Via Carota

Inspired by a 17th-century villa in the hills of Florence where resident chef Ms Rita Sodi lived, Via Carota’s wooden floors (reclaimed from an old gym), vintage chapel chairs and rustic wooden cabinets make this one of New York’s most authentic Italian restaurants. Take a seat on one of its eight outdoor tables on the tree-lined sidewalk and try the wild-boar ragù over pappardelle.