In a neighborhood overrun by oh-so-cool restaurants and lounges, Tello’s remains a serene classic. The narrow dining room is uncomplicated, with red-and-white-checkered tablecloths, a tin ceiling and vintage photos. This same sense of comfortable simplicity carries over to the food. A deep bowl of rigatoni Tello is sauced with a hearty mix of tomatoes, peas, zucchini, sausage and a hint of fennel. Swordfish steak is well complemented by capers, olives and garlic in a white-wine sauce. Dessert lovers will want to take a spoon or two to the crunchy hazelnut-chocolate tartufo.
Tello’s (CLOSED)
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Details
- Address:
- 198 Eighth Ave
- New York
- 10011
- Cross street:
- at 20th St
- Contact:
- View Website
- 212-691-8696
- Transport:
- Subway: A, C, E to 14th St; L to Eighth Ave; 1 to 18th St
- Price:
- Average main course: $16. AmEx, MC, V
- Opening hours:
- Mon–Fri 5pm–midnight; Sat, Sun 11am–4pm, 5pm–midnight
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- Sign in & claim business
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