Located just off Central Park at Madison Ave and 73rd Street, Via Quadronno has a menu extensive enough to interest both tourists and locals. In the morning, you might pop by for one of the adorably decorated cappuccinos and a chocolate croissant. Around midday, opt for a panini (their speciality), such as the ‘san babila’ (ham, brie, fontina and pate) and the ‘tentazione’ (prosciutto, shrimp, mozzarella and pink sauce) for $13.50. Prefer something lighter? Grab a fresh di capri salad ($18.50)
For dinner, there’s everything from filet mignon carpaccio ($25) to spaghetti carbonara ($26.50) to veal medallions in white wine sauce ($40.50) to choose from. No matter the meal, you might want to save some room for the tiramisu ($11.50) or a few macarons ($2.50 each)—you know, just in case.