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Manero's on Mulberry, named for Tony Manero, John Travolta's character in the film Saturday Night Fever, combines old school Italian restaurant vibes with the disco energy of the 1970s. Like, how fun does that sound?! Owner Roman Grandinetti, who has teamed up with partners Nima Garos and Koorosh Bakhtiar, designed a menu full of nonna-approved family recipes that pay homage to his Bensonhurst roots. And don't worry, despite the theme, the spot is anything but gimmicky. The cozy brick-walled space feels like a classic neighborhood eatery, with subtle decorative nods to the era, along with a cheeky selection of cocktails named for '70s disco icons, like the Grace Jones, Jerry Hall, and Bianca Jagger.

Manero's on Mulberry, 113 Mulberry St.

[Photo courtesy Manero's]