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    A Mano

    4.1 (287 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    El K.

    I'm Ambiance * Small yet intimate space with surprisingly ample seating. * A great spot for a relaxed evening out. Menu Options * Fixed-price 3- or 4-course menu. * Dishes are beautifully presented, but the flavors lacked depth and variety. What We Tried 1. Burrata - Overly sweet sauce that overpowered the dish. 2. Chickpeas with Pork Belly - Too salty to enjoy. 3. Pastas - All tasted very similar with no variety (mostly tomato-based sauces, no white or pesto options). 4. Beef Shank - Tender but bland, lacking flavor. 5. Chicken Milanese - Nothing special or memorable. 6. Branzino - Crispy with a well-balanced sauce; one of the better dishes. 7. Gnocchi - Fresh and flavorful; the highlight of the meal. Service * The waitress was attentive initially but became less engaged toward the end. * Plates were cleared without asking if we were finished, which felt rushed and a bit impolite. Final Thoughts A Mano offers a charming setting and visually appealing dishes, but the food itself fell short of expectations due to its one-dimensional flavors and lack of variety. The service, while decent at first, ended on a sour note. Worth a visit for the gnocchi or branzino, but overall, it didn't leave a lasting impression.

    Lemon Olive Oil Cake
    Jay S.

    My friends and I selected the 3 course experience, and were pretty satisfied with everything. I would say that everything that I have tried were in between great and excellent, and even if nothing was exceedingly spectacular, I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to have a pleasant Italian food experience! The peach panzanella and the roasted beets were both pretty good, with the beets having enough whipped ricotta and vinaigrette to remove the beets' earthy flavor. I had the rigatoni bolognese for primi, and the pasta was very al dente, which was a plus! The sauce was a bit soupy, and sometimes it was a bit difficult to get the sauce on the rigatoni, but in terms of taste, it definitely had a good amount of flavor. Out of all the primi we have had, mine had the largest portion, and I was a bit surprised at the portion size for the potato gnocchi and the squid ink lumache. The roasted beets also had a very small size, which surprised me as well. In terms of dessert, my friend thought the honey rosemary panna cotta was too sweet, while I thought the tiramisu had a very strong espresso flavor and the ladyfinger at the bottom was a bit too wet. But the mascarpone ratio was good and it still tasted good enough. Service and atmosphere were both great! Our waiter was very attentive to our needs, and made a conscious effort to ensure our orders were correct. The place also had good decor and a good vibe for dates for those that are interested!

    Rosemary Blueberry Panna Cotta
    Elizabeth C.

    We added a reservation easily on a Friday night so we were seated immediately. The space is cozy and somewhat close quarter but it was fun to look out their big windows and people watch. It was a little drafty so I'd recommend a shawl or light jacket. Note, this place is BYOB. We ordered the 4 course meal. I had the Roast Pork Belly, the Ricotta Cavatelli, Grilled Salmon, and Rosemary Blueberry Panna Cotta. The food was excellent: - The roast pork belly was delicious with a nice crunch. - The cavatelli had a nice lemon-y flavor with lots of broccoli rabe. It was tasty. - The grilled salmon was perfectly cooked, soft and moist in the middle, and went well with the sauce and capers. - The panna cotta had a very strong rosemary taste which was not necessarily my preference. All the hot food was incredible and flavorful and I was absolutely stuffed by the end of the meal. It's a great choice for a fancier night out.

    Lemon Olive Oil Cake
    Albert A.

    We came by on a Friday night -- made a reservation about 45 minutes before on Resy. The space is elegant and cozy, but it can get a little loud when it starts to fill up, making it a little hard to keep a conversation going. The food was amazing -- we chose the 4-plate option and were completely full by the end. To start off, they gave us delicious rosemary focaccia bread with olive oil drizzled on top -- very nice. Butternut Squash Soup - So rich and flavorful. This dish was a huge hit for me, and I'm usually not a big fan of soup. The walnuts were a nice twist too, adding a bit of sweetness and crunch to the puree, Saffron Rotolo - Really enjoyed this one as well. The ricotta was wrapped tightly atop the chunky tomato sauce. I think the chunks of tomato added a more impactful tomato taste than just a puree. Eaten together, the ricotta and tomato sauce were delicious. Pork Shank - First off, this looks a little small in the picture, but this is actually quite a lot of meat after having two dishes beforehand. The pork completely fell off of the bone and paired perfectly with the polenta and gravy. Everything was wonderful with this dish. The apple slices were fun and gave a bit of diversity of flavor as well. Lemon Olive Oil Cake - I really loved this cake. Simple and effective. It's a bit dense, which actually works well with the big dollop of whipped cream on top. A moderately sweet cake, nicely plated. A nice end to the meal.

    Caroline Z.

    Beef Tartare, Romaine Salad, Rigatoni Bolognese, Squid Ink Lumache Frutti di Mare, Lemon Olive Oil Cake, White Corn Panna Cotta Oh. Mygod. This is unbelievable. Such a cute italian place, very cozy interior. We both opted for the 3 course menu rather than the 4 course since we weren't terribly hungry. Every dish was exquisite. The tartare was so good, the salad perfectly dressed. The bread was amazing (I kept eating it with the tartare). Then the pasta!! Hand made in house, the best al dente pasta with the perfect sauces. The lemon olive oil cake was tasty, but the Panna Cotta definitely was the star, and I'm not a Panna Cotta fan generally. So light and milky and perfect. Servers were so friendly and efficient. Portion sizes not too heavy but definitely filling. We will definitely be back!!!

