Josenny Torres

Lovely cozy authentic Italian restaurant. Service is amazing, very attentive and knowledgeable with suggestions. The place isn’t that spacious, so just keep in mind you’ll be close to the next table. They also provide outdoor seating as well. Bread is served complimentary with balsamic vinaigrette and oil. For the appetizers, We ordered the fried Calamari with Shrimp. So delicious. For the entree we got Penne Al Pomodoro, & Farfalle alla Campagnola- which is bowtie pasta sautéed with broccoli rape, sundried tomatoes in wine and garlic. Loved it. & last we ordered breaded cutlet with cherry tomatoes and arugula. Overall the food was amazing. We never eat Italian, and this did not disappoint.

+5

Lisa Commander Thomas

Slow down and enjoy the authentic flavors of SOUTHERN Italian food. Puglia/Bari and South! If you're from a southern Italian family or you love the region, this small but popular and busy restaurant is what you're looking for. Located in the South Street Seaport. The handmade creations are quite literally like no other except maybe your Nonna or favorite Auntie. If you're real lucky, your mother. Choose a rainy mid day late lunch early dinner to truly get an opportunity to savor the relaxed atmosphere that let's you eat the way food is meant to be eaten. Slowly. Enjoyed. The scent and visuals are not disappointed by the incredible flavors. The espresso is NOT Starbucks. And the desserts may be the best kept Italian pastry and desserts secret in NYC. I said what I said! Enjoy their hand made gnocchi that will have you questioning why you ever thought pre packaged was good. The authentic & most flavorful sauce is absorbed by each little potato gnocchi enhancing the overall feeling of having been invited into a home of the chef. Or , the phenomenal experience of delicate yet rich handmade ravioli with a butter based sauce so as to enhance but not cover or compete with the most delectable ricotta filling. The comfort food is elevated to a standard that cannot be duplicated without a true passion for Southern Italian Home Cooking. But let's discuss the desserts. I personally haven't had an Italian Cream Puff that tastes like this since my mother and aunt stopped making them. But then, you're spoiled by what tastes like a chocolate Nutella mousse topping. You know how people do the "I'll just eat half " thing? Well this is certainly shareable. But I don't mind telling you, I turned into Joey from Friends. "JOEY DOESN'T SHARE FOOD" took on a personal meaning in my life. And I was prepared to eat my husband's plate as well if he failed to eat it all. After all there is plenty of room to walk it off at the Seaport if you MUST. This isn't really the spot for a one hour lunch. This is not a hustle location. You're cheating yourself and the purpose of this food if you do that. Set aside a day that has no rush. Get there between 2 and 3pm. Go with a person or two or five that you truly like. And let yourselves enjoy the slowed down pace of handmade authentic food both created and served to be enjoyed and nourish. That, is the essence of a True Italian Home Meal. Slowed down. Conversation. Connection. And flavors for the palette and the soul. As for pricing it is a small restaurant in NYC. So it's not "cheap". It's not meant to be. With bread service , wines, coffees, dessert and dinner it was about $100 per person. There was no incling of rush and there was no hesitation for the bill when requested. And yes, this is an excellent romantic dining location that is also appropriate for families. Oh and the music? It's 80s and 90s top 40 hit which is a lot of fun to enjoy. We had a sweet family seated next to us. As the only late entries to the restaurant to eat, and us being the only other patrons, they were laughing and singing. Including their youngest child who was amazingly well versed in classic U2. So if you're a New Yorker who moved to the suburbs like me, a local looking for those small and authentic restaurants, or visiting..... this is a can't miss location. Do not skip dessert. Trust me. Oh and that espresso? Good luck going back to Starbucks. That is some grandma powered percolated on the stove rocket fuel. AND I WAS HERE FOR EVERY LAST DROP. I shoulda asked for some Anisette!

Douglas Barbosa

A very authentic Italian restaurant in the South Seaport area in downtown Manhattan. Food is great, service is fast, and restroom is big and well maintained. I recommend you make a reservation in advance since the restaurant is not so big and is very crowded. Desserts are amazing and it's a must-have!!

+6

Tanya Soman

You know the food was good when you’re still talking about it the next day. Excellent high quality Italian food. The rigatoni funghi e salsiccia was the star of the show (luckily), bc two of us ordered it. The bread was pretty bad, possibly stale, but I doused it in the tasty balsamic and yeah.. no I didn’t eat any more. Dishes were excellent, service was attentive, and Mom approved the bathroom. 👍🏽 There are a ton of Italian restaurants in the neighborhood and it’s hard to tell them apart. This was a non-touristy, fantastic bet. Over the course of dinner the restaurant hit capacity and was a cozy vibe.

+3

Michael Santana

Authentic Italian with great service. Popped in while on the way to ice skate at around 8PM. Asked if they could accommodate 7 of us within an hour or so. Even though the place was very busy, they said yes. When we returned, we choose to dine outside in their enclosed outdoor space. It was quiet and cozy, and the electronic candlesticks added to the ambiance. The food was flavorful and amazing! I had the Linguine alla Scoglio which I recommend. The chicken dish was great too. We all enjoyed our meals and experience. The waitress was knowledgeable about the food and knew her wine selection. By the way, they only serve beer and wine. Couldn’t get over how delicious the food tastes. Definitely going back!

+1

Kay Pepper

Wonderful place for some authentic Italian food, the service and quality of food is top notch! I stopped by only because I couldn't read anything, so it must good. So I cant even spell anything Italian for this review, so I did the closest possible translation in English. Ham Pizza with Olives: The crust was good, thin and gently seasoned. The ham and olive were generous and was very satisfied with the pizza. The sauce was sweet and perfect. Vodka Sausage Pasta: The vodka sauce was extremely good, you can taste a hint of Vodka as well, it is just very well blended. The sausage was also a perfect mat h for the dish. Bread: The bread was great, crispy and soft. The fluff is perfect with dip they give you, great bread they use.

+11

Jon Gos

Great food and service but it’s kind of spoiled by how packed the place can get. At peak hours you will literally be elbow to elbow with guests at another table because the space is small. I think the whole place would be better served by dropping 20-25% of the tables and just up prices by whatever amount would offset the losses. The quality of the food and recipes would still ‘draw’ people!

Dilan A

The atmosphere and service are great, but the food is just okay. Great spot for casual drinks, wouldn’t recommend for dinner.

elllen k

Cozy trattoria in the Seaport area. Nice decor with exposed bricks and various old Italian tchotchke. Seems to be a popular spot even in off pick tourist season. My spaghetti carbonara was good. The service is cold and unfriendly, unfortunately.

+5

Karina Mikhalchuk

We were walking down the harbor and got hungry, tried to find somewhere to eat and while there seem to be many not many of them sound good. But this place looked the cutest and food looked the best We had tuna tartar and short rib pasta , both were very good. they also served some bread to begin with. Service is good as well. Love the outside seating and as the weather was perfect that day

+5

Alvin Yang

The food is good from here, but the service is bad. The waitress has a different service attitude between my table and the other table. She never introduced anything about the menu. She took our order and then never came back to ask us if we needed anything or food tasting. I don't feel I get any service, she only takes the order and gives us the bill. I still gave 15% tips, just for the food.

BEWARE. This is NOT good food. Borderline inedible. The meatball appetizers tasted microwaved. My pasta was sub par at best and severely overcooked. The bolognese looked like jarred prego sauce. The service was pretty bad and they seemed bothered while we were there. The cheese they gave us to put on our pasta was downright disgusting. And the bread service was dry at best. For reference we are locals and were so excited to try this restaurant after living a couple blocks away for the last year and a half. So disappointed.