Italian Restaurants Around the New York Times Building

Located in New York's Theater District, Becco offers pre-fixe and a la carte menus that include antipasto and classic Caesar's salad for appetizers and entrees of veal, pork, chicken and fish that range in price from about $20 to $35 (2009 prices). A long wine list ranges from $30 to $2,000, and a sommelier will guide you. Several rooms are available for private functions, the largest accommodating up to 100 people. Attire is casual, and Randall's Island Golf Center is 4.3 miles away.

Becco
355 W. 46th St.
New York, New York 10036
(212) 397-7597
becco-nyc.com

Just a short walk from Times Square is Mario's Trattoria, a cozy and inviting venue that's a good bet for brick oven pizza and Napoli-style pastas like rigatoni pomodoro. Head to the bar for pre-dinner cocktails or a drink after a Broadway show. Entrees consist of seafood, chicken and veal, and prices are unlisted. Catering is available, and attire is casual. Mini golf and driving ranges are available at Hoboken Golf, 2.5 miles away.

Mario's Trattoria
493 9th Ave.
New York, New York 10018
(212) 239-3394
mariotrattoria.com

The family-owned and run Trattoria Trecolori is a casual eatery with a long wall of exposed brick and a rustic but warm decor. Guests will enjoy appetizers of salads, soups, frutti di mare and antipasto. Pastas include penne arrabiata and farfalle primavera, and entrees consist of chicken, veal and seafood dishes like trefunghi, piccata and calamari alla Luciana. Entree prices range from about $16 to $26, and attire is casual. Many desserts are homemade, like its ricotta cheesecake, tiramisu and chocolate cake.

Trattoria Trecolori
254 W. 47th St.
New York, New York 10036
(212) 221-7195
trattoriatrecolori.com