Oretta Midtown

Cacio e Pepe

The Roman benchmark — tonnarelli coated in a sharp, creamy pecorino sauce with a generous crack of black pepper that actually bites

Carbonara

Classic guanciale and egg yolk carbonara — rich without being heavy, a reliable litmus test for the kitchen's restraint

Wood-fired pizza

Thin-crust Neapolitan-leaning pies with a charred, blistered edge and simple, quality toppings

Tiramisu

House-made tiramisu — properly soaked ladyfingers, not overly sweetened, a solid closer if you have room