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Gennaro Restaurant Review

665 Amsterdam Ave. (92nd & 93rd Sts.) Send to Phone
New YorkNY 10025
212-665-5348 | Menu
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An eatery so Italian that the chef might decide not to stay open---but if he does, it's well worth the wait.

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Gennaro Picone, once on the fast track to becoming one of the city's most noted Italian chefs, gave it up to open this topnotch neighborhood spot. Caution: Call ahead; if he doesn't feel like cooking he may close up shop for the night. It's cash only and there's a modest wine list, but Picone's warm potato and portobello tart with goat cheese; orecchiette with broccoli and melted provolone; and slow-braised lamb shank in red wine sauce with Israeli couscous are captivating.

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