Gente

Gente

Owner

Our restaurant offers a touch of Milan in New York City on 45th street. We serve authentic Italian food. Our soups are freshly made daily using all vegetarian ingredients. We serve Panini, Pasta, Pizza, and Salads that are all natural. Our Gelato, Sorbetto, and Dolce are flown in from Milan. We have an array of specials everyday. Second courses, such as chicken and tuna, are available for dinner and delivery. Take-out is available as well. Our unique space is perfect for private parties, client presentations, or product introductions. We also have a fully licensed bar with a wide selection of alcohol from Grey Goose to Jack Daniels.

Contributor

Citysearch

The Scene
Under black-and-white blow-ups of film stars like Marilyn Monroe and David Niven, young professionals settle into this film noir-ish spot--more during lunch time than dinner, though the bar attracts an after-work pack blowing off office steam over inexpensive bottles of wine. Service is very efficient and practical.

The Food
The variety of simple, serviceable dishes--sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, salads and more--keeps regulars coming back. The kitchen succeeds in producing elementary yet flavorful fare, like penne rustica minimally adorned with fresh tomatoes, basil and dried ricotta; a surprisingly light and lemony asparagus risotto; warm, pressed roast beef on focaccia; and thinly pounded veal sparingly dressed with piccata sauce. Those in the know look forward to the popular packaged desserts by Bindi, especially the fruit sorbets served in matching rinds.