dish with truffles and it was the best thing I’ve ever had. I will definitely be returning.
Adeni Reg.
Phenomenal food! Truffle Pasta and veal dish… get it! Quick service super friendly staff! Fresh ingredients! Just as good as Italy!
Sigma Alure
Amazing food and service!!! I can see why there’s a long line even on a weekday, but our wait was worth every minute. I came here with my family and the italian hostess who also seemed like the owner of the restaurant was so kind and caring
Lorel M.L.
Delicious! I was recommended here by many friends- and instagram pictures! The penne and vodka sauce dish I had was amazing- I could have licked the plate!
Andrew M.
