I am from NYC and have been to Italy many times. Nina's is the real deal! We eat there often and have never had a bad meal or experience. It's a wonderful place to take the time to dine or just have a nice plate of pasta at the bar. Nina's is our # 1 choice. (The Linguini Fruitti di Mare is my favorite.)
Ciao!
Cons: Very popular restaurant so I would recommend calling ahead and making a reservation or at least let them know you are on your way in.
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