Osteria Morini

218 Lafayette St, New York
(212) 965-8777

Recent Reviews

Eva Phan

Came in for Morini Mondays when all pasta is $15.At $15, pasta was decent. Not super flavorful, but solid pasta noodle quality. The truffle pasta I had barely tasted of truffle at all. Not mad at it for $15 on a Monday night, but would be had I paid full price ($35), I would be disappointed.Service was friendly and quick. The atmosphere of the restaurant is cozy and laidback, like a good neighborhood spot.I’d consider coming again for Morini Mondays, but won’t return otherwise.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

T Streat

Food was terrible ? Service was just ok! Ba-back kept trying to take my plate even though i was still dinning! Not worth the hype!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Sadi Fox

Amazing salad and pasta!!! Great service. Great drinks too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Suhail Prasathong

Food and drinks were excellent. The octopus and carbonara were highlights. The atmosphere was quite enjoyable as well!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jaideep Gupte

Can't go wrong with Anthony Bordain's recommendation! Stunning pasta dishes, all of them. Crispy Artichoke is to die for. Wash down with several old

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jacob Miller

We had an awesome quick lunch after an afternoon of shopping. Super friendly staff and excellent food and cocktails.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tawnya Scott

We enjoyed a fantastic meal at Morini last night. The sauce on the Fussili pasta was delicious and the Branzino was perfectly cooked with crispy skin. Make sure to complete the meal with their tiramisu! Great atmosphere and kind staff. Shout out to Matt and Bennett who were especially nice. Can’t wait to come back for their Monday pasta specials!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

carolina emme

Worst service ever. Our dinner reservation was at 9.45pm, we got there at 9:47 and there was no one at the front to set us. We then walked in and asked a server to find someone to seat us. After waiting by the door for over 5 minutes a staff person comes out (Friday 3/15 I don’t know the waiter’s name but he was white, black shirt curly hair/gay/wearing a tartan red shirt) tells that he could not sit us because the kitchen was closed. He mentioned the kitchen closes at 9.50pm and he pretended that he sent us a text message, which was never sent. He did not apologize and mentioned that the kitchen was closed and that we could come back another time. We were extremely disappointed as there is usually 10 -15 minute grace period.We are extremely disappointed, This is not a good customer service, if your kitchen closes at 9.50pm (weird time usually is 9.30 or 10pm ) you should not accept a DINNER reservation for 9.45pm!

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Howard S.

We hadn't been to Osteria Morini in a few years. We always liked the food but the ambiance was always a bit morbid. Service was never very good. So, by accident we decided to return. The ambiance is still morbid. Dark wood floors and tables and chairs. Brown walls. Dim lighting. We didn't have a reservation but we were able to grab a table with ease. It wasn't prime time. The restaurant was about two thirds full and it felt more like a steak house. The clientele - mostly men and mostly unhealthy looking. Not locals but not tourists. A lot of men playing with their phones. Service was very good. Wine was very good. The food was ok. Should have been better. The calamari was very over breaded or over floured. Was there any calamari? My pasta was very good and my wife's fish was excellent. The portions were large. More than enough and strangely much much larger than a Doordash order we had a few years ago. Makes you wonder...

Fariborz Kazemi

Food was awesome. Our waiter was a bit rude to my friends. 6 people total. 4 people showed up on time and 2 of us came late because of traffic. Waiter gave us some guff for some reason.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Paul C.

Staff, great! Welcome great, bar staff excellent. Brunch, pate was light and a nice shared starter. I had porchetta and my wife had spaghetti both were delicious. They have a great beer here too. Highly recommend. We have also had pizza here etc and it's a solid choice and under appreciated compared to nearby trendy brunch spots- don't go with the hipsters, come here for homemade Italian food

Carlo

I’ve been coming here for over a decade and love sharing this spot with friends. The food is always so good. Typically get a charcuterie board, steak and 1-2 pasta dishes for 4 people. And of course a bottle or two of wine. The gelato parmigiana (spelling?) is so good. Whipped up spreadable cheese. Prosciutto is cut when you order.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Caroline R.

I've never experienced such poor customer service as by the middle aged man & 20 year old hostess duo currently there. Dealing with Doordash order might as well be rocket science for these two! When I got there it (received notification my food was ready), I could tell they hadn't put it in - although they didn't admit that, they told me it would be a "long time". After waiting 30+ minutes in the restaurant with no help, or care from these two, I decided to leave and cancel my order as I was running on a schedule. As I left, I got a notification my order had been completed - which means I get charged, etc. I decided to go back and confront them to get my money back, and they could not be more condescending and rude. They said that after I "stormed out" (just left after 30 mins?) they assumed I didn't want the donuts and laughed to each other. Literally wtf - come here if you want to get bullied because your food wasn't made? I ended up getting the damn donuts and they weren't worth the attitude.

Amy Nancy

Service was a tad bit slow understanding it was definitely a busy day and Fridays are the sluggish days haha but food was great I picked up a Funghi pizza with fresh mozzarella on mines its was honestly delicious .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 2

Mr Info

Absolutely phenomenal! Started at the bar for happy hr which was great, then got sat on time for our reservation. Both the food and the service were all phenomenal. Would highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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