Brooke

Da Umberto was a hidden gem, for us, in the neighborhood. We noticed they received a Michelin star this year, so we went for Valentine’s day. It was impeccable. The service was outstanding and the staff perfected the details. (For example, we weren’t provided a food menu until after we got our bread and wine.) This really made the experience enjoyable, and less transactional. The rigatoni was TRULY to die for. Someone at your table must get this. The truffle ravioli was also exceptional, although it is lighter, so it’s better for sharing. I will absolutely be back! Loved our experience.

Atlanta Amado

Really delicious, careful flavours + presentation. The service is as attentive as the plates + I would eat here again + again. Far from pretentious, but as close to perfectíon as southern Italian cuisine gets without actually having to GO there

+1

A A

Lovely, large but cozy Italian Restaurant with friendly, professional, and Italian - speaking staff. Bar only, or table service. Wonderful food. $$$ expensive.

Iris S

Spent a valentine’s night here. The atmosphere was so good and perfect for a date night, however the food was just okay(maybe it’s because the valentine and everything was in a rush) veggies were too salty, and other dishes were just okay, not something you would immediately say “so good”. At least it’s not prefixed and the price was reasonable. Overall recommend it for couples who want a romantic date.

+2

Mony Kiem

I’ll caveat this review that I had reservations at 2:45 and they close at 3 pm so the situation is not ideal but that’s no excuse for execution at this fine establishment. I started off with asking for their house white wine. Can’t recall the ambit it was crisp and refreshing, perfect for a lunch meal. Although at $18/glass, you might think twice. The octopus dish had one flavor:burnt. I didn’t taste anything else. That was a bummer. The spaghetti with clams was out of this world deliciousness it saved the entire experience. Perfectly executed. It may very well be the best spaghetti dish I’ve ever had. The bucatini was also perfectly cooked. Overall, solid but felt rushed and uneasy, partly because of me but also with the staff running around the restaurant. It’s not a cheap venue so my expectation will be high. Will return as I think this is a one off and the restaurant probably deserves a 5*.

+1

Rosie Giunta

Food was so-so. Two of our dishes were overcooked. The octopus was a sad portion that was overcooked. The bone-in veal chop was tasty but totallly overcooked. The carpaccio and truffle ravioli were really good. It felt like they were really rushing us. We could barely drink a sip of wine before they were pouring more. Was that good service or them trying to turn a table quickly???! Not sure.

Eric Guido

Good, but I was expecting more. To be honest, Da Umberto captures the feel of an oldschool Italian American restaurant of the eighties. I found myself recalling Little Italy with the smells and surroundings--even down to the waiters, who would add nonsensical commentary about the wines on the table. Unfortunatly, this is now more of what you'd expect as a tourist, and if it's what you crave, you can probably still find it in Little Italy. The food also mirrored the standards you'd expect at Mott st. Vitello Tonnato was good , not great. Roasted Brussels were good, far from great, and grilled Pork Chop was cooked medium-well--a total shame, and again, something you'd expect from an establishment in the eighties. I wanted to love (even expected to love) Da Umberto, but was ultimately let down.

+1

Dylan Boyd

We decided tonight to go back to Da Umberto, it’s been awhile so we decided to become NYC tourists again. What do I mean by that we knew we’d overpay by 30% on the bill but it’s NYC and the restaurant does have history as “a place to go.” We started with an octopus appetizer, a “seafood risotto with shrimp,” which was bland and and not cooked long enough. In addition an arugula salad and the special house pasta. No great memories here. Entrees where the chicken milannese done very nicely, tuna served at proper temperature and 2 veal milannese dishes both a bit dried out and overpriced. Service was mediocre at best, servers tried clearing dishes while others were still eating. If you want to spend 4-5 star $ do your homework, there are to many great restaurants in NYC for less.

Oscar R.

A group of six of us decided to go eat at Da Umberto on a whim decision. Although the ambiance was good, the food was altogether lackluster. Three of us had the pork chop and we all found it was overdone and dry, not to mention the broccoli rabe side, which was inedible. The octopus entree was also unusual and to top it all off, the biscotti they served to us as a final treat was an absolute letdown: soft and crumbly - the furthest thing from the crispy texture one would expect.

+5

Ann Marie Morris

Chaos. Please redecorate—it’s dated and bland. Way Overpriced. Staff are messy, made us feel rushed and frenetic. Never again. Save your money. I’m a New Yorker but think the tourists have invaded.