La Lanterna di Vittorio
La Lanterna di Vittorio is an Italian restaurant located in Greenwich Village housed in an early 1800s building. The establishment features four dining rooms including a glass-enclosed garden and bar area, serving traditional Italian dishes such as pasta, risotto, pizza, and meat courses alongside coffee and pastries.
The restaurant was founded in 1977 by Carlo Vittorio Antonini, an immigrant from Liguria who wanted to share his family recipes with the city. After Antonini's death in 2009, his wife Marisa and his descendants continued operating it while preserving the original spirit and welcoming character of the place.
La Lanterna di Vittorio feels like a neighborhood gathering place where locals and visitors share meals and stories. The walls display old photographs from Italy, creating a sense of connection to the founder's heritage and making guests feel welcomed as friends.
The restaurant sits in an easily accessible location in Greenwich Village and is open daily, allowing you to stop by for a quick coffee or relaxed meal at any time. The friendly atmosphere and attentive staff help you feel comfortable right away, whether you choose seating in the dining area or in the glass garden.
The building itself holds a remarkable history beyond the restaurant and was once connected to the Underground Railroad, providing refuge to enslaved people seeking freedom. The location is also marked by its proximity to notable artists and activists such as Pete Seeger, making it part of a deeper New York legacy.
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