Impress Them·West Village·$$$ · Upscale·⭐ 9.9

Don Angie

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The pinwheel lasagna alone is worth the relationship.

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What DatingDex says

Don Angie is the kind of Italian-American spot where you'll both agree you need to come back before the check even arrives — the scallion focaccia, the signature pinwheel lasagna, and a wine list that actually has personality make this a date that does the work for you. It's upscale enough to signal effort but convivial enough that it never feels stiff.

Don Angie is one of the top impress them spots in West Village. At a upscale price point, it fits well when you want a impress them feel without guesswork.

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