I Visited The Old-School NYC Italian Restaurant Loved By The Rat Pack - Tasting Table

"This white table cloth restaurant is a beat off Broadway and shines Patsy's good name in bright, neon lights at 236 W 56th Street in Manhattan. In the eternity of its history, the Scognamillo family has continued to dish out Patsy's classic dishes, carried on from son Joe, and now grandson Sal, who not only serves up delicious plates filled with pasta, seafood and meat, but also a bright smile to his customers, making them feel as if they are a part of his family."

"The walls of the restaurant have heard and seen so much, where Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack lived it up and help make the place a must visit, the Yankees celebrated a World Series Championship, and even where the cast of "The Godfather" broke bread as a family for the first time. Its list of famous patrons, from Tony Bennett to the Clooneys and the Stillers,"

Pasquale Scognamillo emigrated from Naples and opened Patsy's in 1944 as an eponymous restaurant serving old-world Italian cuisine. The white-tablecloth restaurant sits at 236 W 56th Street in Manhattan and remains family-run through son Joe and grandson Sal. The menu centers on classic pasta, seafood and meat dishes, including Chicken Contadina and stuffed calamari beloved by celebrities. The dining room accumulated cultural history as Frank Sinatra, The Rat Pack, Yankees players and the cast of The Godfather dined there. Famous patrons span Tony Bennett, the Clooneys, Billy Joel, Liza Minnelli, Madonna and Jon Bon Jovi. Music and celebrity visits helped cement Patsy's status as a New York dining destination.

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