If you’ve walked down 13th Street, you’ve inevitably passed a date, someone’s parents, and a girls’ night happening at Barbuzzo. It’s one of those rare spots that manages to please just about anyone, which isn’t surprising considering they make some of our favorite pizza, pasta, and Mediterranean small plates in the city.

You’ll probably need to make a reservation to eat here, but the bar and chef’s counter are first-come, first-served, in case you’re looking to roll the dice with your dinner plans. Start with a few Negronis, order a pizza and a few plates to share (get the grilled octopus), and make sure to split the salted caramel budino for dessert.

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