Cavatelli con Sugo Di Cinghiale braised wild boar, porcini mushrooms and chianti wine.
Pollo Parmigiana with mashed potatoes. (3-4 stars)
Caesar salad. (3 out of 4 stars)
Caesar salad. (3 out of 4 stars)
I am now starting a new column $25 dollars or less. In NYC, Dining is very expensive. So finding, a three course lunch or dinner is difficult to find for $20-$25 dollars a person.
Arte Cafe:
http://www.artecafenyc.com/html/plunch.html
I asked the waiter what is the most popular dish on the prix fix menu. . He suggested Pollo Parmigiana served with fedelini pomodoro. It was tasty and filling. It could have had a bit more sauce. The chicken, a Southern Italian favorite was prepared in a Northern Italian way. I would give it three out of four stars. They were accomodating and allowed me to try the mashed potatoes instead of the pasta. Sadly, the potatoes arrived cold and not satisfying but they did take them back and serve them at room temperature.
The salad was also three out of four stars. I choose the Caesar. It was the perfect size portion for a starter. My friend had a green salad. I tried both and preferred the Caesar.
The cost for this meal before tax and tip was $13.00. I would suggest a glass of the Redwood Creek Pinot Noir for $10.00 a glass (it was 4 out of 4 stars) the total would be around $25.00, but very good value!
Arte Cafe is a beautiful restaurant with a warm and comfortable feel. The atmosphere is inviting and charming. It is the perfect place for a romantic date . It has a romantic atmosphere. The food is good, inexpensive and satisfying and the staff are attentive and charming.
http://www.artecafenyc.com/html/flash.html
Pros: Atmoshere, friendly service, reasonable cost.
Cons: The potatoes were served cold: They did correct it when I asked for them to be served at room temperature. The dish came with pasta and sauce but they did substitute the potatoes (I was interested in another guests potatoes. Sadly, they were nothing special. My advice order the pasta. )
With wine and the other two courses the lunch would come to a bit under $26.00 a person. It was well worth it and I plan on going back soon.
Arte Cafe:
http://www.artecafenyc.com/html/plunch.html
I asked the waiter what is the most popular dish on the prix fix menu. . He suggested Pollo Parmigiana served with fedelini pomodoro. It was tasty and filling. It could have had a bit more sauce. The chicken, a Southern Italian favorite was prepared in a Northern Italian way. I would give it three out of four stars. They were accomodating and allowed me to try the mashed potatoes instead of the pasta. Sadly, the potatoes arrived cold and not satisfying but they did take them back and serve them at room temperature.
The salad was also three out of four stars. I choose the Caesar. It was the perfect size portion for a starter. My friend had a green salad. I tried both and preferred the Caesar.
The cost for this meal before tax and tip was $13.00. I would suggest a glass of the Redwood Creek Pinot Noir for $10.00 a glass (it was 4 out of 4 stars) the total would be around $25.00, but very good value!
Arte Cafe is a beautiful restaurant with a warm and comfortable feel. The atmosphere is inviting and charming. It is the perfect place for a romantic date . It has a romantic atmosphere. The food is good, inexpensive and satisfying and the staff are attentive and charming.
http://www.artecafenyc.com/html/flash.html
Pros: Atmoshere, friendly service, reasonable cost.
Cons: The potatoes were served cold: They did correct it when I asked for them to be served at room temperature. The dish came with pasta and sauce but they did substitute the potatoes (I was interested in another guests potatoes. Sadly, they were nothing special. My advice order the pasta. )
With wine and the other two courses the lunch would come to a bit under $26.00 a person. It was well worth it and I plan on going back soon.
They also have a prix fix dinner menu for a few dollars more and a prix fix brunch menu on the weekends with unlimited bellini's and champagne for an additional $10 a person.
A moderate place to take a date or a nice place to go with friends. You can also go there if you are attending the Beacon Theater as it is only a few blocks away.
Photos and written by Corine Cohen
Holiday Wonders is currently playing at the Beacon Theatre.
