Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria

"Il Buco Alimentari is the more casual sister restaurant to Il Buco. It’s only a few doors down, but it’s easier to get into, and you can eat a top-notch plate of pasta here. It still gets busy (even on weekdays), but the good news is, there generally always seem to be reservations available. Bring a date when you want to make it seem like you’re not a planning procrastinator, and order the cacio e pepe." - bryan kim, chris stang