Why You Should Go: Italian may be a customary offering in NYC but for a truly fun and authentic experience, it's hard to beat three generations of knowledge. Take a stroll down the streets of Little Italy to find Puglia, a family-like restaurant that's been dishing up traditional Italian fare since 1919. 

Why You'll Love It: Three generations of the Garofalo family have put their love into the cuisine at Puglia's, serving traditional Italian delicacies to customers in a festive, family-like atmosphere. In-house entertainment makes for a lively night as famed chanteur Jorge Buccio serenades the room with Sinatra tunes as guests tap their toes and dig into their delicious meals.

What to Order: Traditional dishes like rigatoni alla vodka, chicken parmigiana, seafood risotta and veal marsala can be enjoyed alongside some of the chef's specials such as pork chops sautéed with hot cherry peppers in a balsamic glaze or shrimp with roasted peppers, olives, and mozzarella in a marsala sauce.