Loving Patsy's down the block, but not loving the prices, decided to saunter over to 56th/9th- 3 Italian restaurants at the intersection. Could not believe two were empty (Saturday night at 6:30) Puttanesca was packed. My PO5 was seated promtly (w/o reservation) and treated to an amazing dinner. There is no waiting area, so we had a crowd hovering over our table, this is just testament to how many people want to eat there. Fresh pasta was a little too soft- not unexpected on a weekend evening rush, the standard pasta was perfect. What I liked the most is that the staff listened attentively to what I asked for and my meal was prepared EXACTLY the way I asked, what a treat. My last suprise was the bill, 5people, 4apps, 6entrees(3 specials) +wine and it came out to less than $150!!!! Now I know why the other restaurants were empty.
Pros: Food, Location, Service
Cons: Crowded, Noisy
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