Don't trust the negative reviews. This is a classic neighborhood spot that's been around for a while. There might be better restaurants on the street for something flashy or unique, but you will always get consistently good food here. I'm thankful that gentrification hasn't completely pushed out businesses like this that are unfussy and welcoming to people like me who have been in the neighborhood for 11+ years. My favorites are the spaghetti carbonara (with egg!), the fennel salad, the tiramisu, and the lemon ricotta pancakes.
Susan M
Had a great dinner here on the recommendation of friends. Pastas were all well done and the desserts are highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grace Koutras
Name better Italian food in NYC. I DARE you. It’s so good 🤭
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jose Escobar
We arrived before 4pm during the weekend and we're not aware they were in the middle of a shift change. We had to wait over 25 min for the next server to arrive and we're told that they were no longer serving brunch. The first server didn't even have decency to bring water. The food was subpar and the service was terrible. Would not recommend anyone go here. There's so many places in the neighborhood that are much better. Save your time.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Hugo Chevallier
Average food. Average service. Commercial music. Bad lighting. If the prices were half what they are, it will be an easy 4. But for such expensive place, our expectations are higher.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Sydney Marrazzo
pasta was mid but the zucchini fries were good, definitely had better though. wouldn’t order again
Food: 3
Joy Nath
Behavior is not good Miss behavior with a delivery man.
We hosted a private lunch for 19 people in the upstairs dining room to celebrate our son’s engagement. The food and service were outstanding. The entire experience was so pleasant from start to finish. Portia is a gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Miller
The food at Dino was truly fantastic: fresh, flavorful, and clearly crafted with care. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it a great spot for an early solo dinner. As someone who dines out often, including solo at the bar, I appreciate a welcoming atmosphere where I can enjoy a meal and unwind.
While the service was good in terms of timeliness and basic hospitality, the professionalism left something to be desired. I was seated at the bar, which only had two other patrons when I arrived. Shortly after, several staff members gathered right next to me and spent a noticeable amount of time gossiping (!) including speaking negatively about a regular customer, venting about work schedules, and discussing personal topics in a way that was hard to ignore.
It was uncomfortable and disappointing, especially considering the otherwise high quality of the food. No customer should feel like they’re intruding on a staff hangout, particularly not while overhearing disrespectful commentary. It took away from what could have been a really enjoyable first visit.
Dino has a lot of promise, the kitchen is doing excellent work, but the front-of-house culture could use more professionalism and awareness of the guest experience.
Maria Yu
Great neighborhood spot for a glass of wine and some bites. A few tables on the outdoor sidewalk, main dining room and additional seating upstairs (upstairs is a little dark). Happy Hour 3-6, would come back for a glass of wine and the various crostini.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
maria lemos
Used to eat here often when I lived in the neighborhood a year ago... the quality of the food it is not the same! smaller portions, old pasta and very bad service. The Mexican waitress that pretends to be American likes to talk bad about the guests. Our table heard her laughing at a couple that sat next to us. Someone should tell her to be discreet. Definitly not coming back. To the owners: find a competent team!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Twila Hancock
What a charming small eatery that is. I loved the fennel salad. The skirt steak was cooked to perfection. The chicken Milanese was also excellent.
Everything amazing!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had food delivered , hot and fresh.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Don't trust the negative reviews. This is a classic neighborhood spot that's been around for a while. There might be better restaurants on the street for something flashy or unique, but you will always get consistently good food here. I'm thankful that gentrification hasn't completely pushed out businesses like this that are unfussy and welcoming to people like me who have been in the neighborhood for 11+ years. My favorites are the spaghetti carbonara (with egg!), the fennel salad, the tiramisu, and the lemon ricotta pancakes.
Had a great dinner here on the recommendation of friends. Pastas were all well done and the desserts are highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Name better Italian food in NYC. I DARE you. It’s so good 🤭
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We arrived before 4pm during the weekend and we're not aware they were in the middle of a shift change. We had to wait over 25 min for the next server to arrive and we're told that they were no longer serving brunch. The first server didn't even have decency to bring water. The food was subpar and the service was terrible. Would not recommend anyone go here. There's so many places in the neighborhood that are much better. Save your time.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Average food. Average service. Commercial music. Bad lighting.
If the prices were half what they are, it will be an easy 4.
But for such expensive place, our expectations are higher.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
pasta was mid but the zucchini fries were good, definitely had better though. wouldn’t order again
Food: 3
Behavior is not good
Miss behavior with a delivery man.
Restaurantji Recommends
We hosted a private lunch for 19 people in the upstairs dining room to celebrate our son’s engagement. The food and service were outstanding. The entire experience was so pleasant from start to finish. Portia is a gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food at Dino was truly fantastic: fresh, flavorful, and clearly crafted with care. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it a great spot for an early solo dinner. As someone who dines out often, including solo at the bar, I appreciate a welcoming atmosphere where I can enjoy a meal and unwind.
While the service was good in terms of timeliness and basic hospitality, the professionalism left something to be desired. I was seated at the bar, which only had two other patrons when I arrived. Shortly after, several staff members gathered right next to me and spent a noticeable amount of time gossiping (!) including speaking negatively about a regular customer, venting about work schedules, and discussing personal topics in a way that was hard to ignore.
It was uncomfortable and disappointing, especially considering the otherwise high quality of the food. No customer should feel like they’re intruding on a staff hangout, particularly not while overhearing disrespectful commentary. It took away from what could have been a really enjoyable first visit.
Dino has a lot of promise, the kitchen is doing excellent work, but the front-of-house culture could use more professionalism and awareness of the guest experience.
Great neighborhood spot for a glass of wine and some bites. A few tables on the outdoor sidewalk, main dining room and additional seating upstairs (upstairs is a little dark). Happy Hour 3-6, would come back for a glass of wine and the various crostini.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Used to eat here often when I lived in the neighborhood a year ago... the quality of the food it is not the same! smaller portions, old pasta and very bad service. The Mexican waitress that pretends to be American likes to talk bad about the guests. Our table heard her laughing at a couple that sat next to us. Someone should tell her to be discreet. Definitly not coming back. To the owners: find a competent team!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
What a charming small eatery that is. I loved the fennel salad. The skirt steak was cooked to perfection. The chicken Milanese was also excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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