NYC Italian Restaurant Surprise: Tomato "Gnocchi" Soup! 🍅

This Michelin-recognized (but not starred) spot totally won us over with its vibe and unexpected twists — very "NYC Italian," super photogenic! 🍸 ACIDO ACINO A blend of brandy, amaro, honey, and sour grape juice. Bitter at first sip… then weirdly addictive. Tastes expensive in a way I can’t explain. 🧅 CARAMELIZED ONION TORTA Buttery crust + sweet onions + a thick layer of goat cheese. Rich, delicious — but seriously heavy. A small slice goes a long way. 🐟 WOOD-FIRED WHOLE TROUT Came out looking majestic! Crispy skin, stuffed with greens and pine nuts. Heads-up: the filling has a wasabi-like kick — too strong for me, so I stuck to the tender fish. 🍝 CAVATELLI ALLO SCOGLIO Crab pasta that strangely resembled Chinese tomato gnocchi soup! My Shanxi friend said it tasted just like her hometown’s "tomato and egg cat ears" — a warm, comforting surprise. 🍫 DARK CHOCOLATE & ESPRESSO GELATO Smooth, not too sweet — the perfect finish. 📍 Ci Siamo 440 West 33rd St, NYC A mix of elegance, creativity, and a dash of home — definitely a date-night worthy spot! #CiSiamoNYC #ItalianFoodNYC #NYCRestaurants #DateNightSpot #ComfortFoodVibes