West Village, Manhattan · restaurant
Walk-in only listeria so put your name in and order a negroni at the bar while you wait. The cacio e pepe has the pepper-to-noodle ratio that the would make the Roman gods smile, and the insalata verde — dressed greens in sherry vinaigrette — earns its own cult following. Order both, plus one of the seasonal verdure dishes on the board and you’ll be a regular in no time.