Nolita, Manhattan · restaurant
The soaring Puck Building dining room and jacketed waitstaff set a high bar, and Torrisi's food clears it comfortably. Chanterelle penne in butter sauce, tuna with pickled caponata, and an affogato served in an oversized martini glass with espresso granita all feel as polished as the room around them. Michelin-starred, adults-only, and one of the city's toughest reservations, though bar seats remain the best bet for last-minute diners.
Vanilla ice cream, chocolate fudge, and espresso granita in a martini glass
Pristine tuna paired with bright, sweet-sour Sicilian pickled caponata
Sauteed baby chanterelles in a luscious butter sauce—simple, perfect