(Photo: Paola Kupfer)

1. 1. The Harrison

   355 Greenwich St., at Harrison St.; 212-274-9310

   Chef Amanda Freitag revisits her Italian-cooking roots with a $45 dinner including grilled romaine salad, Sunday sauce with rigatoni, and spiced-walnut tiramisu.

2. 2. Dovetail

   103 W. 77th St., nr. Columbus Ave.; 212-362-3800

   Duck goulash and lamb meat loaf are just two of the entrées from which to choose on the $38 three-course prix fixe.

3. 3. Bar Stuzzichini

   928 Broadway, nr. 22nd St.; 212-780-5100

   Stuzzichini starters, pasta, and a choice of two entrées including porchetta, all served family style; $26 per person.

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