Ali Rochetto

Review is a bit late but we finally settled from traveling. We visited on 1/1/2024 for dinner and the whole experience was wonderful. The host was welcoming, and our waiter Paolo walked us through the menu, offered insight to the dishes and was very kind and attentive. The atmosphere was romantic, white table cloth, candle light, very elegant. Our food- oh my gosh our food- amazing. From the bread and dipping sauce, appetizers, salads, to the main course and dessert. Everything was so, so good. I really can’t express it enough, the pasta was amazing and I come from an Italian family, I mean it, it was so good. And their Parmesan!!! So good. Maybe I over did it on my dish but it was yummy. We didn’t have to travel to “little Italy” for classic Italian, this place is it. Bolognese might be a simple dish, but theirs was more than just delicious. I never finish a dish before my boyfriend but this time I did, it was delicious, and if I lived in NY I’d be there again right now. Thank you so much to the staff for making our first dinner as an engaged couple memorable, and thank you to the kitchen for such a delicious meal.

+2

Eileen Catherine

We went on a busy Friday night and were able to get a table with minimal notice. The server was okay, had to ask another staff member to refill water and again where our cocktails were. Overall the food was great. The veal was fantastic, as was the burrata. The gnocchi had a perfect texture, just personally felt like the sauce needed a little more dimension. I think a veggie, pancetta, or something could complement the sharpness. The warm brownie at the end was the perfect capstone for a delicious meal.

Martina Ruseva

Came here for dinner on a Monday night at 8:30pm and the place was at about 50% capacity. We were the last people to leave at 10:30pm. I loved the food! I recommend the fettuccine and also the tiramisu for dessert. This is a perfect date spot, it was very classy and not pretentious.

+1

Bow K. Techataveekijkul

Just stumbled upon this little Italian restaurant in midtown and I am seriously impressed. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff are super friendly. The homemade pasta is also amazing!

+2

Karly Falkenberg

Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service, and superb food! Highly recommend. The sauce on the Pollo dolce vita was delicious and the homemade tiramasu is a must! They have a wonderful selection of wines at half or whole bottle. We enjoyed everything we ordered and were very satisfied with the whole experience!

Louis Lewis

It's a fine place for tasty authentic Italian dining. Set in a quaint atmosphere, it's warm. The menu is wide and the seating is comfortable. One even has the option for take out, in case you're on the run. Good value for money.

Dipti Pradhan

Atmosphere on the back patio was great. We ordered the fillet of Sol which turned out to be too salty. But the rest of the dishes were great!

Ridhima Agarwal

Lovely food! We walked in and were seated within a few minutes. We ordered the Buffalo Mozarella and Funghi di Bosco appetizers which were great! For the mains, we got the Gnocchi, the steak entree and the Pollo Dolce Vita. All three were amazing!! Definitely recommend checking the place out. Only complaint was that it was cold inside, and the staff wouldn't leave the heaters on for more than a few despite multiple requests from us.

Sheila P.

I sat outside where a sign noted the area to be active for service. However, it took roughly 15 minutes before one of the managers asked if I could be helped; he did not approach me, simply called out from the restaurant to mid street where the seats are placed. The lack of professionalism and unwelcoming tone starts the rating at 2 stars. I was then taken to their patio where it was not crowded, the temperature was perfect and atmosphere was calming; less of a family place, rather more suitable for a romantic moment or professional meeting. The patio was clean and tables stripped per service. I asked the assigned waiter--Andry (phonic spelling)--for suggestion in soup (priced $9 ea.), main course, wine, and desert selection. He was knowledgeable of ingredients for different dishes and pairing of wine for each. I chose the asparagus soup, which I do not recommend as it was bland and...not memorable. Lentil soup's texture and flavor was either great or the change from disappointment made it better. Tangy. Fettuccine with Bolognese sauce is always safe choice; pasta cooked to perfection (al dente), sauce was lightly seasoned allowing the meat and sweetness of tomato sauce to standout. And do not leave without having an espresso or their ice cream and apple crisp desert. Fresh...enough said. Ohh...and do not skip on their bread and sundried tomatoes that is placed at the table. Overall, a 4 star rating for good food and great service provided by Andry. The missing star is for bug in salt shaker, bacteria buildup in bathroom sink, and unwelcoming tone of manager when we first met.

+2

Brandee Ashley

I only came here because my favorite Italian spot was booked for the evening. Like the commenter before me I’m surprised at the higher rating on this restaurant. I’m giving stars for service, delicious wine, dessert, and charming ambiance. The food was mediocre at best. Calamari was cold, tasted frozen and too fishy and the bolognese was so bland very little flavor and the salad was nothing special just an overpriced plate of arugula. I was super disappointed in this meal after reading reviews on the food. The lava cake and ice cream is hard to mess up so we finished with dessert and espresso and it was the best part of the dinner. So if you want wine, dessert, and coffee this may be it but if you want delicious, flavorful Italian this is a no for me dawg. Check out my reviews for the absolute best Italian in nyc.

George Vo

The bread was the highlight of the night, accompanied with a sun dried tomato oil/sauce that was spectacular. Such a good start to the night that turned to be the worst taste bud experience. The lobster ravioli special was great but stained your nostrils with a seafood smell. Our server recommended the pappardelle with chicken, raving about the fresh pasta - my unborn son could’ve cooked a better pasta dish. The sauce had no taste, unseasoned canned rubbery chicken, the busser asked if we wanted to take it home and the server immediately said “no its okay,” seemingly reading our minds or he just knew better than to take home trash. Otherwise, this spot would be good just to have a dine out night with wine and appetizers.