Del Posto Ristorante

With high ceilings, a striking central staircase and opulent columns, Del Posto’s distinctive coolness seems equally at home on the edge of the Meatpacking District or in Vegas. And this posturing is backed up by the epicurean muscle of all-star trio Mario Batali, Joseph Bastianich and Lidia Bastianich. The menu caters to lovers of experimental Italian cuisine and those in search of a destination for a romantic rendezvous. The dishes change frequently and the team excels at inventive pastas such as the semolina crespelle with sweet garlic, pancetta and pesto, and original fish preparations (like the braised wild bass with scorzonero).