| There are many different types of Italian | | | | |
| Restaurants and dining experiences. There is the | | | | Italy is the leading wine producer in the world. |
| Osteria, which cater to simple regional foods of the | | | | These wines are made to complement their Italian |
| area. These usually are open for dinner service but | | | | cuisine. The holiday cuisine in Italy is different from |
| sometimes open for lunch. Then there is the | | | | America. On Christmas Eve they have a meatless |
| Agriturismo. These are working farms that serve | | | | meal, and serve Tortellini on Christmas Day. On Easter |
| meals to guests. Their establishment has a green and | | | | the Italians serve lamb. |
| gold sign with fork and knife. The Birreria is a bar that | | | | |
| serves beer found in the northern and central areas of | | | | In New York there are many Italian restaurants |
| Italy. The Caffe or Bar serves patrons alcohol, coffee, | | | | to enjoy. But for a truly authentic Italian dining |
| and sodas. The cuisine is usually Paninis, sputini, | | | | experience you should try Monte's Trattoria. |
| tramezzini, and brioche. The Frasca are Friulian wine | | | | Monte’s is located in the heart of Greenwich Village |
| makers that serve patrons at night, and sometimes | | | | of New York City. It is on MacDougal St. between |
| food also. The Paninoteca is a daytime sandwich | | | | West 3rd St. and Bleeker. Monte's has been around |
| place. The Pizzeria is a pizza shop that makes pizza in | | | | since 1918. They serve authentic and traditional Italian |
| wood fire stoves that come from Italy. Ristorantes are | | | | cuisine. The atmosphere is always warming, friendly, |
| restaurants that serve fine dining Italian cuisine with | | | | and cozy. They treat you like family and the service is |
| fancy menus. A Spaghetteria serves mainly Italian | | | | excellent. The chef even comes out to the tables and |
| pasta dishes. There is also the Tavola Calda, which | | | | talk to the customers. So if you want a unique Italian |
| serves regional dishes that are pre made. Last but not | | | | dining experience when in New York, then try Monte's |
| least is the Trattoria. It is a family owned and operated | | | | Trattoria. |
| Italian dining restaurant. It is usually very affordable. | | | | |