In December 2012:
Went to Il Mulino New York Trattoria in the Swan and it was awesome. Food, service, ambience. On the pricier side, but worth it.
Also went to Portabellos in the Village. Would not recommend it. It's showing its age, the glasses were filthy. Bathrooms not well kept either. Just left a bad vibe in my head for the meal to follow... Which was okay, for the most part, but unremarkable.