The 13 Most Perfect Parms In NYC, From Traditional To Outrageous

While trendy restaurants are all the rage right now, there’s nothing like the classic red sauce Italian joint. Think red checkered tablecloths, Mahogany booths, and photo murals of A-listers and NFL players who frequent these eateries on the weekends. Old school is the name of the game, and which dish is the most instagrammable is a mere afterthought. Although everybody has their go-to order, one dish has prevailed as an Italian-American staple: the saucy, cheese-covered classic we know and love as the parm. Typically massive in size, the parm is a feel-good dish that can be made in various ways: chicken, eggplant, veal, shrimp, meatball—you name it. And, if you’re really in the know, you know the best parms are actually made with vodka sauce.

Shh, it will be our little secret. Keep reading for the thirteen most perfect parms in NYC, from traditional to outrageous.

Many come here for the truffle pasta, but we’re in it for the melt-in-your-mouth chicken parm. We know the term “ooey gooey” belongs in the same category as “moist,” but there is no better way to describe this culinary masterpiece. A dish meant to be shared amongst friends and family, Sistina’s marvelous chicken parm is sure to be a conversation starter. Or perhaps stopper, since you’ll be too busy shoving this earthly creation into your mouth.

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Gotham (Jan 2023)
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