Locanda Verde

"Andrew Carmellini, its immensely talented Italian-American chef, creates lusty, family-style food intended for sharing—this is a trattoria best enjoyed with a hungry group."

"The menu is full of inspired Italian comfort food that hits the mark." Full review

"Chef-owner Andrew Carmellini brings robust Italian cooking." Full review

"Hip Italian dining." Full review

"Big pastas, extensive and reasonably priced wine list, and cake trays loaded by an expert dessert chef. Specials get more adventuresome."

"This casual Italian taverna is a showcase for star chef Andrew Carmellini’s exceptional creations; try the porchetta sandwich ($17), spiced glazed duck ($29) or his fabulous pastas ($17–20)."

"Hit the menu’s strong spots and you’ll have a terrific meal at a reasonable price." Full review

"The food is so flat-out seductive—and reasonably priced—you understand quickly why so many diners are clamoring." Full review

"In style, conception, and tone it’s as different from its predecessor Ago as a raucous, deceptively sophisticated pop band is from the provincial touring company of a tattered old Broadway show." Full review

"Porchetta is cooked “just the way I like it,” says the menu, which means that he likes a pile of under-rendered fat flanking the texture-less meat." Full review