Princi Italia

This new spot in Midtown has only been open a month or two but I have already hit it up A LOT for lunches.  The address reads 77 12th street but it is really facing Crescent Avenue across from Ri Ra the Irish pub.  Quaint little bar, really bright and airy, great decor.  Apparently they are affiliated with another Princi out of Texas.  I have tried numerous items on the menu and these are my favs through trial and error:

• Bucatini Arrabbiata spicy tomato sauce, pancetta, parmesan, basil & chilies
• Spaghetti Bolognese classic bolognese sauce, reggiano parmesan, basil 
• Lemon Sole Piccata (special) crab meat, stewed tomato & zucchini 
• Wood Oven Shrimp baby greens, avocado, heirloom tomatoes, balsamic
• 3 Cheese Flatbread goat cheese, gorgonzola, reggiano  (not too cheezy)

Never tried this for dinner but I can see it being a hit with it's location.   Good service, parking validated (bring in ticket, the garage is attached and is on 12th).