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Here It Is: Contemporary Italian at NYC's Obicà

In Neapolitan dialect, the word “obicà” translates as “here it is,” and if you’re looking for some of the freshest and most authentic Italian in New York City, point yourself to Obicà Mozzarella Bar Pizza e Cucina, where you’ll find it served right before your eyes.

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Started in Italy in 2004, Obicà now has restaurants in international gateways like Rome, Milan, Florence, London, Tokyo, and L.A. In New York City, Obicà holds down a soaring space in the Flatiron District. Wood, exposed brick, and flattering lighting come together to create a warm atmosphere within a historic building. (A second location can be found in midtown in the form of a mozzarella bar in the atrium of the IBM Building.)

A friendly, welcoming staff leads diners through a genuine Italian experience, centered on fresh mozzarella di bufala Campana DOP, flown in directly twice a week from artisanal cheesemakers in Campania. Obicà selects its provider farms carefully, to ensure its cheese always has its characteristic milky texture, porcelain-white shine, and distinctive taste.

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Complementing that mozzarella are homemade pastas, organic produce, and pizza made with stone-ground dough that’s been left to rise for 48 hours, producing an exceedingly light crust. The overall philosophy is to source the best ingredients and cook them minimally, letting natural quality shine through. The results are regional Italian classics, lovingly presented with a modern refinement.

(Newcomers can get a full introduction with Obicà’s moderately priced tasting menu, which tours through a classic Caprese salad, eggplant casserole, pizza, and lasagna verde with a grassfed-beef ragu. Save room for dessert: the prix fixe also comes with flourless chocolate almond cake and fior di latte ice cream.)

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A thoughtful wine list complements the food, highlighting essential Italian regions—Lombardia, Umbria, Piemonte, Sicilia, and beyond.  

If you’re seeking an out-of-the-ordinary experience of Italian craftsmanship, here it is!

Obicà Mozzarella Bar Pizza e Cucina, 928 Broadway (btw. 21st & 22nd Sts.), 212-777-2754, obica.com

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