Try Della Notte for buono Italian cuisine
If you're looking for the more non-traditional side of Little Italy, Della Notte is a great place to go for a date or dinner with a small group of friends. Don't expect checkered tablecloths, drippy candles, or violins; this place is almost overwhelmingly modern. Decorated with fake busts of Roman emperors, a huge tree in the middle of one of the rooms, and tons of ivy, the low-lit dining area is perfect for a trendy, contemporary dining experience. The waiters may espouse the apparently addictive school of patterned black vests, but they're friendly and funny. Service is impeccable, and the food was superb.