Quaint little place we decided to stop at as we had time to kill before an event! The staff was super friendly, the food was amazing and perfect portion sizes - not too small that you're still hungry but not too big that you can't finish. The place feels on the fancy side and the prices are what you'd expect. Overall, worth it and when we're back down to the city, we'll definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spinach Ricotta Ravioli in Pink Sauce, Sole Stuffed with Shrimp and Crab Meat
Sara Mahoney
This is one of my favorite restaurants in NY. The food is always delicious and the service is on point. Don't sleep on this one!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Artem Bondarev
delicious! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pappaarella
Daniel C.
Had brunch here and it was delicious. I had penne Al vodka with salmon. The sauce was creamy and delicious. My girlfriend had French onion soup and said it was very good. My mother had the eggplant parmigiana and it was very light and flavorful. My father had the spinach salad with grilled shrimp. Very fresh and delicious. We will definitely be back. Service was detailed and fantastic. Menu had a lot of options.
Sam Swenson
5 across the board. Neighborhood favorite and amazing food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mac Maccer
Definitely not recommending this place. The waiter was very pushy in upselling the food. Food was okay but not to come back for. It was lacking freshness and vibrance. Prices are too high for what is presented. The restroom was not clean, no towel(s) and very smelly. We had to take our own coats when we were leaving. The television(!!!!) at the bar was an annoying distraction. The courtesy to say goodbye from staff was not there. We went here because of the positive reviews. But this place has had its best days long ago…
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Christina W.
food was incredible! such a homey and authentic feel and the wait staff was delightful. Definitely go on a saturday for their meat lasagna - best in manhattan!
Brandon
I’ve visited this restaurant a couple times with my partner. Every single time I left with no regrets. The atmosphere is amazing. Dark but enough light, spacious, and that fancy feeling you’ll love. I’ve had different waiters most of the time but they all were great! Always attentive, checked up on us, and fixed any problems we had. The food was AMAZING. It’s amazing quality and will fill you up. If you’re looking for a calm date night with quality food and amazing atmosphere, this is the place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Penne Alla Vodka with Salmon or Chicken, Fettucini Alfredo with Sliced Chicken Breast in Alferdo Sauce
Ryan Chlebek
Fantastic meal right on Lexington Ave. Service and drinks were top notch as well. Pride of ownership here, which showed in all aspects of the meal. Great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessalyn S.
Decided to come here since it was starting to rain and there was a nice outdoor seating set up since we were out with our two dogs. The outdoor seating is decorated with plants and with ample heating lamps for the cold weather. It had a sliding door so the heat was also kept in. They had a steady flow of people for their indoor seating on a Sunday morning. The service at the outdoor seating was slow but given it's outdoor it was a little expected. They seemed to push cocktails and came to ask if we wanted anything from the bar every time they came to serve the table. We ordered the French onion which was standard. We ordered the ravioli for the table and it was a favorite flavor wise though the dough was very thick and a little hard to chew. For entrees we got the Alfredo which was very al dente, the veal was well flavored but tough and it took shaking the entire table to cut it. The ribeye was cooked to medium rare but was very thin, but the quality of meat was a bit lacking. It had a grey look in person so wasn't the most appetizing. It seems to be a popular place for locals but unfortunately will not be a place I'd crave to go again.
Upper East Side Sanctuary. Small and very clean place. Service is very professional and supportive. Quiet and pleasant atmosphere. The food is really good. Strongly recommend. You might need to make a reservation for dinner if you want to secure your spot. Their menu selection is very impressive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Donna
I frequent this restaurant whenever I am town for business. I have had many pleasant experiences. Tonight however, was not good. I was told there was no room inside for a single diner, so I was seated (alone) in the very musty smelling “shed”. I would understand if they were really over-booked, but I saw a woman stop, read the outside menu, and then get seated inside. Apparently she had the look to snag a table. Like I said, I’m a frequent guest, but after tonight I will find a new spot. Food was very mediocre.
Andrew J.
Average food. Service was solid. The outdoor seating was cute. Portions are very small. 1 piece of bread for the table? Hardly the best $200 meal for 2 I've had.
Bill Packer
"Typical" Manhattan Italian restaurant. Food was excellent, service was attentive and focused, the outside space could use some sprucing up and the inside space was very noisy/tables close together. Surprisingly, cocktails were not made well ... I think they need a bar tender who knows how to craft a cocktail. Service trailed off a bit at the end as they become quite busy, but we were already on coffee, so was fine. Prices were actually quite reasonable given the recent inflation.
