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Puglia

189 Hester St., New York, NY 10013
nr. Mulberry St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-966-6006 Send to Phone

Hours

Daily, noon-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

6, J, M, N, Q, R, W, Z at Canal St.

Prices

$13-$24

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Classic NY
  • Delivery
  • Good for Groups
  • Kids' Menu
  • Live Music
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Prix-Fixe
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Delivery Area

Canal St. to Kenmare St., Orchard St. to Mulberry St.

Profile

Established in 1919, Puglia may be one of the oldest restaurants in Little Italy, but that doesn’t mean it's a slave to tradition. The place offers customary southern Italian fare, which patrons enjoy along with the festive ambience of in-house entertainment. Singer Jorge Buccio comes armed with an Elvis pompadour and a Casio keyboard and persuades the lively crowd to momentarily abandon their pestos or scampis as they clap their hands to Frank Sinatra tunes. If you want to sip your red wine in peace, head to the side room near the bar.

Lunch Special

Mon.—Sat., noon—4 p.m.

Prix-Fixe Menu
Daily; seven courses, $35.95 per person with a bottle of wine for five; $48.95 per person includes unlimited wine, beer and/or soda for three hours.

Recommended Dishes

Rice balls Angelina, $6.75; little Italy veal chop, $23.95; lobster and shrimp scampi, $23.95; chicken iscchitana (chicken stuffed with eggplant, tomatoes, asparagus and mozzarella), $15.95