Italian is the language of music and art and I always wanted to learn it and speak it. My grand father was from the region of arts, Tuscany and he grew up in Firenze. To me learning to speak properly is a tribute to my heritage. Collina italiana is a boutique school, I have been followed step by step, the instructors are professional, educated and respectful. The approach is fine and properly structured. Learning is easy and pleasant. The environment is inviting and absolutely educative under several aspects. Their prices are fair and the classes are structured in a comfortable and comprehensive way. I definitely recommend to meet Patrizia Saglio, the school funder to get a proper grounded orientation, she is a true gem and extremely knowledgeable. I encourage to consider this school to anyone wishing to, properly and intelligently, learn the language of Dante, art and music.

FANTASTIC. I went to another school before I went to Collina. Those classes were supposed to be mixed grammar and conversation. That meant that the class would break up in groups of twos or threes, or even more, and these were not always groups that were congenial. Conversation was sometimes awkward, and some people were very hard to get along with. However, I have observed the same grammar and conversation group classes at Collina and they are not even comparable! Moreover, classes at the other school had as many as 12 students - the average class at Collina has 6! In the group classes at Collina, the instructors speak ONLY Italian. When asked for a definition, they offer a synonym, again in Italian. The exercises done in class are done by the whole group, which means everyone has to answer a question in turn. That is invaluable, because everyone participates. There are stories to read (by the chapter), and recordings of conversations to listen to, on which everyone has to offer a precis on, again in Italian. The level of spoken Italian in the group classes is VERY HIGH compared to what I had at the other school. I am now taking private lessons with Danilo, who is a fabulous teacher. I really enjoy them and enjoy doing the homework. We do grammar and much conversation. I went to Rome after a course of lessons with him and received compliments on my Italian! At the break, the school even offers you “un po di Prosecco, caffe o te”! I cannot praise this school enough. I also cannot praise the directress, Patrizia Saglio, enough - she offers wonderful, attentive, customized, personal service! I feel at home at Collina, I am learning a lot, and I urge you to try it. SEMPLICEMENTE MERAVIGLIOSA.

This is my third Italian language school. One was based in a book store and while the 4 trimesters were fun and a good start, the classes were too large for conversation and they fed us grammar at a speed like drinking from a fire hose, rather than letting something settle before moving on. The second, on the UWS, was with a teacher that was incredibly disorganized and hyper-emotional; not a good setting for language learning. Collina Italiana is delightful- classes are small; our teacher is planful and yet flexible enough to respond to the interests of adult learners. She has excellent judgement RE the right amount of new material to introduce and how to interestingly review and reinforce. Written materials are excellent and never disorganized. What a relief and a pleasure.

Collina Italiana is THE place in New York to learn all things Italian. I've taken several classes so I can talk with my family in Italy, and I've thoroughly benefitted from each session. While I still must slow my family down when they speak, I do understand more and more, amazing both them and me!! Cristina, Diletta, Danilo, and most recently, Luna, are skillfully excellent teachers, who lead knowledge and support with patience. Hats off to Patrizia's smooth administration too. Though commitments take me away right now, I know I will return, particularly before my next trip to Italy. Grazie, Collina Italiana!

La Collina Italiana is my favorite weekly escape—and the best way to stay connected to Italian language and culture. The classes strike the perfect balance of conversation, grammar, and cultural immersion, all taught with warmth and heart. It’s a total gem: engaging, energizing, and filled with a wonderful community of Italophiles. A charming little slice of Italy on the UES!

Coming to Collina Italiana for my Italian classes is the highlight of my week, every single week! My teacher Ilaria is so kind, patient, and so positive, and her experience is so clear in her ability to explain concepts in various different ways to help students understand. Class is fun, (with a pausa for espresso in the middle!) I have gone from knowing a few words and phrases in Italian with 0 actual Italian studying experience to being able to hold conversation and express myself in the language. I look forward to eventually reaching fluency, and I know I can with the help of classes at Collina Italiana. :)

Everyone at Collina is so warm and welcoming! The environment is relaxed and fun, and the class sizes are small so you really get to participate and practice the language. I've taken Italian before and studied it on apps, but there's nothing like actually speaking it with people. I really appreciate the way my teacher Luna breaks down the lessons and explains everything. I'm looking forward to taking more classes here!

The Collina-Italiana is a stupendous language school. And much, much more! Its first rate teachers and innovative approaches to study make language learning a delight. The programs include visits to museums and, more recently, inspired trips to Italy led by the excellent PhD Italian art historian, Eveline Baseggio. The Director of the Collina Italiana, Patrizia Saglio, exudes enthusiasm and joy in her work and for the encouragement of students. She creates a warm-spirited community of people at the school, drawn together by the love of Italian culture.

I have been taking classes with Collina Italiana for about 3 years. I love ❤️ them dearly. I had taken Italian back in my college years, but unfortunately, I forgot everything. However, I was able to understand it if I heard people speaking. During the pandemic, I decided to listen to some YouTube Italian videos, which helped me start to remember some of the basic Italian. I then researched online Italian classes and programs and found Collina Italiana. I signed up for my first class and have since been addicted to their classes. I was able to use my Italian when I went to Italy for the 3rd time. This time, I felt great. I was able to have conversations and even made friends, too. I continue taking their classes with the goal to get fluent in Italian and be able to just not visit but live when I retire in Italy.

I have been taking classes at Collina Italiana for almost a year now and am really enjoying my experience. I really appreciate that the class sizes have been very small (3-4 people so far) because it allows us each time for participation and personal assistance during each 2 hour class. I also cannot say enough about our teacher, Grace, who fills the class with interesting facts and anecdotes as well as lots of energy. I look forward to taking more classes at Collina Italiana!

