Italian for "butcher shop," the name of this restaurant in the red-hot Meatpacking District presages the menu, which highlights Italian-style preparations of meat. The double-cut porterhouse for two is a deliciously aged piece of beef that comes with fresh-cut fries. Salads, pastas, side dishes, and other simple fare are skillfully prepared. The minimalist decor manages to feel simultaneously homey and chic with a stylish combination of brick, cement, and pine. Reservations essential. Subway: A, C, E to 14th St.; L to 8th Ave.