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Norma Turtle BayA

930 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10022 · Italian restaurant, Cocktail bar, Pasta shop · Turtle Bay

Authentic Sicilian cooking with standout pizza and pastas in a cozy Turtle Bay setting; great hospitality and flavors, with alcohol pricing notably high.

Why this grade

Norma Turtle Bay exemplifies grade A standards through exceptional food quality anchored by authentic Sicilian pizzas and housemade pastas, paired with outstanding service attentiveness that creates genuine hospitality. Reliable execution across visits and a warm, welcoming atmosphere position this as one of the region's finest Italian destinations, though occasional spacing constraints and premium alcohol pricing prevent the highest tier.

One caveat: Alcohol pricing feels high to several diners (beer around $12, wine $16-20 per glass)

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Opening Hours

Monday12:00–22:00 Tuesday12:00–22:00 Wednesday12:00–22:00 Thursday12:00–22:00 Friday12:00–22:30 Saturday12:00–22:30 Sunday12:00–22:00
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