Really terrific, authentic northern italian cuisine, owned and operated by Italian natives, including the chef. Delicious earthy food, homemade sausages made on premises are a big draw, but... More

Really terrific, authentic northern italian cuisine, owned and operated by Italian natives, including the chef. Delicious earthy food, homemade sausages made on premises are a big draw, but everything is good. Unpretentious, comfortable environment and efficient service. Great place to go before an event and have a home-cooked tasting meal with a glass of wine, much better than the greasy joints in the area. Pros: Great food, comfortable environment, good service, convenient location Cons: Can be sold out on nights when there's an MSG event. Call ahead.
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They make the sausage in-house and you can tell--not just from the flavor, which is exquisite, but from the bouquet of spice scent that hits you in the snoot when you go under the kitchen to visit... More

They make the sausage in-house and you can tell--not just from the flavor, which is exquisite, but from the bouquet of spice scent that hits you in the snoot when you go under the kitchen to visit the necessary. The rest of the food is commensurately good, and the price is definitely right. The decor is, as others have noted, a bit Early Christmas Light; but it's got a certain goofy charm, at that. Pros: sausage, the other food, value
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This is the perfect place to go before any concert or game at MSG. I went their last week before a show and had no problem getting out on time. The staff is very accomodating and the food was... More

This is the perfect place to go before any concert or game at MSG. I went their last week before a show and had no problem getting out on time. The staff is very accomodating and the food was great. You should definetly try the pastas...the sausage is a must and everthing is reasonably priced. Decent wine list. If your looking for a 4star place, this is not for you, but overall a great place for a quick bite! I'll be back! Pros: Inexpensive, Great Food, friendly Cons: decor, reservations, crowded
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This restaurant, while close to the Magnet, Pit and UCB theaters, was absolutely terrible. Serice was well below average, not only did they not refill our water glasses but when every dish on the... More

This restaurant, while close to the Magnet, Pit and UCB theaters, was absolutely terrible. Serice was well below average, not only did they not refill our water glasses but when every dish on the table was pretty much untouched, the waitress didn't say anything or even ask if everything was okay. I had the cheese and spinach stuffed mannicotti - there was little to no sauce but plenty of water - not good. Stick to the bar/pubs in this area and steer clear of Biricchino. Also terribly over priced for the area and the food. Pros: Not a single One Cons: Terrible food, Horrible ambience, Unattentive waitstaff
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The decor may not be the greatest but the food is delicious, the staff is friendly and you get a great meal for the money. This is a great spot for pre Theatre goers Pros: inexpensive, friendly... More

The decor may not be the greatest but the food is delicious, the staff is friendly and you get a great meal for the money. This is a great spot for pre Theatre goers Pros: inexpensive, friendly service, close to theatres
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The place had okay red sauce food, and the waitstaff was friendly. They never refilled our water glasses. It might be the best sit down food I've had in the area, so if you are going to the upright... More

The place had okay red sauce food, and the waitstaff was friendly. They never refilled our water glasses. It might be the best sit down food I've had in the area, so if you are going to the upright citizen brigade, or the garden, it could be just the place for you Pros: Food, Location
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Biricchino is absolutely amazing! The fresh, homemade sausages are the best... my favorite is the chicken apple. The pastas are incredibly rich and decadent. Even though you'll want to sample a... More

Biricchino is absolutely amazing! The fresh, homemade sausages are the best... my favorite is the chicken apple. The pastas are incredibly rich and decadent. Even though you'll want to sample a little bit of everything off the menu -- and I recommend that you do -- make sure you keep Biricchino in mind any time you're in Manhattan!
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Great sausages, decent pastas, cheap. Given how little else there is in the Penn Station/MSG area, this is a nice find. Decor is sort of early-diner, but if you can forgive that, this is worth the... More

Great sausages, decent pastas, cheap. Given how little else there is in the Penn Station/MSG area, this is a nice find. Decor is sort of early-diner, but if you can forgive that, this is worth the trip.l Pros: Sausage, Price, Value Cons: Decor, service
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A great place to go before a night on the town. The decor looks like a dinner but the food is just wonderful...do not think twice about not ordering the pasta dishes, all choices are just so... More

A great place to go before a night on the town. The decor looks like a dinner but the food is just wonderful...do not think twice about not ordering the pasta dishes, all choices are just so tasty...great prices!!
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