A Taste of Italian Tradition in the Heart of Manhattan

At Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant, pasta is more than a menu item - it's instead a reflection of Italian heritage, family tradition, and authentic New York Italian dining. Inspired by the flavors of Sicily and the classic Italian-American kitchens of the Bronx, the restaurant has built a reputation for handmade pasta dishes crafted with fresh ingredients and timeless recipes. 

With two gorgeous locations near Broadway, and White Plains' City Center, the restaurant brings together old-school comfort and upscale dining, offering guests a pasta experience rooted in authenticity and hospitality.

Handmade Pasta at the Center of the Menu

One of the restaurant's defining qualities is its focus on homemade pasta. From rich, hearty classics to seafood specialties, each dish is designed to balance traditional Italian flavors with refined presentation. 

Signature dishes include:

• Lobster Ravioli: homemade ravioli filled with lobster meat and finished in a delicate brandy sauce. 
• Pappardelle Bolognese: fresh pappardelle tossed in a slow-cooked meat sauce inspired by traditional Italian recipes. 
• Bucatini Carbonara: homemade bucatini prepared with pancetta, sweet onion, egg yolk, and a touch of cream for a rich Roman-style flavor. 
• Linguini Nero: squid ink linguini paired with mixed seafood in red or white sauce, combining coastal Italian flavors with dramatic presentation. 
• Spaghetti & Meatballs: a timeless Italian-American classic elevated through homemade meatballs and fresh pasta. 

The menu also features creamy Spinach Fettuccine, Mushroom Ravioli With Black Truffle sauce, Seafood fra Diavolo, and Four-Cheese Tagliatelle, offering something for both traditional and modern Italian food lovers. 

Inspired by Family, Sicily, and the Bronx

Actor Chazz Palminteri's Italian roots are deeply connected to the restaurant's identity, reminiscent of his upbringing in an Italian-American family in the Bronx, with Sicilian heritage. Paired with over 50 years of combined fine-dining experience between his partners, the Sinanaj brothers, many of the restaurant's dishes reflect the comforting, homemade flavors that defined family gatherings growing up - in an upscale setting.

The connection to tradition is what gives the pasta menu its authenticity. Rather than chasing trends, the restaurant focuses on recipes and flavors that feel timeless, like rich sauces, handmade pasta, fresh herbs, seafood, and classic Italian preparation techniques.

More Than Just Pasta

While the restaurant is also known for seafood, steaks, and classic entrées, the pasta dishes remain at the heart of the dining experience. Generous portions, handmade preparation, and old-world flavors have made them guest favorites for both locals and visitors alike. 

Whether new and returning guests are enjoying a pre-theater dinner before Broadway, celebrating a special occasion, or gathering for a family-style meal, the pasta dishes capture the warmth and tradition that define Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant.

Taste the Tradition

Experience handmade pasta, authentic Italian flavors, and old-school hospitality at Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant, located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, and White Plains, Westchester County. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome.