(212) 260-4666
5 Bleecker St
New York,
NY
10012
40.7254
-73.9924
Neighborhoods: Downtown, NoHo
What People Are Saying About Bianca Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
White walls, bright wood and exposed brick give a homey feeling to this snug East Village trattoria. Although the restaurant is carefully assembled and managed, the low prices and informal vibe have a mellowing effect. Service is warm and competent, if occasionally rushed. The regional Italian cooking is joyfully simple. Pillowy fried dough rectangles partner well with an array of salami as a starter; an intensely flavored appetizer of chicken livers in balsamic reduction is also delicious. Pastas can be little marvels of texture, exemplified by a basic yet remarkably good ricotta-filled…
07/12/09
One of the best
by DGBK
Just a great hidden away place. Have been there twice and it is the best value for your dollar authentic Italian food that I have found in the city. Just remember its cash only and be prepared
- Pros: nice atmosphere, good food
- Cons: none that I can think of
01/16/09
Memorable Meals
by DLover
Been there quite a few times for dinner with my baby koala and its romantic, but busy with delicious, cheap food. Note that they only take cash but its worth every penny - No reservations accepted but Ive never had to wait more than 15 minutes for a table - Try the tuna salad and/or the salmon - lasagna is tasty too - I just made myself hungry...
- Pros: Delicious food, cheap, Nice Atmosphere, Steve Winwood
- Cons: Cash Only so I cant use my business credit card and make the meal a taxable deduction...
05/30/08
Authentic Italian
by Burlington Tom
I brought my wife here before a show at the 45 Bleecker St. Theatre, after a little research online, and it turned out to be the best Italian food we've probably ever had (at least, certainly the best we've had in NYC). The atmosphere feels like an family cottage, cozy, walls lined with old-fashioned decor. The servers were very attentive and our food was delivered to our table promptly. We began our meal with an appetizer of mussels, which came in generous portion, plump and creamy in a white wine and butter sauce. For our meals, my wife ordered the spaghetti and I, the gnocchi. Her dish was wonderfully simple; the homemade pasta was al dente (as it should be) coated with a tomato sauce, fresh basil, and rich olive oil. My gnocchi was nice and fluffy, topped with a gorgonzola alfredo sauce. I highly recommend both dishes. The meal left us extremely satisfied. What a bargain!
- Pros: Ambience, Service, FOOD, Value
- Cons: Absolutely none!
The Details on Bianca Restaurant
What to Drink:
The nicely varied Italian wine list includes a grouping of a few dozen bottles less than $40, as well as an equal or greater number above that price.
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