Flavors of the sea seep into the large, fluffy tubes of pasta and the bright red sauce of the lobster paccheri at Adria, an Italian restaurant that recently opened at 1556 Second Avenue (between 80th and 81st streets).

Replacing Gray Hawk Grill, an American diner that delighted customers for four years, Adria joins Aunt Jake’s, San Matteo, and La Pecora Bianca—three other Italian restaurants on the same block. What distinguishes it from its neighbors is the culinary influences of the Adriatic Coast that blend with the traditional elements of Italian cuisine.