Masseria dei Vini

In Manhattan, Masseria Dei Vini just opened at 9th Avenue and 58th Street. Pino Coladonato, the chef/co-owner, also owns La Masseria on W. 48th St. and La Masseria in East Greenwich, RI. The restaurant serves recipes from Chef Coladonato's native Puglia, where the center of each major functioning farm is a Masseria—a farm or country house. Vintage agricultural implements, as well as enormous black and white images of Puglia's countryside and historic monuments, are placed in contemporary, sculptural groupings.

The DOP designation has been awarded to Masseria del Vini's pizzas, indicating that the authentic ingredients are guaranteed by the Italian government. This is as near as diners can get to eating pizza beneath the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Traditional meats like rabbit and calf liver are rarely found on the menus of NYC's greatest Italian restaurants, yet both are available at Masseria del Vini.

Location: 887 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019

Website: masseriadeivini.com