Peasant
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Location
194 Elizabeth St., New York, NY, 10012
212-965-9511
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The lowdown
Peasant is exactly right. From its backlit brick-walled kitchen that features only open-fire cooking to its incredibly appealing pan-Italian menu, chef-owner Frank De Carlo has reason to bust his buttons every night, and you have almost too many reasons to undo a couple of yours. I like the little bowl of sweet ricotta cheese served gratis to the rowdy food scholars in the house, and I’m also partial to the gnocchi with morels and ramps in brown butter, and the perfectly oval pizza margherita with dollops of mozzarella.
What you need to know
Insider Tips The downstairs wine bar — where the full menu can be ordered — opens nightly at 7 p.m., and is reserved for walk-ins only.
Recommended DishesGnocchi ai funghi; bistecca alla Fiorentina; lasagna di coniglio
DrinksFull Bar
Noise LevelCivilized