    Roasted Braised Pork Belly Beef tartare
    Elizabeth K.

    We started with the pork belly and beef tartare as appetizers, and the portions were more than generous--perfectly suited for three people. Both dishes were quite delicious and well-prepared. For our mains, we opted for the Bolognese with whipped ricotta and the Fritti di Mare. Although the pasta in the Fritti di Mare was slightly undercooked, I actually enjoyed the dishes overall. They had a pleasant touch of spice and rich, flavorful broths that paired well with the sauces. To finish, we tried the tiramisu and panna cotta. While the panna cotta was a bit too sweet for our taste, the tiramisu was truly a highlight--authentic and infused with just the right hint of espresso. A delightful end to the meal!

    Beef Tartare
    M J W.

    We were very excited to try A Mano. Found BYOB appealing. Priz Fixe menu- we chose the Abbondaza 4 Choice & added the Antipasti Board - great choice. It was bountiful and beautifully presented - Excellent! 1st course was the beef tartare & pork belly. Beef tartare was good. Pork belly was chewy. 2nd course the potato gnocchi- good and the squid ink lumache fruite Di marre- good but a little too saucy. Entrees were Chicken Milanese - solid choice and the Salmon - also good. As a side we had the Spicy Charred Broccoli- good choice. We finished with the Lemon Olive Oil Cake which was ok. Servers were nice. Dining room is small & tight. We order too much food and couldn't finish. In hindsight we should have ordered the 3 course option instead. We had an enjoyable meal .

    Panna cotta
    Katalin M.

    Total disappointment. We were a party of 4, some of us had pasta that was completely underwhelming with too much sauce and no other flavor to it. I had beef tartar that was incredibly salty and hard to eat, and I also had branzino which was even saltier if possible! I left 3/4 of the dish there and mentioned to the waiter how salty the dish was. The server did not respond, she just acknowledged that it was unfortunate. For a BYOB and 4 of us, paying $160 per couple for a 3 course meal of $48 would possibly be acceptable if the food was at all decent. Alas, it was not. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. To top off the already regrettable evening, I ordered a panna cotta to go for my daughter. I asked for the fruit and the custard portion to be separated and the picture below is what I found when I got home. Our server also told us it would travel well, which was obviously not the case. Sad to say that this restaurant does not live up to the expectations. We will most certainly not be returning.

    Braised Pork Shank
    Olivia N.

    Love this restaurant! The ambiance is very intimate and relaxing. The food is fresh and the service is wonderful. Did a 4 course recently and will definitely be returning

    Mafaldine
    Jack M.

    I ordered the 4-course option. My choices were: Liver Mousse, Malafaldine Bolognese, Pork Shank, and Tiramisu. I found the level of execution to range from excellent (Liver Mousse) to disappointing (Pork Shank and Tiramisu). The mousse was smooth, and nicely balanced with sweet, chewy accoutrements. Quite high level of attention to this plate's composition. The mafaldine was a good plate of pasta. And was generous in portion. The pasta was of nice chewiness, thickness, and body. The Bolognese tasted like any other Bolognese. It "did what it does well." The final two courses were no-go's. The pork shank is just a big piece of overcooked pork. It's not clear what the chef's intention was for the dish. Not only was it unwieldy on the plate, it was not evenly cooked. And many parts were tough and dry. The tiramisu has some sort of maple flavoring that I believe made it too sweet for this dessert. The cocoa dusting was too heavy-handed. Overall this spot is fine. There's a cool vibe. And the portions are generous. But the execution and compositional design left a lot to desire.

    Roasted Brussel sprouts
    Natalie C.

    Review A Mano wins purely by the fact they are BYOB, so it makes the meal incredibly affordable. Also, the 3-course and 4-course tasting menus are $48 and $68 respectively which is so incredibly reasonable, especially for how large the portions in each course. Major downfall - in the winter, their entrance is a killer. We were sat in front of the door, and every time someone came in, all the freezing cold air came in which led to our food being cold half the time. Also, the service was absolutely terrible. There was only one waiter with three bus staff, which was not enough to support all the tables. Our appetizers took forever to come out, and then we had to wait 45 minutes before our main course...Not ideal. But for the food, like I said, the portions were incredibly generous and the dishes themselves absolutely delicious. Antipasti - burrata (fantastic with all the extras on the plate); butternut squash soup (totally get this here); pork belly (this is massive for an app. Not crispy which I would have preferred but still good) Primi - rigatoni bolognese (this is the best we've had in the city. Totally worth coming here just for the dish); *special* tagliatelle lamb ragu (honestly, I ate it and was so confused by the taste because it was THAT gamey. Would NOT recommend) Dolci - Pear compote with sponge (amazing); Chocolate mousse jar (with cherry, not great for the chocolate purest) Contorni - DO NOT BOTHER. #1- you'll have enough food. #2- they were not good. Brussel sprouts were way under cooked and not crispy at all. The "broccolini" was in fact just regular broccoli, which was annoying and not spicy. Will I go back? Probably, the food was amazing. I hope next time the service is better.

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    A lovely byob with great food and a cute, bustling little neighborhood atmosphere. The primi outshines the secondi so opt for that option.

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    Do you have to pick only from the three or four course menu option or can you choose to just get an individual plate?

    It is a prix fix only at this time

    Does the outdoor seating have heating or overhead coverage?

    Anyone having trouble making reservations? Tried calling and no ring, no available reservations on Resy - are they open?

    I had the same problem!

    If it is BYOB what is the bottling price?

    There is no corkage fee!

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