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| - Here's another Yelp! first for me. Times Square Neighborhood Italian Restaurant made such a good first impression that my girlfriend and I ate a second meal there before I could write my first review. And we brought along family to introduce them on our second visit. I've only been familiar with Times Square for about one week, but I guarantee I know more about their menu than those who are bashing this place over the pizza.
For whatever reason, I've always had a rule regarding Italian Restaurants. Don't order the pizza. That could be because what Americans consider pizza, isn't really Italian. That and there is so much more good stuff to be had! Hello?! The first descriptor on the sign after "Times Square" is "Seafood". No wonder you didn't enjoy your pizza...
Times Square is a new, very clean, bright, wide open restaurant with a glass divider between the bar and the rest of the dining room. It's got a classy, yet casual atmosphere. And the north windows slide open to expand the bar, presumably when the weather permits. And the weather is on the verge of permitting.
The food is the reason we came back so soon. And the Black Mussels appetizer has to be the best dish of mussels we have ever enjoyed. They were fresh, plump and perfectly cooked in an amazing red sauce.
We split an entree (Linguini Principessa) that featured shrimp and clams and the best pasta I've ever tasted. I'd swear they were making their own pasta. And again, the seafood in the entree was beautifully cooked and so fresh. Did I mention the generous portion? It was plenty for the two of us.
On the second visit, we started with the Fried Calamari. The breading was light and the spiral cut Calamari was plump and tasty. Two more orders of the Principessa were enjoyed while I ventured out to try the Wild Mushroom Ravioli. Again, the pasta was amazing while the mushroom filling was earthy and delicious!
Bottom line is, leave pizza to the pizza joints. Get into Times Square and try the pasta or seafood. Or both.
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