83 ½ is best described as a labor of love. A love of a family, friends and most importantly, food. Owner Vincenzo Mangiafridda, a twenty-year restaurant veteran of the Upper East Side, wanted to open a restaurant that spoke to his deep Sicilian roots. In 83 1/2, his vision has become reality.
… Chef Antonio Morichini has created a menu of memorable Italian dishes including silky pastas, inventive antipasti, and delicious entrees. Wine director Jean-Luc Le Du has compliments the cuisine with a striking array of wines known as much for their quality and integrity as their luminous bouquets.
Above all, it’s Vincenzo’s love of people that makes 83 ½ what it is: a warm, welcoming place where friends and families share their passion for food and familiar faces. We can’t wait for your family to meet ours.
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