Taking up a large corner on the west side of Soho, Café Altro Paradiso might just seem like a new, bright and airy café like we see all over the city. Get closer though and you’ll inevitably notice a crowd and a buzz that’s a sign something else is at play here. Those in the know have flocked to the follow-up from the dream team behind the beloved Estela and the critics have followed.
Going with a different concept than their small plates heavy dining bar, Café Altro Paradiso is their exploration on the theme of a simple Italian café. The large room, slightly more formal than Estela, has a breezy contemporary coolness that could make it fit equally well on the West or Amalfi Coast. The huge windows are marvelous for letting in whatever light there is and the mix of dark wood, marble and white walls is definitely chic – a perfect addition to the new media heavy neighborhood developing all around.
It’s the kind of place I’d be tempted every day to just drop in after work and sit at the long bar for an aperitivo. You could make a light pre-dinner snack out of their simple and nice charcuterie selections…
Salami and Parmigiano-Reggiano
Prosciutto di Parma
…or stop by (with a reservation if possible!) to enjoy a full meal of straightforward, modern Italian food. Whether you crave house-made pasta, a mix of veggie-based starters, or a more substantial plate of meat or fish, they have a few choices of each, all pared down to their essential, tasty flavor. It’s fresh food with no fuss, sometimes with a little twist added in. Fitted for a myriad of occasions, you should have no problem finding an excuse to head over there soon as you should!
Fennel Salad with Castelvetrano olives and provolone
Seared octopus and chickpea salad
Hake with romano beans and pesto Trapanese
Milanese di pollo with insalata misticanza
Ravioli di ricotta with black truffles and corn
Chocolate and walnut torta with whipped cream
Fig tart
Café Altro Paradiso
234 Spring St,
New York, NY 10013
T: 646-952-0828
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