NYC Italian Eats: The Old Guard

Bamonte's

Though populated increasingly by hipsters from its ever-gentrifying neighborhood, Bamonte's has remained the same for much of its 108 years on a quiet Williamsburg side street. Many of the waiters look as if they've been serving those generous platters of pasta and piccata for half a century, because, well, they have. Large parties of Italian families and newfangled diners celebrating birthdays all enjoy the charmingly brusque service, the ornate decor and the generous servings of the classics.

Bamonte's
32 Withers St. between Lorimer and Union Sts.
718-384-8831