Osteria Morini, SoHo
Last week I finally got to dine at Osteria Morini, the new “casual” Michael White (of Marea fame) restaurant in SoHo. Never mind that it opened last fall; reservations are still difficult to come by. (Only 10:15 left on a Tuesday nite, a week out? Sheesh!) Lucky for us, the rain played in our favor and we were able to get a walk-in after a short wait.
I’m always skeptical of big name restaurants—and I’m not obsessed with Italian food—but let me tell you: this place is one of my new favorites. Every morsel was delicious, from the carefully selected cheese plate…
…to the most perfectly cooked pasta (that’s the Gramigna: macaroni in a pork sausage and tomato sauce—absolutely mind blowing, despite small portion)…
…to one of the best desserts I’ve ever had: a chocolate/caramel torte with cranberries on top and a scoop of coffee gelato. Worth coming back just for this alone.
I can’t recommend it enough. Delicious food, cozy environment, and reasonable prices for what you’re getting. Already looking forward to my return visit.
