Yirui Li

Ideal spot for a late weekend dinner with a group music gets loud and there's a great ambiance in a small dense space! Food was great, relatively large portions and overall surprisingly affordable for what we ordered. Would definitely come back soon!

+1

David Plourde

I would definitely recommend stopping in here for dinner and a few drinks. The wife and I walked in without a reservation and got lucky to be seated instantly. The atmosphere here is very fun, and you can tell the staff enjoyed their jobs. They provided great food and recommendations. We had the Tajine and the Lamb Burger (w/Brussels sprouts instead of fries). Both meals were very good. The portions were perfect. My wife was pregnant at the time so the bartender whipped up an amazing non-alcoholic drink to go with her meal. My maple old fashioned was very good. All said, we had 2 great meals and a couple drinks for <$100! (Not bad for NYC 😄)

Meera Mohan

Curiosity got the best of us after walking by Rintintin countless times, always bustling. We made a reservation for Saturday evening and were seated promptly outside. Perusing the menu, we expected Mediterranean flavors but found a mishmash of options (NY strip steak, burgers, pasta, paella). We opted for drinks instead: a lychee martini and old fashioned. Mine arrived sans lychee, but after spotting another table's garnish, our server kindly obliged (apparently, they'd briefly run out). The old fashioned was crafted well, tailored to my partner's taste. Ambience? 5 stars, perfect for a hot summer evening. Drinks and food? 4 stars. While the drinks were solid, the menu's lack of Mediterranean focus left us underwhelmed. Maybe we'll return for drinks, but the food didn't tempt us.

Fringer15

We came for drinks in the afternoon and the place was crowded, but in a cozy way. We had some great tasting cocktails, of which the mezcal espresso martini is highly recommended! The staff that served us was friendly. However, the young woman who seated us was very moody, not smiling and did not look happy with what she was doing. Maybe it was the rain outside that made her feel that way, but the fact that she was the first point of contact upon entering made the experience just a little less enjoyable. The place has a nice vibe and is clean.

Owen L

The food here is generally quite good. Prices are absurd, but not unusual for Soho. The service was okay, but a few orders were forgotten, and the food did take quite a while to come out. The menu is a bit confusing, and is semi-mediterranean/middle eastern while still not committing to the theme? The Tagine was good, but quite different to the normal Moroccan version. Personally I would not return, but it’s worth giving a try for a nice dinner!

+2

India Lindsay

A creative and yummy Mediterranean fusion restaurant. A solid choice for an evening with friends and was fairly affordable for a nice NYC dinner We were easily able to snag a table for 3 on a Friday evening. The staff were fun, courteous, and had an energetic vibe. They easily helped make gluten intolerant substitutions. The outdoor and indoor seating are creatively decorated with bright Mediterranean inspired patterns. Must try the crispy artichoke hearts - I don’t like artichoke normally and these literally tasted like fries, but healthy. So good! I also recommend the crudo, it’s small and light but has a refreshing olive oil and fresh herb flavor. The burger and fish kebab are great choices too.

+2

Monika Nørgaard Pedersen

This place is alright. Our table was definitely too small for all the plates, not enough space to “dig in”. Food was alright, we expected the service to be a bit above average. We waited long for them to take our orders. MNP

iamontheguestlist

I’ve always loved this place and have consistently had great experiences here, which is why this visit stood out in a negative way. Unfortunately, the hostess we encountered had a very unwelcoming attitude. Despite the restaurant having plenty of empty tables, she insisted that three of us sit at a small table meant for two, and communicated this with unnecessary attitude. Hospitality starts at the door, and this experience didn’t reflect the standard I’ve come to expect from this restaurant. I’ll happily continue coming back—just hopefully not when she’s working.

Seyoung Kim (Wendy)

We’ve visited Ritintin several times and always loved the food and the friendly servers. Unfortunately, our most recent visit was disappointing — not because of the food or the staff, but because of the female manager’s attitude. There were three of us, and we asked to sit outside. One small table was available, and when we asked if we could sit there, the manager asked if we’d be fine using just that one small table. We said yes, since that was the only table she offered us at the moment. We ordered three drinks and four dishes. The first two dishes came out, and while we were eating, the table next to us became empty. When the remaining dishes arrived, our table had no space left, so our server placed them temporarily on the empty table beside us. We politely asked if we could use that empty table just to hold the food, and our server said she would check with the manager. The manager refused. Later, a second server came to check on us and kindly said she would ask again — but the manager still said no. Then, a third server, seeing that our dishes were sitting on the empty table getting cold, also tried to help by asking again. Yet the manager refused once more, even though, by that time, there were four or five empty outdoor tables available. Instead of helping, the manager came out, placed a “Reserved” sign on the empty table right next to us, and walked away without saying anything. A few minutes later, the third server returned and asked if we were okay. We explained that if the table was truly reserved, we’d just like to know what time the reservation was so we could finish before then. She said she’d ask — but again, the manager said no and finally came to our table herself, visibly frustrated, asking, “What’s the problem?” I calmly explained that our food didn’t fit on the table, and we simply wanted to know whether the next table was actually reserved. The manager sarcastically said “Soon” twice, then told us to clear some plates to make room. A moment later, as if realizing how unreasonable that sounded, she sighed, pushed the tables together herself, and said something like, “You agreed to use one table,” in a tone that made us feel as if we were being difficult customers. What made it worse was seeing her inside the restaurant pointing toward our table and talking to a server, shaking her head as if we were the problem. She and another staff member kept glancing at us throughout the meal, making us very uncomfortable. To be clear, we were never being unreasonable. We agreed to use one small table when all others were occupied. Once the next table became available and our food arrived, we politely asked to use the extra space — at a time when multiple outdoor tables were empty. Any professional manager could have handled this with empathy and common sense. The food was excellent as always, and all three servers were kind, patient, and professional — they truly did their best to help us, and we appreciated that. But the manager’s behavior completely ruined what should have been another wonderful experience. I brought a friend visiting from Korea — her first time in New York — and I was excited to take her to one of my favorite spots. It’s such a shame that this visit left us both disappointed because of one unprofessional manager.

O R

Disappointed by the service. The bartender in the green cardigan was extremely rude—she threw the QR code at us, which we first thought was a joke, but quickly realized it reflected her overall attitude. She was applying lipstick and playing with her hair right before serving drinks, which felt very unprofessional. The host didn’t behave like staff either—she stood behind us without saying “excuse me” or making any effort to communicate. Overall, this feels like a stopover spot while you wait to go somewhere better. Would not recommend.