Becco
Authentic Italian-American fare in the heart of the Theater District
(212) 397-7597
355 W 46th St
(at Between Eighth Avenue and Ninth Avenue)
New York,
NY
10036
40.760453
-73.989496
Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown
Hours:
Daily 12pm-3pm, 5pm-12am
Last updated 6.30.09
What People Are Saying About Becco
The Owner
Becco
Owner
The name Becco is derived from the Italian verb, beccare, which means to peck, nibble or savor something in a discriminating way. Lidia Bastianich and her son, Joseph, opened Becco in the theater district in 1993. Known for its acclamined $16.95 pre fix lunch menu and $21.95 pre fix dinner menu that includes a large assortment of Italian antpasti or a Caesar salad together with unlimited servings of tableside pasta, prepared fresh daily. Hearty main courses include the porcini rubbed ribeye steak, "Joe's grilled veal chop" and a wide selection of Italian wines, all priced at $25.00 per bottle.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
Abbondanza is the name of the game here, where a one-price-buys-it-all menu gets you in and out quickly, inexpensively and wishing you hadn't had that second bite of dessert. Almost before you take your seat, you're besieged by an assortment of antipasti that changes according to the season and the whim of the chef.
The Food
Every dinner includes the all-you-can-eat antipasto and a pasta selection that whizzes around the dining room in well-worn saute pans. Servers pile your plate with papardelle in veal ragu, linguine with black olive paste, penne, rigatoni, gnocchi, ravioli--every night the choice is different. The timid stop there, but if you're still hungry, a small supplemental charge earns you a generous entree.
User Reviews
jeepdude2
June 12, 2009
Last night i went to Becco for the 2nd time ever, and i felt compelled to write and just say i loved my experince there. My Date and I had the Time of out lives. the Food was excellent! The Wine the server selected for us was great and the deserts were out of this world. we were there from 8:30 till they closed and they were great to us the entire time! I would recommend Becco to anyone looking for excellent Food
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ktkoenig
June 03, 2009
excellent choice of dishes! charming atmospere and great service. highly recommend their daily special of three dishes and a salad. bread basket is worth a sample too. excellent choice if you are hungry and ready from a break in the city! Try and get there before 4:00 on a Saturday and you can still get the lunch deal.
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mm550366
May 06, 2009
I've had many meals at this charming Italian gem in the theater distric and they've all been wonderful. The waiters create an almost show-like atmosphere with their never ending pans of pasta floating through the dining room like italian angels making sure that your plate is never empty the vegetable plate is great fileld with mushrooms, and garlic mashed potatoes this is a great place to go with a crowd and before you leave i must insiste that you have a glass of Moscato D'Asti the flavored liquer has the perfect about of dry bubbly texture with the added sweetness of pear
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What to Drink:
Wines are all a bargain at $18 a bottle.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Special Occasion Dining, Notable Chef, Theater District Dining, Private Rooms, Group Dining, Notable Wine List, Private Parties, Prix Fixe Menu
Cuisine:
Message from Becco
- Unlimited Pasta Prix-Fixe
- Private Party Rooms
- Lidia Bastianich(co-owner)
The name Becco is derived from the Italian verb, beccare, which means to peck, nibble or savor something in a discriminating way. Lidia Bastianich and her son, Joseph, opened Becco in the theater district in 1993. Known for its acclamined $16.95 pre fix lunch menu and $21.95 pre fix dinner menu that includes a large assortment of Italian antpasti or a Caesar salad together with unlimited servings of tableside pasta, prepared fresh daily. Hearty main courses include the porcini rubbed ribeye steak, "Joe's grilled veal chop" and a wide selection of Italian wines, all priced at $25.00 per bottle.
