Il Violino

180 Columbus Ave, New York
(212) 873-2500

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Flourless Chocolate Torte with Vanilla Gelato
Penne Alla Vodka and Pollo Alla Parmigiana
Mozzarella and Tomato Salad
Bucatini All'Amatriciana
Spaghetti Primavera
Torta Al Cioccolato
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Braised Lamb Shank
Chicken Parmesan
Minestrone Soup

Menu

Bruch
Frittata Di Spinaci E Caprino
Open omelet, spinach, caramelized onions, wild mushrooms, goat cheese, and home fries.
Frittata Al Salmone E Mozzarella
House-cured salmon, mozzarella open omelet, and home fries.
Eggs
Two eggs as you like, bacon, or sausage with salad or home fries.
Corned Beef Hash
Poached egg, salad, or home fries.
Burger Vegetali
Veggie burger, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, fries, or salad on a bun.
Frittata Alle Erbe
Open omelet with arugula, parmigiano reggiano, fresh herbs, and home fries.
Eggs Benedict
Poached eggs, spinach, Canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce, and home fries.
French Toast
Mascarpone cheese, maple syrup, and mixed berries.

Antipasti
Calamari Fritti
Crispy calamari and marinara sauce.
Polpette
Meatballs, mashed potatoes, and brown sauce.
Burrata
Creamy, mozzarella, prosciutto, cherry tomato, and olives.
Prosciutto Di Parma Con Melone
Prosciutto and melon.
Caprese
Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto.
Verdure Grigliate
Grilled seasonal vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, and aged balsamic vinegar.
Sautée Di Cozze
Steamed P. E. I. Mussels, and garlic bruschetta.

Insalate
Cesare
Caesar salad.
Tricolore
Endive, arugula, radicchio, pecorino cheese flakes, and sherry vinaigrette.
Mista
Lettuce, tomato, radish, carrot, and sherry vinaigrette.
Indivia
Endive, cherry tomatoes, avocado, Parmigiano cheese flakes, and a lemon dressing.
Grilled chicken
Spinaci E Caprino
Baby spinach, walnuts, goat cheese, and balsamic reduction.

Zuppe
Pasta e fagioli
classic italian bean soup
Zuppa Del Giorno
Soup of the day.
Minestrone
Traditional Italian chunky vegetable soup.

Paste
Penne Alla Vodka
Penne pasta and pink sauce.
Lasagna Alla Bolognese
Homemade lasagna and bolognese ragu.
Orecchiette Broccoli E Salsiccia
Broccoli rabe, Italian sausage ragu in garlic, and olive oil sauce.
Ravioli Alfredo
Spinach, ricotta ravioli, and cream sauce.
Spaghetti Con Polpettine
Homemade meatballs and tomato sauce.
Linguine Con Vongole
Manila clams and white wine sauce.
Fettuccine Carbonara
Pancetta, onions, and parmesan cheese.
Spaghetti Primavera
Mixed vegetables and tomato sauce.
Gnocchi Alla Bolognese
Bolognese ragu.
Linguine Ai Frutti Di Mare
Mixed seafood and tomato sauce.
Spaghetti Al Pomodoro
Fresh tomato sauce and basil.
Fettuccine All' Amatriciana
Cured Italian bacon, onions, and tomato sauce.

Risotto
Risotto Quatro Formaggi
Chef's mix four cheese in a homemade smooth risotto.
Risotto Al Tartufo Nero
Arborio rice, porcini mushrooms, and black truffles.
Risotto Ai Frutti Di Mare
Homemade risotto, mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, and salmon.

Secondi
Eggplant Parmigiana
Topped with mozzarella, tomato sauce, and pasta.
Salmone
Grilled salmon, dijon mustard sauce, seasonal vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
Petto Di Pollo
Piccata, marsala, seasonal vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
Chicken Parmigiana
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, and pasta.
Veal Parmigiana
Topped with mozzarella, tomato sauce, and pasta.
Brasato di Agnello
Braised lamb, seasonal vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
Scaloppine Di Vitello Marsala
Lemon, white wine, capers, seasonal vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
Branzino Alla Griglia
Grilled mediterranean sea bass, seasonal vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
John Dory Almondine
Filet of john dory fish, almonds, champagne sauce, seasonal vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
Scaloppine Di Vitello Marsala
Marsala wine, mushrooms, seasonal vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
Shrimp Parmigiana
Topped with mozzarella, tomato sauce and, pasta.

Contorni
Cime Di Rapa
Broccoli rabe and crushed peppers.
Cavoletti
Brussel sprouts and Italian bacon.
Pure Di Patate
Mashed potatoes.
Spinaci
Spinach, garlic, and olive oil.

Desserts
Tiramisu
Espresso soaked ladyfinger, mascarpone cheese, and cocoa powder.
Torta Al Cioccolato
Flourless chocolate cake.
Crostata Di Ricotta
Lemon ricotta cheesecake.
Panna Cotta
Homemade chilled cooked cream thickened, gelatin, and molded.
Biscotti
Chef's selection of traditional Italian cookies.

Drinks
Bottle of Water
Large san Pellegrino sparkling or acqua Panna.
Espresso
Caffe D Amore
Amaretto and whipped cream.
Cappuccino
Tea
Coffee

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Recent Reviews

The food that I had here was just ok. The beef carpaccio was not good at all. The arugula to beef ratio was way off and it was served with this disgusting sauce that ruined the whole dish. Made it taste all sour. The bucatini was alright but it was rather ordinary. Nothing special there at all. The highlight of the meal was dessert — I highly recommend the flourless chocolate cake. It was sweet and flavorful.
February 2026
When others say a restaurant is a 5 star usually consider it to be a matter of personal taste but this one……this restaurant tops all the other Italian eatery’s I’ve been!
The lasagna was tremendous!
The shrimp bisque was tremendous!
The simple fettuccini sans anything was tremendous!
The penne alla vodka was tremendous!
Carmen at the door was tremendous!
Our waiter whose name I didn’t catch was tremendous!
The...
February 2026
I always wanted to come here and just give it a try. I lived in Italy, and I can say that their lasagna at Il Violino was to die for! The fettuccine alfredo was such an amazing experience to see the preparation in front of our table. The drinks were amazing as well. Tiny bit pricey, but it was worth it every single penny.
January 2026

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Il Violino

180 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023
(212) 873-2500