Although its "roomy" setup is "never crowded", this Murray Hill "sleeper" earns ringing endorsements as a "surprisingly good" source of Northern Italian food served by a "courteous" crew; the "softly lit" space and "low-noise factor" are a big help for a heart-to-heart.

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