Entry № 022_NEW · Verified Apr 2026
About
Ignacio Mattos and Thomas Carter's Italian restaurant on Spring Street is the less austere sibling to Estela — airy, wood-accented, with a marble bar built for aperitivi and a menu that treats the pasta course as the point of the whole evening.
Modern takes on traditional Italian cooking in an airy, wood-accented space with a marble bar.
Editors’ notes
“We had a mixed experience here with the food, however the service was good. We started with the finocchio fennel salad which was the best thing I ate all day, the dressing was superb. The arancini was crunchy with good flavor but it was served cold, which we didn’t like. Chicken Milanese parmesan was huge and tasty en…”
“This restaurant has a beautiful interior and the service is good, but I wasn’t impressed with the food. The antipasti mussels were just okay, the swordfish was too salty, and the spaghetti pomodoro was underwhelming. Overall, the food felt below average compared to the ambiance.”
“Altro Paradiso checks all the boxes. Superb food, attentive but never intrusive friendly service, warm atmosphere, inventive delicious cocktails, and approachable and thoughtful wine list. The sommelier was also warm and friendly and is clearly passionate as well as knowledgeable about wine and he took his time to expl…”
“Excellent food and drinks! I had the rotolo and a spritz rosa. So good. Staff is very kind and attentive without being too crowding. The restaurant is clean and pleasant to be in. Had a wonderful time here with my friends, next time I’m in the city I’ll be sure to come back!”