The New Ecco La Restaurant
Restaurants come and go in New York City all the time and we find it hard to predict which ones will last and which ones will not. A restaurant's longevity rarely seems to be connected to a stellar location, good food and service, or a pleasant atmosphere. So we were disappointed to see the "under renovation" signs appear at Ecco La two years ago (a place, in our opinion, that does well in all the categories above), since such signs are almost always a sure indication that the restaurant will be completely gone soon. And as the months of renovation turned into years, we were convinced that we'd have to find a new place to have dinner after a performance at the nearby 92nd Street Y. So we were surprised and delighted when Ecco La finally re-opened its doors just before Christmas. The new space is more elegant and the two rooms, while still separate, share a more integrated decor. The menu has also been revised and upgraded. The pizzas remain an excellent lunch or light dinner choice (add an appetizer or dessert and one pizza will comfortably serve 2) and the pasta choices continue to abound. We especially like the smoked mozzarella in the rigatoni alla rossi and the fennel in the cheery pappardelle alla fiorentina. For those lucky enough to live on the Upper East Side, Ecco La offers free delivery.
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