Don Angie

In a city filled with Italian food institutions, Don Angie, which opened in 2017, could still be considered one of the new kids on the block. But this smash-hit homage to Italian American cuisine from married duo, Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli, has cemented itself to icon status with the help of a signature dish: the Pinwheel Lasagna. Perfect for sharing with a date, there’s a good chance that this eye-catching social media darling (and its crispy-edged top) already looks familiar. It’s just one of many must-try items within a space featuring a checkerboard Carrara and dark Bardiglio marble tile floor and sleek interior design, as well as a romantic outdoor dining setup with a deep red exterior.

Opened in 2017, Don Angie is a charming and award-winning West Village stalwart run by the couple and chef duo Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli. With a focus on their Italian roots, the menu’s Italian-American vision includes Italian classics like vitello tonnato (spicy veal tartare and tuna carpaccio) and stateside staples like pasta cacciatore (mezcal-braised chicken, ‘nduja, and Sicilian olives). For mains, must-try items include the signature lasagna and the colorful combinations of their lobster for two (smoked vodka sauce, spicy polenta tortelli, and lobster polpette). Dessert options are cantaloupe sorbetto, black cocoa tiramisu, and more.