From its apartments to its restaurants, New York is well known for its diminutive spaces. And then there’s Sempre Oggi. This Upper West Side spot is the exact opposite. Cavernous and contemporary with gold busts enhancing the space, it’s Italian in every way, especially on the menu. While they have plenty of the usual suspects, these dishes are given a bit of flair (think fresh calamari with fresh herbs and crème fraîche). Order the rigatoni for a plate of house-made pasta interlaced with crispy guanciale and sauteed onion in a roasted tomato sauce, then for dessert, go classic tiramisu for an on-point iteration in all of its fluffy, creamy delight.
