Vincent's Restaurant, New York

This popular old-time Italian restaurant attracts tourists and locals looking for a taste of Little Italy's past. Offering good, standard fare at modest prices, outstanding service and the type of throwback ambiance one can only find in an old building like this one, it is a rare bargain for New York. Outdoor and sidewalk seating are available. Pastas like ravioli and linguine with shrimp are featured, as well as calamari, soft-shelled crab and scungilli (conch). Vincent's rich red sauces, especially one with garlic and oregano, are well admired.