Map of Saddle Brook

New York and surrounding area, locate the restaurant called Saggio

Washington Heights welcomed this Italian stallion with arms wide open—not surprising, given the area's Dominican culinary domination. Its arresting brown-and-white awning beckons from afar, while slim yet tall windows offer glimpses of this burgeoning strip. Saggio sits on a sloping stretch, but that's where the bend ends. This is straightforward, solid Italian fare further evidenced by rich Mediterranean-style walls, dark parquet floors, and charming wrought-iron chandeliers. The space may be snug, but lasagna verde layered with creamy béchamel and salty pecorino; and deliciously moist polpettone braised in a rich tomato sauce emits molto heart. While an apple tart streaked with cinnamon may be fairly standard, the genial staff is anything but.