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Vallata
$ · Italian

47 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003
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Best Italian in East Village

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Vallata 8.1
Union Square
Vibes: Date Night Magic Instagram Worthy Wonders Business Lunch Power Players
Tom Colicchio’s neighborhood trattoria near Union Square emphasizes polished classics and hand-made pastas. It’s a smaller, calmer room than many Gramercy peers, best for a focused pasta-and-wine dinner.
Must-Try Dishes: Paccheri with Fennel Sausage & Broccoli Rabe, Veal & Ricotta Meatballs, Bucatini Cacio e Pepe
Scores:
Value: 7.6 Service: 8.4 Consistency: 7.9 Food Quality: 8.6 Atmosphere: 7.8 Cultural Relevance: 7.7
What makes it special: Celebrity-chef trattoria with a tight, pasta-forward menu.
Who should go: Pasta fans and low-key date nights.
When to visit: Sunday dinner for an easier reservation.
What to order: Paccheri, veal meatballs, cacio e pepe.
Insider tip: Try the aperitivo hour for bar snacks and a quieter vibe.