Masseria dei Vini, Chef Pino Coladonato's Pugliese Cuisine and Wine at 57th and 9th, Midtown West

[Ericandblueboy]

The kids were going to see Aladdin so I made early dinner reservation at Masseria Dei Vini.  I’ve never heard of the place but the location works and the menu looks authentic if not on the expensive side.

The best starter is the fried zucchini sticks - thin, crispy and the batter did not fall off.  Their baked calamari is almost as good as fried calamari.  The rice in the GUAZZETTO ALLA PUGLIESE  (Shrimp and Clams in a light Tomato Sauce, served with Apulian Grain) apparently is very delicious according to my daughter.

The two pastas we ordered were very good - pappardelle with rabbit ragu, squid ink pasta in whey clam sauce.  If anything the pasta could’ve been firmer.  We also ordered a thinly sliced steak that’s very good as well.  

I would recommend the restaurant as a solid Italian joint.