Visit New York: Norma

Our East Coast friends took us to Norma in New York City one night, where we had a taste of authentic Sicilian cuisine. 

Complimentary Bread

Carpaccio di Polipo

Caponata con Crostini

Panelle

Cous-Cous con pesce

Porchetta Pizza

Ragu Arancine

Nero di Seppia Arancine

Al Burro Arancine

Norma Arancine

Pasta con le Sarde a Timballo

My faves included the Panelle (Fried Chickpeas), the Al Burro (saffron) Arancine (all the arancini are huge - not the small round balls I'm used to seeing, and are meant to be shared), and the Cous-Cous con Pesce, which was so comforting and delish.

I loved the Caponata con crostini as well (eggplant and olives just pair perfectly with bread!).  

The Pasta con le Sarde a Timballo is like a tower of spaghetti mixed with sardines and fennel.  

Of course, we couldn't leave without some traditional Italian desserts.

Cannoli

Tiramisu

Every single dish was delightful, made with simple, yet quality ingredients.  I wouldn't hesitate to go back.

Norma
438 3rd Ave

New York, NY 10016