Assenzio
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 677-9466
- Cross Street:
- Between Avenue A and Avenue B
- Directions:
- F, V at 2nd Ave
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed 5pm-12am, Thu and Sun 12pm-3pm, 5pm-12am, Fri-Sat 12pm-3pm, 12pm-1am
Editorial Review for Assenzio – by Erin Behan
In Short
Light-green walls, a distinctive copper bar and small wooden tables and chairs give a fresh, updated feeling to the smallish dining room. The moderately priced menu includes antipasti such as the Sardinian cheese plate with honey. Fennel, artichoke and arugula grace various salads, while pasta dishes range from potato dumpling to penne and black tagliolini. The traditionally prepared suckling pig and braised wild boar are among the entrees.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkTry the namesake drink, assenzio (Italian for "absinthe"). The legal brand Absente is served in traditional fashion, with flaming sugar cubes.
User Reviews for Assenzio
03/17/2008 Posted by hmorris6
One word: Polenta. The most amazing I have ever had, including when I went to Italy. Their use of wild boar instead of beef is incredible (and healthier might I add). I come back to this place almost every time I am in New York.
Pros: Polenta
Cons: Too far away from home
09/18/2007 Posted by fornickels
GREAT restaurant. We wandered in with no reservation. The place was full but we waited, the owner gave us shots of grappa on the house for waiting. The food was all around delicious. Pastas were well cooked and seasoned, the fish was excellent. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and personable. Bartender was very forthcoming with suggestions and information about the liquors (grappa) and wines. Will definitely go back!
Pros: great food, great drinks
Cons: may have to wait for a table
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