Fine Italian fare awaits you at the downtown offshoot of Brio, a newcomer to the culinary scene in the Flatiron District. I had a nice meal there last week, that satisfied my Italian desires.

Grilled calamari had a beautiful char, the accompanying mushrooms were sweet and delicious.

I love burrata. Brio serves a nice dish of fresh burrata with prosciutto. Silky goodness.

Bucatini All’Amatriciana with perciatelli, guanciale ham, vidalia onions, San marzano plum tomatoes, and pecorino romano was al dente and tasty.

A special of seabass topped with prosciutto wrapped shrimp was nothing too crazy. A sprinkle of lemon enhanced the flavor, but the dish was a bore.

Risotto with mushrooms and scallops was excellent. The fresh scallops bringing the flavor of the sea, the mushrooms, brought a nice earthiness.

End with a classic tiramisu, and your night of Italian delights in the Flatiron will be complete.

Brio Downtown
920 Broadway (and 21st)
New York, NY 10003
212-673-2121
www.brionyc.com