Victorandmanuela

Very good Japanese restaurant with excellent value for money. The food is fresh, tasty, and surprisingly affordable. I had a miso soup, California rolls, and a spicy tuna roll, all of which were well prepared and flavorful. My wife ordered a futomaki roll and a Philadelphia roll, also with a miso soup, and she really enjoyed everything. The atmosphere is calm, chill, and sober, making it a nice place to relax and enjoy a good meal. The service was smooth and efficient. I definitely recommend this restaurant and will for sure come back when I get the chance.

+4

SUZIE LAN

Friendly service, delicious food, warm atmosphere and reasonable prices. Will surely be back!!

+3

TinTin Tint

Sushi truly impressed me! The portions are huge, the food is incredibly fresh, and every bite is full of quality ingredients. Best of all, the prices are very reasonable — amazing value for money that can easily compete with, and even beat, those pricey restaurants. Highly recommended for anyone who loves great food with generous portions at a fair price!

Teng teng

I went to OKKI Sushi with a friend the other day, and we had such an amazing experience! Every dish we tried was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the staff were super friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. It’s rare to find a place where everything from the food to the service is this perfect. Highly recommend to anyone who loves great sushi and warm hospitality. Can’t wait to come back!

Kaya-Damali M.

We were so pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere of the place. The name had us giggling from start to finish, setting the tone for a fun time. The fish was sooo ✨fresh✨.

Luis Sanchez

Sushi dinner for two was delicious and fresh. Mango tango appetizer was yummy too but forgot to take a picture. Was busy on a Friday night and service did not disappoint. Quick and tasty!

Edward Songor

Had dinner with my daughter and the food and service was spectacular. The staff was extremely friendly and the sushi was very good. The Salmon and Tuna was flavorful and just melted in my mouth. I highly recommend eating here if you are in the area.

Mary Perez

My daughter and I frequently dine at Ooki, and the sushi is consistently fresh and delicious. We've tried several other sushi restaurants, but this one remains one of our favorites and outshines many others in the area. The staff is both helpful and attentive. If you're ever in the neighborhood, I highly recommend stopping by—the prices are reasonable, and the food is excellent!

Lua Fabbri

I have been coming here since Ooki opened and I am still a loyal patron. They make you feel at home and so comfortable. Great sushi on top of that seals the deal! I highly recommend Ooki! Eric, Jessica and Cindy are an amazing waitstaff!! Love them! ❤️

Jessica Kimball

The food was great and the people were so nice and helpful. It only has 4.2 stars. I think that this place should get 5 stars for putting smiles on people’s faces and providing a great place to eat. You must stop here for sushi or some drinks for a good time. The atmosphere is so cute and welcoming. It is kid friendly and they have a very broad variety of food and drinks. It is also next to a nice bakery to enjoy. Overall my family and I had a great time.🙂

H E A

I am happy to say, that the service food and drinks are just how I remembered it, as I haven't been here in over 10 years. I ENJOYED everything. BTW please update the hours on your website, as I was disappointed that i got there close to closing, nonetheless they were kind and allowed me to finish my meal.

J R

This is our absolute favorite sushi place on the UES. The fish is very fresh and wonderful but what really makes this place for us is our server , Eric. Eric know us, remembers our names, remembers what we like. We don’t even have to order because he knows what to bring us. We feel like we are dining with a friend. We just can’t say enough. We went to celebrate our anniversary tonite . We could’ve gone to an expensive, trendy restaurant. Instead we came here and had a much better time with exceptional sushi and even more exceptional service.

Eunice Kim

Incredible food, quality fresh ingredients, and super sweet service. Was able to walk in on a Thursday night. Great for parties of two and larger parties of 3-6 when I was there. I recommend my miso sea bass, separate section of vegetarian rolls, and large selection of sushi rolls. They have a lunch special too which looked great.

Bradley C

I like this place. The food is fresh, the portion is good, and the prices are reasonable. I always get shrimp tempura with udon. Disregard how many times I’ve visited this place, the portion of the tempura still amazes me. It comes with three shrimps, and a big selection of vegetables(taro, squash, sweet potato, and broccoli). I also like their sushi. It’s a good place to hang out with friends and family.

Rachel Secharan

Ooki Sushi was a great time, we’ve been here a few times before and recently visited with friends from out of town They were all raving about the delicious and quality sushi and teriyaki, everything we ordered was amazing, including the gyoza. The drinks were also quite unique and delicious. Service was crazy fast, but we felt super comfortable about sushi as we could see it all being made at their sushi counter! Also really love the overall lounge-y vibe of the space. Great spot, great food, and great service!

Persia

The sushi was good. The fried calamari could have used some seasoning. It was just fried with no seasoning. I think a dash of garlic salt powder and chili flakes would go a long way. Otherwise, friendly staff, quick service, and good eats.

Krystyna Singleton

We didn't know what to expect. Came around 530pm on a Sunday and it was pretty empty. Very surprised at how amazing the Toro was. All the tuna we had melted in our mouths. The salmon was so, crisp and fresh as well.

Tuba Taskan

Sashimi was not the best but the other items on the menu did the trick. I wouldn’t order salmon with mango salsa again though too sweet for my liking.

+2

shai shani

Ooki Sushi is a nice restaurant for a quick and tasty lunch with fair prices. The soba soup served quickly; the dish was large and tasty. We ordered the 3 sushi roll lunch combinations as well; the rolls were fine not further than that. The service was very friendly. Overall, it's worth lunch.

+6

Shalaila

I have gotten sick twice from food poisoning eating at this restaurant. Not to mention their in-house courier/delivery service is the worst I’ve ever experienced. The delivery person is rude and mean and refuses to use the doorbell system although I showed him how to use it properly twice. I will never be ordering from this restaurant again. It’s no wonder they have a B level food safety rating.