$49 - Zagat-Praised Italian Dinner for 2 w/$40 in Wine

The Deal

Dine surrounded by glossies of famous 1960s Hollywood stars like Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor at Gente Ristorante Italiano, a Midtown trattoria that Zagat praises and rates "very good to excellent" (23) for its homemade Italian cuisine. For $49, two can savor a dinner with wine, regularly up to $117.

Owner and chef Jay B. Mitchell incorporates travel into his cuisine and venue with a special focus on including recipes he has learned from his many trips to Italy. Cozy up at this intimate venue tucked away between Lexington and Third avenues with this deal that includes:

• Any shared appetizer, like beef carpaccio with shaved Parmesan, Kobe meatballs with pomodoro sauce and mozzarella, and the antipasto plate with assorted vegetables and cheese

• Any two entrees, with selections like the grilled New York strip steak with garlic mashed potatoes, osso buco with mushroom sauce and breaded eggplant with mozzarella and tomato sauce

• A bottle of wine, with selections like Cono Sur Chardonnay from Chile and Folonari Cabernet Sauvignon from Veneto, Italy (up to $40); or use the $40 credit toward a more expensive bottle

Terms and Conditions
Vouchers can be redeemed starting Tuesday, Oct. 23, through Jan. 23, 2013. Reservations are required and subject to availability. Restaurant is not open on Sundays. This voucher is valid for 2 diners only. Limit 1 voucher per table. Not valid on major holidays or holiday weekends. Valid for dine-in only. Seasonal items are subject to change. Gratuity and tax, if applicable, are not included. An 18% gratuity will be added to the full retail value of the check. Must be of legal drinking age to consume alcohol. This deal cannot be combined with any other offer. Must be used in 1 visit.