Kai Tomzig

Briciola is really, really tiny, and incredibly charming. Just a few seats at the bar, plus a communal table in the room next door, surrounded by wine bottles stacked from floor to ceiling. It’s one of my favorite places in New York to go for a drink before the theater, after work, or simply to unwind. I was there with colleagues this time, and the atmosphere was exactly what you hope for in a spot like this: warm, intimate, and relaxed. The food is excellent. Truly excellent. We had homemade pasta with burrata and bruschetta with mushrooms and cheese, and everything was spot on. The only minor downside was the service, which felt a bit too pushy. We barely had time to look at the menu before being asked repeatedly if we were ready to order. That said, it felt well intentioned. Despite that, this is still an easy five stars for me and a place I keep coming back to.

Aleksandr Sidorets

Incredible experience at Briciola. Our server Lu deserves extra five stars alone. Super professional, genuinely warm and attentive, and she knew exactly what to recommend from the menu and the wine list. The steak was cooked perfectly, very flavorful and tender, and the wine pairing was spot on. Cozy, intimate atmosphere, great music and relaxed vibe. Perfect place for a date night or dinner with friends. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending this spot to everyone.

Rachael Snow

Wonderful ambience, the red wine and lamb shank are reliable favorites! We like the family style seating as you always meet someone new.

Desiree Baird

Amazing experience. Food was spot on and so fresh. Great atmosphere and really nice by the glass wine selection. I'll be back for sure.

Kate Olley (Story Time with Miss Kate)

Perfect place for a meal solo, as a couple, or with a group. I’ve never had a bad meal or a bad drink here. The place is teeny tiny, with just a bar and one communal high top, so not the place if you’re shy or need personal space. (Although if the weather cooperates, there’s a bit of outdoor seating that’s more private.) Service is great, and meal never feels rushed. It can get VERY busy, so make a reservation or go early.

Gonzalo Fernandez

We ate a very tender lamb dish accompanied by Parmesan risotto, and some wonderful truffle gnocchi. We had a good wine and finished with a delicious tiramisu. The place is highly recommended.

Albert Wang

Great service, not your typical Italian in NY so it's definitely worth a visit if you're after something a little different. Mushroom bruschetta is a nice way to start the meal. Both pastas we ordered were good (Mac and cheese with gnocchi and salissicia). Definitely worth another visit!

Pia Kehal

We came here after seeing a play nearby, and they had comfortable outdoor seating available straight away. Staff were lovely and very attentive, and we really enjoyed the meat & cheese board, spaghetti and meatballs, and the Caprese salad. The tiramisu was delicious and chocolatey. They have a nice wine selection available.

Rafa Moterani

SCRUMPTIOUS food! It’s one of those places that not only everything on the menu is mind blowing-ly delicious but it’s also one of those places that the service is the main reason to come back! For dessert, get the chocolate soufflé (seriously, might sound basic and not authentic but they have, hands down, the best lava cake in entire nyc). The only (big) issue for me is the shared seating, I’m not the type that feels comfortable rubbing elbows with strangers and have meals while the couple 5 inches from me talking about their relationship. Gladly was still summer and there were tables outside.

Joe Probus

Absolutely fantastic service and the food was great. I got the mushroom linguini and a grilled Octopus salad and both were phenomenal.

jinal Shah

Found this cute little spot on W 51st walking distance from the Winter Garden Broadway Theater. Stopping in for a small plates experience before our show. Service was great, food excellent, and our server was very attentive and pleasant. Definitely recommend the Bristecca over arugula too.

+4

Gorjan Mitrushevski

Came here twice. Tried multiple things of the menu, everything was 12/10. The grilled octopus warm salad is “to die for”. Rose wine was amazing, cocktails are amazing… Service? 15/10. Lu deserves everything she can get. No fakeness, genuine good personality with genuine good vibes. If there is only one place in Hells Kitchen that I would go to every single day, it would be Briciola.

+2

Christina Motilall

First time here based on a recommendation and glad we took the advice. The food and service were excellent. The linguine with clams was one of the best I have ever had. The crab cakes and lobster ravioli were also very good! Nice wine selection but bottles could benefit from some light chilling/temperature control. Overall very happy!

