Savvy New Yorkers line up early for the affordable family-style meals served at this large, busy eatery. The dining room has dark woodwork and old-fashioned black-and-white tiles. There are no reservations taken for parties of fewer than six people after 7 PM, but those who wait are rewarded with truly huge portions of such popular items as fried calamari, linguine with white clam sauce, chicken parmigiana, and veal saltimbocca. You will inevitably order too much, but it all tastes just as satisfying the next day. Subway: N, Q, R, S, W, 1, 2, 3, 7 to 42nd St./Times Sq.