GNOCCO IS NOT THE RUN-OF-THE-MILL ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Gnocco, a truly authentic, artisanal Italian restaurant that has withstood the test of time, this July it celebrates its 20th anniversary. The cuisine is helmed by Owner/Executive Chef Gian Luca Giovanetti, whose former restaurant, Perbacco received a two-star review in The New York Times

AFTER 20 YEARS IN NEW YORK’S EAST VILLAGE, GNOCCO HAS BECOME AN ITALIAN CLASSIC

Calvin Trillin, upon suddenly remembering a favorite Chinatown restaurant, remarked that New York is the only city in the world where you could forget a restaurant that good existed. So, too, how could I possibly have forgotten about Gnocco, now twenty years old, a place I haven’t visited in a decade?

NEW YORK CORNER
By John Mariani

The word gnocco means “dumpling” as well as being affectionate slang for “pretty girl,” and there is a playfulness—call it la dolce vita, if you wish—about an evening at Gnocco. The long dining room enters onto an enclosed garden whose cherry tree will burst into bloom in a month or so. The rough brick interior walls are hung with the work of East Village artists and photographers, and the lighting is quite pleasant.

AROUND TOWN

Gnocco, in the East Village, is out with an Emilia-Romagna brunch featuring new and traditional dishes. They include Bucatini Amatriciana with Italian smoked bacon, onion with Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Uova al Tartufo Nero, 2 sunny-side-up eggs with black truffle parmigiano cheese. 60 different wines too!

FOR THE TASTE OF HOME

We headed to the East Village to Gnocco which was started 20 years ago by Gian Luca Giovanetti who has created a menu of sweet and savory dishes that come from his favorite foods and recipes of his home in Modena, Italy. We enjoyed haring the stories that these meals came from as well as how he identifies with the East Village.

GNOCCO CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF CLASSIC ITALIAN COOKING IN THE EAST VILLAGE

At the heart of the East Village is a gastrointestinal treasure in true New York fashion. For the last 20 years, Gnocco has served fine Emilia-Romagna food from pizza and pasta to their namesake Gnocco. The dishes are old-school, nostalgic recreations of the owner’s childhood favorites back in Modena, Italy. Now, after 20 years, Gnocco has modernized, adding vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, as well as intuitive touchscreen tablet menus for all guests. But the passion for the authentic hasn’t changed.

GNOCCO, EL SECRETO DEL SABOR MEJOR GUARDADO DEL EAST VILLAGE

Gnocco, el restaurante italiano que ha sido un pilar en el East Village durante 20 años, anuncia su nuevo brunch Emilia-Romagna que ofrece opciones de brunch únicas y tradicionales.

GNOCCO CELEBTRATES 20 YEARS OF ITALY IN MANHATTAN’S EAST VILLAGE Gnocco is a hidden treasure off the beaten path of New York City’s East Village. Gnocco, an artisanal Italian restaurant, celebrates 20 years in business this July. Gian Luca Giovanetti, owner/ executive chef, developed a truly authentic menu based on the experiences he had with food and his community growing up in Italy. It’s easy to see how Gnocco has managed to stand out amongst the countless number of Italian restaurants throughout New York City.