Named for the headquarters of The New York Times newspaper, Times Square is one of Manhattan's most famous intersections, according to NYCTourist.com. The boundaries of Times Square are Broadway and 7th Avenue between West 42nd and West 47th streets. Tourists flock to Times Square's 39 theaters, 40 hotels and numerous restaurants, all of which are required to prominently feature brightly lit billboard signs. Italian restaurants are frequently found in the vicinity of Times Square.
Becco, founded in 1993 by Lidia Bastianich, a well-known chef on PBS television, features fixed price menus and a la carte entrees. Three types of pasta are prepared tableside and served in unlimited portions to diners choosing the lunch or dinner pasta specials. Other traditional favorites include Becco's version of Caesar salad, minestrone soup, fried mozzarella, lemon chicken and veal Parmesan. Entrees clearly indicate which of Lidia Bastianich's five cookbooks feature the recipe and honor her family's Italian heritage. Becco is located four blocks from the heart of Times Square on West 46th between 8th and 9th avenues and is near the Westside Theater, Eugene O'Neill Theatre and Birdland Jazz Club.
Becco
355 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
212-397-7597
becco-nyc.com
Montenapo is in the New York Times building on the ground level and overlooks Renzo Piano's Birch Tree Garden through floor-to-ceiling windows. Serving lunch and dinner, Montenapo features prix fixe meals and theater menus for diners heading to shows in the Times Square area. Starters include salads, cold and hot appetizers and soup. Seven pasta dishes are available including risotto and mezzaluna and entrees include seafood, filet mignon and boneless goat shoulder. After a meal at Montenapo, walk one block to BB King's Blues Club, catch a show next door at the American Airlines Theatre or stroll through Times Square or Bryant Park.
Montenapo Ristorante Della Moda
The New York Times Building
250 West 41st Street
New York, NY 10036
212-764-7663
montenaporestaurant.com
Trattoria Dopo Teatro features an interior garden space and spacious dining area with authentic Italian decor and is in the Theater District near Times Square. The owners pride themselves on offering extraordinary cuisine at affordable prices and can accommodate large parties with advance notice. Lunch, dinner, brunch and daily specials are served at the Trattoria as well as fixed price pre-theater dinners with three courses. Menu specialties include bruschetta with homemade soft mozzarella, homemade ravioli or fettuccine, brick-oven pizzas and entrees such as osso bucco and roasted lamb. A wine cellar features over 145 wines and long dining tables suitable for large parties. Trattoria Dopo Teatro is at the intersection of Seventh Avenue and West 44th Street near the Times Square subway station and the Minskoff and Nokia Theaters.
Trattoria Dopo Teatro
125 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
212-869-2849
dopoteatro.com
