Before I dive into my third gnocchi review, I want to note that I do not discriminate when it comes to gnocchi.  While gnocchi is traditionally an Italian dish, I’m very open to trying different takes on the dish from a variety of different cultures.  La Pulperia is a perfect example of a non-Italian restaurant completely NAILING their gnocchi.  La Pulperia serves “rustic Latin cuisine” on the Upper East Side of NYC.  Their dinner menu is extremely creative and innovative, the same goes for their spectacular cocktail menu.  It was really hard to choose… that is until I saw a “Small Plate” called “Ricotta Gnocchi” served with crab, sage, spinach, citrus brown butter, and truffle scent.  I was immediately intrigued and more-so curious whether this non-Italian place will impress me.  It did.  Here’s the scoop:

• The ricotta gnocchi itself was near-perfect and was paired beautifully with delicious crab (two things I never even thought to put together).
• The entire dish was doused in a buttery, sagey sauce… but not TOO doused.  The sauce coupled with the crab was absolutely delicious.
• The truffle “scent” was the perfect touch to the dish and made me keep going back for more.
• My only wish: I want more! I guess that’s why they call it a “Small Plate”.
• My rating: SO impressed! Delicioso.

Go here.  Get the Empanadas for an appetizer, the Ricotta Gnocchi for dinner, and any specialty cocktail… you’ll be happy you did.

La Pulperia address: 1626 Second Avenue

Website: lapulperianyc.com