I ate at the Italian restaurant where Harry and Meghan dined during their NYC trip, and every dish blew me away

Rachel AskinasiJul 21, 2022, 16:33 IST

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry went to Locanda Verde, so I went too.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were in New York on Monday for Nelson Mandela International Day.
The pair dined with friends at Locanda Verde in Tribeca, according to Page Six.

During Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's latest trip to New York City, they made a stop in Tribeca to visit Locanda Verde.

Markle and Harry went to Locanda Verde after attending the 2020 UN Nelson Mandela Prize award ceremony on July 18.Rachel Askinasi/Insider and Kena Betancur/Contributor/Getty Images

Their dinner with friends included ricotta, steak tartare, and ravioli, according to Page Six.

Ricotta (left), steak tartare (center), and ravioli (right) from Locanda Verde.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

In an effort to eat like the royals, I walked over to the restaurant myself to give the food a try.

Me and my table for one at Locanda Verde in Tribeca on Tuesday, July 19.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Locanda Verde is situated on a long stretch of other famous eateries all within walking distance of banking and financial offices.

There's plenty to choose from if you want a high-end meal on Greenwich Street in Tribeca.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

I got there just after opening at around 5:10 p.m. and it was pretty empty. But as time went on, it got more and more crowded.

A view inside the dining room at around 5:45 p.m.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Inside, the restaurant is spacious with different seating sections and a cellar-like lower level for restrooms.

Locanda Verde's main-level bar seating (left) and the downstairs restroom area (right).Rachel Askinasi/Insider

When it came time to order, I asked for my appetizers first. They both came out at the same time, but I started with the ricotta.

Sheep's milk ricotta with grilled bread.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Next, I dove into the steak tartare, which came topped with an egg and guanciale.

Steak tartare piemontese at Locanda Verde.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

After I had my fill of the apps, I ordered the ravioli and was thoroughly impressed.

Ravioli from Locanda Verde.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

The dessert menu was far too enticing to ignore, so I went with what my server said was the most popular and best option for chocolate lovers.

Mint stracciatella ice cream torta at Locanda Verde.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

With a combination of great food, wonderful service, and a chic atmosphere, I can totally see why this was a pick for the royal duo.

I was sad to leave.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

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