I'm devastated that I accidentally left my to-go leftovers at the restaurant; this place is lovely! For one, the anterior is very cozy and intimate - it's a perfect place to catch up with a friend or…

We had a lovely dinner at Briciola. The ambiance was quaint. We were lucky without a reservation and got three seats at the bar. \n\nWe order a couple of salads, a side prosciutto, and Parmesan. We a…

We had a lovely dinner at Briciola. The ambiance was quaint. We were lucky without a reservation and got three seats at the bar. \n\nWe order a couple of salads, a side prosciutto, and Parmesan. We…

We had a lovely dinner at Briciola. The ambiance was quaint. We were lucky without a reservation and got three seats at the bar. \n\nWe order a couple of salads, a side prosciutto, and Parmesan. We…

Extremely tasty food and amazing staff. \nOne of the most delicious places I have been, I am pleased I had a chance to enjoy it in our vacation, it added up in our experience of NY. Price is fair for…

Extremely tasty food and amazing staff. \nOne of the most delicious places I have been, I am pleased I had a chance to enjoy it in our vacation, it added up in our experience of NY. Price is fair f…

Extremely tasty food and amazing staff. \nOne of the most delicious places I have been, I am pleased I had a chance to enjoy it in our vacation, it added up in our experience of NY. Price is fair f…

The food was really good, but Sara honestly made the whole experience. She was so sweet, attentive, and just really good at her job. She made me feel taken care of. Definitely coming back

This quiet and quaint spot is a breath of fresh air in the midst of larger customer grabbed nearby. Had a spot at the bar and enjoyed the phenomenal customer service and delicious food and wine

Invited here by friends who raved about it and then they said "there's just one table where everyone eats" and thought that sounded awful but I was so wrong! Incredible friendly service combined wi…

The idea of the shared table may not be for everyone, but if that's an obstacle for you, try to get past it because the food was excellent. I had the mango salad (which was fantastic) and the Rig…

Magical. Sat outside on a mild September night. Was looking for good neighborhood Italian joint on Yelp following a long flight. Ordered the special octopus salad on the server's recommendation, …

Yummy pasta and great atmosphere! Intimate feeling with authentic Italian cuisine! Would definitely recommend.

salad, pizza, and pasta were amazing! Pair it with the Brooklyn and that chocolate olive oil pudding and you'd feel great!!

Great service and food! We sat outside on a beautiful day (shady side of the street). I had the truffle Mac and cheese and a good house wine, husband had the lasagna, both very good.

This establishment won my heart. I ate there every night for my stay in NY. Cannot recommend this place enough. Food was prepared perfectly and good wine selection. A perfect gem!

We were warmly greeted when we first got in and seated immediately. Loved the community table setting and all the wines on display. The grilled octopus salad is especially great with a nice stoma…

wow so delicious and cheap. i will come back. service amazing! ambiance nice and friendly staff!

Honestly what a little gem by the area!! I loved the octopus salad & burrata to start and for entrees we opted in for the specials that day. This is a really intimate atmosphere with great food a…

We had a reservation so everything was smooth. Food was amazing! I had the shrimp to start and the lobster ravioli as a main course. Delicious! I’ll come back for sure next time I’m in NYC

We had a reservation so everything was smooth. food was amazing! I had the shrimp to start and the lobster ravioli as a main course. Delicious! I’ll come back for sure next time I’m in NYC

We had a reservation so everything was smooth. Food was amazing! I had the shrimp to start and the lobster ravioli as a main course. Delicious! I’ll come back for sure next time I’m in NYC

We had a reservation so everything was smooth. Food was amazing! I had the shrimp to start and the lobster ravioli as a main course. Delicious! I’ll come back for sure next time I’m in NYC

Had an early dinner before a show. Food was excellent; Italian but not typical and lighter than usual. Wait staff was friendly and helpful with menu. Our server was Sara. The tables are close/shared…

Had an early dinner before a show. food was excellent; Italian but not typical and lighter than usual. Wait staff was friendly and helpful with menu. Our server was Sara. The tables are close/shar…

Had an early dinner before a show. Food was excellent; Italian but not typical and lighter than usual. wait staff was friendly and helpful with menu. Our server was Sara. The tables are close/…