Quaint little place we decided to stop at as we had time to kill before an event! The staff was super friendly, the food was amazing and perfect portion sizes - not too small that you're still hungry but not too big that you can't finish. The place feels on the fancy side and the prices are what you'd expect. Overall, worth it and when we're back down to the city, we'll definitely come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spinach Ricotta Ravioli in Pink Sauce, Sole Stuffed with Shrimp and Crab Meat
This is one of my favorite restaurants in NY. The food is always delicious and the service is on point. Don't sleep on this one!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
delicious! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pappaarella
Had brunch here and it was delicious. I had penne Al vodka with salmon. The sauce was creamy and delicious. My girlfriend had French onion soup and said it was very good. My mother had the eggplant parmigiana and it was very light and flavorful. My father had the spinach salad with grilled shrimp. Very fresh and delicious. We will definitely be back. Service was detailed and fantastic. Menu had a lot of options.
5 across the board. Neighborhood favorite and amazing food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely not recommending this place. The waiter was very pushy in upselling the food. Food was okay but not to come back for. It was lacking freshness and vibrance. Prices are too high for what is presented. The restroom was not clean, no towel(s) and very smelly. We had to take our own coats when we were leaving. The television(!!!!) at the bar was an annoying distraction. The courtesy to say goodbye from staff was not there. We went here because of the positive reviews. But this place has had its best days long ago…
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
food was incredible! such a homey and authentic feel and the wait staff was delightful. Definitely go on a saturday for their meat lasagna - best in manhattan!
I’ve visited this restaurant a couple times with my partner. Every single time I left with no regrets. The atmosphere is amazing. Dark but enough light, spacious, and that fancy feeling you’ll love. I’ve had different waiters most of the time but they all were great! Always attentive, checked up on us, and fixed any problems we had. The food was AMAZING. It’s amazing quality and will fill you up. If you’re looking for a calm date night with quality food and amazing atmosphere, this is the place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Penne Alla Vodka with Salmon or Chicken, Fettucini Alfredo with Sliced Chicken Breast in Alferdo Sauce
Fantastic meal right on Lexington Ave. Service and drinks were top notch as well. Pride of ownership here, which showed in all aspects of the meal. Great experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decided to come here since it was starting to rain and there was a nice outdoor seating set up since we were out with our two dogs. The outdoor seating is decorated with plants and with ample heating lamps for the cold weather. It had a sliding door so the heat was also kept in. They had a steady flow of people for their indoor seating on a Sunday morning. The service at the outdoor seating was slow but given it's outdoor it was a little expected. They seemed to push cocktails and came to ask if we wanted anything from the bar every time they came to serve the table. We ordered the French onion which was standard. We ordered the ravioli for the table and it was a favorite flavor wise though the dough was very thick and a little hard to chew. For entrees we got the Alfredo which was very al dente, the veal was well flavored but tough and it took shaking the entire table to cut it. The ribeye was cooked to medium rare but was very thin, but the quality of meat was a bit lacking. It had a grey look in person so wasn't the most appetizing. It seems to be a popular place for locals but unfortunately will not be a place I'd crave to go again.
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Uniquely quaint in its wayAnd with seasoned staffThe cuisine is excellentAnd the wine is free flowingVegetarian options: Salads and vegetables
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Piccata, Warm Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream, Tiramisu, Calamari, Seafood Risotto
Upper East Side Sanctuary. Small and very clean place. Service is very professional and supportive. Quiet and pleasant atmosphere. The food is really good. Strongly recommend. You might need to make a reservation for dinner if you want to secure your spot. Their menu selection is very impressive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I frequent this restaurant whenever I am town for business. I have had many pleasant experiences. Tonight however, was not good. I was told there was no room inside for a single diner, so I was seated (alone) in the very musty smelling “shed”. I would understand if they were really over-booked, but I saw a woman stop, read the outside menu, and then get seated inside. Apparently she had the look to snag a table. Like I said, I’m a frequent guest, but after tonight I will find a new spot. Food was very mediocre.
Average food. Service was solid. The outdoor seating was cute. Portions are very small. 1 piece of bread for the table? Hardly the best $200 meal for 2 I've had.
"Typical" Manhattan Italian restaurant. Food was excellent, service was attentive and focused, the outside space could use some sprucing up and the inside space was very noisy/tables close together. Surprisingly, cocktails were not made well ... I think they need a bar tender who knows how to craft a cocktail. Service trailed off a bit at the end as they become quite busy, but we were already on coffee, so was fine. Prices were actually quite reasonable given the recent inflation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pecan Pie