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Cortina Restaurant Review |
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The “attentive” chef-owner creates a “warm”, “inviting” feeling at this “small” Upper East Side neighborhood place serving “fresh”, “solid” Northern Italian fare followed by formidable desserts. |
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Along a restaurant-heavy stretch of Second Avenue lies this midpriced Upper East Side Northern Italian that serves a full roster of Tuscan favorites and is particularly known for its homemade breads and sidewalk seating; the fact that it’s been around for over 20 years suggests they’re doing something right here. |
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This Upper East Side Northern Italian restaurant began as a dessert place and coffeehouse before adding an extensive menu of favorites. Highlights include minestrone soup, linguine with scallops, tomato and mozzarella salad, and filet of sole in lemon butter sauce. |
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Editorial Rating: Recommended
The Scene
On a busy stretch of 2nd Avenue, this Italian restaurant slows the world down for locals. An accommodating maitre d' welcomes groups and intimate pairs. The large, comfortable dining room has a simple, upscale touch--red-orange walls refined by white-clothed tables, a sturdy dark wood bar, and French doors that open onto a breezy sidewalk patio in summer.
The Food
This neighborhood spot serves classic Italian dishes without making a fuss over presentation. Proscuitto-topped arugula, apple and goat cheese salad passes with light lemon-olive oil dressing. Fresh pastas should be favored over the regular pasta selections, which are not homemade. The ricotta-stuffed ravioli di astago melds nicely with its diced peppers and rich vodka cream sauce. The chicken parmigiana stays crispy beneath a generous layer of mozzarella and thick sauce. See the specials of the day to order dessert: The tower of hazelnut ice cream topped with whipped cream is a treat.
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