Da Silvano

Da Silvano

Owner

On May 1, 1975, Silvano Marchetto opened its doors to what was to become one of the most successful restaurants in NY history. Silvano reinvented Italian restaurants by introducing New Yorkers to Cucina Toscana(true Tuscan food) while injecting a rock 'n' roll energy filled with everything that is Downtown cool.

The amazing food, the fashionably fabulous customers & the entertaining environment make Da Silvano a favorite. Whether discussing deals over lunch, first dates coming to fall in love over dinner or friends enjoying the sidewalk people-watching on a warm evening, few leave without lasting memories.

Da Silvano serves lunch & dinner seven days a week, continually offering new & innovative menu specials. During Spring, Summer & Fall, the large sidewalk cafe is a perfect spot to wine & dine with friends & family.

Contributor

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The Scene
There's always a line out front at Da Silvano's--put it down to the owner, the celebrities and the sidewalk tables. Though service is occasionally spotty--especially in the summer when the sidewalk tables are overflowing--Silvano Marchetto generally keeps an eagle eye on his Tuscan establishment.

The Food
Appetizers like broccoli rabe with fennel sausage, mussels in garlic, oil and white wine or fresh, moist fried sardines are all outstanding, as is the long list of daily specials. Equally excellent main courses include a flavorsome pepper-crusted rare tuna and a boiled beef with cabbage that's the soul of comfort food. The roasted chicken breast is authentically robust. A pasta special with avocado and sea urchin is a rare disappointment--the flavors stubbornly refuse to complement each other--but many other reliable housemade pastas are available.