Malaparte

Tucked away on a peaceful stretch of the West Village, Malaparte is a charming neighborhood trattoria serving simple, beautifully executed Italian dishes – spaghetti with porcini mushrooms, chewy crust pizzas, fennel and arugula salads, grilled branzino (sea bass) and tiramisu (of course) for dessert. The focaccia bread basket, which arrives after you sit down, is a nice touch.