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Norma Gastronomia Siciliana
438 Third Ave., New York 10016 Route Planner
Italian,Sicilian
  • Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking: ≤ £30 / 40 € (IRE) ‘Bibs’ are awarded for simple yet skilful cooking for under £30 or €40.

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  • Italian
  • Sicilian
  • Air conditioning
  • Wheelchair access
  • Outside dining available
  • Amex

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Description

To think of these arancini as mere “rice balls” is a slight on Sicilian cuisine; they are so much more. Nowhere else in the city will you dine on such crisp, classic beauties—filled with ragù, peas, mozzarella and rice cooked in chicken stock, then presented in a pool of light tomato sauce. Rest assured though as the menu goes on to list other authentic and deliciously rendered items, including the 'rianata pizza of Trapani.

The rustic space is filled with old, crackle-glazed platters that probably held the exact style of the rich anelletti al forno, back in the Old Country. Before you leave, stock up on specialty ingredients that are strategically displayed for sale. Wine bottles racked up along the walls hint at a lengthy and noteworthy selection.

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  • From US$77
    Hotel 31 Extended Stay
    Good 7.9
    206 m - 120 East 31 Street, New York NY 10016
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    Midtown East Next to Times Square
    Very good 8
    309 m - New York NY 10016
  • From US$225
    Royalton Park Avenue
    Very good 8.3
    354 m - 420 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10016

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