They were so friendly and helpful and squeesed us in (party of seven!) even though it was full. The food was delicious and fairly priced. Totally recommend it! Thank you Sarah and the rest of the …

We were given a 45 minute wait at another restaurant so we decided to pop into Briciola. It’s everything an Italian bistro should be! High top communal tables flowing wine great food with exception…

We were given a 45 minute wait at another restaurant so we decided to pop into Briciola. It’s everything an Italian bistro should be! High top communal tables flowing wine great food with exception…

Best Italian food ever! Made with love and passion amazing atmosphere and service!!! Would go every day if I could! Best Italian food I’ve had even though I’ve been to Italy many times

Excellent, intimate and cozy atmosphere, but also lively at the same time. Our pasta and gnocchi dishes were excellent and freshly made and the service was fast and super friendly. Romantic place f…

Charming cozy place with walls filled with wine bottles. Excellent traditional Italian food, European style service and reasonable pricing.

Delicious food and wine, plus wonderful staff. We had salad, two pasta dishes and desserts. The salad and pasta were tasty and fresh. The desserts were to DIE for! The staff were helpful but also f…

Made a reservation for a group of 12. The staff were responsive and helpful when setting up the arrangements. Great spot, service, and food!

Dinner after a Broadway show; (they were still open at 9pm) within walking distance to Hell’s Kitchen. Simply superb food (and wine!) at very reasonable prices! Well worth the 10-15 min walk- pasta…

My husband and I love this place more every time we visit NYC! The food is fantastic, the ambience cozy and service exceptional. The octopus salad was one of the best I have ever had the truffle …

Quality Italian food served with that quaint al fresco dining experience. We arrived around 8:00pm and waited about 5 minutes for a table, on a Thursday night. Service is very attentive and frien…

Fresh Ideas

Lu was so inviting. I was running late and needed a quick bite. She orchestrated a delicious dish in record time that had me on my way. Will definitely be back.

Perica Milicev

Cozy little place on the corner, the food was delicious and everything was prepered good, service was friendly as well and we enjoy it in general. Both lamb shank and lamb pasta were very nice. The only minus is that Italian restaurant in New York doesn’t have espresso.

Came here with a party of 3 for a pre-theater dinner. We had a reservation that we had to change the time twice for since we were running late, and they were very accommodating. Service was very fa…

We ordered the mango salad, burrata with tomato, and skirt steak. The mango salad was so good, with thinly sliced mango paired with kale and a balsamic dressing. I usually don't enjoy mango i…

Maui World Travelers

Thanks again to social media for finding us this spot! ATMOSPHERE: The place is super tiny. There's bar seating along with a sliver of a counter for drinks only. There's a separated room which has more tables but not by much. The place is decorated very intimately with brick floors and walls. MENU: Traditional Italian. FOOD: Mista e Pere Salad AKA salad with thinly sliced pears. Nice & refreshing choice. Burrata Special Fresh prosciutto and a ball of fresh mozzarella on top and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Simply delish. Fettuccine Ai Funghi Homemade pasta in a light cream sauce and topped with fresh parsley. I'm not a fan of homemade pasta as I've never had it cooked perfect. This time around the pasta was a little underdone and had a dry, coarse texture. The taste was good and the portion pretty small. All the pastas were listed at $12.50. I'd rather pay more to receive more. SERVICE: The 3-in-one male bartender/waiter/bus boy was friendly & professional. He could've been the owner or manager of the place from what I got. OVERALL: Good price, small portioned entrees, and open late.

Tight spot. We were seated at a long table with other families. The food was okay, but not outstanding. Two plates were not clean. We would not return.

Tight spot. We were seated at a long table with other families. The food was okay, but not outstanding. Two plates were not clean. We would not return.

Good food, disappointing service tonight. My boyfriend and I went here before a broadway play and made a reservation well in advance. When we arrived at 5 pm, the restaurant was almost empty, but t…

Really enjoyed the food the first time I went and wanted to go back. Made reservation for the bar for 8pm- they had us wait for like 10 min if we wanted the bar seats that we had on our reservatio…

We did take-away with Uber Eats and the food was nothing like the pictures... The taste was bad, the quantity was not enough, the presentation was ugly as hell. For such a price (50$ for 2 pasta an…