I have kind of lived in Hell’s Kitchen for almost three years. I say almost because below where I reside is the Lincoln Tunnel. Much further north is the area that most would consider to be the real Hell’s Kitchen. One of the few things I do have by me are restaurants, and a lot of them are Italian. The best of these Italian spots, which line 9th and 10th avenue, is not on the famed “Restaurant Row,” it is 44 SW. You will find all of the classic dishes you would expect, plus a few of “Mama’s Specials.” The vast menu even includes a number of vegetarian options.
44 SW won’t blow you away with new-age techniques, but for classic Italian fare at a reasonable price, few can match the quality.
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