Quality Italian captures everything you want in a modern Italian steakhouse while cleverly avoiding the stuffy clichés. Tucked into West 57th Street, this two-story gem from the Quality Branded team strikes that perfect balance between sophisticated and fun – think upscale comfort in a space that buzzes with energy without overwhelming conversation.

The menu is where this place really shines. Their chicken parm pizza has become Instagram-famous for good reason – it’s a massive, wheel-shaped creation that’s crispy, cheesy, and utterly craveable. But the real standouts are their dry-aged steaks with Italian accents like the bone-in ribeye with garlic butter that might just ruin other steaks for you. Don’t overlook their homemade pastas either – the pappardelle with Sunday sauce delivers that grandma-spent-all-day-cooking flavor.

What makes Quality Italian special is the attention to detail – from the tableside presentations (their caesar salad preparation is a show worth watching) to the housemade limoncello offered at meal’s end. The bar program deserves praise too, with classic Italian cocktails executed flawlessly alongside an Italian-focused wine list that won’t intimidate.

Yes, it’s definitely a splurge, but unlike many Midtown spots, you’ll leave feeling the experience was worth every penny. Whether for business dinners, special dates, or just treating yourself to exceptional Italian fare with a New York twist, Quality Italian delivers.