Porsena, just a few blocks from Astor Place, is a trattoria in the Italian tradition, where friends and neighbors gather along with tourists and passersby. Chef Sara Jenkins draws on memories of her childhood in Tuscany and Rome to create a pasta-centric menu. Porsena showcases Italy’s finest artisanal pastas, served with traditional and imaginative sauces, along with a series of tasty antipasti and hearty main courses.