We had a fantastic experience at Il Violino. Wait staff was excellent. Table in the corner was lovely and allowed us to have a relaxed dinner - no one rushed us at all. Sea scallops, pasta special (pasta with calamari and spicy sauce) and burrata special were all excellent. Would definitely recommend. Close to Lincoln Center as well.
NYfoodtoeat
Good food; large portions. A very pleasant old standby. Not gourmet but tasty. Prices have gone up as everywhere but you'd be hardput to pay much less than mid $30 range for a nonpast main dish in New York City, convenient to Lincoln Center.
Alexandra T.
At first when bread was cold and hard to chew I got nervous so I decided to start with one dish and it passed the test so I ordered the lunch menu. Great price for everything and great food and service. I definitely would come back. Nice walk in Central Park and then a nice meal. Food was delicious thank you!!
RTNYC
This restaurant has great tasting Italian food with excellent service from the entire staff. The portions are very generous and the front of the house staff are efficient and well coordinated. Our party of 4 loved every aspect of our dining experience. I particularly loved the ambience. Soft relaxing music with delicious food and attentive service made for an unforgettable evening. Will most definitely come back soon.
L B
A very pleasant place where the staff takes great care of you. The owner pays attention to the smallest detail. The cuisine is very, very good. Pasta cooked to perfection. We had a great time. I recommend it to you without hesitation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joy Tan
Long wait for food to arriveNice waitersExpensive & low quality food
Sue S.
A good place to come before an event at Lincoln Center. Good basic food, reasonable prices. Minestrone didn't disappoint, a little thin. Caesar had light tasty dressing. Bolognese w/fettuccini was rich and beefy--hubby said "Good". Tiramisu was an excellent ending (along with a lemon cello on the rocks)! Service was immediate and effusive. We came, we ordered, and we were served! Ambience was probably a 3 but it has a great NYC. Vibe!
sunshine
would have been wonderful except for the loud ladies at the next table to ours and even after speaking to them; guess they were just unaware and could not hear themselves. the portions are generous although a bit pricey.
Haven't been to Il Violini in years & so glad it retained its harm and most of all its good pasta dishes. Ordered a pasta of Day special - fresh flavorful delicious. Had a salad first -considering the neighborhood good value for the money. Service was excellent
jonmanch
The food and service were excellent. Staff could not have been nicer and attentive. The food was great. Best lasagna I've ever had. Great bread, too. The three of us each had something different, and everything was good.
It was fine. I ordered from their pri-fixe menu for lunch. They were able to cater to my food sensitivities so I can't really complain.
Chase
Our visit to II Violino in NYC was truly outstanding. The service was impeccable, and the staff made us feel incredibly welcome throughout our meal. The food was exquisite, offering a delightful journey through Italian cuisine. While portions were slightly smaller for the price, the quality of the dishes more than made up for it. The cozy atmosphere added to the charm of the evening, though we did have to fetch our check from the hostess stand as our waiter was elusive. Despite this minor inconvenience, our overall dining experience was flawless. We can't wait to return for another memorable meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jessica Falcon
A must try. They have an amazing brunch menu ? and they make you feel like family. Excellent service ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
KarlaA
I've been here about four times, and this last time I noted a difference in quality for the worse. The food used to taste better and felt better quality years ago. But the prices have stayed high. Service was good and there wasn't a wait for the table fortunately. But I expect more in the quality of the prices are going to be that high. Also, maybe change the “decor” of your specials menu if it isn't a real special menu. Osso bucco is not real here sadly.
Thomas Cera
A quaint neighborhood restaurant with delicious meals and impeccable service. The lunch menu includes a pre fixe menu with several entrees which include a glass of wine. Try the fish choice!
We had a fantastic experience at Il Violino. Wait staff was excellent. Table in the corner was lovely and allowed us to have a relaxed dinner - no one rushed us at all. Sea scallops, pasta special (pasta with calamari and spicy sauce) and burrata special were all excellent. Would definitely recommend. Close to Lincoln Center as well.
Good food; large portions. A very pleasant old standby. Not gourmet but tasty. Prices have gone up as everywhere but you'd be hardput to pay much less than mid $30 range for a nonpast main dish in New York City, convenient to Lincoln Center.
At first when bread was cold and hard to chew I got nervous so I decided to start with one dish and it passed the test so I ordered the lunch menu. Great price for everything and great food and service. I definitely would come back. Nice walk in Central Park and then a nice meal. Food was delicious thank you!!
This restaurant has great tasting Italian food with excellent service from the entire staff. The portions are very generous and the front of the house staff are efficient and well coordinated. Our party of 4 loved every aspect of our dining experience. I particularly loved the ambience. Soft relaxing music with delicious food and attentive service made for an unforgettable evening. Will most definitely come back soon.
A very pleasant place where the staff takes great care of you. The owner pays attention to the smallest detail. The cuisine is very, very good. Pasta cooked to perfection. We had a great time. I recommend it to you without hesitation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Long wait for food to arriveNice waitersExpensive & low quality food
A good place to come before an event at Lincoln Center. Good basic food, reasonable prices. Minestrone didn't disappoint, a little thin. Caesar had light tasty dressing. Bolognese w/fettuccini was rich and beefy--hubby said "Good". Tiramisu was an excellent ending (along with a lemon cello on the rocks)! Service was immediate and effusive. We came, we ordered, and we were served! Ambience was probably a 3 but it has a great NYC. Vibe!
would have been wonderful except for the loud ladies at the next table to ours and even after speaking to them; guess they were just unaware and could not hear themselves. the portions are generous although a bit pricey.
Haven't been to Il Violini in years & so glad it retained its harm and most of all its good pasta dishes. Ordered a pasta of Day special - fresh flavorful delicious. Had a salad first -considering the neighborhood good value for the money. Service was excellent
The food and service were excellent. Staff could not have been nicer and attentive. The food was great. Best lasagna I've ever had. Great bread, too. The three of us each had something different, and everything was good.
Restaurantji Recommends
It was fine. I ordered from their pri-fixe menu for lunch. They were able to cater to my food sensitivities so I can't really complain.
Our visit to II Violino in NYC was truly outstanding. The service was impeccable, and the staff made us feel incredibly welcome throughout our meal. The food was exquisite, offering a delightful journey through Italian cuisine. While portions were slightly smaller for the price, the quality of the dishes more than made up for it. The cozy atmosphere added to the charm of the evening, though we did have to fetch our check from the hostess stand as our waiter was elusive. Despite this minor inconvenience, our overall dining experience was flawless. We can't wait to return for another memorable meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
A must try. They have an amazing brunch menu ? and they make you feel like family. Excellent service ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been here about four times, and this last time I noted a difference in quality for the worse. The food used to taste better and felt better quality years ago. But the prices have stayed high. Service was good and there wasn't a wait for the table fortunately. But I expect more in the quality of the prices are going to be that high. Also, maybe change the “decor” of your specials menu if it isn't a real special menu. Osso bucco is not real here sadly.
A quaint neighborhood restaurant with delicious meals and impeccable service. The lunch menu includes a pre fixe menu with several entrees which include a glass of wine. Try the fish choice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5